What is hot and rocking at BBY

[RandyatBBY]

I have a Daily up date on my site now. If any one is wondering what I am up to check it out!:banana:

I am posting thoughts of the day and what I realy did and did not do. Like today I did not get much done for all my scuffing around. I have 65 members lets see how we can build it up.

http://www.dmwb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=121

[RandyatBBY]

Hint of the Day: It is Sunday morning and the sun is out. I am getting my boats ready to go to Spreckels Lake In Golden Gate Park. All are welcome to bring out there FE boats and going in or just come and visit. I will be at the pond at 1:00PM or so. I will be on the north side of the pond.

[RandyatBBY]

The wind came up and it is too ruff to run until sun set possibly.

[Diegoboy]

Wish I could be there Randy

[RandyatBBY]

Well I did not get out of the shop today. I worked on two boats all day. Two little riggers one is 21 inches and the other is my spec boat. more later if I have time.

Danny I wish we had a state for all the RC dudes to play together all the time.:thumbup1:

[Jesse J]

Danny I wish we had a state for all the RC dudes to play together all the time.:thumbup1:

Randy I think that is a great idea.... although, I fear the rest of our "lives" would collapse around the pond.....

[RandyatBBY]

Randy I think that is a great idea.... although, I fear the rest of our "lives" would collapse around the pond.....

Ya that is true but I love racing and getting together with boaters.

I think I should have called this thread state of mind at BBY. This morning I was working on molds the Mini Zephyer. I limited my self from 10:00AM to 1:00PM to get the work done on the bottom mold it is a rough out and for testing the idea. I have more plans for the boat but that will come later. Right now I just need to get one built to test so it is gona be a little rough, just like my state of mind.:just-kidding:

Now I need to get going on orders.

[RandyatBBY]

Today has been a good day, Other than it so nice out side, a High of 61 degrees and sunny My dog would not stop bothering me he wanted to lay in the sun for as long as possible on his leak breaks. I so want to take a boat out and test.
I got a lot done on some hardware sets and pulled Danny's Carbon fiber Zephyer out of the mold, it is one of the best ones yet!:bounce: It is going to be a real fast one real light too! Sneak peek....... I put in Kevlar on the deck thanks for being so cool. free be. Have you got the hard drive yet?
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2549/dannyszep.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/dannyszep.jpg/)

[Diegoboy]

http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04262.gif
Randy... You're awesome! I will keep you posted on the HDD.

[Meniscus]

Looks great Randy. How come the hardware is upside-down? LOL, J/K.

What are you hiding under there I wonder? Is that the mini? => just a guess from the prop, but after looking again, it looks like a mono :( :laugh:

[RandyatBBY]

Looks great Randy. How come the hardware is upside-down? LOL, J/K.

What are you hiding under there I wonder? Is that the mini? => just a guess from the prop, but after looking again, it looks like a mono :( :laugh:

It is the War Zone Jr. I have set up to run. I took it ot the pond on Sunday and there was about 4 kids asking questions and I got distracted and pluged the reciever pack in backwards on the Nomadio and it burnt up the ESC and the Receiver, no fail safe protection. :doh:

The Mini Zephyer will be pulled from the mold on Friday. I do not have a cowl yet. This everyones chance to for in input for design on the cowl

[Diegoboy]

I vote Turbine style like the Pro boat hydros, bur the turbine is hollow to allow air flow through it rather than a wind catch. but sealed from the hatch.

[RandyatBBY]

I could do a two part cowl that the scoop and turbine exhaust shroud is added later. I like that, the center of the pickle is sloped forward in a light vee.

[Meniscus]

I was hoping it was some secret project! :wink: Oh well :noidea:
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I vote Turbine style like the Pro boat hydros, bur the turbine is hollow to allow air flow through it rather than a wind catch. but sealed from the hatch.

:iagree: All too often I have difficulty with blowing over a turbine style hull due to the wind catch. Plus with a hollow pass-through turbine, it will feature a more realistic presentation.
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Sorry to hear about the receiver and ESC, but we all get distracted sometimes. I ran 14.4+Volts into a 7s 5090kv motor when I wasn't paying attention. It ran great!!! ....for a while... :doh:
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For the mini Zephyer, are there any plans to make the front of the center section more aerodynamic? Or are you concerned about too much lift/downforce/ground effect?

[RandyatBBY]

I was hoping it was some secret project! :wink: Oh well :noidea:
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:iagree: All too often I have difficulty with blowing over a turbine style hull due to the wind catch. Plus with a hollow pass-through turbine, it will feature a more realistic presentation.
___________

Sorry to hear about the receiver and ESC, but we all get distracted sometimes. I ran 14.4+Volts into a 7s 5090kv motor when I wasn't paying attention. It ran great!!! ....for a while... :doh:
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For the mini Zephyer, are there any plans to make the front of the center section more aerodynamic? Or are you concerned about too much lift/downforce/ground effect?

It is about secret as I get. at the SAW's I will be running the all new boat.

It will have the blow threw scoop sealed from the inside of the boat. It could be run with out the scoop too.
On the front and bottom of the boat it is designed to have little aerodynamic lift and ground affect with the front being a defuser style.

