R/C Model Hovercraft
Written and Presented by Tony Middleton
(Contact via tony@rc-hovercraft.com)
Summary of site contents (click on the section heading for access to that section)
New model designed by Fran Oakey now manufactured by Palaform ( For details check here )
View hovercaft videos from YouTube via the webmasters Playlist.
A listing of many of the plans and kits available via the Internet.
Fran Oakey and Tony Middleton host a video on building model hovercraft called 'HoverPower - Mastering R/C Hovercraft' which is available from Traplet Publications on tape and DVD. More information
Why not compliment the video with the book written by Kevin Jackson and Mark Porter called 'Introduction to Radio Control Hovercraft ' . More information
Join the Model Hovercraft Association - More information
Brief spec on the yellow model of the Griffon 2000TDX
These
pages describe the building and successful operation of a 1/10 scale model of
a Griffon 2000TDX based on the design described by Mark Porter on his web site
at www.Model-Hovercraft.com
An alternative method of construction is shown here
A different but very interesting air cushion application in a military role
Photo build sequence of Stan's model of the Royal Marines 539 Squadron Griffon 2000 TD(M) as used in Iraq
Picture library of Stan's Marine Griffon near completion
This section shows some of the experiments tried out and some useful modifications
How to build a Manometer and Pitot tube are described here
Several sections containing photographs of full size Hovercraft. The Marines section has more detail photographs of the machine used in Iraq than will be found any where else.
Interesting photos of Fran's model following a 'flip over' accident.
Action shots of Ralph's machine when a speed controller caught fire.
Links to free plans on the Internet
Useful hovercraft links
Hovercraft books that have helped the webmaster with his model hovercraft.
Information on Traplets new video on model hovercraft.
Video clips of Tony's, Fran's and the Royal Marines hovercraft. Don't miss the clip on the man powered hovercraft.
Useful files and tools for model hovercrafting
Check what changes have been made to the site and when.
The usual disclaimer from the webmaster