RE: Is this 41
[quote]ORIGINAL: lewisdf4 cool, thanks fella's. I wasn't sure if it was the same hull as the ''dreaded'' spider from ebay. I'll steer clear and leave it alone. So i'm thinking this instead, not a huge fan of the look but from what I've read they seem to be an alright hull?? http://www.hobbydepot.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=430 [/quote] That hull from George (Hobby Depot) is also a good runner & reasonably priced. It's similar to the F41 Striker too. He only does them in White now though. I was looking at getting one until I ran out of cash. Maybe next year.
Posted on: 11/21/2009 1:16 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
I use my compressor for a lot of things, spraying, pumping up tires, but mostly with the air gun to use to sweep the back pavers. It's a lot quicker & easier than using a broom[:D].
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:56 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: cowl lock
I know a few places that have the Aquacraft ones in stock, but I don't want to pay their prices.... $20 for 2 is far too much when I know I have seen the same latches sold elsewhere for about 3 - 4 dollars a set. I just can't remember where I saw them, or the name of them. The one I made is holding up OK for now so I'll use that until I find the cheeper version. Thanks for your help.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:01 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Fountain project - info needed...
have you had a look at what George has to offer for MHZ? If he doesn't have it email him & he most likely will be able to get it. http://www.hobbydepot.com.au/index.php?cPath=37_48_54 I've dealt with him often & he does his best to help out where he can. Cheers Jason
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:46 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
[quote]ORIGINAL: danielplace FYI IMO There is a big difference in how a stinger effects a hull as compared to a strut. Not only the length but the diameter of most stingers will create additional lift that a strut my not. Of coarse this would be even more so depending on what strut and what stinger we are comparing. If we were to compare say Speedmasters then there is enough differnce in that a boat sensative to this it may not work well at all with a stinger and be perfect with the strut. Just ask Jerry at Seaducer Boats if you can use a stinger on his mono. Absolutely not. It will work just not well. Just built a RCMK Zenith with Speedmaster stinger and had to remove it and replace with a strut. Handled horrible with lots of bow steer. [IMG]http://i35.tinypic.com/2z9ebno.jpg[/IMG] Changed to a strut and the boat handled perfect. [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/voa5xj.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] The pic of the orange RCMK I posted above ran with an RCMK stinger & was one of the best handling hulls I've seen. No tabs, no fins & was fast & cornered as well as any boat I've raced against. Then again the guy running it has had a lot of time setting up RCMK hulls.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 4:40 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Fountain project - info needed...
I've had problems contacting & getting replies from them. I have bought things from them before, I now choose to go elsewhere.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 4:23 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: second water pick
On a mono they need to be on the right hand side so thet they stay in the water when you turn, and about 1 - 1 1/2" from the transom and Keel. Too far forward or out & they won't be in the water all the time.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 4:17 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: cowl lock
In the mean time I made one by grinding down a screw surplus to requirements. I'm still looking for a propper one though.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 5:36 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: fast boats and fast gps readings pics
My hydro (117 kph), I don't have any pics of it on the water. And my Mono (93.4kph), both speeds set in race trim and set in races.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:13 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: second water pick
Not sure of the size, it was about the same ID as the holes on a rudder that the water line fit snuggly onto. I curved the tube and drilled a hole in the hull, then epoxied them into place, carefully deremelled the base flat then used a pointed rats tail file to smooth it all out. I put a slight bur on the trailing edge to help pick up water. I also put some fine glass on the inside to provide a little extra strength.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:00 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
[quote]Never had any problems with been able to get a strut far enough back from the transom in fact struts can be moved as far back as you want if you use a long standoff bracket.If you want it 6" back use a long standoff if you want it 10" use a longer one,try doing that with a stinger [/quote] Mart, RCMK has you covered on that one, their stingers have an insert that you can lengthen & shorten to suit different setups. The differences are now pretty much non existant[;)].