[Diegoboy]

If you make one for the Z27 too, I'm first in line for it!

:biggrin:

[RandyatBBY]

If you make one for the Z27 too, I'm first in line for it!

:biggrin:
I need to do something for the Nitro Z-27 But it is more like just a rear turbine shroud added to the cowl.

[mpg43]

Randy, any idea when I might be getting my hydro? My viper is coming apart at the seams and I am missing alot of big races due to not having a boat to run.

Thanks,
Mark

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, any idea when I might be getting my hydro? My viper is coming apart at the seams and I am missing alot of big races due to not having a boat to run.

Thanks,
Mark

Good things take time. You want the best. I can not rush it or it will not be what you want. I will show pictures of the plug to show progress on my site.

[Diegoboy]

Randy, If you need time to complete Mark's boat, you can back burner mine for a little while.

I had no boat to run all of 2009, a bit longer isn't going to kill me!

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, If you need time to complete Mark's boat, you can back burner mine for a little while.

I had no boat to run all of 2009, a bit longer isn't going to kill me!

I am building a New Mold for the Z-27 for the deck and the hatch. Then the new hull needs to be made and he wants it to be perfect. No flaws at all that takes time for my best days.

Monday 3/14/10 was a normal day of nothing but people coming and going, phone calls and emails. no real work building boats done.

Tuesday I layed up a micro Scat Cat and built wing molds for the Z-27. I also preped (sandes seams) for the CF Lift Master SAW boat for

Today is going good so far Joined Norvell's hull and the next thing to do is join Paul F sponsons. and if all goes well start on the Nitro Z-27

I ended up building a hardware set for my friend Butch. he has been waiting on brackets for three weeks. Did not get to the sponsons nor the Z-27 molds on wed 3/16/10

[Diegoboy]

Oh. :tape:
Okay then... ME FIRST!! :roflol:

[RandyatBBY]

Good morning all. Nice day out sunny 51 degrees, gona get up to 76 to day. Waiting on my son to come over and have breakfast.

[RandyatBBY]

Sat evening Working on my little saw boat.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/787/minizeohulltop.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/minizeohulltop.jpg/)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7906/minizeptoprear.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/minizeptoprear.jpg/)

[Diegoboy]

That is a beautiful boat. How long is she?

[RandyatBBY]

That is a beautiful boat. How long is she?

21.100 inches, got motor in. Pic later

[Philmunsterman]

Randy, Is that another Lift Master in the background of the last pic ? Would it be for sale soon ?

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, Is that another Lift Master in the background of the last pic ? Would it be for sale soon ?

That one is spoken for. I build to order. If you want one, contact me and put in a deposit and I will build you one.

[RandyatBBY]

I finished the build on the On the Mini Zephyer and took it out for the trail runs.
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2228/topmotorin.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/topmotorin.jpg/)
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2606/motorinrearview.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/motorinrearview.jpg/)

[Diegoboy]

How'd she run Randy?

[properchopper]

How'd she run Randy?

He'll be arriving at my place around midnight tonight. I'll ask him to post a report. :smile:

[properchopper]

This is Randy on Properchoppers computer
I did not get to run it too much at Heather farms, the pond was small and there was way too many kid around. I had to rethink the CG with the sponsons foward, the cg is about three inches back from the rear of the sponson. I ran it twice once the cg was right. I had messed up the ESC and only had 1/4 throttle but it worked good other wise. We will get some video this weekend.

[RaceMechaniX]

Tony/Randy,

You guys going out to Legg today to practice?

We'll see you guys out there tomorrow at the crack of dawn.

Tyler

[properchopper]

Tyler, Randy's heading out there now [10:00 AM], I'll be there tomorrow. Good Times !!

[RaceMechaniX]

Sounds good

[RandyatBBY]

Back from the A.L. SAW's Manny thanks to Properchopper for his hospitality, What a bud. Thanks to Wilmer for all his help too. The Seismic Amigos put on a great event again!

While getting settled back in to work again I stumbled on a cool way to cap your connectors while setting them up for parallel or sceries setups. I added a little shrink warp to the neg side of the connectors and cut it with a Exacto knife.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/757/connectorscovered.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/connectorscovered.jpg/)

I realized that it could be put back on if stretched a little with needle nose pliers. It is alos nice to have the extra shrink a little long to have a good handle on the cap.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6312/connectorscoverpulledof.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/connectorscoverpulledof.jpg/)

I am able to link the batteries in series like so. I will post more as the build goes.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6105/connectorslinkedinserie.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/connectorslinkedinserie.jpg/)

[Steven Vaccaro]

Randy screw the text updates:just-kidding:.
I want to see a webcam with pan and tilt. That would be very cool!

In all seriousness, this text/blog is a cool idea, thanks for letting us in on your activities!

[RandyatBBY]

Randy screw the text updates:just-kidding:.
I want to see a webcam with pan and tilt. That would be very cool!

In all seriousness, this text/blog is a cool idea, thanks for letting us in on your activities!

Thanks Steve, I do have a Skype account it could work on the pan and scan setup, but then my my flatulence would be too apparent. :sarcasm1:

Any back to the tip, end result of the 10S2P
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6105/connectorslinkedinserie.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/connectorslinkedinserie.jpg/)

[Brushless55]

Randy, do you make a mid 30s" Zephyer Hydro ?

