I think i have seen this before

I think i have seen this before

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13 August 2014 at 16:21 #51207
John Raine
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Can any body remember this?

I'm sure i have seen it a model boat magazine with a plan?

I think it was test boat for the actual pontoons that went on a plane?
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13 August 2014 at 16:21 #4137
John Raine
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Twin pontoon Boat / Hydro Plane
13 August 2014 at 18:29 #51210
Paul T
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Hi John

It looks something like a Percival Proctor 6 Floatplane but I can't remember seeing it before in any magazine.

Paul
13 August 2014 at 18:52 #51212
ashley needham
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Interesting, a bit of a hybrid. Looks odd..looks as if the wings are missing. Appears to have a serious motor with it though?

I am not sure I would want it curried though, perhaps a stew…

Ashley
13 August 2014 at 18:59 #51213
John Raine
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Yes looks odd but interesting, just wondering how you would control it with no rudder?

Any idea's?

John
13 August 2014 at 19:20 #51215
ashley needham
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John, good point…no rudders in the floats to be seen, one would have to put one behind the prop…and this would spoil the sleek lines somewhat. It does not appear to have been fitted with a rudder, or even access to any gear..motor mount?? batteries? radio aerial (no 2.4G then).

One wonders if was designed to be controlled at all, or just a straight/free runner??

Ashley
15 August 2014 at 10:37 #51257
Trevor Holloway
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Could be one of those tethered racers without control or rudders.
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