I have been asked to build for a client a model of a modern Egyptian
felucca such as those used in Nile tours (25-35 feet long, single mast,
lateen-rigged). I have not been able to locate plans or photos of a
modern felucca that show the hull and rudder shapes below the
waterline. Plenty of pictures of the hull above water, masts, sail,
etc., but nothing below the waterline. If you have any information
regarding plans or lines for these vessels, or any photos of a felucca
out of the water for repairs, etc., I would greatly appreciate hearing
from you. Because of the rake of the mast and the remarkable shape of
the sail, a model of one of these boats would be striking, indeed, and
I would like the model to be as accurate as possible. Any help you can
provide would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond off-line,
if you prefer. Thanks.

JMN

So make him a water line model in a diorama.

Roger

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I have been asked to build for a client a model of a modern Egyptian
felucca such as those used in Nile tours (25-35 feet long, single mast,
lateen-rigged). I have not been able to locate plans or photos of a
modern felucca that show the hull and rudder shapes below the
waterline. Plenty of pictures of the hull above water, masts, sail,
etc., but nothing below the waterline.

I thought of that, but it's clear that the client wants a full static
model on a stand.