This "job lot" old model boat parts that I bought today included this fascinating piece of local radio control history.

When I first moved up north over 40 years ago, there was quite a large model shop in Burnley called Windmill Models that made and promoted some sort of electric model car racing set up in a large old local mill and used the name Lectricar Racing for the cars and component parts.

I think the cars were 1/12 scale and the component parts were made locally in nearby Paddiham?

In this "job lot" I did notice a wiper board speed controlled that was much bigger than the Tamiya type that was so popular at the time, and much more substantial than the Bobs Boards that were also quite popular and easily available at the time.

This wiper board, apart from being physically bigger is a lot more sturdy and has a nice machined brass bearing to support its heavy duty moulded wiper arm, and this unit is mounted on a removable three legged moulded support plate - that presumably screwed onto the car chassis?

The board is marked for 4 and 6 cells with Brakes and Motor ports along with the + and - ports.

This wiper board does not appear to have even been connected or used for anything, so it would make a great addition to a Vintage electric model power boat.........although not for myself - it is fascinating and I hope to find it a good home.

Bob.