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I can no longer reply to a posting by using the "quote" button. How can I fix this? I am able to reply on a thread, but I'm not able to "quote" and respond to a particular "reply" or "post" in a thread. Is there a setting that I need to change on my PC? How do I do that? Thanks. -Dave

Back in the '80's - I built and raced wood nitro boats, that were sealed and painted with epoxy paints (like HobbyPoxy and K&B paint), which were high nitro fuel proof, and are no longer produced. I'm considering designing, building and racing a wood gas Thunderboat. Do I need to use epoxy...

Back in the '80's - I built and raced wood nitro boats, that were sealed and painted with epoxy paints (like HobbyPoxy and K&B paint), which were high nitro fuel proof, and are no longer produced. I'm considering designing, building and racing a wood gas Thunderboat. Do I need to use epoxy...

I have experience with setting up nitro hydros, but not electric. I am building a 1/16 scale hydro (22.5" x 10"). The kit seller recommends a Leopard 4420 kV 4 pole motor (2S), or a 2250 kV 4 pole (3S). Are all brushless 4420 kV 4 pole motors pretty much equivalent, regardless of brand?

I was an active RC boat racer in the '80's, and I'm now looking to get back into it. I have a couple of 1/8 scale kits from MLBoatworks (Renault and Vernors-roundnose). I plan to run nitro (IMPBA Dist. 4) . I never put drain plugs in my wood tunnel outboards (long ago). But I hear I might...

Has anyone found a medium CA glue that doesn't clog the nozzle in a short period of time? If so, what brand/size is it? Or am I using the wrong gluing and glue bottle storing methods? Thanks.

I have a few hydro kits in my basement that are waiting for me to build them. Does anyone have a suggestion for what material I could use to make templates of the parts, in case I need to replace "parts" later due to a crash, etc. Single layer cardboard? Or? Thanks. [i realize that I...

Can anyone point me to a source for a 1/16 Scale Driver figure, 1950's-1960's era? Thanks.

Can anyone point me to a source for a 1/16th Scale Driver Figure, 1950's-1960's era? Thanks! Dave

Has anyone ever measured how many G's a JAE rigger will pull in a turn? I'm sure we could estimate it mathematically, but I'm curious what the actual measured G's are.

I would like to use the spooneferx kit Karlson hull # 6740 (yellow,green Barhdal, etc.) to build the Karlson hull # 6812 Miss Vernors. All the dimensions shown in the Master Hull Roster are the same for both hulls (30'L, 13'2" W, 6'8" tun, 2'4" D, 15'6" APL). From the few photos I've seen, the...

In IMPBA District 4, were there many Thunderboats racing this past summer? What motors were popular? How'd it go? Thanks.

I am new to FE. I am considering building a 1/16 Scale Hydro (round nose). There doesn't appear to be an "official" class for this - so this will either be a "just for fun boat" or maybe I will start a local spec class. I may even run a counter-clockwise course, like the full size. The hull...

What's a good .12 Marine Engine & Pipe? Where can I get one? I've seen the NovaRossi. Are there other brands available too? Thanks. Dave

I was looking at this website http://www.classicthunder.org/ It shows a group of guys that run 1/10 scale unlimited hydros - running a counter clockwise course! If you are used to watching full size hydroplanes, it looks much more realistic. They can do it easily because they are using electric...

Is it possible to reverse the rotation of an O.S. .18 CVR-MX engine? :huh: I'm thinking I would need a different crankshaft. Does anyone know if such a crankshaft exists? If so, where could I get one? I suppose I would also have to somehow "reverse" the pull starter too. Thanks. Dave

I looked on Roger Newton's 1/8 scale plan site - As far as I can tell, he sells only 1/8 Scale sized plans. Does he offer "enlarged plans" for the Classic Thunderboat Hydro class? Dave

I noticed that IMPBA will be offering in a new class next year called "Classic Thunderboat Hydro - Specialty Class". (See page 10 of the Sept. Rooster tail for more details). The rules appear to be well thought out, and it sounds like a class I would be interested in running in. But I am...

Does anyone know if the pickle fork Miss Vernors ever competed or qualified with the engine cowl on? Doe anyone have photo of it that I could look at? Thanks! Dave