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, do you make a mid 30s" Zephyer Hydro ?
I have a 34 inch sport hydro in process. I started it a while ago. It needs a little work to get it done.

[Brushless55]

I have a 34 inch sport hydro in process. I started it a while ago. It needs a little work to get it done.

any pictures you could share? :rockon2:

[RandyatBBY]

well I have a couple other thoughts too. I have two War eagles in 34 and 36 inches. Link.
http://www.dmwb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=105&sid=2bf9931df73fe301b524ef86c85c2fb2

In pictures 4 is the 36 inch version in the link below. In the fifth picture is the 30 inch sport hydro I have been procrastinating over for about 5 years.
http://www.dmwb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35

Geezzzz this three day work week went fast.

[Brushless55]

good stuff man!

[RandyatBBY]

Really settled back in to work yesterday, I got this hull joined yesterday and a bunch of other stuff I will show later.
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8326/cfmsccat.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/cfmsccat.jpg/)

[Diegoboy]

...and a bunch of other stuff I will show later.
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8326/cfmsccat.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/cfmsccat.jpg/)

I can't wait!!

[RandyatBBY]

This is a little nitro boat Of course it started as electric, but the construction of the new wings and cowl (to be done a little later) for the all time favorite Blue Blaster is interesting so I thought I would show it. I have been working on the boat for the last two days got a bit done. It will be done in a little while, like a few more days of work and a little mold work for the new Blue blaster cowl to match the wings. This is the mock up shot.
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7857/nitrozepwingonmockupcow.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/nitrozepwingonmockupcow.jpg/)
Rear view
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5889/nitrozepwingonrearview.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/i/nitrozepwingonrearview.jpg/)
front view.
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1111/nitrozepwingontopview.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/i/nitrozepwingontopview.jpg/)

[Diegoboy]

:ohmy:
Wow! I love that wing!

[RandyatBBY]

I took the header from AQ and cut it to fit the boat. I need to order some screws to fit this setup.
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5922/nitroheader.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/nitroheader.jpg/)
I also have just about finished Dannys boat.
http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/7808/dannyszep2.jpg
By randyatbby (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/randyatbby) at 2010-04-15

[RandyatBBY]

Music of the day Jeffery Fredrick's Clamtones Let me down.

[RandyatBBY]

I have been on a 3 day trip to get a car for my son. It was a 1971 Impala drop top with 130,000 miles we went up to Seattle Sunday on a plane. then rented a PT cruiser drove out and looked at the car. Had lunch to digest what we saw and made a offer that was excepted and drove to Portland Ore. that night. Then drove to Arebuckel CA. by 10;00pm We had charging trouble on the last leg of the trip. I thought it was a starter, two battery's later we made it home by 5;00PM on Tuesday night.

[Diegoboy]

It may not seem like it now, but you'll look back on that time and smile.

[tth]

Quality time is something that money cannot buy!!! Even if there were troubles I know it was fun.

[RandyatBBY]

It may not seem like it now, but you'll look back on that time and smile.

It was a great time! I had a lot of fun with my son. He also said he will listen to me more too!

[RandyatBBY]

I will be pulling Mark's hull from the mold today. I have a cold wish I could stay home and vedge!

[Meniscus]

Randy, did you get my email? Sorry to hear that you're sick. Hatch tape works for me! Just a little humor for the day.

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, did you get my email? Sorry to hear that you're sick. Hatch tape works for me! Just a little humor for the day.
Yes just responded.
I think I should wrap my whole head.:crying:

[Meniscus]

...I think I should wrap my whole head.:crying:

Got it. Just be sure to watch the seams! :tongue_smilie:

You know, slobber wipes off the hardware better than the hulls for the day. :doh: Try some different music, that's what I do when I have to work on a vehicle and am unmotivated. Try the band "Cake" if you have any. They're enough to be distracting and still get work done. LOL

[RandyatBBY]

Got it. Just be sure to watch the seams! :tongue_smilie:

You know, slobber wipes off the hardware better than the hulls for the day. :doh: Try some different music, that's what I do when I have to work on a vehicle and am unmotivated. Try the band "Cake" if you have any. They're enough to be distracting and still get work done. LOL

I did that at home this morning, But I forgot my Ipod and I am stuck with CD's at work. :thumbsdown:

[RandyatBBY]

Work for the day, it does not seem like much. But each and every one of the shafts are perfect! Straight, and the drilling for the center hole is PERFECT! each shaft fit like a glove. They are air drying after cleaning. http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/2991/8shafts.jpg (http://img532.imageshack.us/i/8shafts.jpg/)

[RandyatBBY]

I finished the last mold for my Lift Master N2 this morning. I will be building a N2 SAW rigger soon!

[Meniscus]

Pictures!!! Especially the SAW rigger! We have to steal ideas from somewhere. Ha

[RandyatBBY]

Pictures!!! Especially the SAW rigger! We have to steal ideas from somewhere. Ha

I have the sponsons finished I will post after I get to the shop And I think I can find a picture of the tub plug somewhere.

