Yet again another piece of magnificent engineering and modelling from Bob our amphibian guru!. Pictured is his recently completed Alvis Stalwart; this was its first swim in open water. Just like the real thing - it is tricky to steer on its water jets but with practice it should be just fine. It is not fast on the water but it travels at reasonable speed and gives a good wash and show of the jet drives - like the real thing. Bob was Pleased to say that no water came in via the drive shafts or the steering and reversing cone shaft seals, just a few drops from a wash over the cab when he got too enthusiastic about driving into the water. Bob's next step is to model the crane, starting off by making an extendable semi-working one to start with. A fully radio-controlled version is on the drawing board!
