MM2089 HMS Vulcan Plan

MM2089 HMS Vulcan Plan

As featured in Model Boats magazine February 2014

This is a freelance model, designed by Glynn Guest, to an approximate scale of 1:144. It is 30.5 inches (775 mm) long with a beam of 7.25 inches (185 mm) and a weight of 8 pounds (3.6 kg).

Construction is mainly from balsawood sheet, with some ply and hardwood material. The model is powered by two RE 385 type motors with mixed throttles for steering and propulsion. It does not have a rudder, differential control of the motors providing the steering.

A comprehensive step by step construction article was included in the February 2014 issue of Model Boats. This model is suitable for someone with basic experience of model making.