[RandyatBBY]

This is for you Ben
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/8449/cfom21bottomanddeckhatc.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/cfom21bottomanddeckhatc.jpg/)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3524/cfom21closeup.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/i/cfom21closeup.jpg/)

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[RandyatBBY]

Hear is some SAW Sponsons. The biggest ones on the left are 16 inches over all. The new ones in the center is 13.3/4 long. The small one that is in Plastic is 9 inches long overall and Wilmer has gone 84MPH with the smallest of sponson in CF.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3096/sawsponsons.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/sawsponsons.jpg/)

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[Meniscus]

Great pictures Randy, thank you. I can't wait to see how it turns out with clear.

Are you running ride pads on the sponsons or does Wilmer? I'd love to see the ride surface if you're comfortable sharing.

[RandyatBBY]

Great pictures Randy, thank you. I can't wait to see how it turns out with clear.

Are you running ride pads on the sponsons or does Wilmer? I'd love to see the ride surface if you're comfortable sharing.

Wilmer learned the ride pads from me, I am going to build a mold to add them on afterwards.
We should move this thread to a different spot so others can post too, I like the inter action.

[RandyatBBY]

For those of you that noticed my bulletin board was down last week. Sorry for the down time guys, this is the note from the web master in charge.

Randy, it looks like the I.P. changed on the cable modem I have the website on. I had to update the domain I.P. Record. It will take up to a day for the DNS changes to take affect across the internet.

For you tech heads this will be something you all understand, for the rest of us we can just say OK!

On ward to work today! I ahve a lot of CF/FG work to do.

If any of you want to respond to this message go to the link below.
http://www.dmwb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=121

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Great pictures Randy, thank you. I can't wait to see how it turns out with clear.

Are you running ride pads on the sponsons or does Wilmer? I'd love to see the ride surface if you're comfortable sharing.

Indeed randy showed me how to set up a ride pad, and we've been collaborating and experimenting with it ever since.

I will post pics of my most successful ride pads.
These sponsons work WELL. Your boat will NOT blow over.

[RandyatBBY]

Hi Chilly you do remind me of that little sailer boy Gilgan!

I am laying up the first tub for the 27 Lift Master SAW boat today. In the SAW sponson picture, in the center is my sponsons for that boat.

[RandyatBBY]

I would like to say to am finishing another Lift Master SAW boat but as it seems to be the times I have one in process it is a full build and another behind it. I have several boats that are full builds it is good and bad. The good I like building them becuse I am able to refine the builds and make a better boat. The bad...... It takes a lot of time to build 10 or 15 different RTR boats at one time. Hear is 9 of the builds getting close to done.
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5599/nineboats.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/nineboats.jpg/)

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[tth]

Patience is a virtue and refined quality takes time.......no two ways about it! Take your time on my wifes Liftmaster I want it to be perfect. I know you have it in you!

[Meniscus]

OK, everybody take note! This is the box of trick props. If you get close to this, grab and run! :laugh:

26244

Randy, let me know when things slow down a little. Meanwhile, I can't stop looking at that CF layup you did a few posts ago. Where's that smiley for slobber? Ha

[Xfactor]

Randy you need a vacation 4Real man you do alot of work!You dont ever get burned out? I get tired sometimes of the late nights and early mornings smelling epoxy,ca,and polyester resin.But when you hit the throttle its fun aint it?

[Xfactor]

I may need you to do a carbon rebuild of my mongoose tub.And I tell you u need a vacation lol.

[RandyatBBY]

I may need you to do a carbon rebuild of my mongoose tub.And I tell you u need a vacation lol.

I have a small trip to the Rubicon planned June 25,26 & 27

[RandyatBBY]

a few shots of the work I am into.
New N2 rigger
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3450/newn2rigger.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/i/newn2rigger.jpg/)
This is a boat I am in the process of painting I am laying out the graphics to be painted over and I will show more of the steps later.
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/5250/budlightlayedout.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/budlightlayedout.jpg/)
This is ware I do most of my graphic work at home.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/189/homeoffice.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/homeoffice.jpg/)

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[Brushless55]

Sweet Randy, looking forward to the paint on the Bud Boat!

[RandyatBBY]

Hear ya go! taped and ready to paint on the blue
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7928/tapedupreadytopaint.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/tapedupreadytopaint.jpg/)
first coat of blue
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1961/firstcoat.jpg (http://img692.imageshack.us/i/firstcoat.jpg/)
second coat and the bottom blue
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2661/hanging.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/hanging.jpg/)

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[BILL OXIDEAN]

a few shots of the work I am into.
New N2 rigger
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3450/newn2rigger.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/i/newn2rigger.jpg/)
This is a boat I am in the process of painting I am laying out the graphics to be painted over and I will show more of the steps later.
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/5250/budlightlayedout.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/budlightlayedout.jpg/)
This is ware I do most of my graphic work at home.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/189/homeoffice.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/homeoffice.jpg/)

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That tub and I are going to do some interesting things!

