Model boat

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zipgun
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Model boat

#1 Post by zipgun »

I don't know anything about "flash steam engines" ( yet !) but this hydroplane goes like stink ! :shock: Sounds like a racing two stroke coming "on pipe " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdeUe9JcBVU
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#2 Post by rich. »

2minutes of 3 blokes in a puddle, i gave up....
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#3 Post by zipgun »

Ah, skip to 3 mins in !
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#4 Post by JPB »

I'm glad I persevered with that! Is the film speeded up or does it actually corner that quickly? :o
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#5 Post by zipgun »

I dunno :shock: , but they don't go that fast at Crowborough boating pond/lake!
Would i stand behind that plastic net, with it whizzing round? Nope!

String snapped on this one i guess! Did it hit the camera man? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsrT98RmsTY

Cripes,, i looked at "tethered car racing" on youtube . :o
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#6 Post by jimmyybob »

I was just going to mention tether racing for cars, real speeds of close to 200mph. :shock:
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