Enough talk. Let's sail. The
Virtual Dragon is still just a prototype, so there are a few missing details.
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| Set sails |
Building a classic such as the Dragon is a daunting task. So many eyes will see it. So many eyes will know how the original looks.
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| Balance? |
The balance is good. Very good, but maybe not very realistic. Look mum... no hands...
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| Smooth sailing |
It's smooth sailing allright. I left the tiller and crawled below deck. Guess what I found!?
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| Woohooo |
That's right, - an old bag. I opened it and woohoo, there was a spinnaker inside, and sheets too.
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| Telltales? Not yet... |
So, it sails quite well for a prototype. Ofcourse I have a list of todos. Some things are major issues. Some are in the nitty gritty department.
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| Better get back to Vic and tell him: I like. |
Here's my list: Sheets, telltales, battens, strut, less angled spreaders, realistic sailshapes, flapping, a few hull inacuracies, hinges for the rudder, wake, a compass and maybe she floats just a tad too high. Anything else? Check the photos in full screen and don't be afraid to leave comments. I will tell Vic. I know he wants it to be accurate.
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| The proud builder on the right |
Anyway, I enjoyed the sailing. I hope you enjoyed the pics. They were made to wet your appetite. Set your inner Dragon on fire.
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Keelers.
It is a nice build. Nice pics too. The cabin roof seems to need some work. Is there a windex or a vane anywhere? The chain plates look a little strange on these pics. It may be a LOD problem. Sails should be attached to the boom and mast. There is visible space there. I think you are right about her floating a bit too high :-)
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Thanx Net. I agree and I'll pass it on to Vic.
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