LibertyFrancis
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I acquired 12 boats from an estate sale. This unknow brand 42" hull which was setup for gas/nitro originally. All I do know is that it is older.
I have never built or driven an RC boat so all of this is new to me!
My son and I like the blue metal flake and decided to build this one out with a brushless setup. (I am an electric guy)
I started by removing the vintage hardware. (In hind-sight I should have left these trim tabs as is.)
Removed the wood and tube out of the bottom. Fiber glassed the bottom and patched the hole. Did some finishing on the bottom side with JB Weld and a sanding block.
Converted to TFL stinger setup with Octura x447 prop and 3/16" drive.
Adjustable trim tabs with G10 plate added to provide larger surface area. (not a shelf queen but it works)
DS3225 servo with 250mm steering link rod and ball ends
radio box
SeaKing 180a
Aluminum adjustable motor mount
TP Power TP4070 1700KV motor
Leopard 40x50mm cooling sleeve.
Large G10 battery tray (still working on sweet spot for battery placement.)
Still need to paint over the hull patches, but she gets up on plane fast and seems to move good.
Just need to finalize the battery placement and trim adjustments. Only drive issue is some bounce at mid range speeds, but ran like a banshee!
I have never built or driven an RC boat so all of this is new to me!
My son and I like the blue metal flake and decided to build this one out with a brushless setup. (I am an electric guy)
I started by removing the vintage hardware. (In hind-sight I should have left these trim tabs as is.)
Removed the wood and tube out of the bottom. Fiber glassed the bottom and patched the hole. Did some finishing on the bottom side with JB Weld and a sanding block.
Converted to TFL stinger setup with Octura x447 prop and 3/16" drive.
Adjustable trim tabs with G10 plate added to provide larger surface area. (not a shelf queen but it works)
DS3225 servo with 250mm steering link rod and ball ends
radio box
SeaKing 180a
Aluminum adjustable motor mount
TP Power TP4070 1700KV motor
Leopard 40x50mm cooling sleeve.
Large G10 battery tray (still working on sweet spot for battery placement.)
Still need to paint over the hull patches, but she gets up on plane fast and seems to move good.
Just need to finalize the battery placement and trim adjustments. Only drive issue is some bounce at mid range speeds, but ran like a banshee!
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