mark bunch
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what about the top flite luster kote that tower hobbies has? anyone used that?
it wont stand up to high nitro.
all i use is lustrekote crystal clear #TOPR7501 in rattle cans :huh: . it does PLAINLY state on the can that it only fuel proof up to 15% nitro after 24 hrs. but, if you can let it cure for a while (like 6 weeks/2 months), it has stood up to my 65% just fine. if you spill some, you do need to wipe it up, but 3 years later, my jae .21 still looks good.there's a pic of it on our club website http://www.capitolmodelrcboats.com it's the petty blue & wood #43. race it 4-6 times a year, test a lot. all painted with tamiya rattle can lacquer, & lustrekote is lacquer based, so it works well together. worked just as well on refinishing my seaducer mono & my htv mod vp fiberglass hulls, same two paints B) . just let your base/color coat cure well & sand with 400 well for a good bond. the lustrekote doesn't really bond well if you don't. i've tryed clearing sooner, while the base coat isn't fully cured (24 hrs.), didn't bond as well as waiting a week & sanding well. when i say bond, i mean so radio box tape won't peel it. never had an issue anywhere else on the hull, including running surfaces.Rattle can paint isn't up to high nitro unless you put 2 part poly clear over the top of it - and even then there can be compatability issues.
no need for plate? enough adjustment in factory mount I guessI'd mount that beast right to the back of a vision!!!!
You are all set now, will be a fast boat.
Like Rodney said it takes a lot of time and nitro to get it all set up,it don't happen overnight, but you have a good boat and engine combo to get there.You are all set now, will be a fast boat.
how fast am I lookin??? thanks
Yeah but will it turn..LOLI dont know what you guys are talking about... it was easy to get my tunnel going 60...
psh... I can turn at 70 with my Tiger Yeah right :blink: Rene when did you hear from Alden last? He is giving me the silent treatment....Yeah but will it turn..LOLI dont know what you guys are talking about... it was easy to get my tunnel going 60...
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