Applications:
- Basis
for a first step to RC Hovercraft models
- Science
fairs
- School
projects
- Makes
great basis for a Lego® Mindstorms® hovercraft
Plans feature
propeller guard design to
ensure the lift propeller is safely enclosed while operating
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STEP
1-2-3 Hover Specifications:
Craft
size: 20 by 16 inches
Power:
7.2 volt 1000mA/Hr and greater RC car battery
Motor:
300 size motor and 5 to 6 inch propeller
Deck
Structure: Polyboard or foamboard construction
Skirt:
Plastic or vinyl sheet
Load
Carrying: up to 1 pound
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How
Long Will it Take to Build?
Makes a great weekend project.
It will only take you
approximately one afternoon to complete if you have modeling experience
and if your a beginner then allow the weekend to get the project
complete and have your STEP 1-2-3 hovering.
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NEW
- Scale
Plan Pack and Manual
To
Build a Battery
Powered
Model Hovercraft
- A low cost
entry into model hovercraft
Click
on image above for bigger picture of Manual front cover
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Individual parts or a full kit also available -
This
manual and plan pack provides detailed step by step instructions
to take you confidently through building a powerful model
hovercraft platform. The manual not only provides a comprehensive
parts list, instruction set and background information - But also
gives details of hovercraft operation theory, comparison of models
to real hovercraft and explanations of experiments that can be
done with this craft. The
Plan Pack provides 8 pages of scale drawings and detailed text to
guide you through the building process. Annotated with comments
and guide measurements to be 100% sure you get it right first
time! All
in all this is a very comprehensive 33 page package that gives all
the information to build your first model hovercraft and try some
experiments with it. All
the parts for this model can be bought at most hobby and RC stores
or right from the Hovercraftmodels.com Parts Store. from our parts
store you can buy just the parts you need or a complete kit, its
your choice.
Step
1-2-3 goes hovering!
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STEP1-2-3
HOVERTM
PLAN
PACK and MANUAL
Travels
on land - Tiled floor, carpet, wood floor, concrete, paved parking
lots, patio stones, dirt tracks. Works on rough or smooth terrain
and will travel on water.
Get
the
Plan
Pack and Manual -
On
CD for
just $14.95+S&H
ORDER
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The
fast, fun way to get into
Model Hovercraft
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Easy-Build
Steps
The
Step 1-2-3 Hover construction is set out in a
simple step by step guide - just follow each step
Simple
Power Up
The
STEP 1-2-3 Hover was design so that it does not require special batteries - it uses the
standard 7.v volt 1000mA/hr or greater, radio control car
batteries that are available in most hobby stores.
Motor
and Electrical Hook-up
The
motor assembly for the STEP 1-2-3 Hover is available from
our Parts Store. It comes with its propeller
and propeller adapter ready to use - just fit the propeller
and bolt it into the
Hovercraft.
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*NOTE
delivery of Plan Pack and Manual files on CD:
1.
CD mail delivery: Delivered on a CD as three files, 1. One PDF format, Step 1-2-3
Hover Plans Pack 2. Step 1-2-3 ( 8 pages) 2. One
PDF format Step 1-2-3 Manual (25 Pages). PDF files require Adobe PDF
reader release 3.0 or higher. 3. one Text format 'readme' file with
setup and use information.
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Adobe PDF Reader
available here for free download:
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