ML Boatworks PS295 prototype tunnel

[cybercrxt]

Please note: All wood over foam tunnel kits have been discontinued, but the new frame design kits are now available. See www.mlboatworksrc.com for more info! All other ML Boatworks kits are still available as well. Thanks, Mike



This is the PS295 ML Boatworks Tunnel page. This thread started out as another boat I was building, so look threw the pages to see the boat pictured below as it went from a prototype, to full on build. There is a waiting list, you will have to find it towards the later pages. There are also a few videos of it running around page 12-16 area. Thanks, Mike

Setup info page 17.

[Diegoboy]

Awesome! Please put my name on the waiting list!!

What are you going to name it Mike?

[JimClark]

So is this going to be a Laser Kit also?
How long is it?

[JMSCARD]

Mike what size is this tunnel...looks alot like my tunnel I got from you?

[cybercrxt]

Hey guys, right now, the boat is 31", I am going to reduce it back to about 29.75". I am doing that because with a spec power system, I want to keep the weight down. The extra length will not help that goal. The prototype in the pics ran about 48.5mph on a UL-1 setup. I want that number around 52mph on the same setup. While this boat may look a lot like the Woodstuffs I run now, it is very very different. The aerodynamics (top decks) are COMPLETELY different. My self, and Dick Loeb did the design work on this, and it is based off our 49" gas tunnel. The thing I will be redoing is the angle of attack on the sponson bottoms and overall length when I redo the design. Another thing you will notice..the radio box is a full integrated design ready for FE..not an afterthought design. When I do finally release this so to speak, I want it right, not excuses! lol. This hull will have parts of it laser cut yes, but I will be offering it as a built wood over foam hull ready for your paint. My other problem is TIME!!!! haha. That is one reason this got pushed back. The laser cut 1/8th hydroplane scale kits have been killing my time. I think its gonna slack off some...but heck, I keep telling myself that, but its only gotten busier! Anyways, Hope that answers some questions! Mike

[longballlumber]

Your sealer/clear looks great, are you using West Systems?

Thanks
Mike

[cybercrxt]

Yup, I use West Systems, then put 2k Automotive Urethane clear on all my wood hulls. Mike

[Make-a-Wake]

Thats a work of art!!

[HOTWATER]

Very nice Mike!! I like how the radio box is already "done" for FE users! I also like how there is one tube for the motor wires instead of three...nice! The "baitbox" is a great idea!! Do the woodstuff tunnels already have them? Can't remember seeing that....

Hmmm...I have west sytems, I have 2K spray, I have an OS lower, adapter, UL-1 motor and ESC, but...I still need a tunnel...hmmmmm......

[calcagno45]

Mike thats a killer looking boat! I'm sure it handles like a dream!!

[Diegoboy]

Any thought on what name you're going to give it?

[chummer]

You build some of the sweetest tunnels I've seen. Any idea how much this kit is going to cost?

I spot a mono in the first pic.. Never thought I would see one of those in your photos.

[cybercrxt]

Lol, yeah, that mono is not mine. I actually don't have one now. I had a cyberstorm 32, ran it at one race, and got rid of it. Didn't enjoy it!

The tunnel will just be called the ML Boatworks 30 most likely. No cheesey names like "Cobra"...I freaking hate that name! So weird.

Mike

[Diegoboy]

Mike, I know you're busy, but is there any news or updates??

[Doug Smock]

Yeah c'mon man get off your duff and give us an update.
Get busy and kit this thing out!!!
I did ole Herb proud with my Stealth it's time to drive on.
Doug