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7. Half hull model of the Flying Dutchman

 

De Flying Dutchman

The FD was designed in 1951 on the initiative of the Dutchman Conrad Gülcher. In 1962 there were FD fleets in 36 worldwide countries. From1960 till 1992 the FD was an Olympic class ("High-Performance Racing Dinghy").

The principal to maintain unity in the shape of the hull, the weight and the sails, being the basic factors, while allowing the freedom to choose in fittings and further equipment, has triggered many top sailors to apply new features. For example the trapeze, the spinnaker-"chute", windows in the sails, various trimming facilities, have been "invented" in the FD and have since been adopted in many other classes.

• Strict Class Rules maintain unity where required.

• The hull was originally made out of preformed plywood, these days GRP is commonly used.

The FD has always been considered as the "Formula One" of the two man open dingy and it still is. It is easy to sail, but requires skill and experience to achieve maximum racing performance.         

Half hull model

The models (in preparation) as shown below are on a scale of 1:15, so the length is 40 cm. The hull is spay painted in a high gloss white colour (RAL 9010). The deck also, although other colours or a "wooden" deck is possible on request.

The mounting panel is a egg shell lacquered mahogany veneer  board, with optional additions as e.g. the sail number, brass text plate, etc..

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