42" Tunnel Hull Buildup- NOW FINISHED!!!! NEW PICS!

[Mike Luszcz]

Looking good Mike, now lets see some finished product pictures!
~James

I will try to get them up tonight..I had company from out of town last night, and ran out of time! Got the radio box knocked out finally tho! I need to start deciding on a color soon!

 

[steve wood]

a couple things. i have been using a colorant for the epoxy. the part comes out ready to use, very glossy. you have to use pva. i spray it on, 2 or 3 coats. it washes off with water. when you're ready to take the part out of the mold, use an air hose. i make sure all the edges are loose then pick up on one end and place the air hose close to the gap, and blow. hang on to the part as it can go clear across the room. pop. done

 

[Mike Luszcz]

New Pics!

Radio box construction. The camera film case is for quick and sealed access the on/ off switch. I have seen it on other boats and think it is a lot better design than the norm!

Here is the cowling front latch..as you see, there is a tongue on the cowling, and a slot on the boat, and there is also a secondary lock where it slides together..

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Some completed bottom pics:

MAS Epoxy systems.. I really like what they have going on! Great, easy, THIN system!

 

[ThomasS]

Nice Project!!

greetings

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Got the engine mounted last night, 11cc K&B, Hopper pipe and header, McCoy Crank, all new!

Pics of the 1/4 Scale DPI w/ 11cc engine..Just thought they looked cool

 

[Darin Jordan]

Very cool project... Looks like it's coming along...

If you don't mind telling... what is the red filler that you've used on there? I have an older LeeCraft/Geraghty tunnel that has that same filler and I've been wondering what it was...

Thanks,

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Very cool project... Looks like it's coming along...
If you don't mind telling... what is the red filler that you've used on there? I have an older LeeCraft/Geraghty tunnel that has that same filler and I've been wondering what it was...

Thanks,

Thanks, The red filler is actually MAS Microballoons blended into the MAS Epoxy I used to build the boat.

 

[Darin Jordan]

Thanks, The red filler is actually MAS Microballoons blended into the MAS Epoxy I used to build the boat.

Thank you. I know just where to get that...

Keep up the good work... Looking forward to seeing more progress.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Videos of the DPI running..Sorry for the crappy quality!

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

You might want to consider making "stumble blocks" or recovery pads for the front of the tunnel. Looking really good.

JD

 

[Mike Luszcz]

You might want to consider making "stumble blocks" or recovery pads for the front of the tunnel. Looking really good.
JD

Jerry, Unfortunately, I have no experience with designing/ making those. Is there a formula to follow when design them? Thanks for any help! Also, were you still interested in me making a cowl for your 1/4 scale project? Please let me know, and I will try and get one made for you soon! I sure hope those "kneeler" plans come out soon from RC Boat Modeler. I am itching to make one. I believe it is my favorite boat!

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

You might want to consider making "stumble blocks" or recovery pads for the front of the tunnel. Looking really good.
JD

Jerry, Unfortunately, I have no experience with designing/ making those. Is there a formula to follow when design them? Thanks for any help! Also, were you still interested in me making a cowl for your 1/4 scale project? Please let me know, and I will try and get one made for you soon! I sure hope those "kneeler" plans come out soon from RC Boat Modeler. I am itching to make one. I believe it is my favorite boat!

If you look at the recovery pads shown on the JD 27 plans and just scale them up, that should work. Yes, I'm still very much interested in a cowling. The plans for the Kneeler are supposed to be available once the next issue of RC Boat Modeler is released - mid Nov. I'm told.

JD

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Had some time last night, and got it primed in. Im thinking of a fine-metallic blue...

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Had some time this morning, and the weather was good, so I tryed to get the boat painting knocked out. This is Kandy Tangerine on Orion Silver paint! The windshield is painted Black, with a dusting of Zenith Gold. All paints House of Kolor. Enjoy!

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

That really looks nice. If it runs as good as it looks, should be a great boat.

JD

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Everything is put back together on it, just needs fuel! It weighed in at 13lbs 8oz...My DPI 48" tunnel weighted 15lbs 9oz, so that made me very happy. If its nice this weekend, the first run will happen. I have to break in the motor, so it will not be a fun day! Once I get it dialed in, and I'm happy with it, the 42" JD Kneeler build will begin! Can't wait!

 

[steath assassin]

Turned out great and It's lighter than the abs DPI? Wow...

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Yeah, it came in lighter! I was absolutely amazed. It was weighed on a calibrated refrigerant scale (the performance shop I work at on the side sells NOS, so they keep a good scale). Now if it would just warm up some. I don't see myself running the boat in 42 deg weather! Gives me some time to finish my kneeler project, and design a 3.5cc tunnel hull to build.

 

[LarryConrad]

Yeah, it came in lighter! I was absolutely amazed. It was weighed on a calibrated refrigerant scale (the performance shop I work at on the side sells NOS, so they keep a good scale). Now if it would just warm up some. I don't see myself running the boat in 42 deg weather! Gives me some time to finish my kneeler project, and design a 3.5cc tunnel hull to build.

42 Degrees! thats t shirt weather! Great looking boat by the way, I'm kind of biased toward orange boats. Oh It's 20 deg here right now and the ponds have been iced up for over a week!

Larry