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RE: Aquacraft Super-Vee 27 Nitro.
I second the Octura flex coupler - best ten bucks I spent on the boat. [:D]
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:23 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9251893
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: coyv10 Ok need some advise. Duece with the .32 nearing 55mph th hull starts rocking from side to side, and if I don't back off the throttle you see it go skipping across the water.. Do I need to add weight to the front or what? [/quote] Mine started doing that when I went with a really high pitch prop. I then changed to a lower pitch, but larger diameter, and no problem. Also remember, this hull really wasn't intended to be going this fast.[:D]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 9:33 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9221315
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Great pics! Thanks for posting. With these engines going for only $52 at Tower, I'm going to pick another one up to mod it like this, then compare it to my stocker.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:55 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9137479
RE: .12 Rigger Kits for CHEAP!
Man, I can't wait to get mine!
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:49 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9137462
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
You might be able to get there with 60% and that Prather 230 - this engine has alot of torque!
Posted on: 9/26/2009 7:22 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9126034
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: coyv10 What is the most common prop for the .32.. I am currently running a prather 225 and it is haulin *** going to try the 230 to see if it gets any faster. [/quote] Right now, most of us are using an Octura M445, M645, or X645. I am also trying out an ABC H4. What % nitro are you using?
Posted on: 9/25/2009 9:21 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9124270
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: sheerider1026 where are you getting the .32 engines from?? what price range are they?? do yo have a link?? i have a spare miss vegas hull i was thinking about converting to brushless or putting a big nitro motor in it.. i was on the fence about putting a trex600 (heli) motor in it.. [/quote] You can get them, along with any parts you need (flywheel, collet, etc) from Horizon Hobby.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 9:41 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9111943
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: DARKPHREAKX Did you measure from the inside(carb side) or the outside(front of motor) Thanks for the help! [/quote] Here's a pic of my buddy's boat. Mine has the exact same setup/dimensions. Measure right down the center of the pipe.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 9:37 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9111932
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: coyv10 Just installed a .32 looking for a pic with the cowling on. Mine is hitting and going to have to trim it. [/quote] Where is yours hitting the cowl? What part of the engine is hitting? I have plenty of clearance with my motor. The only thing that comes close is the cooling coil I added to the exhaust header - sometimes rubs on the cowling. [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/Skadoosh1.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/Skadoosh3.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/20/2009 10:22 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9110996
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: DARKPHREAKX Installing a .32 in another hull I bought. Question, what length do I need to cut the header/pipe? Is there a set length? Do I drill a hole for gas tank pressure hose at the fattest point on the tune pipe? Im using the MACS header/pipe. [/quote] The header on my .32 is 3 1/2" long measured along the curve, beginning at the flat side of the header where it mates to the engine. The pipe is 10" long, trimmed down at the fattter (intake) end. Yes, the pressure fitting is installed at the fattest part of the pipe. I use the Macs header for .21-.32 and Macs 2.5 pipe.
Posted on: 9/20/2009 10:12 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9110958
RE: POST Thundercat 31 Pics HERE!!!!
I peeled off all the stock decals, sanded hull with 400 grit to romove the glossy finish, primed, painted with Krylon spraypaint, added vinyl decals, then automotive clearcoat.
Posted on: 9/15/2009 10:47 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9097338
RE: POST Thundercat 31 Pics HERE!!!!
Here's mine - all stock. [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/ExtremeWays1.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/ExtremeWays2.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/ExtremeWays3.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/ExtremeWays4.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/14/2009 11:07 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9094530
RE: Futaba FHSS or FASST 2.4 GHz Radio?
Thanks for the input guys. I posted the 3PM-X because tower has the 3PM disontinued, so I assumed the 3PM-X is the replacement.
Posted on: 9/11/2009 2:48 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9087232
Futaba FHSS or FASST 2.4 GHz Radio?
I've been looking at these two radios: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXMV5&P=0 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXRL8&P=0 Cost is somewhat of an issue. All of my boats are RTRs (Vegas, SV27, TC31) as well as a couple of Rustler trucks. The FHSS one is cheaper, as are the recievers. Does anyone know what the difference is between FHSS and FASST? Would I notice a difference? Trying to convert the fleet to 2.4 GHz, and the FHSS receivers are $30 cheaper each. So I'm leaning that way. Thanks for any input.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 10:02 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9081291
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: DARKPHREAKX I'd like to sand the bottom of the hull but am unsure about where exactly to do it. Anyone know which areas need to be sanded? [/quote] I just lightly sanded the bottom of the sponsons and the aft area of the hull with 600 grit. I know alot of people who really take the sandpaper to the hull and sponsons to get it perfectly flat, and make all the corners sharp and square. I'm talking almost down to bare fiberglass - and then repaint.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 8:35 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9065474
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: chief3452 Wow Karl, Another killer boat! I like the starting stand too, excellent job! Which is faster the TZ or the .32? Scott [/quote] Hey Scott, Right now the .32 is faster, but the TZ still needs some tweaking. I'm starting to learn more about modding props and motors, so hopefully I'll really be able to get some even better performance out of both boats.
Posted on: 9/2/2009 8:31 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9065458
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Yep. Most of it is for water cooling the TZ head (blue line).
