RE: What radios are you guys using?
Damn, am I the only one still on 75MHz? I'm running a Futaba 9CAP Super II for everything. For the "why don't you upgrade" crowd, no need to. I can get 27, 50, 72 and 75 MHz modules for it AS WELL AS A 2.4 FASST MODULE. Since it works for everything, I'll use it till it dies and yes, twin sticks do work for cars and boats as well as planes[:D]
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:22 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Who carries Nitro boat parts???
www.rossisales.com makes Speedmaster parts and has engines and boating accessories as well
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:11 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Recommendations for a 1/8 scale hydroplane?
No harder to trim than any other hydroplane. Are you looking at racing or just having a fun boat to run around the lake?
Posted on: 11/19/2009 11:20 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: Forrest Sherman class destroyer
Now wait a minute. You have 8 guns in two turrets and he's got 9 guns in three and he outscored you 31-2? How could you get that few hits at close range? A bad day at the lake[;)]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:58 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Warship Combat"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
I think the Dog needs to order and build another hydro. I have to agree on the veneer, laminate some to the deck, seal with epoxy and paint as desired. It's a tried and true method that works great, especially if you want a mahogany deck. That was how this one was done. I wouldn't worry about going overboard on the detailing unless you really want to go to this kind of detail
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:50 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Breaking in motor on car chassis?
Put it in a boat and run it on water. Your engine isn't designed to run in a buggy so why take the chance of destroying it by using it in a manner it was never intended?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 11:23 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Forrest Sherman class destroyer
Just one question, are you looking to build an actual combat ship for R/C combat or a full on R/C scale reproduction? All the replies you get will be determined by your answer.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:55 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Warship Combat"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
And now the boat looks like this. I just have to install the center deck forward and then start working on a cowling [8D]
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:51 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Sorry DD, no sarcasm inteded in that. Installing a deck can be a royal PITA. If I can find it, I'll have to show you what it took to put the deck on one of my boats. Found one but not the other. I had to go so far as to cut a 1X4 to match the deckline and clamp it down on the inboard edge to keep the deck held down until the epoxy set. The one I found was my first attempt. Unfortunately, the tape I used was old and let go on the inboard edge so I now have a few bumps in the deck where the epoxy is holding it up since I didn't want' to ruin the plywood decking. The right side deck came out perfect since I had the 1X4 already cut and clamped it down BEFORE taping down the rest of the deck
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:48 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Gee, does this mean DD's not having any fun with the deck? Just think, when you build the next one, you wont be making the same mistakes so it's still all good[:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 7:16 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Super G' owners ~~ This is our thread
A few, DD??? Don't stop there , get at least 10 or you will be headed back again. Been there done that[:@]
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:37 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: My 40
[b][size=5]HELL YES, FINISH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size][/b] Now that I have that out of my system. definately finish it. I would look at a single rudder version of that Strutter just to lighten up that transom area, otherwise just put on some striping like was already suggested and have fun with it
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:28 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: USS Iowa BB-61
Not to go off topic but even in rescaling hydroplanes, there are changes that have to be made. Since Misshydro has never built a model boat from plans, there are many of the nuances she doesn't know. I like the way you pointed out what it takes to rescale plans for a combat ship. It will help new builders to know what awaits them if they try to go on their own from plans from other than modeling sources. As you said, it can be done if you take the time to do the research and modifications required.[8D]
Posted on: 11/2/2009 3:11 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Warship Combat"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Just keep the torch moving or you will get dark spots which will ruin the boat's appearance and require you to either do more sanding or paint it. You may want to do a little practicing on some scrap first to figure out how fast to move the torch
Posted on: 11/2/2009 3:01 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Mart, have you ever heard of a torch? Just pass it over the deck to highlite the grain and then seal it. Works great, you just have to be careful to not overdo it and really burn the wood. DD, the boat's starting to look really good, but what's with the helper? I never get that lucky[X(]
Posted on: 11/2/2009 1:17 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: ? CA glue ??
You dont' need a digital camera. Many film processing places can make you a CD from the negatives while they are being printed. Load CD into your PC and then you can post them in the forums.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:10 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Dumas 1/2A Atlas van lines build
Good luck with your boats. I've only got four to work on so if Im not back for a while........................................
