Racing Yachts Done in Cork Models

Name: Racing Yachts Done in Cork Models
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ISBN: 9781025935799

Peter Adams

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Hobbies; Toys: making & decorating; Sailing

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""Racing Yachts Done in Cork Models"" is a unique and practical manual dedicated to the craft of miniature maritime construction. Written by Peter Adams, this guide provides readers with the techniques required to recreate the elegant forms of famous racing yachts using the accessible and versatile medium of cork. The work combines technical skill with artistic creativity, offering step-by-step instructions that allow enthusiasts to build their own fleet of historical vessels.

Covering the intricacies of boat design and the specific challenges of working with cork, the book serves as both an instructional hobbyist's guide and an appreciation of nautical aesthetics. It captures the essence of early 20th-century yachting culture, translating the grandeur of competitive sailing into a scale that can be handled and admired at home. Whether for the seasoned model maker or a curious beginner, this volume emphasizes the joy of handcrafting and the enduring appeal of the sea.

Adams's approach focuses on precision and patience, highlighting how simple materials can be transformed into detailed representations of marine engineering. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in maritime history, model boat building, and the heritage of racing yacht design.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Peter Adams
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9781025935799
ISBN 10: 1025935799
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active