RE: Fountain project - info needed...
Heres another gearbox you might look at,i havent tried one but theyre rated to over 12 hp and will take high rpm as they were designed for large nitro motors. Mart http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gearbox-1-in-2out-for-large-glow-nitro-motors-or-Zenoah_W0QQitemZ130344897544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN?hash=item1e59294c08
Posted on: 11/20/2009 7:18 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
I thougth that when i bought mine but its been sat unused for the best part of a year lol. Mart
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:09 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
I wouldnt advise veneer for anyone who isnt skilled with it,even i dont like using it especially on curved surfaces and i used to use it in my work as a boat builder.I would steer away from it and use the stuff i showed,looks just as good in fact id say better as i doubt he would get as good a finnish using veneer which for me is a skill in itself.Its way less work and will work out cheaper ''BONUS'' [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:08 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Yea its printed right onto the cloth so you just add resin,then you could wet sand it smooth and use some polyurethane varnish to get a great finish,some of the patterns available look great maybe the little fishes would look good [:D]. Mart
Posted on: 11/19/2009 5:16 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
I agree with Scott but instead of veneer you might want to try this stuff its a printed cloth and looks just like real wood.I will be trying some in the new year for sure,way easier to do than messing with veneer which is a PITA on curved surfaces. Mart http://www.fibreglast.com/showproducts-category-Chromaveil-190.html
Posted on: 11/19/2009 12:49 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Now im with you mate but honestly dont worry too much about it i think your doing a great job on the build.So its been more difficult than maybe you expected ,all i can say is that looking at how well you have done shows just what a good kit this is because if you can do it anyone can [:D].That last bit was a joke lol. I agree with Joe the alumium pipes will keep things cooler for sure,anyway keep up the good work and most of all enjoy it. Mart ps its usually me that gets missunderstood [:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:45 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Mate i havent seen your posts as been negative or giving the impression that these kits are difficult?.While i agree the kit is pretty straightforward its not what id call easy for someone who has never built a wooden boat before.For anyone skilled or semi skilled in woodwork or model building then sure its pretty easy.I can fully understand why your been extra carefull with the build and remember the only dumb question is the one you never ask [;)].Keep asking questions and enjoying the build mate,the pipe i think Joe sells is from Johhny in China and the reason the o rings leak is they use a different kind to our usual ones.Not sure which ones Joe sells with the pipes but the ones that come with them are green and different thickness to most ive seen.Maybe ask Johhny about it?,hes quick to deliver and have never had a problem with his gear. Mart http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/stainless-steel-mufflered-pipe-version-2-for-gas-marine_W0QQitemZ280423399411QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item414a897ff3
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:40 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Painted the inside of my boat
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dreamin Hemi You could have just said ''engine enamel''[8|] [/quote] Yea i could but then it wouldnt give you anything to pick up on [8|] [:)],well there you go Hemi another of my posts you can delete m8 [:)]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 5:55 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Painted the inside of my boat
This is the kind of stuff you need its fuel resistant and heat resistant too . Mart http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VHT-GLOSS-YELLOW-ENGINE-ENAMEL-PAINT_W0QQitemZ110455712617QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b7ac6b69 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PJ1-FAST-BLACK-GLOSS-ENGINE-CASE-SPRAY-PAINT-AEROSOL_W0QQitemZ250490385345QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item3a5263f3c1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Engine-Enamel-Aluminium-Aerosol-Car-Spray-Paint-500ml_W0QQitemZ270364044165QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint?
