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 TigerYeah 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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