Special Articles
Many people have spent time writing helpful articles for R/CU fans, members, and racers. Here is a collection, edited for time accuracy.
By: Don Mock
Provides a brief overview on the rules and regulations of R/CU.
By: Don Mock
Provides a general overview of R/C Unlimiteds and the sport of r/c model boat racing.
By: Mike Cathey
An in-depth guide to building an R/C hydroplane, using Mike's 8255 hull. With many pictures!
By: Roland DeSteese
Shows the parts of a model hydroplane, along with each part's function.
By: Roger Newton
Roger outlines how working on radio controlled hydroplanes led him, as well as other members of R/CU, to work on actual unlimited hydroplane crews.
By: Don Mock
Provides a general overview of how one should approach building their own scale hydroplane.
By: Don Mock
Mock outlines a tiny detail of roundnose hydros (bumpers) that many forget to model.
By: Roland DeSteese
Roland provides a general cost estimation for running a boat in R/CU.
By: Don Mock
Mock notes some calculations of R/CU's racecourse size vs unlimited hydroplane's racecourse size.
By: Don Mock
Mock notes how Dumas hydroplanes contributed to the growth of R/C hydroplane racing.
By: Don Mock
Mock explains how engine stacks on a model make it more realistic.
By: Don Mock
Mock explains how R/CU was involved in the Hollywood movie, "Madison."
By: Don Mock
Mock explains propellers; the "business" end of the hydro.
By: John Finch
Finch provides a quick guide to read a used glow plug.