RE: Would storing LiPo battery packs in a non heated garage cause any problems?
Ive heard a number of people keeping lipos in the fridge.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:09 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266176

RE: Mystic build
The rudder has fake rams which I had to connected Stainless steel cable to(wire trace line that you would use for fishing) which is connected to the servo. I used alaminium rod and connected the wire to it as the rod you get with the rudder is stainless and its not pre drilled. Here are a few pics, sorry for the clarity.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 7:47 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263899

RE: Mystic build
And here are some pics of the second pond.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:13 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263329

RE: Mystic build
[quote]ORIGINAL: wetsleeves JC, There are two ponds near my house which I run my electric boats, and nitro. Ive ran the big gas cat there as well. When the weather gets a little better Ill take a few pics of the ponds and post them here. The only problem is it gets a little muddy on the banks, so gum boots are a must. [/quote] Sorry for taking so long to post the pics of th ponds, Anyway her
Posted on: 11/18/2009 4:08 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Mystic build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gerwin Brommer Did you modify the propshafts yourself ? As they are from MHZ they had/have a 2mm bore....... [/quote] Yes, I had them send me out prop shafts that would take 3/16 flex cable.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 3:50 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Mystic build
also here is a pic of the inside of the boat and one of my son holding the boat.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 12:08 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9261927

RE: Mystic build
Hi, Its been awhile since the last post on this thread. I finally got my warranty replacement esc so know im waiting on my batteries to arrive from thunderpower. Its only been like 2/1/2 months so hopefully they will have them in stock soon. I had 2 10s lipos but one swell up a little so they are sending me a replacement under warranty. I am getting 4 5s 5000 30c batteries ( 2 are replacements for the one 10s that swelled). Anyway here are a few pics of the boat with decals on it.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 12:04 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Turbine Powered Airboat
Raf good luck with your project. I dont think you will need the luck though. Its great to see people try different thing out of the ordinary. Peter
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:39 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: WHY DOES MY PROP ALWAYS SNAP
are you talking about the flex cable or the prop it self. If its the flex cable make sure that its not binding in the stuffing tube and spins freely. Keep it well greased. I grease mine before I take it out on every run. Also I would buy a new flex cable from Offshore electrics http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-svcable. They seem to be a lot better than the ones you get from Aqucraft. Peter
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:24 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: We lost a friend - soundguykaraoke50
My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Tony
Posted on: 11/4/2009 6:47 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Ozzie boat stand/cart
love the idea, you will just have to add a beer holder and all will be sweet.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:53 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9205349

RE: MHZ Hull and Parts...
Spoken to the manufacturer and like I said the US are still the cheapest. You might say that Im worried about $600, but $600 is $600. Better in my pocket than someone else.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 7:57 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9204236

RE: MHZ Hull and Parts...
MHZusa have them for $4495 each and Jetcat USA was approx $300 dollars dearer. When looking in europe and converting our dollar ($ozzy) to euro its dearer again. The cheapest I have found to be is the USA.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 4:51 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: MHZ Hull and Parts...
I did send them an email a while ago but I didnt get a response.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 4:30 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: MHZ Hull and Parts...
Im looking at getting 2 turbines and the USA dealer seems to be the cheapest around. $300 dollars a turbine cheaper than Jetcat USA. I emailed the Australian distributor for jetcat an he wanted $7000 a turbine, know thats an increase. Its cheaper for me to buy the turbines from the USA than to buy the turbines from europe. Hmmmmm I might speak to George and see how much he can get them for.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 12:54 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: MHZ Hull and Parts...
Could so one tell me what is wrong with ordering from the MHZusa? Is there a problem with receiving your products, service or? MHZ Germany doesnt think there is a problem at all.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 6:31 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9201322

RE: I found some CHEAP but good LiPo packs....
great, let us know how they hold out, after you have ran them 1/2 dozen times. Would be interesting. Peter
Posted on: 10/22/2009 4:49 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: My new falcon movie.
Thanks for the video, Boat looks great. There seems to be a few of you with boats out that way.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 6:55 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9190269

