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  • 7 April 2009 at 12:36 #20008
    Andy C
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      As promised here are photos of my build of a Hovercraft from a plan.
      This is my first attempt at building any thing at all from a plan and it has been a great deal of fun.
       
      A bit of back ground.  The plan is from an other Magazine on model boats and the challenge was set to Ricky webb to build a hovercraft that actually worked but was very easy to build.
       
      The plan is fantasic, easy to read and the text in the mag was very comprehensive.  There were a couple of bits that needed some initiative but I managed all right.  The majority of the craft is built from 1.5mm styrene sheet and it uses rip-stop nylon for the skirt.  I was lucky enough to have an old kite that could be ut to use.  Only 2 channels are required to run it.  A single 5in prop provides the forward propulsion and air to inflate the skirt.
       
       
      My model is now ready to be painted a lovely two-tone blue with a white pin stripe (hopefully) and have the skirt fitted.
       
      All electrics sit under the main cabin area and should be waterproof.

       

      I will post a new picture once painted and then again with the skirt fitted.

       
      Will keep you updated once water trials are due also.
       
      Hope you like it.
      Andy
      7 April 2009 at 12:36 #6554
      Andy C
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        From a free plan by Ricky Webb

        13 April 2009 at 12:38 #20183
        Andy Hustler
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          I not sure if you are intrested but i have a set of plans for a Bell SK5 Hovercaft .If u want them there yours in exchange for one simple little servo .
          Best wishes Andy from a sunny Cardiff .
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