Rc ducks are old hands now, although still a fun and novel project.
Many make it easy by using a prop and rudder, although i have seen many adapt submerged toys motor systems like toy sub or drive unit.
Best one I've seen is a motorized momma duck and she drags 6 ducklings and a dadda duck.
I've also seen RC crocodiles, and have you seen the giant rubber ducks for swimming pools? i've seen one of those made to RC for a giggle!
If your feeling this as your next project that would be great to see, i haven't built one (yet) and their isn't a build on the forum either, if you are looking for suitable 'duck' best suggestion is to look at decoy hunting ducks. ( its what i would use) they are also relatively high detailed so from a little distance you can have everyone fooled! of course if your even smarter you could make the head move and squirt water for a bit of fun! ( damit stop giving away ideas )
RR
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