RE: HELP!!! with twin tunning setup
Thanks for the feed back, what I will do is check the cooling and make sure all bolts are tight and see if there is an approvement.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 5:06 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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HELP!!! with twin tunning setup
Hi Guys, Im kinda frustrated at the moment with a twin set up that I have. I have a tuning issue. Both motors have a WT257 carbs on them. One of motor runs fine, when you rev it, it revs nice a clean and comes back to idle. The other one well, I adjust the carb so it idles clean and you can let it sit there idling for a minute or two, then she decides to rev for no reason. other times she will idle ok, hit the throttle and she will rev ok and come back to idle. Thinking Its all good then bang she will rev up for no apparent reason. I dont think there is an air leak as if there was she wouldnt idle right in the firs place. Hope some one can help!!!!!!!!! Peter
Posted on: 10/21/2009 2:09 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: opinions on motors and esc
The neus are 1912F/1Y. I wont be going high end with the red cat, I just want budget motors and esc.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 3:20 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: opinions on motors and esc
I have a mystic cat that is approx 1160mm which will be running on 2 x neu 1912, 2 x Castle HV120 and 2x 10s 5000mah lipos. Im just waiting on one of my esc as it fried itself when it was hooked up to the battery for the first time. The large Mystic cat which is approx 1860 long (I think from memory) will be twin turbine, but that will be in another thread. Heres a few pics of the mystic (electric)
Posted on: 10/14/2009 2:04 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: opinions on motors and esc
Sorry, i should of mentioned that the cat is 1100mm long. I have the batteries coming so I thought I dont want to spend loads of dollars on this boat. I need to save for the turbines for my large mystic cat. Anyway here is a few pics of the cat im talking about.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 1:17 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Spain - Catamaran / Cats
The pics of the large cats are HPR cats which are 2.33mtr long. They are very large cats. The person who makes them is located in Switzerland. His site is www.swissmodelpowerboatteam.ch You can buy directly from him. http://www.swissmodelpowerboatteam.ch/smbpt/administration/pImages/%7B7568F13C-1D7E-4E89-88D4-4AB5F0D89362%7D_the%20kit.JPG
Posted on: 10/13/2009 7:52 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9170655

opinions on motors and esc
Hi, I have another cat that is twin drive and am looking for opinions on what motors and esc to run in her. I want it to be on the cheap. The boat has to be twin as ive taken out the neu motors and castle esc that used to be in her and now there in my other boat. I will be running each motor on 5s lipo packs. Also where would the best place be to purchase them from? Has to be an online shop. Im not trying to break any speed records with this build. I just want it to be a fun boat that goes good. Thanks Peter
Posted on: 10/13/2009 6:29 PM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: making a top scoop for mystic cat.
Icedude, Thanks for your reply. I will see if I can get some of that green foam and see if I can make a mould. Thanks HendricX, Ive already spoken to MHZ but they dont make the top scoop for their Medium Mystic. I will have to make my own.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 1:50 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9158397

making a top scoop for mystic cat.
Hi, I want to make a top scoop for my electric mystic cat that I have. I cant buy a top scoop for this cat as they dont make one. What material would you use to make a mould for the scoop? Im not sure what to use to get the desired shape of the scoop so I can glass over it. What are your thoughts? Thanks Peter
Posted on: 10/8/2009 5:18 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Mystic build
JC, There are two ponds near my house which I run my electric boats, and nitro. Ive ran the big gas cat there as well. When the weather gets a little better Ill take a few pics of the ponds and post them here. The only problem is it gets a little muddy on the banks, so gum boots are a must.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 3:40 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9155780

RE: Mystic build
I got the castles through Andrew at Fast Electrics. I had problems with it arming then it just fried itself. Im just waiting on the replacement. Im located south of Sydney on the south coast. Not near sunny Queensland but if your ever down this way, sure we can run the boats or when we come up I may just pm you and let you know.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 2:28 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9153062

RE: good boat for 5 year old
Thanks for the replies guys, I think a self righting boat would be a really good thing. He could use it when its a little choppy and I dont have to worry about him flipping the boat. I was looking at the aquacraft reef racer 2 from tower hobbies, which seems to be pretty good. Not sure where you would purchase a zig zag so if anyone knows, could you please let me know. The mhz echo would be a great boat but, im really after a RTR boat. I will show him a pic of the turbo vee as well and see what he likes the most. I did show him a clip of a Zig Zag and a Reef Racer and he liked it because of the way there self righting. Like my wife said you buying a boat for him and not me, so it has to be something that he can launch on his own with out my help. Cheers Peter
Posted on: 10/3/2009 2:38 AM by Author "wetsleeves" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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