.AJ. Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I’ve had a couple boats in the past, but never built one, thought I would give one a go, this has a pre-moulded abs hull so it should be fairly straight forward for a boat building noob like me, I won’t be starting the build for a while, but thought I would share a few pics 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 What is the length of this one then, looking at the pics they seem easy to follow, Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 30.5” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Cheers bro might try to get a copy of plans. I have a hull and a bit of upper that i bought about 4 years ago......Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Its power systems that confuse me though? I want great run time i was thinking either SLA or LIPO? What would be your go to system?Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Lipo, I can use one of the packs I’ve already got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 So i would be better off with one of the mtroniks viper marine jobbies then?Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 No idea, I’ll probably just use a car esc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 You might want to re-consider that AJ, marine ESCs are watercooled, which in a boat, is needed, even going slowly there is still a massive amount of load on everything. They're not that much more expensive but very worth paying the extra for IMO. One of Rays old boats set on fire due to the ESC letting go and that was a marine one, the hoses were wrong that were on it from the shop and it didn't pump water fast enough and let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Tbh I haven’t even really thought about, blimey I’ve only opened the box 😂 I have ordered the Dumas running kit (prop, shafts, steering parts) and brushed motor kit, the esc they recommend looks just like a car esc.... https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXGZX1&P=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Ok decided to water cool everything, found a cheap Esc, also I’ll have to change the motor mount to be able to fit the water jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just sourcing a few more bits and tools, then hopefully I’ll be starting the build next weekend 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Had a spare hour this afternoon, so made a start The upper deck halves glued together with medium CA glue, I will let this set for a couple hours and then add filler to the joint line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Filled and sanded, I used knife putty because the filling needed was minimal, I’ve now added the frame to support the removable section of the upper hull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 Underside reinforcing in, at the same time I had to set a curve to the front section of the upper hull, I done this by pining it to my board and then putting a 1/4” block at the front before gluing the reinforcing spars, my pencil was the perfect size...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Chine line and exhausts fitted to the hull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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.AJ. Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Removable upper deck The underside reinforcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Built a boat stand It still needs a bit more finishing and then I’ll give it a couple coats of varnish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Lookin good mate so far....Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Cheers, the running gear is due tomorrow, so I can start installing the rudder, prop, shaft and motor over the weekend 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Started on the wheelhouse and cabin I still need to add a door handle and grab rails, but have to order some small 1/32 drill bits first to mount them...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Running gear arrived, first job was to solder up the rudder.... Lovely and neat Rudder mounting block with tube.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 The prop shaft assembly, I’ve bonded the prop tube to the skeg ready to cut a slot in the hull..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 So you get a box with some pre molded parts, some styrene and other assorted bits and bobs and some plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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