Zippkits Gas Envy

[Tom David]

I am almost finished with a new project I am working on.
Joe and I are designing a new Envy with a few upgrades.
Will start testing in Evansville next week.
Stay tuned....

 

[user 21992]

That's great news Tom, Fill us in on does update and is that a CMB 27 ?

 

[Tom David]

That's great news Tom, Fill us in on does update and is that a CMB 27 ?

10-4 John

I decided during testing I am using a stock Zenoah. Thanks to Jeff Austin, I have one to test with. I want to see what prop works best for this set up.

Then I will start experimenting with mod engines with this prototype.

 

[user 21992]

Show some more pics Tom, with a stock 26 Zenoah start with a 2716/2 and go up from there, you may even go to a 2819/2. If using a big block? start with the 2819/2 and go up, even up to a 7016/2. Would be awesome to see some test videos. Rip-up that Evansville Pond, Tom, Good Luck !!

 

[Tom David]

Hello John,

Thanks on your thoughts with props for this set up. At this time I have been able to purchase a 2717-19-38 and a 2719-19-38. I will be expanding my option of props as fast as I can. I will be posting some vids soon.

Tom David

 

[Tom David]

More pics

 

[user 21992]

Hot, Hot, Hot, wow that is totally awesome Tom, and looks like it will Rock the Pond, Good Luck Testing !!

 

[user 21992]

Hi Tom, did put-in ang Dihedral on the left sponson ride pad ?

 

[Tom David]

Hi Tom, did put-in ang Dihedral on the left sponson ride pad ?

No-not at this time.
We are testing at the lake.
Making a few changes and then plan to test again next week.
This process is what it’s all about...
test....test....test....and test again.
The kit won’t go out until I see the performance I am looking for.

Tom David

 

[user 21992]

Tom , just caught this on IW'S DashBoard home page, sweet, this shingle thing much be cashing on.

 

[John Beardslee]

Tom , just caught this on IW'S DashBoard home page, sweet, this shingle thing much be cashing on.
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Hi John
Glenn Quarles built that 21 twin 10 or 12 years ago. Not sure when he started doing his sponsons that way but its been around for awhile.
Thanks John

 

[user 21992]

Thanks John, for the info, for being over ten years ago, that was out of the box thinking on the sponsons shingles design and surprised we have not seen more of this type of sponsons. I got to see a 1/8 Scale Miss T-Plus designed and developed by Bert D. (can't recall the last name, well known) out of Michigan and said he has worked on the design for 7 years I was totally impressed with his Miss T-Plus with the shingles on the sponson ride pads being on an angle. that was a beautiful Scale and it hulled the mail. See if I can post a pic !!

 

[John Beardslee]

Thanks John, for the info, for being over ten years ago, that was out of the box thinking on the sponsons shingles design and surprised we have not seen more of this type of sponsons. I got to see a 1/8 Scale Miss T-Plus designed and developed by Bert D. (can't recall the last name, well known) out of Michigan and said he has worked on the design for 7 years I was totally impressed with his Miss T-Plus with the shingles on the sponson ride pads being on an angle. that was a beautiful Scale and it hulled the mail. See if I can post a pic !!
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Yup, that’s Bert Dygert. He does beautiful glass and carbon work.

 

[user 21992]

Yes !!! that's the last name, did not want to butcher up the name. He is a real nice gentlemen and easy to take too, Thanks John.

 

[Tom David]

I need to hit the refresh button on this thread and share a few thoughts on where I am at on this project.
Several years ago a group of very experienced RC boaters started talking about a design that might spark an interest in promoting our hobby. It was a outrigger kit that used flat running surfaces with a ski.
It was designed to be a easy kit to build and could be powered by a small glow engine.
They drew a design, built and tested the outrigger with great results. It was then decided to draw the plans and offer it to the boating community for FREE!
Next thing we see...boaters are setting time records with it.
They named it a JAE
Yes, there has been small mods made here and there, but let’s not forget it’s original concept.
A straight forward simple boat to build that was inexpensive.
Latter, a boater asked the group if he could offer a laser cut kit of this design at a reasonable price and sell it to the boating community.
Zippkits has expanded the JAE design with many kits offered today.
One of them is a gas outrigger JAE design called the Envy.
I decided to work with Joe and start fine tuning the Envy.
So as I progress with the testing, I am planning on sharing a few vids during the process.
I just want to remind everyone this is a JAE.
Joe wants to keep the tradition with this boat alive. A simple easy to build reliable outrigger.
I have been testing at the lake and have made several changes during this process.
Last week one of my changes resulted in a promising effect on dealing with prop walk.
I will be at lake later next week with my camera person and will try and post some vids.

Happy Boating,
Tommy David

 

[user 21992]

That's good new Tom, hope it all works out. The "ENVY" has always been my favorite hull to build and can't wait for it to get on the market. Thank you, for the commitment on working on the "ENVY" !!!

 

[Tom David]

Update
In test mode
Going to lake again tomorrow
Vids coming soon

TD

 

[XtremeRcBoats]

Good luck testing.

Interesting project in the back.

 

[Tom David]

I will be going back with more prop options next time.

 

[mike walker]

Looking pretty good