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I have a Backlash and a Slingshot that I am considering trying extended struts and .40 size rudders on. Right now I’m running non-extended Speedmaster struts and .60 size Speedmaster rudders with the shortest brackets ( 1 1/8” maybe) If I go with the extended struts, should the rudder also...

I’m looking for a TH-1 like the title says. I have a +5 and -5 but the +0 was damaged in a crash this past summer. I have an email in to Dave Pillado but haven’t heard anything back, but I know that once I do it’ll take a while, so I would be happy to buy one off of anyone that has one they...

Lost radio, had no control, and it hit the beach. No fail safe kicked in. Weirdest thing ever… Consistent speeds of 62 or better. Really a nice running boat. It’s gonna have to sit for now I have too many other things to get to. Maybe get it fixed for next year. Prop and fin, I’m not sure...

So this is a Lauterbach hull I bought off the Hammonds boys late last year. It has modified sponsons and a wire drive installed. The motor is a bone stock 26 zen. I bought this to really run vs trying not to crash like the beautiful one I did for my lady last year for which I did a build...

On my Lauterbach hulls, I use my preferred exhaust style, which is a QuickDraw style I get from Gizmo. I use their 90deg drop header. I use these pipes on all my gas boats with the difference being the header style. For whatever reason, on the T Boats, I’m breaking a lot of springs...

This was the sister boat to the 79 Circus Circus. Can someone help me with paint brand and codes for the boat? White: Red: Brown: I know there is gold pinstripe as well which I will do with tape. Thanks! Rich

The annual Calvacade of Customs show at the Cincinnati Convention Center runs today through Sunday. . We are displaying the car and the Thunderboat this year.

What size motors are you guys running in Gas Scale (1/667)? This would be for IMPBA. I think they allow for up to 31cc, although I don’t know of any motors offered with that volume. Is 29.5 mod what most people run? Just curious. I have a back burner project to get to at some point that...

So I recently bought another Backlash hull from club member and rigged it up with my M&D modified 26 Zenoah. I took it to the lake on Nov. 6 and it ran pretty well for a first run. With the lake being low, it has been a challenge to beach the retrieve boat so it’s been getting put more in the...

Who is making the stainless shafts for Walbro Carbs these days?

I had posted earlier in the year about how my turn fin got destroyed and how I was subsequently having issues getting my setup back. Here’s a video from 10/9. Boat is running well in wind and chop as well as in calm conditions. It is running consistently mid 70s and I’m not done testing other...

So I’m noticing in races around here that there is one class for Gas Sport Hydro when it comes to heat racing. I guess it’s too difficult to build separate classes for 27 and 36. Anyway, as I progress toward wanting to race, I feel like most are running either modded 29.5 or 30 plus motors...

Beautiful Day in Cincy! Hit the lake with Mario, Troy, TJ, and Robert. Backlash picked up where it left off last year. As I was starting to try some new props, the “Pond Gods” unleashed their fury on my turn fin 😢. Ugh! Likely a turtle strike.

Had an old Rubbermaid tool box laying around and have been wanting to organize and safeguard my props. I did 2 boards, one for my 1/4 in gas props, and one for my 3/16 nitro props. There’s room in the box for both boards. Pictured are the gas props.

Well, with the model boats, and guitars, and all the car shows my lady does with the Rolls, I figured this thing would come in handy. I’ll be attempting to do some graphics on the Lauterbach once I figure out how to use it. I have some vinyl on the way among other things.

On my Lauterbach build I’m running into a clearance issue with the WT-257 carb. I can’t cut the deck out any more under the cowl without creating an unsightly hole in the deck/cowl so the only other solution would be to cut the needles shorter. Has anyone done this? What if any issues should...

Just as with Chris earlier, I’m looking for a Blazer Marine driver figure with suit and helmet. I’m also looking for a seat, steering wheel, possibly some gauges or an instrument panel. Let me know what you have! Rich

So as not to hijack the Zippkits thread (outstanding service and selection) here are some others that will treat you right (a lot of these go without saying for those who know but if you are new to the hobby, you can’t go wrong): M&D Designs- Matthew Waldron. Great Motors and Service Blazer...

So before the dummy engine thread gets too sidetracked I thought I would do an actual build thread now that things are getting underway. The theme is not based on an actual boat that ever raced, but rather in the spirit of my lady’s ‘64 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, but in the style of a GP...

What is everyone using for the zoomies and the scoop and top of supercharger that sticks out of the top of the cowl? Does anyone carry these accessories?