RE: Any Gas Outboards???
[quote]ORIGINAL: F1madness mickie Dont wanna start arguement on here just because an F1 runs inboard doesnt make it any less of 1 to some its just a more cost effective way to be able to build and run them Even the full scale guys have got inboard team now does that mean they are not an F1 ???? [IMG]http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/120719kiev_UBE_049.jpg[/IMG] say no more I come from a background of been involved with F2 and would much rather see an OB on the back but sometimes its just viable Sorry Jay [/quote] Jay, no arguments here, just my own opinion and probably should have kept my mouth shut!
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:56 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Any Gas Outboards???
I have been developing an 49" tunnel hull specifically designed for the outboard, mold is done and i should be pulling the first hull out in a few weeks (time permitting) , the reason why i did my own was the prohibiting cost of getting say one of doms hulls out to Australia, and Joe petro at Zippkits refused to send the illusion here because of the length of the kit. It seems shipping and the lack of builders is the main contributing factor in the numbers of OB tunnel hulls around, there are a few INBD ones but they are no different to a cat. Well in my eyes anyway. If my tunnel goes ok, and testing will not be too far away, i will be selling the hulls here is OZ for around the $250-300 mark, and yes i know it is not scale looking, i have designed it that way. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10865371/tm.htm Cheers Mick
Posted on: 8/28/2012 1:59 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: who makes this drive unit??
Hi , looks like a MHZ drive, i could be wrong though.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 10:33 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Next project
Ok, i'll bite, please tell me what brand this nice thunderboat is? length? Going to be a very nice build mate. Mick
Posted on: 7/30/2012 1:50 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: RCMK steerable stern drive
So what your basically saying Hendrix, go with the WD-200 drives for the longevity if you can afford it ? Cheers Mick
Posted on: 7/16/2012 2:53 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 72 inch 77 lucas oil vee
Are you going to glass over the foam then try to dig it out or are you now going to make this the plug and do a mold? looks interesting anyhow. Keep up the work, you are getting there. Mick
Posted on: 7/13/2012 3:08 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Looking good Ghost, sitting up nicely now, when i get up and going i will have to come on down with mine to have a play too, nice looking spot, just shame it is salt. Hey Hendrix , what are your thoughts on the JETTEC hull? i am thinking on getting the sport 1050 hull and one of his jet units in the comming months, and hook up a scale V8? Cheers Mick
Posted on: 6/23/2012 3:32 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Oh i forgot, how did you secure the mesh on the inside of the hatch?
Posted on: 6/16/2012 3:33 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Looking good Andrew, the Jetsprint looks like it is moving well now with the K30 in it too. Sorry haven't contacted you in a bit, just been busy trying to pack up the shed and house, i am hoping to get on the water again in about a month, as i need to get a shed built on the new place first. Regards Mick
Posted on: 6/16/2012 3:32 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: RCMK steerable stern drive
Hi Guy's, Just wondering if RCMK still sells these drives? Cheers mick
Posted on: 6/16/2012 3:29 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 49
Hi All, just thought i'd chime in on the progress of the mold. It is done, just have to buff it back up before i can pull the first hull out . Will not be for a few weeks as i have to move house but hopefully will not be a long drawn out build from then. Regards Mick
Posted on: 5/30/2012 2:40 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Hey Mate stop being the fun police...... He he he ..... still can dream can't i? Don't worry about the house.... it's the shed i am more concerned about.....priorities mate> Mick
Posted on: 5/29/2012 2:41 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 72
Hey guy's, just thought i would let you know that i will have to get back to this project after i have moved house and have a shed built to put all the boats in, haven't given up yet..... Mick
Posted on: 5/29/2012 2:30 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
I don't know what i did but got some photo's uploaded , Here are some photo's of a paint job i did for a guy just recently, it is also using a Hobby king unit. Regards Mick
Posted on: 5/29/2012 2:28 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Looking good peter, still need to trim it up abit yet, looks like it may be running a little wet still. Yeah i seem to have some trouble loading photo's too?????? Quite frustrating..... Mick