Posted on: 9/2/2009 9:30 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9063991
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
My other mod Vegas - an OS 18TZ powered one. Der Red Max (trim scheme from my younger model rocketry days) [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/RedMax1.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/RedMax2.jpg[/image] [image]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/ka350kaptain/Model%20Boat%20Pics/RedMAx3.jpg[/image] OS 18TZ (no mods) Cooper .18 Quiet Pipe Associated header Stock Rudder/Strut Grim UL-1 Turn Fin Octura Y535 Prop Sponson Mod 30% Nitro
Posted on: 9/1/2009 10:54 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9063230
RE: big block in miss vegas
Here's a good prop: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRUD4&P=ML and they carry the turn fins. The equivalent is the Octura Y535 (www.offshoreelectrics.com) which needs sharpening and balancing. The Grim prop still could use a little work, but they are pretty good right out of the box.
Posted on: 8/30/2009 11:29 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9057775
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: coyv10 Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them? [/quote] The boat is just racing in our club - for fun. We have about 4-5 modified Vegas boats that race against each other. A couple of modded ProBoats as well - all with the .32 engines. Hasn't been in real sanctioned races. I still have alot of improvement needed in my driving skills. [:D]
Posted on: 8/27/2009 8:25 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9050450
RE: NEW PAINT ON THE Ms...
Very nice! I especially like the cockpit!
Posted on: 8/26/2009 10:10 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9048105
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 [quote]ORIGINAL: ka350kaptain [quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 any more vids with a .32? [/quote] Here's a short video of the .32 mod Vegas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA [/quote] Looks great! is this your hydro? looks like low 50s? FAST! [/quote] Yep. That's my Yellow/Green one. There are pics of it a few pages back in the thread. We didn't have a GPS
Posted on: 8/26/2009 9:37 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9046223
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 any more vids with a .32? [/quote] Here's a short video of the .32 mod Vegas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
Posted on: 8/25/2009 8:33 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9044915
RE: Thunder Cat 31
To keep the silicon couplers from burning up, I added a header cooling coil (from the Aquacraft Supervee 27). You just have to uncoil it slightly to fit on the larger header, but it works great. Just run the water cooling line out from the engine, into the header cooling coil, then out the water outlet. I'll post a pic later. Some people in my club run a separate water cooling line just for the header coil, and just add another water outlet. I also use the Venom 1/8 scale couplers. They really hold up great. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRDF2&P=ML http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRHP8&P=7 Hope that helps![:D]
Posted on: 8/21/2009 8:59 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9034603
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: srt10 I want a video of your MV ripping with this motor getting faster! [/quote] We will be trying to get some video footage this Sunday. I'll post it as soon as I can.
Posted on: 8/19/2009 12:44 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9028279
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: lomcevac540T The Vegas that TreEsPaSS has don't look like a deuce. It was explained one time like this... The sponson mods were great to get more speed from a boat with less power, they raise the front of the boat, get more air under the hull, and reduce drag. But the original sponsons (trued up) were better for high speeds, when engine power is not a problem. [/quote] That makes sense - I guess you can get to a point where it can air out too much. I did a simple sponson mod on my .32 vegas - so far haven't had any stability issues, but she is still getting broken in, and I am slowly leaning her out. I did put an Octura X645 today, which definitely woke her up some more. Need to work on the strut depth now, and continue leaning to tweak out more speed. On another note - my 5 cell battery pack had a meltdown and caught fire during a run. Took out the batt, throttle servo, switch harness, and the plexi radio box cover. The boat had flipped when I turned too sharply too miss a boat that died in front of me. When I pulled the boat out of the water, we found the mess. Don't know if the flip caused it. There was no water in the radio box. Fortnately, easy fixes, could have been alot worse. Sorry - no pics of the burned up components.
Posted on: 8/18/2009 9:07 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9026729
RE: AQUACRAFT'S NEW MISS VEGAS U-18
[quote]ORIGINAL: bmguidry  Well does anyone know where to get a replacement rudder tower hobbies says late september but i don't want to wait that long any suggestions mine broke today when it struck something underwater that wasn't visible to the surface nothing else was damaged. this is what i need http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMNX0&P=Z [/quote] Take a look on ebay. Alot of stores there sell Miss Vegas parts - brand new. Just type in "miss vegas" and scroll down to the stores listings. I saw some there earlier.
Posted on: 8/18/2009 11:33 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9025428
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Definitely the Deuce. Sponson mod is already built in now. The stock boat will do 40 with Y535, 30% nitro, once broken in. This thing really airs out - just look at the previous pics posted by TreEsPaSS.[:D]
Posted on: 8/18/2009 11:25 AM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9025411
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Great Shots! That boat is definitely flying! What fuel are you running with? Glow plug? How deep is your strut set with that M445?
Posted on: 8/17/2009 11:16 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9024492
RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
[quote]ORIGINAL: coyv10 Looks like you made some nice brackets for the mounts. I just aquired a .32 for my Duece hop to be installing soon, I will be running the stock setup at this months race with the .20 hydro class from what I have read It should do well.. [/quote] The brackets are just 1" wide strip alum from Home Depot. A dremel and some small files was all it took - my very first metalworking project. Had to polish them up though...need to have some Bling![:D]
Posted on: 8/15/2009 10:41 PM by Author "ka350kaptain"
in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9019315
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