Well, this is the second time I am posting this... stinkin proxy server timed out!

Attached are the pictures that I promised. The rudders are made out of 1/8" plastic (cut from a sign that my Dad brought from his work) and they are connected buy a pushrod out of the same material. These rudders are attached to the craft by hinges made out of 1/4" square pine blocks that are epoxied to the three supports that I installed previously. I used old aluminum bicycle spokes as they allready have threads on one end to hold everything together. I carefully drilled holes into the rudders and screwed the spokes in until theey were in all the way. Then I trimmed and bent them into an elbow so I would be eable to remove then if I ever needed to with ease. The rudder to servo linkage is also a spoke, however I used the other end, which is bent at a 90 degree angle that stops it from falling out of the arm. I make the arm out of aluminum angle, whith varying mounting holes if I ever needed more or less deflection. After that, it was time for testing.

It had been pouring outside all day so I was limited to indoor running. The speed was more than I needed in an enclosed space, so I think I may need to add a rubber bumper too keep the walls in my room intact. Every turn was a power slide until I pegged the throtle and countersteered, but soon I got the hang of it. This thing is so fun to drive once you get used to it. Now I need to stop messing around with it and get back to work. Ken still needs a way to control his hovercraft, and the OCD in me is pestering me about the section of deck that has still not been painted. Once it stops raining, I will go outside and take some video. So far, the top speed is about 10mph, but I am happy with it. This thing rocks! you guys don't know how satisfied/relieved I am that it works as I expected it to.

BTW, I have a name for her... Electric Slide! (its an electric and every turn is a slide )