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Forum: Speed - Electric
02-15-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I would normally add frames/braces to the...

I would normally add frames/braces to the underside of a hatch. Then again, never mind. I was told earlier that I don't know how to build this boat so I'm probably going to be told I'm wrong anyway.
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-12-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Again, there is only the bottom and transom to...

Again, there is only the bottom and transom to mount your bracket to. His boat DOES NOT HAVE ANY LENGTHWISE FRAMES BETWEEN THE SPONSON INSIDES AFT OF THE MOTOR!!!! This is shown very clearly in...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-10-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

The problem with using "L" brackets is they need...

The problem with using "L" brackets is they need to have something to fasten to. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/600x800/unnamed_e6fcc9406b3a344ceb31dbea6a9b0f0ffa901b27.jpg...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-10-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Would an "L" bracket work? IIRC, there isn't a...

Would an "L" bracket work? IIRC, there isn't a bulkhead running the length of the hull where the rudder bracket is mounted so an "L" bracket won't work in the configuration described. For an "L"...
Forum: Speed - Electric
11-06-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Okay, clarify for me what you mean by "bog"? My...

Okay, clarify for me what you mean by "bog"?
My normal way of finishing a hull is to:

apply a thin layer of epoxy and scuff sand after it's cured
spray with a thin coat of primer and sand...
Forum: Speed - Electric
11-05-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I heard that. Between taking care of things that...

I heard that. Between taking care of things that I'd normally do during the week on the weekends and working extra shifts, I'm in the same "state of build". I'm hoping to get something done this...
Forum: Speed - Electric
11-05-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Sdemit, who are you asking, Vilante or me?

Sdemit, who are you asking, Vilante or me?
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-27-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

On my scale boat, I don't worry about it. The...

On my scale boat, I don't worry about it. The radio box is all the way at the front and, when the boat it running, water doesn't get in. I just dump it out when I bring it in and I'm ready for the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-26-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I was guessing, for the most part, due to the...

I was guessing, for the most part, due to the angle your picture was shot at. Would it be possible to put a radius into the side of the bracket to clear the pushrod? As you could probably tell, the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-26-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

No, that's not normal. The issue is that the...

No, that's not normal. The issue is that the pushrod is hitting the side of the hole and not allowing room for the rod to move sideways, thus giving less ability to turn the rudder to the left. You...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-13-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

And that, my friend, is where R/C boating gets...

And that, my friend, is where R/C boating gets fun. Figuring out how/where to run wiring and lines is where it gets challenging. I've got it pretty much down as for the nitro and petrol boats but,...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-09-2021, 03:24 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

So, you're saying the ESC won't fit forward of...

So, you're saying the ESC won't fit forward of the motor? IF it will, it would work better to reverse the batteries, leads pointing forward, and connect the batteries with a "Y" so you will have the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-07-2021, 03:18 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I would move it in so that the pivot pin is...

I would move it in so that the pivot pin is centered on the stringer. Otherwise, looks good
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-06-2021, 05:11 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Lithium grease or dish soap usually works. The...

Lithium grease or dish soap usually works. The o-ring has to be a tight fit or it won't seal and, if that happens, you will lose all of your electronics due to water shorting out the components. ...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-05-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I bought a jar of Grimracer marine grease several...

I bought a jar of Grimracer marine grease several years back for the cable but, for the strut, I use a whitish colored lithium based grease from the auto parts store. I found that it and the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-05-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

To begin with, the strut tube should be parallel...

To begin with, the strut tube should be parallel with the area you highlighted in yellow. The point that the bottom angles up from is, in most cases, referred to as the bottom break. All dimensions...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2021, 06:10 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Got a hit already. Check this site out as they...

Got a hit already. Check this site out as they list 1meter long K&S brass tubing starting at the bottom of page 2
https://hobbiesaustralia.com.au/collections/brass?page=2
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2021, 05:54 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Just put out a request in another forum for a new...

Just put out a request in another forum for a new source of 900mm long tubing. I'll let you know as soon as I get a reply since I made sure to let them know someone in Australia needed tubing as...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Now, getting to your recent work and questions on...

Now, getting to your recent work and questions on set up:

Completed the support for the battery area Okay, would love to see what you did there
Strengthened the sponsons, though I will add a...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2021, 04:50 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

That's weird, considering I took it from my build...

That's weird, considering I took it from my build thread. Let me try again:
https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1647813&d=1375582323
Let's see if that works.
Now, as for...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2021, 03:31 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Depends on the shape of the deck more than...

Depends on the shape of the deck more than anything. If you look at this picture, you can see that the deck is one piece on each side. With my scale Pak build, I will need to use a third piece for...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-28-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

A 47mm prop isn't that big. I run an Octura X440...

A 47mm prop isn't that big. I run an Octura X440 on my Sport 20 Pak. It is a 40mm prop with a 57mm pitch. That means, theoretically, that my boat(with its 3.5cc nitro engine spinning at 35K rpm...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-28-2021, 03:30 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

The strut I posted the picture of above is...

The strut I posted the picture of above is mounted through 4.5mm of plywood, 1.5mm of bottom skin and a 3mm doubler. Since you're using a flex cable, I would install the strut parallel to the bottom...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-28-2021, 02:19 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Are you using a hard shaft(otherwise known as...

Are you using a hard shaft(otherwise known as music wire) or a flex cable for your prop shaft? Which one you go with will determine what your prop shaft angle needs to be. My boats both use flex...
Forum: Speed - Electric
06-24-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 37,304
Posted By Hydro Junkie

If you're not going to be racing, fudging a...

If you're not going to be racing, fudging a little on what the rules allow isn't a big deal. Since my scale boats are going to be raced, I do need to follow the rules. That being said, even my...
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