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A New Type of Ship for Modelbuilders

Korsan:
Thanks for posting. Yes, Flettner rotors have been around for a long time. A model of a vessel fitted with rotors would be easier to build than one rigged with sails but, somehow, less aesthetically pleasing. But, of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Fair winds!
 
Korsan:
Thanks for posting. Yes, Flettner rotors have been around for a long time. A model of a vessel fitted with rotors would be easier to build than one rigged with sails but, somehow, less aesthetically pleasing. But, of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Fair winds!
Actuaaly i find the turbo- sailed boat Alcyone of Jack Cousteau very attractive

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