Posted on: 10/30/2009 8:47 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Dumas 1/2A Atlas van lines build
Trust me, use screws to mount everything and a small screw and lock nut to mount the skid fin to the bracket. It will save the sponson transom the first time it hits something. Impact damage is something that can destroy a boat no matter how small the boat is
Posted on: 10/30/2009 2:22 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Dumas 1/2A Atlas van lines build
Don't use brass, it will bend. Use either stainless or aluminum, preferably 7075 aluminum. To take this one step further, epoxy won't last holding on the fins. You need to run some screws into the wood. On the Atlas, if I remember right, the skid fin was always mounted on a bracket on the left sponson transom. This was also the case with the 1971 Pay N' Pak and I believe the Budweiser. I know the 1972 Notre Dame also had the skid fin on the sponson transom
Posted on: 10/30/2009 12:30 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: 1/2A Size Boat Club
According to the late Ted Jones, when the Slo-Mo-Shun IV and V were built, the sponsons were left "wet" to provide stability when the boats were at the dock before and after racing. This made two sponson design features manditory: a water drainage system to get the water out of the sponsons a way to vent the sponsons to prevent a "vacuum" that would prevent the sponsons from draining As a result if having "wet" sponsons, both of the Mo's were taken to Arizona in the winter to facilitate drying out the boats to prevent the wood from rotting. It wasn't until the late 1960's that the designers and crews found the boats could have "dry" sponsons and still be stable. Many of the older boats were reworked to close the sponsons while new boats were built with the sponsons closed.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 12:19 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: which boat?
A rubber raft with plastic oars. That's what some of us use as it's easily transported and stored[:D]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:25 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: 1/2A Size Boat Club
Hate to say it, but that isn't the 1955 Thriftway. That Thriftway was destroyed as far as I know back in 1956 or 1957. The boat you have pictured is a replica built by a team on Vashon Island Washington between 2005(?) and 2008(?). They obtained redrawn plans for the boat from Ron Jones and went to work. I have to agree, it came out fantastic. As for the 1963 Thriftway, the boat didnt' change during it's racing career from 1960 through 1963 except for it's name, which changed to Miss Century 21 in 1961 and 1962 to help publicise the 1962 Seattle World's Fair
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:22 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Who else got this email from RCBM ?
Looks like Horizon is sponsoring them considering the poor consumer reviews of the Pro Boat hydros. Since when did lightning travel slower than 30 mph? Did I not get the memo again?
Posted on: 10/28/2009 5:10 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: which boat?
Of the boats you listed, the Vegas is the fastest out of the box. The Pro Boat series of hydros all have similar problems, poorly balanced, thin lay ups, little access room. The Vegas boats are still a little thin on the lay up, but otherwise are better in all respects to the Pro Boats
Posted on: 10/28/2009 5:03 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Glad you can afford that much, I know I can't. If you don't want or can't use it, you can send it my way[:D]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 9:19 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Dumas 1/2A Atlas van lines build
Actually, I've decked one of those boats, made hardware for that one and one more, started the frame up of a Sport 40 Whiplash and started reworking a Steve Muck glass hull. Not to worry, I'll have some on the water for next season. As for how long they'll last, as long as your balsa boats will. Mine are made from all aircraft grade birch plywood with spruce stringers. Here is a not so good picture of the decked boat. If you like, I can throw in a couple of pictures of some of the hardware I've made as well. I went ahead and added some hardware shots for the fun of it[:D]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 9:09 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Is that 6061 DD? I thought aluminum was too lite for glueing weights[:D]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:06 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Dumas 1/2A Atlas van lines build
You wouldn't want my recommendations for that boat, the cost would triple before you got it built[X(]
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:01 AM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: How Do You Lay Your Fiberglass?
I suggested in my last post to use either .5 or .75 ounce. Don't think I would try the paper you just described. MOst of the strength comes from the resin/epoxy getting between the fibers. Paper of the sort you're talking about is too dense to let the resin/epoxy get really soaked into it.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 8:12 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Any body here into real boats?
No big boats for me, I just helped restore them. Worked on the Slo-Mo-Shun V, BreathlessToo/Hawaii Kai and Century 21. For those that didn't know him, it was hard to say no to Roger Newton. I was drafted by him to work on all three as he was the crew chief or involved in some way on all three restoration projects. I believe pictures of all three are viewable at www.thunderboats.org
Posted on: 10/24/2009 7:54 PM by Author "Hydro Junkie" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Boats"
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