Posted on: 11/17/2009 2:20 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Arrow Shark.They have no Pride in their own work!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: HendricX On the other hand ... I know some respected German manufacturers that import that ''crap'' china/korea stuff .. fling their logo on it , and now it's respected-hardware ... ha ha (no need to tell you it costs twice of three times eBay-dealer-price) [/quote] Oh i know mate and its not just happening in Germany either a few dealers in the states sell china hardware as do some in the Uk and then just double the price they paid for it ,while i can understand they need to make a profit i think a 100% markup is pretty much wrong [X(]. Mart
Posted on: 11/16/2009 7:20 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Its hard for me to say mate as i use what they sell locally in the auto shop.Not sure whats available over there,what we get in the UK is different from whats available in the states and elsewhere is all i know.Im like you not much for painting,heck i have all the gear here now too including some cool candy paint that i havent even used yet [8|]. Mart
Posted on: 11/16/2009 6:20 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
[quote]ORIGINAL: nooh Sorry from getting away from you build DD.. But got ya Mart .. [quote]but mines not as big as yours[/quote] [8|][8|][8|][8|] true m8 but all thing's grow ..[:D][:D][:D] [/quote] Henry i was waiting for that one [:D],good to see you havent lost your sense of humour. Back to the build i cant wait to hear what Jamies going to do for a finnish on this one as i know he hates using paint bombs . Mart
Posted on: 11/16/2009 4:14 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Maybe you did Henry [;)] works well with the bag setup for sure but mines not as big as yours[X(] lol.Jamie if you read the manual i think it does say to remove the top of that bulkhead for the starter ? but just to wait till the deck and everything is finnished to help keep things straight [;)].Have you tried a 1/4 scale servo in there Jamie? ,you can also use a normal size high torque one they work just as well. Mart
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:19 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
Thats a cool idea,the boys at rcmk are full of good ideas thats for sure [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:13 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
If your cowling is one of the early ones and isnt white then its epoxy and yes use epoxy and stiffen it up ,thats what i did but to be honest it only needs it on either end the rest is pretty good.Even if its white and polyester resin you can use epoxy on it no problem,i know some cowls are now white but mine was epoxy and i think yours will be as its an older one [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 11/15/2009 11:23 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Arrow Shark.They have no Pride in their own work!!!
Yea get a refund then send it back ,good luck with that [:o].That sucks mate,tell them you will be posting on rcu about their poor products and service if they dont comply that might help but dont bank on it. Mart
Posted on: 11/15/2009 5:06 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Dont mention the next one you really will scare him [:D],sory Jamie [;)].It looks like its coming along fine,whatever gets the job done mate ,i used duct tape to hold the sponson tops on and it worked a treat.I left the last 3rd of them till later and allowed the rest to cure before i did them as it made it easier to do [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 11/15/2009 5:02 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
Yes you quoted part of what i said as in edited it (shortened and emited the full answer) so no you didnt quote me fully now did you dohh .So what dont you understand then? i said neither a strut nor a stinger will cause a hull to run wetter or drier more than the other its all about the setup of either one ? in other words it makes no difference which one you use as both do the same job.Some prefer stingers some struts its all personal choice. How do you lose your settings when greasing your cables with a strut ? they just slide out simple as.Ive not lost a prop yet thats what prop savers are for. Mart
Posted on: 11/14/2009 5:48 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nosedragger [quote]neither one will make a hull run wetter or dryer than the other [/quote] Not quite, you can raise and lower the angle on a surface drive to raise and lower the bow on a properly balanced hull. Surface drives came about to move the prop further aft, you can't get the prop far enough back with a strut on many boats. Where the best prop location is in relation to the transom depends on the hull, the prop and water conditions.There is no hard and fast rule to which is better for any boat, but specific boats will favor one over the other. [/quote] Of course you can alter the angle [8|]but my point is just because you run one or the other wont make the hull run wetter or dryer than the other,i think youve missunderstood what i said ?.Please try reading my whole post instead of editing what i said and taking it out of context then you might understand better what i said .I think the key part of what i said is the bit you missed out '' ITS ALL IN THE SETUP ''not wether its a stinger or a strut.Either setup can be adjusted to trim the boat thats obvious. 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 [:D]. Mart
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:18 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Does the Stinger need to be Off-Set?
