I have had this hull for about a year and just recently got back into it.
So far I have recieved the anti-vibration engine mounts from R2 Hobbies, a dog drive and cup from RC Boat Bits and a .25 Go marine engine and pipe from Gracind. Thanks so much Andrew! :happy:
I plan to get a better pipe for it down the track.
It's slowly coming together. I just need to get a fuel tank, some fuel line, a 4mm solid stainless prop shaft and prop.
Next pay I will put in an order for a few more bits. I figure it should be finished in a few months.
I'm really looking forward to running it as you can imagine, should be some fun!
Iv'e been looking around and it looks like OS for a 4mm prop shaft, unless I just get some stainless rod from a steel outlet, cut it and add some flat spots with a grinder.
That's probably a better option anyway, but now where to get some truely straight 4mm stainless rod?
I did a search locally and not much came up other than specialty metal stores and you don't want to see the prices they were asking. I usually had a good experiences buying from UK. The Royal Mail is pretty good to be honest. Most things have taken less than a fortnight.
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Here are a couple of pics of my latest boat to be finished. It is running a 1600kv motor on 6s. Straight line trim it should be good for about 110kmh and oval about 95kmh.
First test runs are this sunday. Just a quick question about your build mate. Why do you want to use a solid shaft. We use flex shafts so that you get the best angle of attack for the prop
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Here are a couple of pics of my latest boat to be finished. It is running a 1600kv motor on 6s. Straight line trim it should be good for about 110kmh and oval about 95kmh.
Hi grazacind,what brand of hull is that ? or if it is hand made were did you get the plans from.
I have a K&B outboard that would look good on one of them.
The reason I'm using a solid shaft is because it is that way and I don't really want to do any major body work on it. Rather keep it stock and trim the prop right.
So tomorrow is the maiden for the tunnel. I hope it goes really well for you. I noticed it doesn't have an adjustable skeg mount, that's going to make it hard to get the right prop height and angle.
Yep I hope it goes well also. The outboard has adjustment on the mount for vertical and trim which we will change between straight line running and oval racing. Plus shifting the cog to suit.
I will have to get some done and throw up a video or 2.
You got your hydro up and running yet PC mate. Nasty noisy nitro's. Shame i couldn't post some fuel to you aswell. The old lawn mower certainly rips the grass up on 50% nitro mix. lol
Ok, so i'm getting closer to getting this Hydro on the water. I just recieved a HiTech 7955TG coreless digital servo and I know it will draw more current than a standard servo.
What I want to know is, can I just get a NMHI hump pack to power it, or do I need to do something else? I'm assuming it will only draw as much as it needs, depending on the load put on it.
Also, where in Aust can I get a NMHI 6v 1600MA hump pack and charger.
Ebay has them for about $25 with charger? Admitedly there are many that are packs only available, but some show a charger as well.
I doesnt make sense to sell a pack without a charger to me.
I've had absolutely no trouble with the Venom gear
As for chargers go with what Ratsack said - the Imax B6. I also have the Venom pro charger which is almost identical to the B6.
Here's a link for the charger and they also do a few different 6v hump packs - http://www.supercheaphobbies.com.au/store/b6a1c1au-imaxb6ac-charger-p-681.html
I can't justify spending $100 on a charger just to do hump packs, when I can get a hump pack and charger for about $35.
Everything I own is nitro and I don't see that changing any time soon.
I have a Schumacher Fusion 28 and a Hydro boat, neither are running yet. I will have to get two hump packs and one charger, so they should only set me back about $50.
The other option that you have pointed out could be ok except it would only be 4.8V (4 X 1.2v). If I could get a 5 Cell AA battery holder it would be good, but I'm sure they are not available.
Quick update on a long on going build. I have just finished a sharpened, polished and balanced X447 three blade prop for it. Next is a fuel tank and shaft.
The shaft is a solid 4mm stainless rod with checkouts and a thread on the end for the prop nut.
I'm also looking for an alloy header pipe for it, it's a custom fit out so I will have to search around for one that is compatible. All of my boats have been screamers and I think this one will be no exception, I take a long time to build and it shows in the outcome.
Stay posted for more. He He!
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