Radio Controlled Model Hovercraft Production Techniques

& Processes for a Mass Market

Kevin's paper described the process required to design and produce a model in volume for the commercial market.

The whole process from inception, through prototype testing, to final manufacture was described.

Kevin then went through the process using his latest Bell SK5 as an example.

The use of vacuum moulding machines was described and how they work. Even the construction of your own small moulding unit was described.

Testing of the prototype was interesting and the use of an eye level water tank was discussed.

Video of the moulding process in action was shown and the presentation concluded with some information on the materials used.

A very informative presentation that explained and highlighted the problems encountered when designing a model for volume production.