RE: Is this 41
I had one, "spider" from ebay. It had a bad hook in the hull, heavy, compared to others, you can only run a wrap to centre header, transom very weak, sponson where very thin up the front. Other than that, mine was more of a headache than a pleasure. Save up and buy a well known brand!!!!!!( I did ) Cheers Scoot "Buy cheap.....Buy twice"
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:13 PM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Ozzie boat stand/cart
OK OK OK....... Here's the wife's boat trolley, Hence no stubbie holder on my stand, but i did add the elavated shelf for just that reason... The whole trolley has weighed in at 9kgs and i have included another pic of how the legs are stored on said trolley. If any one wants more info or pics of the build, please just ask me. Thanx heaps for all of the feedback. Cheers Scoot....BURP, AHHH, I BETTER HAVE ANOTHER COLDIE!!!!!!!
Posted on: 10/28/2009 5:15 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Ozzie boat stand/cart
Howdee noahdear, The legs are adjustable, 6 inches on each leg as i do most of my runnings on the river bank...If this aint enough then the wife can get on the shovel and did one side in...hahahahahah. Thanx for the comments Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:23 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Ozzie boat stand/cart
I got sick of making 2 or 3 trips to the waters edge with all my gear, So over a few coldies, I have now got the problem solved. And no more kneeling over the old PVC boat stand!!! Cheers Scoot.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 5:54 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Falcon Cat Video Ran 71.7mph today
Hi daniel, Im a falcon runner also for the last few months, and im wondering if you cood pass on the set up/strut height/prop size ...blah blah. She certianlly is thumping, nice boat, if only i cood get mine to the same level..congrats Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/26/2009 8:32 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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My new falcon movie.
For those interested, thats all of us, heres a short movie of "bubbles" doing a few warm up laps. Cheers Scoot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0a8618fjWI
Posted on: 10/21/2009 5:54 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: hanson modded 257 carby
Thanks for the replies.....I will be sticking with my 257 stocky carby for now. Gee, i have to spend me savings on some other parts now......More props.... Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/18/2009 6:48 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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hanson modded 257 carby
Im thinking of buying a modded hanson 257 carby ($125.00 aust) for my modded 260 zenoah. What can i expect performance wise, compared to the standard 257 that i'm currently running. Am i wasteing my money, or what?????? Cheers and thanx...Scoot heres a photo of the modded carby
Posted on: 10/17/2009 7:17 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: silex collides with falcon
Here's a pic of the silex scar down the side of my pride and joy...Poor bubbles... Andy...(aka..jesjames/andym/fred) I will leave the chips in for awhile to show the mates...lol.lol.lol Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/11/2009 5:39 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: silex collides with falcon
Dear Fred......Check out your wake trail on the down run.......You shouldnt be following the same line on the way back up the strait...... Dont blame me..lol.lol.lol. You have a bad habbit of running over the top of me. You know i need lots of room when on the water!!!!!! But we still had a great day anyway. Thanks. When can i book my bot in for the fibre glass repairs.ha ha ha. Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/10/2009 8:22 PM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: silex collides with falcon
Thanx for the replys...Footage was filmed at our local water hole which is the Darling River, at Menindee, 110 kilometers from Broken Hill.. Its hard to get run time with being so remotely isolated, but when we do we go hard. Due to the national drought, which has left our lake empty for the last few yrs, we have to run in the smaller confined river, But you have to make do with what you can. Any water is good water for us, But you just have to watch out for the submerged trees,turtles,pleasure craft,reeds and your mates boat coming up behind !!!!!!!! Any one interested in coming out to the middle of nowhere ( aka the desert ) for a run please let me know...lol.lol.lol. This hobby is addictive as is the dusty enviroment that we live in. Please checkout the dust storm we had a couple of weeks ago. THIS FOOTAGE IS GENUINE. Cheers Scoot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrlD22HwPvI
Posted on: 10/10/2009 6:32 PM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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silex collides with falcon
Out for a run today with a silex and my falcon, Have a look at what happens when one gets in front of the other at the wrong time...What a blast!!!!! Some small prop marks up the side, but nothing major to worry about. Movie quality not as clear as the original, sorry Cheers Scoot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfBx4l5u6l0
Posted on: 10/10/2009 9:37 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: pics of my cat
hope you get her wet soon...post some vids when you do!!!!! How did the carby go???? Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:17 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Antenna hint
