32" Wild Thing build thread

Dirk Jan Cozy · Dec 12, 2022

Thank you David

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Here's build video part III, for the Youtubers among us

Dirk Jan Cozy · Dec 28, 2022

Here's the next update. I glassed the hatch with 2 layers of 50 gr/m2 glass weave:

I added the connectors to the motor and esc. 5mm bullets on the motor wires and a XT90 for the lipo:

I made my own turn fins from aluminium and carbon fiber:

Next up is making the hatch fastening and adding the trim tabs.

brad nichols · Dec 28, 2022

Great progress and fine craftsmanship Dirk!! Looks like paint is next.

Brad

DrewNelson · Dec 29, 2022

I really enjoy watching this build. Thank you for sharing the journey with us Dirk. This makes me want to build one too!

Dirk Jan Cozy · Jan 20, 2023

Here's the build video part IV:

Now I have to wait for higher temperatures, so I can paint the hull.

Dirk Jan Cozy · Feb 28, 2023

The Wildthing is ready for it's maiden run. The receiver is installed and the esc is set. I hope to run it this weekend

Dirk Jan Cozy · Mar 2, 2023

Today was the maiden run and she runs pretty good already. No trim tabs, no strakes.

I got 57.5mph with short bursts of full throttle.
Now the fine-tuning starts. Cornering speed could increase still.

Here's the video of the maiden run:

Dirk Jan Cozy · Mar 11, 2023

The second time out with this boat I reached 64mph with a 443 prop. I gained 6mph just by using a better lipo.
This boat absolutely screams

Before the run, I replaced the rudder blade with a 2mm carbon fiber DIY rudder blade. The aluminum one got bent the first time.

Here's today's video, I hope you guys like it:

Dave Petrich · Mar 11, 2023

Nice work! I've enjoyed my Wild Thing boat for many years. I see you enjoying your boat too!

Dirk Jan Cozy · Mar 14, 2023

Thank you Dave. I sure enjoy this boat. It's my first fast FE mono as well, so I'm learning on how to setup these hulls.

Here's a video with a recap on the first few runs, durability and future plans with this hull:

john v · Mar 16, 2023

i raced 21 nitro wild thing for years, fun boat, i like the hatch idea, when my wild thing came close to 60mph it got a bit loose, i bet the hatch would have calmed it down. a wood rudder bracket!, never saw one of those, really cool

Dirk Jan Cozy · Mar 17, 2023

Thanks John. The wooden rudder bracket is an experiment to see if it holds up. It does have a few layers of glass to reinforce it. So far so good, it survived a few crashes already.
Im interested in your setup; did you run trim tabs? How about strakes? I experience some instability, mainly due to torque roll. I don't use trim tabs and strakes yet, but I'm now in the process of making strakes.

Jonathan DeMaria · Mar 18, 2023

Awsome stuff Bud

Dirk Jan Cozy · Apr 10, 2023

I'm currently painting the hull:

Next is to paint a cockpit window, apply some decals, 2k clear coat and then install the hardware. Next Friday I will join a rc powerboat meeting here in the Netherlands. It has to be finished by then

Dirk Jan Cozy · Apr 15, 2023

The Wild Thing is finished! I took it to a Dutch RC Powerboat event this weekend. I had a great time

Together with my F1 Tunnel hulls:

Dirk Jan Cozy · Apr 22, 2023

Here's the video of the construction, from begin to end. It might be helpful for anyone who wants to build a Wild Thing:

Dirk Jan Cozy · Apr 27, 2023

Today I tried a 44mm 1.6 pitch 2 blade prop. The Wild Thing ran a bit loose due to the prop lift. But also fast! A got a new speed record of 71mph or 114km/h.

This pond is definitely getting too small for speed running

. Here's a video of todays' run:

Julio Almazan · Apr 28, 2023

Hi:
Have you thought about installing a 3.5cc Glow engine on this boat, for FSR-O?

Dirk Jan Cozy · Apr 28, 2023

I personally prefer an FE setup, because I can run it in more places. But a fellow Dutch RC boater has a 3.5cc equipped Wild Thing:

XtremeRcBoats · Apr 29, 2023

The original Wild Thing from John Finch was also powered by a 3.5cc engine
https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/p...ng-mono-hull-the-wild-thing-for-radio-control

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