Pay N' Pak Nut

[Todd Breda]

Hello all! My name is Todd Breda and I grew up in Kent, WA, mere miles from the hydros every August on Lake Washington. Pay N' Pak has always been my favorite boat, especially the turbine (1980-1982). I had a 1:8 scale gas fiberglass 1982 Pak built for me back in 2006 and made the mistake of selling it. I am currently in the process of having a new wood, electric version built and I can hardly wait! I plan on seeing if I can find out information on this forum to help me finish it to my scale desires. I look forward to becoming an active member!

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Welcome to the forum. I think you'll find this one has a lot more knowledgeable people, boating wise, than the other forum

 

[Todd Breda]

Welcome to the forum. I think you'll find this one has a lot more knowledgeable people, boating wise, than the other forum

Thanks Mark, you've been helpful to me so far so I appreciate that.

 

[Todd Breda]

Some more recent shots. Builder said he's about done (don't have photos of that phase yet).

 

[Todd Breda]

The build portion is complete. Extremely pleased with how it turned out. Next up is arranging pick up, purchasing a good radio, receiver, batteries and finally priming, painting, adding decals and sealing/clearing.

 

[Todd Breda]

Brought her home. Just in time to wrap her up as I'm moving out of state, lol.

 

[Todd Breda]

Just about done. Still need radio, receiver and batteries and a good prop. Some minor detail work left but all-in-all I am very pleased with results!

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Looks awesome!!
So you got that seam figured out?
Can't see it from my house.
Let's see the rigging work inside too please

 

[Todd Breda]

I had an auto body guy do the seam work and paint job. Better to hand it over to the pros than let this monkey try to handle it, lol.

I'll take some shots of the rigging soon...

 

[Todd Breda]

Here's some rigging shots...

 

[Brian Schymik]

Very nicely done.

 

[Todd Breda]

Thanks!

 

[Todd Breda]

Here's a picture of the boat with the painter who did a fantastic job for me.

 

[Brian Schymik]

Nice details. I added lift hooks to mine too

 

[Todd Breda]

Nice details. I added lift hooks to mine tooView attachment 325366

Nice!

 

[BrianTooms]

Looks great. Have you decided where the batteries are going and how you’re securing them?

 

[Todd Breda]

Looks great. Have you decided where the batteries are going and how you’re securing them?

Thanks! No I haven't yet, and I sure would love the help from anyone willing. I am a total newb. This is my first FE hydro. I don't even know how to figure out the CoG yet? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Todd Breda]

Some pre-maiden shots (I put her in a local community pond)....