Swordsman by Aerokits

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

My mate drop this unfinished 40 year old project for me to see what brushless motor, drive line etc. to install.

Frames B2 and B3 are not original but he has the original ones at home.

Rescanned the original plans which are in very good condition.

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi All

Added a few pictures into my Album of the Swordsman.

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

The Swordsman was in today drive line, side and deck installed.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Harry

The Swordsman looks lovely, would you please post some photos of the stern after you fit the skin.

Paul

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi Paul

Did not get a stern pic but I did get these.

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

I know its silly to say it, but I like the rudder, what a great shape

Ashley

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Added a bit more depth in the rudder and reshaped to top.

If you like that one I received by Sea Hornet rudder today.

One of our modellers is a craftsman and the go to bloke.

Also the keeper of boat plans.

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi All

My mate called in today with the Swordsman, so, I snapped a few pics for you all.

Yes I got the stern shot Paul !!!!

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Harry

Very nice.. I think the stern on this type is the most elegant ever designed.

Thanks for the photos

Paul

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi All

Yes it is still on the building blocks, this is one long built.

Many be a few pics next week.

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi All

A few more photo's and it may be in the water by Christmas!!!

ESC is setup for 3S Lipo (to be installed.

Motor and rudder work the right way.

Receiver and ESC to be fixed in.

The cockpit area is near finished.

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi Guys

A phone call tonight from the owner of the Swordsman.

Maiden voyage at Christmas time in 150mm choppy water.

Handle it lovely with no water leaking into the boat.

Good turn of speed.

Only 48 years in the making !!!

Planning a prop upgrade from 3 blade 32mm to 2 blade 40mm or 42mm.

Harry

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