[RandyatBBY]

blue on and the silver is reveled. http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8976/leftfrontblueonsilversh.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/leftfrontblueonsilversh.jpg/)
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4527/leftrearblueonsilversho.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/leftrearblueonsilversho.jpg/)
I have a little touch up to do and paint the window black. My dog wants to go for a poddy run. Back to it after I walk the bull dog
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5256/rightsideblueonsilversh.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/rightsideblueonsilversh.jpg/)

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[tth]

Nice job............Looks like a winner just sitting there.

[RandyatBBY]

Nice job............Looks like a winner just sitting there.

Thanks it is the red and white boat in the group picture. Your lift master is out of the mold and waiting for me to have time for to goin the parts.

[tth]

Just take your time ............... I can sit back and appreciate great workmanship.

[RandyatBBY]

Just take your time ............... I can sit back and appreciate great workmanship.

Thanks that is the way I like to do it but my bills demand I work hard:zip-up:

[RandyatBBY]

Last shot of the day time to go home and eat dinner.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4396/lastshotoftheday.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/i/lastshotoftheday.jpg/)
Check this site I found
http://www.nautiboats.com/08%20Sunnyisles/index_2.html

[Brushless55]

Great job Randy!
now you got me wanting this for my twin cat build :cool2:

[tth]

Thanks that is the way I like to do it but my bills demand I work hard:zip-up:


You know what they say....................play hard pay high

[RandyatBBY]

Great job Randy!
now you got me wanting this for my twin cat build :cool2:

Wait until you see my boat painted this way. The SC33 will look great I think I will paint the twin like this. the Single will have to be as planned.

[RandyatBBY]

You know what they say....................play hard pay high

Naw 1/3 of my dept is 4Runner and EB and 1/3 is health the other 1/3 is racing and the business. I do play hard but I am slowing down just do not have the youthfulness to count on any more. I get tired early now.

[Brushless55]

Wait until you see my boat painted this way. The SC33 will look great I think I will paint the twin like this. the Single will have to be as planned.

Be sure to post some pictures.. :thumbup1:

[RandyatBBY]

I got a picture before packing it yesterday.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4216/donefr.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/donefr.jpg/)

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[Brushless55]

Damn Randy!
That is sick, I'm sending you a pm buddy!

[RandyatBBY]

I got a picture before packing it yesterday.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4216/donefr.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/donefr.jpg/)

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4278/donerr.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/i/donerr.jpg/)

[tth]

Best looking Skunkworks 1st Gen cat that I have ever seen!!!

[RandyatBBY]

Best looking Skunkworks 1st Gen cat that I have ever seen!!!

Thanks dude I am a hore I will paint anybodys hull for a buck!:thumbup1:

[RandyatBBY]

Well it is finally time to have lunch! I have been waxing molds and cutting fabric today.

[RandyatBBY]

Well it is Monday after noon and I have spent the whole day talking to every one. I have not got a thing done yet as far as building. Had a great day at the pond yesterday. I ran the HRP CC and a bunch of boats. Video later, I am up loading it as I write this.

[Rumdog]

YESSS! Finally vid of that big boy!!

[RandyatBBY]

Hear ya go. first run on batteries 465 props It will take three runs to break in the batteries.

http://img248.imageshack.us/i/picture027.mp4/

[graill]

I got a picture before packing it yesterday.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4216/donefr.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/donefr.jpg/)

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Very sweet, nice work Randy!!

[Xfactor]

233 paint :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1zJSoULzx4&feature=related

[graill]

233 paint :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1zJSoULzx4&feature=related

Small, well built boats are an excellent joy to watch, but i tell ya, when the big toys come out its the sheet :w00t:

[RandyatBBY]

Well I have been back from my little trip for a day. I was way too warn out to do too much on the board. Hear is some shots for your pleasure of the Rubicon run.
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/1924/picture008np.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/picture008np.jpg/)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3738/picture009d.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/picture009d.jpg/)
Frank his daughter Ember and Cory
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6605/picture027a.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/picture027a.jpg/)
My 1974 Bronco going up Big Sluice
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/464/picture032sp.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/picture032sp.jpg/)
Me with high spirits
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2286/picture039aj.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/picture039aj.jpg/)
Top of the slabs
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/6111/picture041s.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/i/picture041s.jpg/)

[properchopper]

Great Stuff My Brotha' !! Good to see you get some R&R :banana: Love the scenery, gorgeous. I wanna go with you next time, Seriously !! :hug1:

[RandyatBBY]

Great Stuff My Brotha' !! Good to see you get some R&R :banana: Love the scenery, gorgeous. I wanna go with you next time, Seriously !! :hug1:

Get your butt up hear and I will take you. I will be going in about 6 to 8 weeks again.

[graill]

beautiful country! Looked like a great time.

[properchopper]

Get your butt up hear and I will take you. I will be going in about 6 to 8 weeks again.

You're On !! Splendiferous !:biggrin::biggrin:

[RandyatBBY]

beautiful country! Looked like a great time.

It was a great week end, there was 33 Early Broncos and about 300 rigs total on the trail, what a party!
I had a hard time getting a picture of this little guy.
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[RandyatBBY]

I just had to add this photo a friend took.
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[trepanned23]

up for my new Big Splash? I'm going to race this thing in Dist 19 at Legg Lake - what - P Class Hydro? 4s? what motor? How many turns? kV? Running gear?

