This is my rendition of the Kon Tiki, a boat that has fascinated me since my childhood. I had built her previously from a commercial kit but the dimensions were way out. It seems strange but if I can visit her in Oslo then I assume a kit manufacturer can also do the same. Anyway, here is a more accurate representation scratchbuilt from balsa, scrap wood, string, an old shower curtain, and cardboard, with a couple of personalised decorative touches on the cabin thrown in.
Does she sail? Yes, with four dagger boards at the stern and two at the prow - something, I seem to remember, Thor Heyerdahl didn’t factor into his original boat design which resulted in him more drifting along on the prevailing currents rather than actually sailing. Still, all credit to him and his crew. Thanks again for looking.