Posted on: 5/29/2012 2:25 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Hi Mate, still packing up boxes, get about 3 weeks to move, then have to build a shed to put all my crap into, so maybe 6-8 weeks away before i can even think of doing boats. I will give you a ring later. Cheers Mick
Posted on: 5/28/2012 2:00 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Well done Andrew, looking good, will have to catch up soon and see it in real one day. Mick
Posted on: 5/27/2012 7:27 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Looking good Andrew, interesting to see how it goes with the Hobby King unit, is that a stock motor? Regards Mick
Posted on: 5/26/2012 3:19 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Hi Mate, they are 4mm x 4 mm, also working on a better oiling system for the driveline, as the last time i ran i think i got more oil inside the boat than on the driveline..... Cheers
Posted on: 5/5/2012 4:31 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Hi Andrew, Not sure mate, i have some grub screws on order , once i get those it should be ok to then take her out for a run, hoping to be doing that in a week or so? Will give you a ring. Cheers Mick
Posted on: 5/4/2012 3:38 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
[quote]ORIGINAL: wetsleeves Nice suprise there ghost even though its a chinese hull. Make sure when you get it on the water, you get some footage of the cat running. Was thinking of getting some thing like that for my little boy as a starter boat, obviuosly he would pick what type of hull he wanted. Oh a word of advise, dont run the cat at the same time with Mick, your cat just might not look the same once you bring her in....hey MICK[8|] [/quote] Ha Ha...... Nah your fine just beware of the " Camel" it sometimes has a mind of it's own...... I think i may just have to put some buoy's out before we run a few boats next time, that way there is no confusion .... Lookin to see this boat running Andrew
Posted on: 5/4/2012 2:29 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Looking like it has plenty of promise Andrew, cant wait to see it run in a few weeks eh? i am hoping to have my cat all sorted out by then so if your keen? Mick
Posted on: 4/29/2012 3:18 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
[:D][:D] Too true, and when the bellcrank broke i still didn't know what was happening......[:(] No probs, i will have it all fixed for next time Cheers Mick
Posted on: 4/24/2012 2:18 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Gas Jet Boaters
Hi Mark, this is a Swashdrive MK2 unit and one of craig's hulls, running a standard 26cc Zen, thanks Andrew for posting that, didn't even realise you had taken any footage[:)]
Posted on: 4/23/2012 10:03 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Looking good andrew, cant wait to see it go after some tuneing \Regards Mick
Posted on: 4/23/2012 7:26 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 72
Here is another vid taken by Andrew (Ghost), thanks Andrew for posting it, seems to have better footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL8v6Gh8gIY&feature=youtu.be Regards Mick
Posted on: 4/21/2012 3:33 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 72
Hi Pete, Boat went alot better than before, has plenty of promise, turns real nice and doesn't seem to have any bad tendencies , could only get it to half throttle due to carby tunning and some heat build up under the cowl. Going to put some more air vents in to better the airflow and some more tweeks on the carby's should do it. Found out after the last run that the grub screw holding the strut at height was missing, so pretty sure what i thought was a carby problem may also be due to that. Here is the Vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM27-eWU5uA Don't have the heart to sell it now, just going to be too much fun. Any one elso have any idea's on getting it run better i am open to any coments. Cheers all Mick
Posted on: 4/21/2012 3:17 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 47
Getting there Andrew, can't wait to see this boat on real, oh and going, looking good so far.[:D] Mick
Posted on: 4/20/2012 1:36 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 72
Hi Andrew yep we are, just as long as the weather holds up, give me a ring and i can give you the directions. Hoping to be giving the cat it's second try.... Cheers Mick
Posted on: 4/20/2012 12:13 AM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: GAS OUTBOARD guys this is our new home
Hey guy's, just wondering on what may be a good starting prop for a Lawless leg/RCMK S254 setup? i was thinking on a 2716 (10) but can't recall what was mentioned about 40 odd pages back. Anyone? Thanks Mick
Posted on: 4/19/2012 1:53 PM by Author "mickieb49" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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