This was originally built circa 1960 by my Uncle, with no radio control, you set the rudder, and let it go! it was then powered by an IC engine. All the fittings, engine and electrics where removed in 1965(ish) for conversion to electric, but the project was scrapped and everything was lost.

After a number of years carrying Action-Man around the living room, it was condemned to 30 years in the loft. Restoration started 3 years ago, completed after 1 year and given back to my Father as a Xmas present.

Sadly, he never got to use it much and it's now back in my possession. After 6 months or so (see posts!) sorting a better motor/esc/battery combo, it's ready for another restoration to bring it back to former glory.

Look closely on the 3rd picture, in the background you can see Fort Perch Rock Lighthouse, a listed building which stands at the entrance to the Mersey, and the famous Liverpool Waterfront further down river. New Brighton lake is in a fabulous setting for boat enthusiasts.

This Aerokits 34 inch Crash Tender was built by me in 1959, when I was 14 years old.

It was refurbished in 2004 which included fitting a new RC and electric motor. When it was first built it was free running, powered by Tacol Supermarine which remains in my workshop, still working.

I sail with the Chantry Club on lake at Bluewater shopping complex in Kent.

This is an original 46 inch Aerokits Crash Tender from c1966. it was restored by Mike Cummings who runs the Vintage Model Workshop group.

It is powered by a Graupner Speed 900 running on 18V. This picture was taken in Bushy Park, SW London.

This is a boat that's just recently been refurbished.

It's an Aerokit model (48 inch long) and was originally an I.C engine. Michael is now converting it to electric power.

Barry Sullivan's fireboat, built in 1969 from the aero kit. This was his first boat and was given to his son, then brought back and refurbished. it was then given to his grandson and brought back again for refurbishment last year.