Thanks. Thats a nice looking boat, the BS and I like the idea of ABS for the weight savings)

George

[properchopper]

You got a roll bar or just strong neck muscles ?? :w00t:

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Naylor, I've just decided that I don't want you to sell the bronco.
That thing rocks and you seem to be good with it.

We still on for the Patriot run Sunday the 4th??

[RandyatBBY]

up for my new Big Splash? I'm going to race this thing in Dist 19 at Legg Lake - what - P Class Hydro? 4s? what motor? How many turns? kV? Running gear?

Thanks. Thats a nice looking boat, the BS and I like the idea of ABS for the weight savings)

George

I ran the BS in P spec Sport Hydro. You can run the UL-1 Motor Saddle Pack 4S1P 42X55 prop and my Hydro running gear.

[RandyatBBY]

Naylor, I've just decided that I don't want you to sell the bronco.
That thing rocks and you seem to be good with it.

We still on for the Patriot run Sunday the 4th??

Man I love that Little Bronco, now you can see why!:bowdown:

Yes I will have it out, the OM29 with the Patriot Paint Job!

[RandyatBBY]

Monday morning OH well after noon............... Thought of the day Steve is so cool.

How about that Coconut Crab!!!!
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5481/cocuntcrabpic1aspx.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/i/cocuntcrabpic1aspx.jpg/)

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/792/cocnutcrabpic2aspx.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/cocnutcrabpic2aspx.jpg/)
COCONUT CRABS
The coconut crab is a large edible land crab, related to the hermit crab, and are found in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. They eat coconuts for a living! How would you like to be on an island and come across a crab that is more than 3 feet from head to tail and weighs up to 40 pounds, with a pair of large pincers strong enough to open coconuts! They can climb trees too, but they only eat coconuts that have already fallen to the ground. Coconut crab meat has been considered a local delicacy.

And you're afraid of spiders??!!!!

[v-spec]

So many good pictures! I only wish you had such nice pictures of your boats up on your website so I can figure out how to spend some of my money, or all of it!

PS. that crab looks like a huge spider!

[RandyatBBY]

So many good pictures! I only wish you had such nice pictures of your boats up on your website so I can figure out how to spend some of my money, or all of it!

PS. that crab looks like a huge spider!

I would if I took the time to send them in to DC. But there is a lot of pictures on my board. DMWB.org I talk on the phone all the time. We are cool. I wish I was as talented as Steve with the web site.

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
I had a nightmare last night about 3ft tarantulas. All morning, I've been trying to figure out "why". Then I remembered seeing your pics last night. :lol:
You have a PM

[BakedMopar]

Randy you make any shovelnose hydros?

[RandyatBBY]

Randy you make any shovelnose hydros?

Yse I have a Micro, 24 and a 32 in process. It was done but I wanted to make more scale. I also have a mold to make a 1/8 scale model of the 1957 Miss Thriftway.

[BakedMopar]

Could you pm me some details of the 32"?

[Brushless55]

Yse I have a Micro, 24 and a 32 in process. It was done but I wanted to make more scale. I also have a mold to make a 1/8 scale model of the 1957 Miss Thriftway.

Yes! :w00t:

[v-spec]

Yse I have a Micro, 24 and a 32 in process. It was done but I wanted to make more scale. I also have a mold to make a 1/8 scale model of the 1957 Miss Thriftway.

How long till the 32 inch will be available for purchase and any estimated price range?
Thanks!

[BakedMopar]

I spoke to Randy today and he says around winter. It will be worth the wait.

[RandyatBBY]

I spoke to Randy today and he says around winter. It will be worth the wait.
There is a couple of molds that are calling me a 30 inch SJ and a 21 inch Sport hydro that I started last year. I have molds every ware waiting along with a bit of work.

[Diegoboy]

All of Randy's boats are "worth the wait" !!

[RandyatBBY]

All of Randy's boats are "worth the wait" !!

It is becuse I am so old and slow, I spent the whole day building four rods and a plate. I did go to the Hobby town for the 3m die, dealt with 3 customers in the shop and 2 on the phone and several on line.


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[RandyatBBY]

I am sorta feeling like pressure to get a lot done before the end of summer, but I am not as young any more and can not work the hours I did when I was in my thirties, forties and evan fifties. I just make too many mistakes when I push too hard. Hear is one of the boats I have been working on for the last three weeks.
http://a.imageshack.us/img213/9936/picturezn.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/picturezn.jpg/)

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I will show more as I get them done. I have a sweet little OM21 that I will enjoy showing It was started in December too!

[properchopper]

Randy, you know that's one of my favorite boats; this one is just gorgeous; someone's gonna get lucky !!

You need to pace yourself no matter what; I think another Rubicon run is prescribed [ with me as co-pilot] :buttrock:

[BakedMopar]

Nicely done!!


Quality surpasses quantity all the time.

[RandyatBBY]

Thanks guys I am planning a Barrett Lake run soon I made up a few tee shirts to go to a few friends with this logo.
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8291/norcalbroncosnotherubic.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/norcalbroncosnotherubic.jpg/)

This rock crushed my mirror and slit my canopy on my EB it was so beautiful coming threw I lost thought of the stuff sticking out.

