Whether you believe in UFOs or not, there’s no denying that this incredible craft is truly otherworldly.
Amazing images show how an inventor created a fully functional flying saucer-shaped jet boat in his home workshop.
Made from fiberglass and some steel plates, this impressive creation features automatic doors, illuminated panels and enough space for the pilot to sit.
While it may not rise through the air, the boat still reaches impressive speeds reaching 50 km/h (31 mph) as it glides across the water.
In a Facebook post sharing the incredible invention, craftsman Tran Long Ho wrote: “I created what I was dreaming of.”
Vietnamese inventor Tran Long Ho has created an incredible flying saucer-shaped jet boat capable of reaching 31 mph (50 km/h)
Although Mr. Ho’s creation may seem futuristic, it actually starts with some very basic materials.
In a video documenting the construction process, he begins by building a sand model in the shape of the upper section of the UFO.
This sand mould is then covered with a thin layer of concrete to create a hard shell, over which Mr Ho and his team place sheets of fibreglass and epoxy.
Once the fiberglass is in place, builders can lift the structure and remove the concrete to leave a thin, lightweight hull.
The hull is then reinforced with a latticework of fiberglass ridges and hexagons before the process is repeated to create the lower hull where the engines are installed.
Mr. Ho then creates cutouts for a series of hexagonal windows and sliding door panels.
Mr. Ho begins by sculpting a UFO shape out of sand which he uses to make a concrete mold.
By layering fiberglass over the mold, builders create a plate-like shape. Ho then lays down a pattern of hexagonal boards to provide structure and mark the placement of future panels.
Thanks to a cleverly designed mechanism, the doors can be opened and slid sideways just as you would imagine a real spaceship to look like.
With the general structure in place, Mr. Ho turns his attention to the electronics and controls.
LED strips are used to provide a futuristic glow around the panels, and a steering wheel, pedals and dashboard are installed inside the cabin.
The video also shows Mr Ho welding dozens of small segments of solar panels into large panels that are installed on the outside of the craft.
Since we don’t see Mr. Ho installing a battery system, it’s likely that these are used to power the lights and electronic gates.
Once the fiberglass has dried, the process is repeated to create a similar underlayment where the engine is installed.
The boat is equipped with sliding doors and covered with grey material to make it more comfortable.
The small cabin features a steering wheel, pedals and a full dashboard with speedometer and lighting controls.
After a final coat of paint and some final decoration pieces, the flying saucer is complete and ready for testing.
The video shows Ho, who has to lean back quite far to fit into the low cabin, racing along a river at high speeds of 31 mph (50 km/h), according to the Vietnamese news outlet. News from Tuoi Tre.
Part of the lower section of the boat is shaped like a conventional flat-bottomed boat, giving the round boat greater directional control.
However, the journey is still far from smooth, as the boat often lurches backwards and jumps out of the water, only to fall back down again.
The UFO-shaped ship is covered in a layer of grey paint. Mr Ho also installed a series of solar panels on the top surface to provide power for the doors and lights.
On social media, commentators expressed their amazement at this impressive feat of nautical engineering.
One viewer wrote: “I’m a retired engineer. I’ve designed a lot of things in my life, but this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!”
“I have never seen so much talent in one person in my life. 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 space. This is how you made a spaceship from scratch! No human could do what you did!”
The ship’s electronic doors open at the push of a button, allowing the pilot access. A message can be read on the doors: “The universe is vast and life is infinite.”
Mr Ho is seen driving his boat at high speed down a river. There is not much space in the boat, but the pilot can see through the small windows.
If you were thinking about purchasing your own UFO ship, the bad news is that Mr. Ho says he does not manufacture products for commercial sale.
However, in a post on his Facebook fan page translated from Vietnamese, Mr Ho writes: ‘The works I do are mainly video recordings for entertainment, but to anyone who wants to buy them I will sell them to get the money for props to invest in new and more interesting videos.’
Referring to an older jet boat, Mr Ho said it was “worth around 20 million” and added: “If you like it, just send me a message.”
Assuming Mr Ho is referring to 20 million Vietnamese dong, that would equate to approximately £612 ($814).
Mr Ho has yet to say whether his latest UFO creation has sold, so there could still be time to grab a bargain.
