John,

Found this in an old plans handbook which is not the best by modern standards, but good luck with the search. Original item was one of (the four) of Vic's airscrew designs which were featured in Model Maker magazine Dec 1953 & Jan 1954.

It would be interesting to see photographs of your build.

Tony

"This project would obviously lend itself to using a Brushless Motor, which is new to me so any advice on size etc. again will be welcome."

Hi John The plans say up to 3.5cc ic, thats 0.2 cu in or a 20 size motor in todays parlance. Looking on a model aircraft site **LINK** they say 0.2 i/c is about 300watt electric equivalent.

So up to 300w motor is a starting place. Also remember the original was not designed to carry "heavy" batteries

Hope this helps cheers Tom

Edited By Telstar on 14/11/2013 16:28:49

Hi John Build is looking good. I was browsing on the internet, came upon this e-bay listing,**LINK** Some of the comments and specs on this item could be food for thought .

cheers Tom

John. looks good and I think that this would be great in ana nice vintage matt blue colour.

The large lump of balsa at the rear is probably unwarranted nowadays see my earlier post.

Tom. That link is exactly the sort of thing a newbie needs, a package all matched up.

Ashley

John. I thing a nice vintage matt dark blue would look nice.

It may be that an outrunner motor will fix to the rear the same as the original glo (or whatever) engine with any luck oh? Mounted at the rear face.

Ashley

Hi John,

I have just caught up with your build and I must say I'm enjoying your photos very much -and what a fantastic (literally!) boat.

It's strange that when you see these old boats in the Plans Handbooks they don't look like much but in the flesh they really come to life. Perhaps we ought to persuade MHS to upgrade with new photos as new versions of these boats are being built. I know Tony is building a Guardsman and my Vic Smeed Veleta is now making good progress- and with your Scudder, there are some old Vic Smeed designs coming through.

We all await trials with baited breath-especially those of us with weedy sailing waters!

Ian

John. Any pictures of it on the move?? description of performance? seems a lot of work just make and sell.

Ashley

Does anyone need a copy of the plan? it would have to be done in sections but I am willing to do so.

Neville

Hi Harry,

Well you've got me with a FPV system whatever that is but I'm in the process of finding someone to copy my plan. I intend to do a rebuild.

Yes it is a Vic Smeed design says so on it, originally 3/6. if you wish to use a more powerful motor, which I suggest you should, you will need 'To Higher' the rear nacelle by whatever length your pusher prop will be because it sits right on the tail of the boat. I fitted my motor a 5cc vertically easier to start plus I could have even inverted it if I so chose

My email address is:- [email protected]

Send me your address and I will gladly send you a copy. it will take even the old receivers of yesteryear it has quite an accommodating interior. I used Smartie tube tops for the portholes and then glazed them on the inside.

The problem I have is trying to find a way to steer her because it uses a below hull rudder. Without that you could even have her running around a large puddle in your garden (Paddock in my case)

Regards

Neville

Smithton, Tasmania