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, you know that's one of my favorite boats; this one is just gorgeous; someone's gonna get lucky !!

You need to pace yourself no matter what; I think another Rubicon run is prescribed [ with me as co-pilot] :buttrock:

This will get you going
http://www.hi-landers.com/BLT/BLT.html

We are talking about the run hear under chit chat.
http://www.norcalbroncos.com/

[Rumdog]

Awesome Broncs!!

[Diegoboy]

OMG, She's lookin' good. http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04262.gif
(my BBY Zephyer 27)

http://a.imageshack.us/img440/2928/picture004jy.jpg

Thanks Randy!

[johnf]

That looks great!

[RandyatBBY]

OMG, She's lookin' good. http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04262.gif
(my BBY Zephyer 27)

http://a.imageshack.us/img440/2928/picture004jy.jpg

Thanks Randy!
It was sort of dusty in that picture. I was able to set up the wings this evening. I need to find some 2-56 nuts to bolt them together.

[RandyatBBY]

I did not have time yesterday to post this. Wing in place.
http://a.imageshack.us/img529/381/picture005yu.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/picture005yu.jpg/)
Rear view to be glued today after I get the nuts.
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[Diegoboy]

http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04235.gif

[H2OCamel]

http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04235.gif

:iagree:
Randy,
I have a Zephyr, can I get a new cowl and wings for it like this?:spy::buttrock::banana:

[RandyatBBY]

http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04235.gif
I got the bolts installed, now I need to prep for the adhesive.

[RandyatBBY]

:iagree:
Randy,
I have a Zephyr, can I get a new cowl and wings for it like this?:spy::buttrock::banana:

Sure!

[RandyatBBY]

Well, guys my shop computer got hit with a virus. I am working off my back up computer and it is a real slow 280 please have patience with me.

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
Call me. I have a PC if you want it. It's IBM

[MARKBRENNAN]

Are you building micro boats now Mark.

[RandyatBBY]

Randy,
Call me. I have a PC if you want it. It's IBM

By The time I got it the one have now should be fixed. Thanks though!

[RandyatBBY]

Are you building micro boats now Mark.

Sure Mark what one were you thinking about?

I lost my Micro Patriot, it sunk in about 6 feet of water, So I need to redo it. I put on too big of prop on and the seal came lose.
I am working on a dropped sponson boat now and then. It needs the shaft installed and so on.

[RandyatBBY]

I did not have time yesterday to post this. Wing in place.
http://a.imageshack.us/img529/381/picture005yu.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/picture005yu.jpg/)
Rear view to be glued today after I get the nuts.
http://a.imageshack.us/img153/5280/picture006sa.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/picture006sa.jpg/)

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I will have some new pictures this eveining, I installed the feathers and the wing.

[RandyatBBY]

WoHoo! I just got my computer back.
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[Diegoboy]

WOW! Is that mine?

I'm glad you're back up and running Randy!!

[RandyatBBY]

WOW! Is that mine?

I'm glad you're back up and running Randy!!

Yes my friend the feathers are glued in and cleaned today.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I have something VERY special being laid up at the BBY labratory.. :popcorn2::rockon2::banana::bounce::bowdown::tape:

[Diegoboy]

I can't believe you're getting dirt under your fingernails Bill. :lol:

Oh, you didn't say YOU'RE doing it... :tape:

[tth]

I have something VERY special being laid up at the BBY labratory..


I think I see one of those itty bitty riggers with something that smells like BeCu + H2O = :flashfire:


:roflol::roflol::roflol::roflol:

[bigpapa]

danny got a wet spot lol..................

[bigpapa]

looks awsome randy danny is gonna need cpr...............

great wk

[RandyatBBY]

I spent the day yesterday laying up a FG OM26 , CF OM21. I also built a bottom mold for the Somking Joes 30 inch.

[RandyatBBY]

I think I see one of those itty bitty riggers with something that smells like BeCu + H2O = :flashfire:


:roflol::roflol::roflol::roflol:


This one will not be so little 26 inch possibly 26 3/4. It will be light! It will be CF/FG! verry light FG.

[Shooter]

I also built a bottom mold for the Somking Joes 30 inch.

:thumbup: Sweet! Looking forward to getting that boat!

[Brushless55]

:thumbup: Sweet! Looking forward to getting that boat!

I second that! :beerchug:

[RandyatBBY]

Bottom Mold for the Smoking Joe's 30 came out great. The top needs a little work today and I will mold it tomorrow. Cowl needs a lot of work to build the two molds for composite work.
I had to redo the top deck mold for the composite Scat Cat 33 It got damaged in the last lay up and also the cowl mold needs to be redone.

[RandyatBBY]

Whooo I just pulled a part for my 34 War Eagle "a new cowl" I lost it last November at the SAW's. This is why I get miffed when some one complains about waiting. I have waited up to 6 years for something I wanted to make for my self. I still have not replaced the Mini Zephyer I lost then either but soon.

