RC Sailboat - 220 mm

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This is a RC yacht which is still work in progress. I intend to upload newer files and build instructions as the design improves. A prototype was printed (see pictures), floats and sailed in light wind. The boat is difficult to control (I have no experience in RC yachting, advice welcome). It is being designed using Fusion 360, I can share the files. The current hull is a simple design done is Fusion 360, the next iteration will be designed using DelftShip or FreeShip. The hull is made to be printed in a single part on the creality Ender 3, unfortunately the first hull that I printed had a bad layer ( see pictures) that I had to remove and then bond the two parts of hull together. In addition to the 3D printed parts the following items are needed: - Dia. 8mm aluminium tube, 0.5mm thick for the mast (350mm long) and the Boom (120mm) - Cord, for example dia. 1mm braided nylon - Hooks and rings (used for jewellery) for the rigging - AAA battery holder (4 batteries) - Two 9g servos ( one for rudder, the other for sail trim) - Plastic film (carrier bag, plastic pockets - I use composite release film) - 1:1 scale drawing of the sails is attached, holes are made using a soldering iron - Tape for sail reinforcement - RC receiver ( I use Turnigy iA6- only 2 channels needed) - 1p coins for lest - Superglue