RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Full steam ahead cap'ain[8D] Looking forward to seeing your build kick off ! Epoxied yesterday, and glassed the stuffing tube in this morning:
Posted on: 7/12/2009 7:08 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Epoxied in the transom support yesterday, first time using epoxy went went pretty well, drilled and installed hardware this morning! Tuned pipe comes right over the rudder support so should be easy making a bracket to hold the pipe up :D
Posted on: 7/11/2009 7:40 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Alright little update :D Support made for transom out of 1/8 marine ply (wow this stuff is strong) got the prop and coupler on order, just need another servo as one died along with the aquajet! and the 15 minute epoxy syringe should be arriving very soon! only thing left to buy is some fuel hose, starter &belt and some sort of L bracket to hold the radio box in although i may make that from ali.
Posted on: 7/9/2009 12:43 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: How is this for a .12 JAP Rigger?
[:D] Wow that is well flying, good job :D
Posted on: 7/3/2009 3:08 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Good old maplins eh :D always come up trumps! Very nice looking hull you have and so similar to mine. That Radio box is from the Aquacraft Nitrohammer, took me a while to find the right one, and looking at it agin this morning I think i will be able to use the tray insert to my advantage just means I'll have to have the rudder on the left, im not racing this boat so should be fine?! I know one day I'll be wanting a Gasser[:@]
Posted on: 6/28/2009 3:53 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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X447, good choice for my cat?
Hi, just about to order a prop for my 29" cat running .40 OS max RX , is the Octura X447 a good place to start? Thanks.
Posted on: 6/26/2009 10:51 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Hi Brod, yeah I have too many hobbies,lol so they seem to go in rotation! Funnily enough just having a look at radio box config. does seem tight but should prove ok I think. Is your build finished, or any links or pics to it. Cheers Sam.
Posted on: 6/26/2009 6:12 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Bit more fettling today with the mount, just needs 'finishing' and maybe painting or clear lacquering?
Posted on: 6/25/2009 12:32 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Hi all , almost a year since I last posted on this thread!! well after the death of my AJ hull and the fact the electrics kept getting wet as per no radio box I decided to plough some cash into this project :D and hopefully get it running by the beginning of August so I can take it down the beach on my 2 week break :D Got some ply on order for the transom support and will order the prop and flexhex next week. had a little chop about with the engine mount today, may even go to the trouble of drilling through the bolts to make them super light weight!lol more updates soon.
Posted on: 6/24/2009 1:34 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: melted my AJ hull> what good hull to get next and use it's engine in?
Thanks for all the replies people, although I made the decision now to sell the engine and bits of the AJ so i can continue and fund on with the skunkworks cat build, shame i had to sell but needs must if I want the cat built by the next holiday (5 weeks!!!) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6665410/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm Apreciate your input though, thanks Sam.
Posted on: 6/24/2009 12:57 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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melted my AJ hull> what good hull to get next and use it's engine in?
Alright guys, not posted in ages, but have been out on the water for the last few weeks enjoying the aqua jet in the sea, but had a bad nitro leak and the hull melted right by the engine mounts too :( I could fix it maybe, but I dont like the non resistant hull plus not having a decent waterproof radio box is a bummer> so is there a nice cheap(ish) hull I could buy and use my .16 engine and prop plus radio gear in . wouldnt mind a deep vee or cat or even a hydro, any suggestions apreciated. I still have the red cat project on the go, but really want something to run soon as poss, as i was having so much fun.... Thanks for any suggestions Sam.
Posted on: 6/21/2009 2:33 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: show off your pets!!!
Wet pets are the best pets as they say :D [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/DVC02056.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/DVC02005.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/DVC02037.jpg[/IMG] also in that 389L tank are 3 redtail tinfoil barbs and a black ghost knife fish although he/she is hiding (nocturnal) but they look like this: [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/blackghost_lg.jpg[/IMG] Also have another 130L tank as a room divider in my kitchen/diner wich I may build into a partition wall for maximum effect. [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/DVC02035.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/djsonofsam/DVC01996.jpg[/IMG] That houses some gouramis, rainbowfish a flying flox and a dwarf ram.
Posted on: 6/7/2009 5:24 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Boats"
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RE: Show Off Your Ride!!!
This is my 1990 Peugeot 205GTI , originaly a 1.6i, but that was a bit slow for me (still an amazing handlling FWD car though!) so I added a 2.0L 8v Turbo engine to it, engine came from a peugeot 406! Currently ECU chipped to just under 200bhp and 220lb/ft of torque running 1bar of boost, as you can imagine it's rather rapid only weighing 900kg, and goes round corners like its on rails. It is my daily driver & summer sports car rolled into one :D
Posted on: 8/11/2008 5:32 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Boats"
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RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Hi Guys and Gals, no progress to report at the moment im afraid , been busay decorating still! but i did buy my boat project a new friend :D and wanted to colate all my prevoius topics in this one build topic http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7519470/anchors_7519470/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7519470 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7495609/anchors_7495609/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7495609 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7381228/anchors_7381228/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7381228 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6735567/anchors_6735567/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6735567 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6798537/anchors_6798537/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6798537 http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7370587/anchors_7370587/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7370587 Cheers all,. happy boating Sam.
Posted on: 7/24/2008 2:23 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Transom support.
Thanks for the help :-D So do I clamp and epoxy it in place first, then drill the holes through the back of the transom for the rudder/strut into the support? I *think* Im going to use blind nuts, as once the radio box is in place I wont be able to get to the nuts, unless I make the radio box removable?! But then how would I do that? Cheers again;)
Posted on: 5/26/2008 6:44 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Auto bailer
Very helpfull topic for me right now, thanks Jan ! :D
Posted on: 5/20/2008 5:50 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7520284

