Back in late 1950's some one built a controlline version of the Itallian job. He stood in knee height water to fly it.

Then in middle 1960's found a picture and caption of it. The plane was then again replicated (but by another guy) from original plan, and flown in radio. No mention in article as to other specifics, but the builder used a ten channel. Only other mention was it flew slow, and was difficult getting all engines running at one time.

Wm.