Designer: Roger AllwoodStar Rating: ***Advanced Radio Control hydroplane capable of speeds up to 70 m.p.h. with a 0.90 size motor. Basically ply construction with foam filled sponsons. For modellers with some high speed hydroplane experience. First time builders should not attempt this model.
Designer: Bill LeFeberStar Rating: ***Detailed construction plan for a radio controlled outrigger three point hydroplane, very popular in the U.S.A and rapidly gaining recognition in the U.K. The designer is a top American competitor and the boat is ideal for the newcomer to this type of power model. Use a 3.5 cc engine for learning about the peculiarities of this type of model, then fit a 6.5 cc for a hairy performance. All ply, balsa construction with information on building the foam sponsons.
Designer: Bill LeFeberStar Rating: ***A radio controlled scale unlimited hydroplane. For 0.60 motors. Length 44in., scale 1:8. All wood construction. Cowls and running hardware are not available in UK and will need to be scratch-built. Plan consists of three sheets.
Designer: Harry TrabandStar Rating: ***Vintage C Class (10 cc) tethered hydroplane of American origin circa 1948/50. This class (pre 1963 design) has attracted a number of hydroplane enthusiasts and this design is capable of 80-90mph with a good 0.60 or similar motor.