Whether or not you believe in UFOs, there is no denying that this incredible craft is truly extraterrestrial.
Stunning footage shows an inventor building a fully functional jet boat in the shape of a flying saucer in his home workshop.
Made from fiberglass and a few steel plates, this stunning creation features automatic doors, light-up panels and just enough seating space for the pilot.
Even though the boat doesn’t fly through the air, it still reaches impressive speeds of up to 50 km/h as it skims across the water.
In a Facebook post sharing his amazing invention, craftsman Tran Long Ho wrote: “I created what I dreamed of.”
Vietnamese inventor Tran Long Ho has designed an incredible jet boat in the shape of a flying saucer that can reach a speed of 50 km/h
Although Mr. Ho’s creation looks futuristic, it is actually based on very simple materials.
In a video documenting the construction process, he begins by building a sand model in the shape of the upper portion of the UFO.
This sand mold is then covered with a thin layer of concrete to create a hard shell. Over that, Mr. Ho and his team apply layers of fiberglass and epoxy.
Once the fiberglass has hardened, builders can lift the structure and chip away the concrete, leaving a thin, lightweight hull.
The hull is then reinforced with a grid of fiberglass ridges and hexagons. The process is then repeated to create the lower hull, where the engines are installed.
Mr. Ho then makes cutouts for a series of hexagonal windows and sliding door panels.
Mr. Ho starts by sculpting a UFO shape out of sand, which he uses to create a concrete mold
By laying fiberglass over the mold, the builders create a dish-shaped form. Mr. Ho then attaches a pattern of hexagonal planks to provide structure and mark the location of future panels
Thanks to a cleverly designed mechanism, the doors can open and slide to the side, just like you would imagine a real spaceship.
Now that the overall structure is in place, Mr. Ho turns his attention to the electronics and controls.
LED strips provide a futuristic glow around the panels and a steering wheel, pedals and dashboard are installed in the cockpit.
In the video you can also see Mr. Ho soldering dozens of small solar panel segments into large panels that are installed on the outside of the device.
Since we don’t see Mr. Ho installing a battery system, it is likely that these are used to power the lights and electronic doors.
Once the fiberglass has dried, the process is repeated to create a similar bottom layer where the engine is installed
The boat is equipped with sliding doors and upholstered with gray material to make it more comfortable
The small cockpit features a steering wheel, pedals and a dashboard with speedometer and illuminated controls
After a final lick of paint and some final decorations, the flying saucer is finished and ready for testing.
The video shows Mr Ho – who has to lean quite far back to fit into the low cockpit – racing across a river at high speeds of 50 km/h, according to a Vietnamese news outlet Tuoi Tre News.
Part of the bottom of the vessel is shaped like a conventional flat-bottomed boat, giving the round vessel more control over its course.
Still, the ride doesn’t seem to be going exactly smoothly, as the boat frequently lurches backwards and jumps out of the water, before sinking back down with a jolt.
The UFO-shaped boat is finished with a coat of gray paint. Mr. Ho also installs a series of solar panels on the top surface to power the doors and lights
On social media, people expressed their amazement at this impressive feat of nautical engineering.
One viewer wrote: ‘I’m an old retired engineer. I’ve designed a lot of things in my life, but this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!’
“Never in my life have I seen so much talent in one person. You are a gift to all of humanity. Thank you so much for your inspiration and creativity,” wrote another.
While another enthusiastic commenter wrote: ‘You are an alien from outer space. You made a boat spaceship all by yourself! No human could do what you did!’
The ship’s electronic doors open at the push of a button, letting the pilot in. The doors are emblazoned with a message: ‘The universe is vast and life is endless’
Mr. Ho is seen sailing his boat at high speed on a river. There is not much room in the craft, but the pilot can see through the small windows
If you are considering purchasing a UFO boat of your own, the bad news is that Mr. Ho says he does not make products for commercial sale.
In a post on his Facebook fan page, translated from Vietnamese, Mr Ho wrote: “My work is mainly to record videos for entertainment, but if anyone wants to buy them, I will sell them so I have money for accessories so I can invest in new and more interesting videos!”
Referring to an older jet boat, Mr Ho said it cost “somewhere around 20 million”, adding: “If you like it, drop me a line.”
Assuming Mr Ho means 20 million Vietnamese Dong, that works out at around £612 ($814).
Mr. Ho has yet to reveal whether his latest UFO-shaped creation has sold yet, so there may still be time to bag a bargain.
