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Building the Victoria

Victoria sailors are overflowing with suggestions on how to improve this feisty little yacht! We've broken down the advice into individual areas of the boat to make your hunting easier.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) this area needs members help to complete

Be sure to check out the Sailing section for tips on sailing, racing and tuning the Thunder Tiger Victoria.
 

From Stem to Stern

• Victoria #2 - A Competition Optimized Victoria One-Design Class Model by Rod Carr
• Performance Modifications for the Thunder Tiger Victoria by A.J. Moritz
• Tips for Building a Better Yacht by John Forester
• Performance Modifications by the New Zealanders by Mark Pattie
• Windfall: Refitting the Victoria by Ray Groothuizen (External Link)
• Building with pictures from Kiwi Cove by Kirt Blattenburger (External Link)
• Step by Step building  by the Okanagan Model Sailboat Association

Hull

• Hull Reinforcing Frame by Craig Mackey

Mast and Spars

• Mast and Spars by Scott Spacie
• Spreaders from VRC Forum
• Victoria Jib Boom Counterweight by Tom Causin

Standing Rigging

• Forestay Addition by Hal Slentz-Whalen
• Cotterpins or Eyescrews for Shroud Attachment? from VRC Forum

Running Rigging

• Rig Slippery Sheets by Hal Slentz-Whalen
• Make Your Own Fairleads by Lee Binette
• Sources for Spider Wire (Sheet Line) from VRC Forum
• Using Bowsies With Thin Sheets Hal Slentz-Whalen
• Main Sheet Tower by Jim
• Sail Sheets geometry spreadsheet by Ivor Thomas

Radio and Servos

• AA Alkaline Battery Life .. by Robert L. Rowe
• Using a Standard Servo by Hal Slentz-Whalen
• Sail Servo Wiring by Bill Petynia
• Selecting a Radio/Servo from VRC Forum
• Transmitter Modification from VRC Forum
• Remote Receiver Switch from VRC Forum

• Sail Performance by Tom Causin
• The Fractional Rig Rule from VRC Forum
• Making a Sail Using Broadseaming and Luff Curve by Alan A. Bédard
• Cutting Ripstop Nylon by Dick Thomas
• Sail Material from VRC Forum

Finish and Painting

• Painting Tips by Christopher J Cafiero
• Painting Victoria #68 by David Goebel
• Getting Great Graphics by Ray Groothuizen
• Removing the "Victoria" Decal from VRC Forum

Other

• Inexpensive Boat Stand by Tony Pardinas
• Replacement Parts from VRC Forum
• Where Do I Get Upgrade Parts? from VRC Forum
• Using Adhesives in Model construction External link to the
  Nautical Research Guild article on GLUES and ADHESIVES

Other Sources of Information

• Vendor List
• American Model Yachting Association (External Link)