Vintage Era RC boat Shovelnose Hydroplane: EPIC Maiden Run!

Get ready for some classic high-speed scale action racing! In this video, we are hitting the water with a gorgeous vintage Shovelnose Hydroplane RC boat, just like the legendary "Thunderboats" of the mid-20th century. Named for its distinct wide, flat bow, this iconic hull design is engineered to trap air underneath it as it gains speed. At full throttle, the boat lifts up and hydroplanes, skimming across the surface with minimal friction. It looks and feels like it’s flying just millimeters above the water! Driven by a high-performance power setup, this miniature RC model boat hits 50 mph down the straightaways, kicking up a massive, rooster tail spray behind it. Watch as we speed with 4s lippo and have a spectacular blowout while carving through tight, aggressive turns. Whether you love vintage motorsports, scale modeling, or pure RC speed, this video is for you. Maiden run of a classic round nose hydro hits 50 mph on 4s. Thunderboat vintage hydroplane with gorgeous Atlas Van Lines paint scheme. Scale radio-controlled hydroplane with scale looks from vintage era. Parts bin items added: Spektrum dynamite 3660 2000kv motor, hobbywing speed controller, hitec servo, octura drive dog, strut and rudder, bullet propeller nut, prather flex cable 3/16" .187, offshore electric collet, du.bro fuel line silicone tubing, tfl propeller, radio controlled models #rcboats #hydroplane #radiocontrol #raceboat #horizonhobby #rtr #vintageboat