I finally plucked up the courage to take one of my hovercraft out on a lake. The thought of sending something out with all those costly electronics is bad enough but when its a model you have built the thought of losing it is even worse.
My plan was to make sure the swan peddle boat hire was Continue reading Fusion 400 takes to water
After having success with the X500 build I decided to look back at my fusion 400 which was not running so well. As you can see from the video below it is leaning to one side and not fully inflating Continue reading Bringing the fusion 400 into line
I took my X500 hovercraft out for its first run on land at the weekend. Before I took it out some 6 blade propellers arrived. (Scroll down for videos)
I was expected the motor to choke on these or something Continue reading X500 Hovercraft test run 6 blade prop
With my hovercraft up and running I decided to experiment with some different propellers.
The first one I am testing is this 3 blade propeller. I read mixed opinions Continue reading X500 Hovercraft 3 blade prop test
Now I have a more space to work I decided to build a hovercraft kit I have had lying around for a few months.
This is the X500 kit made by Palaform and electronics aside it is a cheap kit thanks it it being made out of correx.
The hull arrives in pre cut sheets and theses are folder / glued together in order to build the structure.
Putting the hull together requires a glue gun, Continue reading Palaform X500 Hovercraft
I took this little video of the hovercraft leaving its pad at Portsmouth today. Always an impressive sight and even more fun to be aboard.
I recently visited the Hovercraft Museum for Hovershow 2016 and it reignited my desire to build an R/C Hovercraft. I went for the top spec Continue reading Fusion 400 Hovercraft Build
I have wanted this model for a while but always thought it was a bit expensive for what you get. I was pointed in the direction of Amazon Continue reading Torro m16 Half Track upgraded with elmod
I have just received the first 2 packs of an exciting new Star Wars part work build. This is a half scale R2-D2 which with both remote control and autonomous modes. It has a number of cool features including, a camera, sensors, face recognition and image projection. This subscription is currently in a test limited to areas of the UK.
I think it is a no brainer that this Continue reading Half Scale R2-D2
The Tiger 2 is almost complete. The spare tracks have been added to the turret and any accessories have been attached to the tank hull. From the above Continue reading Tamiya 1:35 King Tiger Radio Control Part 4
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