Great Lakes Ore Carrier Wilfred Sykes RC Model Half Speed

Built in 1949 for Inland Steel, at 671' she was the largest vessel on the lakes at the time of her launch.
This model built by James G. Sykes of Halifax, NS represents the Sykes prior to her having been converted to a self-unloader in 1975.
It is over 11' long and built in 2 parts which are assembled prior to launching.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Wilfred
• Sykes

[jednjones]

Beautiful model! First RC laker that looks so real in 30 years in the hobby!! Simply fantastic! Thanks for the post.

[kartwood]

@jednjones Thanks for the comments! Please check back after this weekend for more video.

[GreatLakesShips]

Great model!

A have a few freighter models...but they are not RC.

[kartwood]

@GreatLakesShips Thanks for the nice comment! I will be sure to pass it along to the model maker! (I'm the radio/electronics hand on the project).

[TheMythfox]

is this hand buitl? or can you buy one?

[kartwood]

@m2fit4u2 Thanks for the nice comments! She is fitted with a bow thruster and is pleasure to maneuver in the water. We are planning to shoot more video this weekend.

[sniperguy1995]

@m2fit4u2 i kow its a beautiful model its just my opion

[sniperguy1995]

you should paint it like the edmund fitzgerald