I always have the problem of feeding the antenna wire up from the radio box through to the holder. But now i use an old tube off of a can of lube spray as a guide. Makes a hard, tight job a 5 second one....Those with big hands like myself will understand.....Hope it helps someone else out... Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 10/2/2009 1:01 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: carbs
wetsleeves... Carby packadged and will send off in the post tommorow. Hope it helps you outta ur problem...Half of it any way..lol Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 8/27/2009 5:54 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: carbs
Wet Sleeve I have a brand new 644 walbro, never used, I'm quite willing to give it away!!!! PM me with your details Cheers scoot
Posted on: 8/26/2009 7:16 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
Why does my falcon want to "power slide" around corners. Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 8/23/2009 6:34 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
painman, I get my IV bags from the local vet, for a small donation. $10 gets me 4-5, 500 ml baxter bags. Have been using bags for 3yrs, and have never had an ounce of trouble Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 8/23/2009 6:31 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
Hi boaties...Took my falcon "bubbles" cat for her maiden voyage today and got 50 mph out of her.....Now i have to do some fine tuning and see wot else shes capable of doing.Thanks for all the tips...Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 8/6/2009 8:02 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: motor mounts
My method, although a bit "sheddy", is to use a small metal TEK screw in a small socket ratchet driver, and apply pressure whilst turning, this may sound a bit rough, but it works fine when you live outback and the mod cons are hard to get hold of..just my 2 cents worth..thanks Scoot
Posted on: 7/28/2009 6:58 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: My finished Cat
thanx for the comments guys..time n patience is all it takes The props im trying are a 7016 2 and 3 blades...see how they go...will have to invest in a few differnt ones now. As for the 666.....it corrospondes with a few things personally Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 7/27/2009 5:54 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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My finished Cat
Have been working on this for a few months and its paid off.( i reckon) Thanx for every ones tips and help...Just gotta get some free time to get her wet.....Thanx again...Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 7/26/2009 6:22 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
Mr Freez, Well done on the cowl mods, It helps me out heaps...ta. Wot gps readings are you now getting with the 105 and what length is the pipe set at???? I'm still undersided about cutting the cowl into a drag style or go the way you have with cutting the cowl around the pipe....decisions decisions !!!!!!! Good job done, nice looking boat. Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 7/11/2009 10:24 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
mate your boat looks wicked...but im running a 105* header but thanks for the photos...job well done cheers scoot
Posted on: 7/7/2009 6:04 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: 41 Falcon cat
has any one got some pics of a cut out cowl, to fit around the exhaust as im building one at the moment and i wood rather keep as much of the cowling as possible????? Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 7/5/2009 5:14 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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boat stand modification
Hi, I've been making boat stands for each boat as it comes alone and I came up with these idea's. I thought they are worth sharing.... A tee piece added onto the end with a screw on end which is good for storing and carting your flex shafts and stuffing tube liners down to the water. The second tube is for cleaning flex shafts, half fill tube with cleaning liquid, screw on the end and shake....presto, a clean flex ready for re greasing Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 7/1/2009 10:31 PM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: t-bat advantages ????
thanx every one for your comments......all taken onboard.lol cheers scoot
Posted on: 6/30/2009 11:57 PM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: rudder set up position
Thanks alot guys...another question...should i drill all holes in hull before or after the paint job gets done(professionally) as i'm worried about chipping the paint if i have to re-drill (clean) the holes out????? cheers scoot
Posted on: 6/29/2009 9:58 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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rudder set up position
Hi boatee's, Im starting a new cat build,41" and was wondering where the rudder should be mounted.. Off set of course, but how far from the centre or should it be in line with the right sponson edge????? Any help wood be great.... Scoot
Posted on: 6/29/2009 8:23 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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t-bat advantages ????
I'm starting a new cat build and was wondering about installing a greasable t-bar, previously I've glassed the tube in place and greased manually by removing the drive shaft, What are the advantages/disadvantages of using them???? Cheers Scoot
Posted on: 6/27/2009 8:58 AM by Author "scooter666" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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