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Well I am off to yet another project that may not get completed LOL. I previously set out to build a Gas scale Atlas Van Lines and after making tree piles of scrap wood I think that #3 shows some promise. But my thunder has been stolen since someone in the club wants to build the same boat. So...

I am finally going to put an air dam on my Gas Scale Coors Light. I've tried C/G, strut and prop adjustments to no luck in eliminating blow-overs. I know there aren't a lot of Gas Scales out there...so 1/8 Scale input is very welcome. The hull is an ML boatworks kit of the 8255 picklefork with...

As I struggle with building from scratch and trying to figure the optimal motor placement, I've found that regardless of how far forward I move the airtrap a belly pan will be necessary. The IMPBA rule VI.C.4.b states: Belly pans are acceptable to clear engine and/or flywheel but maximum width...

Hello All, I am in the process of getting things together to start a couple of scratch builds. I have the Newton plans for the '77 Atlas Van Lines Blue Blaster (#123 7701) and the '74 U-95 Turbine (#124 7495) and have blown them up 20% for Gas Scale. The bulkheads have been cut out from 1/8"...

Hey all, I am looking for contact info for a guy that was selling Hot Pipes made to fit 7/8 headers. I think his name was Daniel P? I was running the Zip pipe with good results, but after breaking two of them racing this past weekend I want to try one of these. Thanks, Tim

I have been trying to sort out some issues with a 1/8 PT 8255 hull and have been convinced that it has been having some fuel feed issues...hopefully I have that sorted out. After my last run I noticed that the flywheel seems loose. I am fairly certain that the bearings are OK although they may...

I am interested in building a 1/10 scale hydroplane, and was wondering if IMPBA has any rules or trial/rules for the class... NAMBA has rules as well as E-RCU and I have also looked at Classicthunder.us. I did not see anything about 1/10 scale in the IMPBA rulebook that is posted on the...

I have seen the Turnigy SK3 Fandrive 3994-850kv mentioned in a couple of other threads as a possibility for 1/8 scale FE power. Just looking for some feedback from anyone that has tried one. We have a pretty strong showing for nitro 1/8 scale here locally at Evansville IMPBA district 14, so I...

I built a gas scale hull over Winter/Spring and it is developing some cracks along the seams on the transom and the bottom of the sponson. I was pretty sure that I sealed everything pretty good, but I guess with the change in humidity and stresses and vibrations are showing the weakness in the...

I am back to work on a re-build of a Phil Thomas Super Sport 45. SPDR-001-H is this the correct rudder? Or should I use a 40 size rudder with 1 5/8" or 1 1/8" bearing block? Also, what turn fin and pipe mount do I need for the 7-11 style cowl? Thanks, Tim

Looking for some good pictures of the 1970 Burien Lady...specifically, of the tail showing some good detail of the tail. I have found some good pictures, but nothing showing detail of the graphic, which I assume is a Genie. Thanks, Tim P.S. I have scoured the net, and did find some pictures...

I am trying to get a JAE FE finished in time for a race that my club is hosting in Mt Vernon IL next weekend. I finally have the last piece of the tub glued to the top, the ski is built and has one coat of Epoxy, and the sponsons are finished with one coat of Epoxy on three sides...I am hoping...

I recently got hold of a slightly used Phil Thomas T-5 that is missing the cowl. Although it could use a complete repaint, I am hoping to get away with just painting the new cockpit, cowling and wing set...if I have a good color match. Anyway, I am having a bit of trouble trying to figure out...

Does anyone know if the Tactic TR-324 receiver can handle a 5 cell pack or a LiFe pack's voltage? The info says that it is for 4 to 6 volts. Most other receivers and servos are fine with 5 cells...just want to make sure I don't fry the RX!

Here, for your viewing enjoyment is a CMB 67 with a bit of an issue. As you can see from the pictures a piece of debris was caught between the piston and liner and caused a bit of damage. The pics look a bit worse than in person...(just trying to make myself feel better about it) Anyway, is...

Just wondering what modifications are being used by racers on their O.S. 21XM's Obviously there needs to be an adapter for the electric motor. I have the HyperPerformance adapter, but to use the AQ SV-27 motor I had to make an adapter since the shaft is 5mm longer than the shaft of the UL-1. I...

Does anyone know what size and length the head bolts are? Also, would the metal alloy bolts that Ace Hardware sells be OK for this application? OK one more...are stainless bolts OK to use? Thanks, Tim

I recently got hold of a Phil Thomas SS21, and need some suggestions for the pipe mount. What is complicating things for me is that I have a CMB RSV07 (exhaust straight out the back) and an O.S. 21VZ-M or a Nova Rossi (which use a 180* header). I want the flexibility to use either type of...

As the title states, I am looking for some help with a blow-over issue with a Karleson Roundnose that obviously likes to blow over. THis particular hull has no air trap other than what is created by the roundnose and the sponsons them selves. I know that dropping the strut, putting a little...

Looking for someone who supplies header gasket (or material I can cut) for CMB .67 and .45 motors. Also would like to find header springs... I have tried several web-sites, but haven't found anything. Thanks, Tim