Harv, Yea thats what I was talking about. I think the more choices we have the better.
1/6 scale gas motors to cover the gas engine. I really like the open motor bay over a closed bay.
Rob, thats a cool looking motor,see thats what I'm talking about.
I didn't know about Larry. Sure would like to see the scale boats
grow like the Thunderboats did. Here in Dist.5 and 7 you might have
1-2 sometimes 3 heats of T-Boats. My favorite boat to race.
Guys keep up the post about any...
Has anyone built one of these motors Allison V-1710?
I e-mailed them and they have some in stock.
What do you guys and gals think?
Would like to have a couple different motors to try in my scale projects.
There's the newton motors,the Insane. and I'll like to see the Allison V-1710,may have...
Tim, that site shows plenty detail. My motor might not be just like the real thing,but I
think I'll be able to make something that will past for an engine.
Hope you don't mind me sharing the link.
Nate
http://www.quarterscalemerlin.com/
Bob, thanks for the photos.Looks like alot of hoses...
Here's what can be figured out if you go by the Newton plan....
Really needs to be dressed up real bad. Haven't ever seen a real motor up close
I'll add a magneto and use different size eletric wire to replicate hose lines. spark plug,fuel,hydrilic lines.
Skin back the wire alittle bit,so you...
Richard, I looked at the pic in your gallery,very cool.
What motor are you running in the vids.? Seen to have plenty power.
Next time out try a 7016/2 my T-Boat runs well with it.
Merry Christmas
Richard, How about some still pics. I'd like to see the cab foward design.
The Zippkits Bullits where smoking the water at the VooDoo Race in November.