Models by Mike Sheppard

"Donkey rower"; kids love it. 30" long. Has a very special, factory modified Electronize speed controller; whereby he rows at a proper two speed cycle. Reach out slow, then pull hard for the stroke part. This also works going astern. It is a proper rowed action stroke. A monkey complete with box of bananas at the stern, steers the thing. Glass hull, painted black. The mechanics are open to view, so people can see what goes on. However, they could be very easily covered with something; like a bunch of hay.

"Wodney and Flossy"; my first row boat; 3'6" long; weight 18lbs. Very realistic rowing action. Uses a rudder for steering: that's Flossy's job. Wodney has electronic head turn. Electonize speedcontroller, two servos. Uses a rather special UHF, three channel radio.

"Birt the Squirt"; more sophisticated than it looks with a Voith Schneider Drive unit and lots of circuitry, not for sale... yet!

Mediterranean Galley - Not heavy (11lbs 'ish) but needs two people. Carry pole splits for transit. On cover of 'Model Boats Magazine, May '08 - article inside.

A trireme, 5' long 30" wide with 66 working oars in two banks with the lower bank shipped. A big beast. Not heavy (11lbs 'ish) but needs two people. Carry pole splits for transit. It lives, bolted into a wheeled or carry frame. Needs a van or estate car for transport. Car ramps included. Glass hull wooden upper works. Two big battery packs. Car wiper motor drives the mechanics through a set of chains and sprockets. Includes two live cannons with about 80 spare cartridges. Radio included is a custom made UHF 9 channel with a spare RX. Electronize speed controller, 6 servos. A real show stopper on the water. HATES WIND.

Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Canoe is on cover of Model Boats Magazine, Feb '04 - build article inside. 4' long. Double paddler style. Traditional stringer on frames build. Covered top and bottom with self adhesive, woven fabric in dark grey. Electronize speed controller, servo, batteries and 40mhz RX.

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