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Contrary to common belief, I don't think you need a "large" servo to move the rudder on a .21 size boat. I run a Wild Thing with a MAC.21 engine and use a standard size servo. The boat is very responsive at full speed. As I recall, I have HiTec HS 303 standard servos on the rudder and mixture...

Up until a few weeks ago I used a Binks Wren C single action airbrush exclusively for airplanes, my Scale Hydro, Sport Gas Whiplash and numerous smaller boats. This for complete paint jobs not just trim. True, the paint had to be thinned to near water consistancy but it did a very good job. It...

I grew up in Buffalo NY and probably spent 10% of my childhood in Canada. Before backyard pools there was Crystal Beach and Pleasant Beach just west of Fort Erie on Lake Erie (best ever clean water and soft sand) (couldn't go in the water on the American side because us Americans filled it with...

Thanks guys, I'll relay the information.

One of our new club members was asking about a Glass .21 rigger. I don't know of any but I'm sure if one exists one of you will provide the info. Thanks.

I CD'd a race this past weekend. A NAMBA District 11 race. I will not wait for someone unless he has a legitamate excuse. Usually there will be a couple of minutes to get all of the transmitters turned off and the frequency pins back on the board. Also we give a back to back entry 5 minutes to...

We had a guy that raced with us that put his boats under the front porch after a days racing. They never saw a cleaning towel or degreaser. Talk about some nasty looking boats! I've been using Windex for cleaning up after a day on the water. My wife got smart and puts a bottle of Windex on the...

Don't forget to provide about two times the inlet area for the air exit area for the cooling flow to get out of the cowl. Air in will do no good if you don't provide an exit for the heated air. The reason for the 2X exit area is, you have heated the air in the engine cooling process. Heated air...

I have been looking at the HVLP offerings out there also. The prices will scare you if you want a top notch system. They all come with the turbine and the gun. Cambell Hausfeld and Wagner have some cheapo systems for around $100. Not sure about the quality or the durability. Typically plastic...

Late word on that Whiplash build. I put my Sport Gas Whiplash in the water this past weekend for the first time. Setup was per Brain Blazer's instructions. Engine is an M&D Zen 260, also based on Brian's suggestions. I have never had a boat that ran so well and cornered as well as this boat. And...

Hi Jim, It's great to hear from you. I missed seeing you at the WRAM show this year. I talked at length with Tony. It's always a pleasure to renew old aquaintances. Thanks for the plug on Mansfield. Wish I could build a small home up on the hill by the pine tree.

The thread on the Grand Rapids Club has inspired me to put out a push for Connecticut (or Mass and RI) boaters to come out and see what the Greater Hartford Model Boat Club is all about. From what I have gathered from reading on this site, the mid west and west coast seem to be the hot beds for...

I can support what Bob has stated. I'm not Brains Dad (buy I'm certainly old enough to be) so I can be unbiased. I've been at this game for many years, building from kits, plans and from scratch. I have built Brian's Sport Gas Whiplash and let me tell you that with the supplied building jig and...

I think the clue is in the "/scale". Figure the boat is about 1/10 scale so he's hiding the actual 7 mph by using "70 mph/scale" :rolleyes:

Tony, you may want to look at the Hi Tec Ranger III, two stick, 3 channel system. I've been using one for several years with no problems. The transmitter is smaller than the traditional 4 channel systems and it has a slider for the 3rd channel that can be used for remote mixture. My older model...

My assessment for what it's worth. A nitro engine worth its asking price will not sit and idle smoothly. One of the statements made is he is trying to run the engine at idle on the bench. Can't be done and not be real lean on the water. The engine wants to be sloppy rich at idle. When it's...

I had the same experience with my scale hydro at the San Diego Nats in the late 80's. Ran my first heat with no problems. I fueled the boat and let it sit for the next heat. Next heat came and my carb was frozen. Of course the locals knew exactly what had happened and sprayed the carb with WD40...

It's springtime in New England and the water is soft again. My Sport Gas Hydro (first gas boat by the way) is anxious to get in the water but needs a pipe. I've been waiting for M&D to complete testing on their new pipe but can't wait any longer so I've been researching the options available to...

Mark, I also use West Systems epoxy for sealing. I've not found better but as you indicated, the sanding between coats is a task. I've resorted to using a good grade of aluminum oxide paper in 60 to 80 grit just to knock off the real rough areas and then go back with a finer grade to finish. I...

Hope this works. I've enjoyed my Wild Thing. A steady 47 mph first thing out of the shop. I guess it didn't work. Tried to post some pictures but no go. I do boats and airplanes, not computers.