Transom support.
Me again! :D I have made a cardboard mock-up of my transom support that I need to make, following the outlines of the inside edge. Couple of questions: Does it need to be this shape or can it be alot smaller, ie just supporting the strut and rudder in a strip? Also, I figure from the search I need to make this from good quality birch ply?, but what thickness of material and do I then once made /drilled , cover the support in Fibreglass resin? Cheers in advance, Sam.
Posted on: 5/20/2008 2:06 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: securing fuel tanks
Cool, thanks. Have found some for sale in UK now :D , quite expensive though ! :(
Posted on: 5/18/2008 4:53 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: securing fuel tanks
Whats that in English money Ron :D Glue for repairing shoes ?!
Posted on: 5/16/2008 6:45 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: securing fuel tanks
Thankyou very much Jerry Dunlap & lildude2599, they were the answer's I was hoping for , nice bit of light foam will do the trick :D
Posted on: 5/15/2008 3:37 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7500019

securing fuel tanks
Hi all, I have 2 x 10oz sullivan slant tanks in the sponsons on my Cat, they are a seroiusly good fit and really wedged in there well, do you think I will need any other method of securing them in place?! If so, what would you recommend, epoxy? elastic bands?alu bracket? Cheers, Sam.
Posted on: 5/14/2008 2:43 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: My Jet ranger video!
Cheers, getting smoother every flight, sometimes a bit too aggresive gets me into the wall though[:@] yep, absolutley love the jet ranger fuselage, i would like the Koala/agusta one next with some custom paint job or maybe not,lol.
Posted on: 4/21/2008 12:03 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
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My Jet ranger video!
Hello guys, think im finally getting the hang of this heli after a good few crashes and many broken blades[sm=red_smile.gif] Great fun though, hope you like the vid [:D] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOYcG82Vueo
Posted on: 4/21/2008 11:30 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7400437

RE: UK build skunkworks nitro cat.
Twin 10oz sullivan slant tanks seem like a very snug fit inside the sponson's :D Thanks for the contributons on my 'cant balance boat' thread. I think it's time to buy some epoxy!
Posted on: 4/19/2008 10:50 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Can't balance boat :(
Yeah correct, med. box is fuel tank, and duel tanks in the sponson''s behind the engine works an absolute treat. Nice one thanks Bob[:D]
Posted on: 4/16/2008 11:53 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Can't balance boat :(
Cool, Its 29 (735mm) inches overall length, had been told 33% was good for this hull?! So I put that at 8 3/4 inches (225mm) from the transom forward?!
Posted on: 4/16/2008 10:57 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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Can't balance boat :(
Try as I might I cannot get this hull to balance out at 33% Am I missing a trick?! only way it will is if I have all the radio gear hanging right of the transom[sm=what_smile.gif] HELP[sm=cry_smile.gif]
Posted on: 4/16/2008 10:15 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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CX2 / Graupner micro jet ranger upgrade parts compatability
Hi Folks, My question is what upgrade parts can I aquire for my Graupner micro jet ranger from the CX2? as these parts seem more common on the internet to buy. Cheers Sam.
Posted on: 4/14/2008 4:40 PM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Perfect cat running condition picture.
Exactly, it needs my boat there this summer! :D
Posted on: 4/14/2008 11:23 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: weight of a x447 ?
Hi Glenn, Yeah that would be good cheers ! I got kitchen scales, but they are digital [sm=tongue_smile.gif] I just need something to do, bored already not being at work,lol Sam.
Posted on: 4/14/2008 7:26 AM by Author "youdirtyfox" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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