Posted on: 11/16/2009 2:57 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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cowl lock
Hi, I'm after some of these style of cowl locks http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/accessories/aqub9513-2.jpg I know there are others around that are cheeper than these, I'm just having trouble finding them. I only need the pin part as I lost mine on the weekend. I have seen these before on RC planes, but Dubro don't list them anymore. If anyone knows of an RC boat distributor that stocks them at a reasonable price I'd appreciate the info. Cheers Jason
Posted on: 11/16/2009 2:37 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
A strut/stinger won't make a hull run wet or dry, it's how the whole hull is set up that will make the difference. Too much weight forward - wet, Too much lift in the prop, too much down angle on the strut/stinger will also make a hull run wet. There are lots of other things to consider too, such as a hooked hull.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 4:41 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: second water pick
You can buy them & insatall them, or make your own by using some brass tubing & drilling them in. Here's a pic of the ones I installed on my cat.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 4:35 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 73
Also have a look at Danny's boats at Sonic Racing. He builds some nice large scale monos & cats. http://sonicracingaustralia.com/index.htm
Posted on: 11/14/2009 4:29 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: vodoo props
Also Aaron at Ozspec hobbies does some excellent prop work. I've got several props from him & i've always been happy.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 4:21 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: second water pick
If you don't want to replace your rudder to rudder pick ups, through hull pick ups work well. I use them on my cat.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:30 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
As said the center line of the prop shaft needs to be up from the bottom of the keel, the amount will depend on a lot of things including length of the stinger behind the boat (not yet mentioned). On my race mono the stinger is offset 4mm to the right & the base of the stinger 12mm from the Keel, that means the center line of the prop shaft is about 17mm up from the base of the keel. Some boats like the strut offset to the right up to 1/4" while others prefer to have the strut centered BUT with the strut angled to the left to overcome prop walk. Not knowing that hull I don't know what it would prefer, offsetting it to the right seems to be a safe bet for most hulls. Here's some pics of mono transoms to give you an idea.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 5:12 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: second water pick
I've noticed adding transom mount pickups to one of my boats considerably slowed it down, it's surprising the amount of drag they produce. Adding it to one side also caused it to pull that way.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 5:02 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Zenoah engine temp
As long as you can touch the head when you bring it in & it's not too hot to touch you should be OK. If it's smoking it's too hot.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 5:00 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: vodoo props
I've seen one run very well on an Insane Gen II cat. I have the ABC 6717 & find it a must have in the prop box. For what you are running you might be better off with something slightly larger, maybe a 70mm prop.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 9:37 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: vodoo props
They work well in the right application. A 50" mono maybe a bit big, but it depends on what you use to power it.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:49 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 50 inch mono prop opinions
I'd start with getting your engine & pipe tuned in correctly before you start messing with props. If you change too many things at once you won't know what works & what doesn't. The Bonzi sport pipe is VERY LOUD. I had one and promptly removed & sold it as the performance wasn't what I expected & the noise was too much for running in our area. You will need a silencer with that pipe. Start by getting your needle settings right on your carb, then start adjusting your tuned pipe length. Start long at about 14" and shorten it 1/2" until you notice that it drops the revs in turns and then back it out 1/4". If it still drops revs in the turns drop it back out another 1/4". Once you have all that set up, start playing with props. You may have to tweak your pipe & carb settings for different props depending on how much they push too. But get your bench mark set up first & write it down, then you can see which direction you are heading with each change you make.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:38 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Ozzie boat stand/cart
Awesome, only point I'd make is when you put the stubby holder in, make sure it pivots so you can have your beer while the sack truck is set up as a table, being pushed along or standing up in the shed[;)].
Posted on: 10/27/2009 10:44 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Sonic 44 mono
depends where you buy them from[;)] for me to buy locally I can get a evo cheeper than a zen. You need to shop around.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 3:20 AM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Sonic 44 mono
As for the stock engine, try the RCMK Evo, it is more powerful than a stock Zen & cheeper than a stock Zen. You can also mod it later on as well. I run several Modded Zens & a stock Evo, I prefer the Modded zen, but for a stock engine it would have to be the evo.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 10:03 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Falcon 41 Drive Alternative
I have worked on a friends hull with this set up. In my opinion avoid it, you have to pull the rudder up each time you want to change a prop & the easiest way to remove the flex is to remove the engine. And as already mentioned you need to replace the lower nut & bolt with a brass one for any type of rudder kickback. Not worth the effort.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:37 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Price of wood
The cheap stuff you get from a hardware store won't take getting wet for too long & it is usually a 3 ply instead of a 5 ply wood. The more expensive stuff (including most Birch) has a better glue holding the laminates together and the wood is naturally more water resistant. Marine ply is the best to use, but costs by far the most. I found that in Aus AC grade 5 ply works well & have been using that in not only my RC builds, but also as inserts in my full sized sailing boat where I put load bearing screws & bolts into foam sandwich.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 11:39 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
As for glassing the bottom of the sponsons, I wouldn't bother too much. I have a glass hydro & have wood glued to the bottom of the sponsons to improve performance. You will get dings here & there, but that is what filler is for & that's part of the fun of running these boats, fixing & maintaining them.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 9:26 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Super Tune Your Super Vee 27
That's the one I use, just make sure you have a spare set of batteries in your pit box for it.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 9:18 PM by Author "dicko" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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