Also the new longer extended stingers are just as fast as a strut by all accounts although ive yet to try one to compare,if its only a sports boat then go with whichever suits you.Stingers are obviously a little easier to adjust but as Dicko says neither one will make a hull run wetter or dryer than the other its all in the setup,ballance of the hull not to mention the hull itself.Some hulls run wetter than others but that can be an advantage in rough water when they come alive without the problem of flipping so easily.Allways check your hulls for hooks from the transom to arround 10-12" forward,any low spots (hooks) create suction which makes the hull run wet.Any bumps can make them act wierd also, these are called rockers. Mart
Posted on: 11/14/2009 5:07 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 73
Im sure Matt justaddwata will be along soon to help you out,hes the big boat guru on the site.He also has two nice MHZ outdrives for sale in the for sale section $500 each. Mart http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=568683 ps check here for some ideas theres thousands of pics of his and others builds ,most of them BIG [;)] http://www.imageevent.com/justaddwata
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:49 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: We lost a friend - soundguykaraoke50
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron Olson From what I've gathered, Tony found out around mid-April of this year that he had bladder and colon cancer. He thought that going through chemotherapy that he was going to beat it. You can look up his obituary here: http://www.evansfuneralchapel.com/index.cfm . [/quote] He had only just recoverd from a serious back problem and was just getting back into boats when he was diagnosed with cancer Ron ,his back problems really started after a minor operation on his back went wrong and he decided he had to give up on boats because he couldnt get arround enough and started to sell off his boats . Then another doc told him another operation could fix it and so he decided to have it done,he told me he was a little worried about it but thought what the heck.The op worked and he was then able to resume his boating fun only to be struck down with cancer, talk about bad luck.No one deserves that sort of luck let alone someone like Tony who was such a decent guy. I will miss him as i enjoyed his contributions to the forum and his chats in private and email ,we both used to laugh about the fact that we didnt allways agree on things but rather than get upset i think he enjoyed our little debates [;)]as did i and i have to admit its what got us talking and we became good pals.I would like to say i admired his spirit and he never once complained about his problems and allways seemed so upbeat about things when i spoke to him ,ill be drinking a toast to him tonight for sure he will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Mart
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:20 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: We lost a friend - soundguykaraoke50
[quote]ORIGINAL: Justaddwata It is with a heavy heart that I just read on another forum that our friend Tony - soundguykaraoke50 recently passed away. Tony had been an active member on this forum for a few years and had plenty to share. His collection of boats was significant - as was his love of the hobby. You will be missed Tony. [&o] [/quote] OMG im shocked and saddened to hear this,i was only thinking about Tony the other day and planned to email him to see how he was.We had spoken many times about boats and life in general and i knew he was having health problems but he seemed upbeat and determined to beat it.He will be sadly missed by me and im sure many on the forums but my thoughts go out to his family.R.I.P Tony old pal from your good friend from over the pond you will be missed [:o] Mart
Posted on: 11/2/2009 7:54 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Hi Ian that looks very interesting ,could have a multitude of uses too [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:56 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hydro Junkie 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(] [/quote] Yea but poplar doesnt have much grain worth showing off in my opinion so i felt it a waste of time really.Id rather have used a better ply to begin with but as i say i was just keen on getting her wet so went with paint.Actually though sometimes actually burning the wood so it blackens it then varnishing it makes for a great look so maybe experiment on some scrap pieces from the kit and see what you can come up with ,just dont turn it to charcoal [:D].Has anyone tried this product before its glass cloth but has wood print printed on it,looks great its on my to do list for sure,certainly easier than using veneers on curved surfaces which is a real pain [:@]. Mart http://www.chromaveil.com/5004tub.html
Posted on: 11/2/2009 9:30 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Yea i waited till the end as theres allways some areas need filling etc,i went with paint because i wasnt happy with the plywood on the deck its very white not much grain.I was gong to veneer it all but in the end i just wanted to get it wet . Mart
Posted on: 11/1/2009 4:35 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Well, I'm doing it > Rockett Hydro
Jamie just trim the notches till they slide right in,if they wont cut em off it wont make any difference really.These are the best pics i can find hope they help. Mart
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:11 PM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: my performance international 43'' fountain build
[quote]ORIGINAL: painman If you have the room, you might try to ovaling out the holes where you mounted your motor and try dropping the motor lower into the boat, i don't think that it will be a good idea to run without a plug on the wire, as it holds the clip on the wire. You should have enough room if all you need is the thickness of the plug cap. Good Luck; Randy [/quote] Couldnt agree more mate [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:06 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: my performance international 43'' fountain build
Nothing ugly about a scoop made from a spoon plenty have done it and it works very well its neat and its the correct shape in fact better than the clam shell ones you can buy if you find the right one,ive certainly seen many uglier intakes thats for sure but to each his or her own.Electrical tape isnt ideal to cover the plug and not something i would recomend he will most likeley get zapped which isnt a very nice experience trust me. Mart ps be interesting to see Nathans spoon scoop [;)]
Posted on: 10/31/2009 8:01 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: my performance international 43'' fountain build
In all honesty id reinstall that rubber boot on the plug wire its there for a reason,your gonna get tazered for sure [X(].Id go with an earlier solution and cut the hatch and install a small scoop to cover the plug,as said a spoon can work depending on how much it sticks up.Nice build by the way and a nice hull [;)]. Mart
Posted on: 10/31/2009 5:03 AM by Author "martno1fan" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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