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After 13 years or so I’m getting back to my 1:8 scale U-3. Just putting the finishing touches on the Allison from scale-3D.com. I had to do some adjustments to the Turbos to make the space between them wide enough to go around the CMB 67. In the background you’ll see a dummy motor I did with wood and copper tubing and fittings. Not bad looking at all but weighs close to a pound! The 3D printed version is 7 ounces now and likely will be less when I trim a lot of the bottom of the block to get it sitting right around the CMB. I got close to paint in 2008 but Im going back and making some changes and I’ll post pics as I progress.
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. You just have to do some mods. I know you didn’t want to, I get it. You’ve got a strong motor there I think though. If you want a good running hydro you can’t go wrong with a Backlash. They pop up here occasionally with or without motor and even more often on Jim’s RC Boat Dock. I bought the kit and it was my first wooden RC boat build in over 20 years. Took my time and enjoyed the build. Took a few times out at the lake but it’s set now. Fast and handles perfect. Your motor would make one scream I think.
