Meet the Navy 2009
David McNair-Taylor participated in the Portsmouth “Meet the Navy Day” on the 11th July. There’s some photos of his models, but...
Solent Radio Controlled Model Yacht Club
Alan Bond’s Springer Tug (spinning on the spot)
Demonstration of effectiveness of rudder mixer control of twin screws. Pusher Tug Videos: [Previous: Further build ] [Next: Short Cruise...
Alan Bond’s (Springer) Pusher Tug (further build)
The superstructure has been nailed on properly and a certain amount of waterproof primer applied. I’m now using 65mm brass props...
Summer 2009
Navy Day 2009 – June Steering Competition – Calshot Lifeboat Day – Photo prints in aid of the RNLI – Request...
Alan Bond’s NQD “Spurt” (2)
Here the boat has had two 7.2v batteries fitted, and the 600 sized motor was now measured to be taking 30A...
Ray Hellicar’s “S9 Schnellboot”
Ray Hellicar’s version of the German E-Boat “S9 Schnellboot”
Alan Bond’s NQD Spurt (1)
This is a conversion of an NQD ‘Spurt’ ready-to-run boat. The ‘toy’ 40Mhz radio gear has been replaced by ‘proper’ 27Mhz...
Alan Bond’s Huntsman
Only part finished, but still able to enjoy a run at the SRCMBC’s Setley Pond venue. It is being expertly driven...
Peter Oram’s Ruff
An alternative to model boats – Ruff was the companion of long standing club member, the late Peter Oram, who was employed...
Ray Hellicar’s Shovel Nose Hydroplane
Ray Hellicar’s hydroplane, in shape, is similar to a violin. Somewhat faster over the water, though!
