Taylor's R/C Boatyard

Project Ideas and Goals

Baltimore Clipper (1776 - 1850)

A famous American ship type that first appeared in naval history early in the war of the Revolution. By 1800 the Baltimore Clipper was extremely popular with privateers, slavers and other mariners requiring fast vessels. The War of 1812 period saw the Baltimore Clipper at its highest degree of excellence.

 Basic Idea:  Convert a Robbe Valdivia Schooner kit to a Baltimore Clipper Topsail Schooner.

Some of the Project Goals :

Remove Stern propeller notch, to keep in line with a 1700's era ship:     

Add Detachable Keel with Motor relocated from inside hull to the bulb:

Add Foremast Topsail:     

Add Stern Boat:  

Modify Cabin veneer to increase contrast: