Model Ship Builder #25 - 1983 PDF file of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake that was the initial inspiration for this undertaking.	Model Ship Builder #26 - 1983 PDF file of part 2 of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake.	Model Ship Builder #27 - 1984 PDF file of part the final part of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake.
RC Tx left stick assignment.	Wiring diagram.	Sliding Brace Winch 10/14/14
Head'sl Sheeting System 5/24/14	Cutaway view.	Sailplan.
Hammock rail construction.	The original plan for individual pintles and gudgeons wasn't working - it was too stiff. After more research into how other large models attach their rudders, I came up with this	Cross section showing ballast attachment.
Moldings that curve and taper will be done in multiple strips apllied side-by-side.	Pattern for stern details.	Gunports.
Gunport lids.	Iron course-yard trusses.	tops'l yard parrell.
Cross-section showing typical control line leads below through deck.	Diagram of how the yard braces function.	Constellation on her last cruise August 1893. image colorized and gun stripe added by me.
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