KEP's 21 T3 builds

[brad nichols]

The front nose section is a foam block that has an elongated hole to allow for up and down adjustment and is coated with epoxy. The 1/16" pins are in the neutral position so you can always get back to it easily.

Brad

 

[brad nichols]

The front nose section is a foam block that has an elongated hole to allow for up and down adjustment and is coated with epoxy. The 1/16" pins are in the neutral position so you can always get back to it easily.

Brad

 

[brad nichols]

Jeff Ross you have a PM

Brad

 

[brad nichols]

Allen's boat will have adjustable rear booms. Just one more coat of epoxy and she is done. Brenda is on her way to Lethbridge on April 20 so she could drop it off.

 

[brad nichols]

Butch and Greg, how are your boats coming? Maybe post some pic's if you have a chance? I would like to see how they are going.

Brad

 

[Greg Wannamaker]

Waiting on hardware to arrive.

 

[Butch Londrigan]

Still workin.g on mine. It's getting there. I will try to post pic soon.

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Allen's boat will have adjustable rear booms. Just one more coat of epoxy and she is done. Brenda is on her way to Lethbridge on April 20 so she could drop it off.

My wife waited from Brenda but no show up at my place today

 

[brad nichols]

Sorry Allan but I did not hear from you so that is why,

Brad

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Sorry Allan but I did not hear from you so that is why,

Brad

Oh I see I will see you at our dist 16 on may 14

 

[brad nichols]

Allan Yuen's T3, Mike's is next along with my 4SL

Brad

 

[BobHorowitz]

Brad,

Who makes those fiberglass hatch covers, and are they available. If so, how much are they?

Bob

 

[brad nichols]

I can make you a cover out of epoxy glass or carbon as I make the cowls for the 21 boat. You can of course get the carbon sheet from ACP Comosites or even Mc Master but if you want one moulded I can do one when I do mine but I am thinking of just leaving it as plywood. For the 21 boat I charge $30 for e-glass and $50 for carbon.

Brad

 

[BobHorowitz]

Brad,

Are you thinking of making one specific for the electric boat, or the same as the ones for the nitro boats? If you are going to make one specially for the electrics with a smaller bubble, just to clear the motor and water jacket and fittings, I would probably take two. One for me and one for my buddy. If you would need more money to develop one especially for the electrics, we can work something out. Let me know your thoughts.

Regards,

Bob

 

[brad nichols]

No money yet and it will just be a bubble for the motor and you will cut to fit. I will post and let you know when I get them done. It will be like the version like you have in wood or would you like something else?

Brad

 

[BobHorowitz]

Hi Brad,

Something like the wood one would be great. Maybe with a little more clearance so if I want to use a bigger motor I'll have the room. Keep me posted.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[BobHorowitz]

Brad, got the decals. They look great. Can I clear coat over them? Any type to avoid that you know of?

Bob

 

[brad nichols]

Yes just fog the first coat and let it tack-up well, then a heavier coat. Try some denatured alcohol on a corner if you need to wipe them off to see if it reacts. I will check with my supplier to see if there is a special cleaner before you clear coat and what have you decided to paint with? I will get your ECS instructions in the mail on Monday, still trying to find a motor and Horizon won't have any until June.

Brad

 

[BobHorowitz]

Brad,

I think I'm going to try the Spraymax 2K clear topcoat, maybe their color paints for the base. I think I'm going to do some testing. I did some reading on the Spray Max stuff, it sounds interesting. Imight have to e-mail them to get some details cleared up. I just don't know if I have to get that technical with an electric boat. No hot fuel to deal with. I can easily get rattle cans of machinery paint in a good variety of colors, that I've used on machines I have built. It seems to hold up well even in the presence of lubricants and pretty high use. Like I said, I'll do some tests. Any more thoughts on a glass hatch? Also what motor are you looking for, the one that Brian recommended?

Bob

 

[brad nichols]

The biggest thing is how it grips and resists pulling the tape off. Yes the one Brian recommends. I have tried different sites and not available, no stock at this time. As soon as I get Mike's boat done I will start back on the hatch project but will have it done by the end of May.

Brad