RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
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Posted on: 9/29/2010 9:41 AM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Thank you Controlliner. I was just trying to imitate the original design from Dumas. Nothing special here. Just used cans of paint and masking tape cut in small stripes. 1QwkSport2.5r , I guess the wooden propeller are lighter but not as strong as the nylon and composite ones. Thank you crispyspa. I will try your advice.
Posted on: 9/29/2010 9:26 AM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Hi 1QwkSport2.5r Thank you very much for the advice. I really appreciate it. I did not know about this. I will replace the propeller with a fiberglass one. Very interesting......I have not thought about it although it makes sense. I am quite new in this field. Thanks again.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 10:23 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Hi 71dartswinger You are quite passionate about your airboats. This one is my first one. Actually I have never built any boat in my life. I saw some videos with airboats on You Tube and like them a lot. That's how I got to build this one. I also like radio controlled aircraft. I am struggling now to pilot a T-rex 450 helicopter. Harder than I thought. Already damaged a few parts. I also use simulation software. It seems to help...to a point. Sidewinder is a nice boat. I just looked at it on a few websites.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 7:50 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
oops...I should have made the picture smaller. Next time.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 6:32 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Guys, Thank you very much for your help. I have followed your instructions and I hope that it works. [IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/nej66d.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 9/28/2010 6:31 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Sorry, apparently I cannot insert a picture unless is posted on a website and unfortunately, I do not have a website.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 4:28 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Hello guys, A few months ago I was asking on this forum which airboat I should buy: Windy or Big Swamp. I finally decided to go with Windy and just finished it a week ago. Here is a picture of it. I am using a OS Max 25 LA engine. I also had to increase the size of the tank compartment so I could accommodate a bigger fuel tank 180cc. It is pretty fast and I did not notice so far any stability issues. Hope to come up with a video as well.
Posted on: 9/28/2010 4:23 PM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Dear boatnut and Dennis, Thank you very much for your feedback. Yes, I am thinking that my 40LA is too small to run the BSB boat on grass or snow. I would go with the Windy if I knew that I could fit the 25LA engine on it together with a bigger tank. Also, I guess Windy is easier to build. I have to make up my mind before the summer ends( LOL). I have read many threds about fiberglassing. What is that? Do you just put fiberglass cloth on the boat's hull? Use some epoxy and after that paint on top? What kind of paint is good for these boats? Thanks
Posted on: 5/28/2010 11:47 AM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Dumas Swamp Buggy
Hello Guys, I am new in this field and I need your help. I have two OS Max engines, a 25LA and 40LA and I would like to build an airboat. I am attracted by Dumas Windy and Big Swamp Buggy and I do not know which of them I should chose. It looks that both of them have advantages and drawabacks. The Windy has the tank at the same level with the engine (which is good), but my 25LA engine might by too big and I do not know if I have enough clearance for a 9x5 propeller. Also, the space for the fuel tank is kind of small and I cannot fit a bigger tank for this engine. The Big Swamp Buggy is kind of cool but I am afraid that my 40LA engine is small for it. Also, I do not like the tank placed under the engine and not at the same level with the engine. Any suggestions or opinions? By the way, I would like to be able to drive it both on the water and snow. Thank you
Posted on: 5/27/2010 10:28 AM by Author "ruyblas" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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