i agree for a know it all , be all , end all of model boating.. then ask silly questions like i hear being asked it just makes no sense.. a question asked is a good question, ask the same question 3 different ways it is a stupid question..then get mad whe someone tells you how to do it ...and i think it should be done this way.. why are you asking then..get my point fellas?
Gee, that was helpful...
cool thanks..i'll do that too.. I'd just finished all my frame work today..!!!Unbelievable,
If someone has nothing positive to say, they should try to restrain themselves and remember that this is a HOBBY that all of us enjoy. Some of us here, have forgotten that. I came onto International waters to learn from others experiences, and apply that to my own, to make my Hobby more enjoyable.
Now, to the best of my knowledge the Dumas Eagle was designed specifically for sport 40 competition. Of course if anyone has anything constructive to add, by all means please put your .2 in..
I personally have built numerous Dumas models over the years and theres nothing wrong with them. The Eagle I think is the most recent Dumas design. I'm not familar with the transom 'tail corner" sticking out though. It should be based on a scale hydroplane. The IMPBA rules are pretty clear.
What I would suggest is to try to lighten up the hull by making some lightening holes in all frames and bulkheads. I bought a right angle drive for my dremel and a router bit and cut holes, then cleaned them up with a drum sander bit....worked out great.
its ready for the floor pans...but that is missing....I was told it was missing in the first place..going to make one tomarrow or on sat.... was thinking on making the radio box out of fiberglass...
Probably stating the obvious, but what ever you do with the radio box, just make sure not to add too much weight.cool thanks..i'll do that too.. I'd just finished all my frame work today..!!!Unbelievable,
If someone has nothing positive to say, they should try to restrain themselves and remember that this is a HOBBY that all of us enjoy. Some of us here, have forgotten that. I came onto International waters to learn from others experiences, and apply that to my own, to make my Hobby more enjoyable.
Now, to the best of my knowledge the Dumas Eagle was designed specifically for sport 40 competition. Of course if anyone has anything constructive to add, by all means please put your .2 in..
I personally have built numerous Dumas models over the years and theres nothing wrong with them. The Eagle I think is the most recent Dumas design. I'm not familar with the transom 'tail corner" sticking out though. It should be based on a scale hydroplane. The IMPBA rules are pretty clear.
What I would suggest is to try to lighten up the hull by making some lightening holes in all frames and bulkheads. I bought a right angle drive for my dremel and a router bit and cut holes, then cleaned them up with a drum sander bit....worked out great.
Hey Grim,
Hi Bill, I like those pics, looks real nice...I see you also use those cabinet latches to secure the cowl...I do the same thing...Here's some pics of my open cockpit Eagle i built over 10 years ago...try not to laugh too hard! The little box in the nose of the boat is for the RX battery, the radio box is behind the engine... I did race it a few times, and it didnt run bad at all...Grim nailed it regarding the front pads..they do slap the water and need to be raised a little...the boat had good speed with the ol KABOOM and turned decent...got on step with no problems...i really should play around with it to see how good it really could be...Nessa, see where i put the fuel tank? Just something for you to think about!
