"Movie Boats" are models of those from TV and movie productions
The Orca from
the movie Jaws was designed and built by Pat Tritle. The 35" model placed First
in the 2002 RC Boat Modeler magazine design contest. Originally the model
was powered with a geared 05 on 6, 2400 mah Ni-CD cells. Later it was
refitted with a Dumas High Torque 05, and is still running with that system
today.
The
26" SS
Minnow from the TV Series Gillian's Island was designed and built by Pat
Tritle. The simple plank on frame design was powered with 2, 3 volt electric
toothbrush motors in series using a 6 volt battery with duration enough for
the entire 3 hour tour.
The
Vrolijkheid from the movie Father Goose was designed and built by Pat Tritle.
After seeing the movie I knew I had to have one of these sleek cabin
cruisers. The plank on frame model is powered by twin Speed 280's and a 7.2
volt battery. In spite of it's long slender hull the model handled
beautifully on the water.
This Orca was
built by Jesse Ramirez from Pat's Plans