NANO 500 Class RC YACHT

*****PLEASE NOTE***** * New files added 2-10-2017 IT WORKS!!! PLAtypus (a good Aussie name!) was test sailed today 9.8.2017 in 5 - 12 km/hr variable breeze with #1 rig (80% fractional rig, main luff 850 mm, 200 mm foot on both sails) against a competitive RG65 and a DF65. Didn't lose out noticeably against the RG (apart from the stronger gusts) and equal or better than the DF. Well balanced and easily sailed in these conditions. As sailed and in pic, this yacht currently has a laminex fin modified from another small yacht. The boat was left in the sun and this caused some hollows to form near the stern of the hull (PLA is a thermoplastic material). Cover the hull if leaving in the sun!!! Print using a light colour so less heat is absorbed; could trial other materials such as PLA Plus which can be heat treated in an oven (80 deg. C for 45 mins) to improve heat resistance and mechanical properties. Recent changes: Uploaded pic of my nearly finished yacht 4/8 2017; added Delta bulb