Here's my big project for the winter. It's a custom built S Rigger built by George Anastasi of the Capitol RC Model Boat Club. Anyone who has seen George's boats knows he is a top notch builder and I was very lucky for him to offer to do this project for me. The boat is based on a 60/80 Roadrunner and the tub is about 38 inches long. George widened and increased the height of the tub, plus he moved the fore boom tube forward to allow a variety of battery and equipment configurations. As she sits I can fit two Thunderpower 4S 6600's, Hyperion 4S 5000's or Hyperion 5s 5000's side by side between the boom tubes. The motor sits aft with the Castle 200HV nestled in the middle allowing very short wire runs. I think this configurations will get the CG very close to the boats sweet spot plus wiring will be very short. But if it doesn't work out, I can move things around to get the set up right. Motor will be a 1527 1y (though I have room for a 1530). Some have suggested I run this motor on 7S and some 8S. I'm still on the fence as the no load rpm would be 37k on 8S and that's allot of rev's for a heat racer. The boat sports Speedmaster hardware and a Dick Tyndall turn fin. I'm getting her ready for paint but first I may add another piece of 1/4 ply and a sheet of G10 to the transom. I am also considering moving the rudder so it's is even with the side of the tub (it's currently about 1/4" inboard). I could use the extra room for the steering servo.
Any suggestions welcome.
Any suggestions welcome.
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