Ok thanks Mike. Once I start gluing should I start at the transom and work my way forward? Do I need to have the front bottom skins on before I take it off the jig?
Jeff Lee
Okay, I'm starting my ML8255 kit and will have tons of questions along the way. This will be the first scale hydro I have built from wood and only the second wood boat overall. The first being a Dumas .20 tunnel. The pictures are what I have so far.
First question, I see where most break the...
This is unbelievably sad news. I met Timmy in 2009 when they were all running behind Creek Ratz. Everyone else had tunnels and I ran gas but he took me in as one of them.
Jeff Lee
Sorry I may have missed it but what pipes are you guys running in the gas scales like the 8255? Steel ie: hotpipe or aluminum ie: Hanson? Thanks
Jeff Lee
Anthony is it Charlotte NC you're in? I cant remember if I've talked with you before but I am about 30-45 miles southeast of Charlotte. I run gas but would welcome anyone to come run where I do because you're right rc boating is non existent here and it would be nice to have someone to go to the...
Thanks for all the replies fellas. I spoke with Mike earlier this evening and he is going to help me get what I need. I do have a hobby shop about an hours drive away that may possibly have some of the needed wood its just that wood is usually quite expensive in a hobby shop so I was looking for...
Where do you guys order your wood to build your boats? I am looking at getting a framing kit from Mike but have no source for sheeting and such.
Jeff Lee
I have a few things I need to sell:
1. New in Package crank for OPS .67 - $35
2. OPS disc rotor backplate with adapter for OS 9b carb. 9b Carb included - $50 pending
3. Andy Brown 3/16 x 24" flexshaft new - $10 Pending
Prices are shipped, I take Paypal or USPS MO.
Jeff