ML Boatworks- 30" P-spec Tunnel Build another new one!

[cybercrxt]

Well, after the good success with 49" Gas Tunnel (L&L Special) so far, I decided it was time to do a 30" version for FE or Nitro. My first hull is complete and I hope to begin testing later this week. The hull is 30 7/8" long, and 12 7/8" wide. I will be trying it as a P-spec design first, and may try a stronger set later. I plan on doing a 35" and 40" hull as well (down the road), so those may end up being the powerhouses. The 30" FE as you can see is the first, true FE hull with the radiobox already built in as part of the hull. It is big enough that 4s2p is possible, tho not needed. I will update on the boat once I get it on the water and tuned. If it runs like the gas tunnel version, this should be an awesome boat. Enjoy the pics! Mike

Oh, and in case it is thought about, I am in no way abandoning my use, or support of Woodstuff tunnel boats. I have 4 Woodstuffs (28, 32, 36, and 40...all FE), one of them being partly sponsored for future SAW events. I built this new tunnel as an experiment to see how far I could take it. So please just realize I am doing this build to try and add to this class of boats, and to partake in this build forum. Thanks.

[cybercrxt]

Getting closer. Needs a windshield, another area for pinstripe, and autoclear coat.

[Hydromaniac]

Do you sell just the cowlings, they are sweet as is the build!!!

[cybercrxt]

Dumas sells them. Thanks, Mike

[Doug Smock]

It looks killer Mike!!!!

[egneg]

I saw this hull last weekend and can't wait to see it run.

[Rumdog]

You sure do build some beautiful wood hulls!

[Darin Jordan]

You sure do build some beautiful wood hulls!

I ditto that! He really does! And seems to do it quickly as well...

[thegreat1]

mike after seeing your boats run this weekend i can't get my mind off tunnels. let me know what one of you 28" hull goes for.

[cybercrxt]

Thanks everyone. I will be uploading some more pics this morning. The hull got painted and is ready to add electronics tonight! Chuck and thegreat1, it was cool meeting both of you, and I hope to see both of you back at the club lake very soon! Great1, the 28" hull I run is a Woodstuff hull, so was the 32". The 30" in this thread is my only small hull right now. If you would like a Woodstuff, I can give you Mike Crawfords #. He is the builder for those, and just tell him I sent you. I need to send him some templates this week for the FE 28 and 32 so he can incorporate the radio box's in like I have done with my above hulls. I do not know the price he charges off hand as I got my 28" threw Metimeproductions when they were a Woodstuff dealer. Just shoot me a PM for more info on Mike C. Talk soon to everyone. More pics in a few! Mike Luszcz

[cybercrxt]

duplicate...

[cybercrxt]

Last night, after working on an 1/8th scale build for another member, I got this hull pinstriped, cleared with automotive urethane clear, and woke up this morning and bolted on the motor, and threw the esc and battery in the radio box to show the amount of room there is to work with. I hope to get the steering done tonight, and get it to my local pond tomorrow to see if its going to need stumble blocks or not. Enjoy, Mike

[cybercrxt]

Well, after wasting a lot of time on the phone and internet last night, I finally got it finished about 1am. I hope to get it in the water for initial testing tonight. Still have to cut down the skeg, and add stumble blocks if it needs them. Enjoy, Mike

[Hydromaniac]

I like that, Very Nice looking. The Mahogany is great touch!!!

[Rumdog]

I'm gonna say, that tunnel is probably one of THE best looking r/c boats I've ever seen! Just beautiful.