Model Amphibian Vehicle 2013 Based on a model DUKW in a 1970 Radio Modeller article Length 19 inches (48 cm) 2013 version Got a driver now 2015 Changed from smooth wheels to nobby tyres gave a better transit from water to land This version sails very well in rough water Updated open top version for calm water sailing Basic construction completed 2013 Water tight and operational Needs internal layout sorted out and a crew added Originally used a 550 (7.2 volt) motor which was fine in the water but lacked power for on land changed to a crawler 55 turn motor with a 9.6 volt battery Using worm drive from propshaft to wheel axle was not really up to the job Slight slope and motor did not have enough speed to develop any power and vehicle stalled? 2019 Changed to decaperm motor and pile gearbox with chain drive to axle Now keeps moving until wheels lose grip and spin.

All photographs Copyright Fred Fox.