I know this is an old thread but... http://tuzhi.zgchuan.com/ I have been looking at the line drawings put up by this Chinese model maker....
Thank you for all your responses, I have also been in touch with the naval architect who designs the boats, he is based in Thailand and the plans...
Apologies to those who have read my previous posts. Messabout : Back in the early 80s I had a calendar, I think it was a freebie because...
Unfortunately this is the same on many forums and most written communication like...
Any particular species that lend themselves to be used as battens? Any particular internode size on the culms? Long or short? I have some...
Hello, I am doing some early research on building a wooden boat in Australia. I have chosen a style I like and managed to get some...
Hi Swirlyboy, how is it going with the junk? I am also looking at building a junk but having no previous experience I need something more than...
Thanks for the heads up hoytedow, I didn't consider that, humidity is high enough in Queensland. We have a good selection of shade cloth over...
Thanks Ike, I only need one person to tell me what I want to hear and that drowns out the voices of all the people who tell me things I don't...
Very nice. I have been asking around the boat club for some tips and everyone has told me to avoid wooden boats. In Australia the sun destroys...
Thanks for the replies, I have joined the Junkrig Yahoo group so I will explore that more thoroughly. I will buy a book on sailing, it should...
Thanks, I have read a few of the threads, I tried to post in one of those instead of starting a new thread but it was too old and wouldn't let me...
Hello, I have no previous sailing experience but I have always (since the early 80s anyway) wanted a Chinese Junk. It is the look and elegance of...