What do you think about my cowl on Dannys boat?
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2792/picture051pp.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/i/picture051pp.jpg/)

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[Diegoboy]

RANDY!!!!!!!!!!!
I need one of those cowls too. Please send me a price PLEASE

[RandyatBBY]

RANDY!!!!!!!!!!!
I need one of those cowls too. Please send me a price PLEASE
I do not think it will fit with out some extra work. It is for this boat

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Thought I would share this one
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[Diegoboy]

That looks too good for me NOT to try...

[RandyatBBY]

This might give you more perspective
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4673/picture052e.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/i/picture052e.jpg/)

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[RandyatBBY]

Thought you all would like to see the plug for the 30 inch Smokin Joes cowl.
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5113/plugforcowl.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/plugforcowl.jpg/)

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[Brushless55]

ohh, that looks good! :beerchug:

[Shooter]

:w00t: HOLY CATS!! :bowdown: I agree! That looks beautiful! and it's just a plug!

Do you put a board under it to create the flat part?? Will the flat part go all the way around it (different than the purple and yellow boat)??

I think I drive Randy nuts with these flat tape questions....:huh:

[RandyatBBY]

I have to build a wall down the center for a parting line. There will be a board under the plug for the bottom parting line. This plug is deep for Vacume forming, not necessary for the boat part. Hear is a plug for the top of the Smokin Joes, it allso thick for forming not necessary for FG mold.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/380/picture001yfi.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/picture001yfi.jpg/)

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[Shooter]

Thanks for posting Randy. It's a real treat to watch the boat as it progresses. I love that width taper all the way to the transom. I realize these are just plugs, but I still don't see how it will tape flat though (a few less marbles upstairs than others I guess).

I really like how the cowl tapes down on this boat..... (hijacked from a previous post). Very nice!!!!!!

[Diegoboy]

Thanks for posting Randy. It's a real treat to watch the boat as it progresses. I love that width taper all the way to the transom. I realize these are just plugs, but I still don't see how it will tape flat though (a few less marbles upstairs than others I guess).

I really like how the cowl tapes down on this boat..... (hijacked from a previous post). Very nice!!!!!!

My boat is Sweet, isn't she? :thumbup1:

[Shooter]

Is that yours Diego in black? Is that a Zephyr? It's nice. Real nice. :thumbup1: Randy is building a boat for me as well.....Sport 30.

[Diegoboy]

Ya, She's mine. :biggrin:

[RandyatBBY]

I got good news from the Doctors at Kaiser there is no sign of the Cancer that I had 3 or 4 years ago. I will not need to be tested for 5 years again.:banana:

[Diegoboy]

That's the best news I've had in a long time!

[Brushless55]

That's great news! :hug1:

[graill]

Thats great news Randy.

Some advice, dont wait that long between checkups, since you have been at risk in the past. :smile:

[tth]

Thats wonderful......I'm glad to hear such great news. I also agree with Graill, don't wait that long. I'm 32 and have a family history of several different types of serious illnesses. I started yearly checkups 2 yrs ago. When is your next trip to go crawling? Make sure to post some more of those beautiful pics.

[Shooter]

Excellent news Randy. There's nothing better than good health!

[RandyatBBY]

Thats great news Randy.

Some advice, dont wait that long between checkups, since you have been at risk in the past. :smile:

It is the Oncologist advise, I am over the hump at this point. I still have heart disease to deal with, sucks getting old.

Well any way back to work. Removed the PVA to day on Danny's boat. It is still wet with cold water in the picture.
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[Diegoboy]

That's gorgeous.
What's PVA?

[RandyatBBY]

That's gorgeous.
What's PVA?

I will have the hull in primer today
PVA is a coating to help release the part from the mold and protect the part during assembly of hull. It is polyvinyl alcohol.

[RandyatBBY]

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/3334/picture023be.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/picture023be.jpg/)

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Now while this is drying I can trim out the hatch on TTH's boat and prepair for joining the hull.

[Diegoboy]

OMG I can't wait for the next picture!!!

[tth]

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Now while this is drying I can trim out the hatch on TTH's boat and prepair for joining the hull.

Woo hoo it's my turn now......:beerchug:

[RandyatBBY]

Not doing so well today this heat is getting to me 106 yesterday and 99 today little better. still feel a little crapy. Working on the "Gone Again" for my friend Rick he raced full size boats in APBA for 20 years and owned the Jelly Belly boat.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4545/rcboat.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/rcboat.jpg/)

If I feel better later I will be back to sanding on my two paint jobs but if not I will be working on Tracy's boat

[Brushless55]

That is a cool looking Cat Randy :biggrin:

[RandyatBBY]

That is a cool looking Cat Randy :biggrin:

Did you see his other bigger one?
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8719/rickbesidehisboat.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/rickbesidehisboat.jpg/)

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[tth]

Beautiful boat!!!

[Diegoboy]

Take it easy Randy. Get in the AC when you can

[RandyatBBY]

Take it easy Randy. Get in the AC when you can

Oh I have AC in the shop, just I am on the top level. Sky light lets in a lot of sun and heat.

[RandyatBBY]

Todays work I installed a drop down for the hatch.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/1313/picture029r.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/picture029r.jpg/)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7477/picture027tp.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/picture027tp.jpg/)

Also got the transom doubler fitted not that you can see it.
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2257/picture028e.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/picture028e.jpg/)

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[tth]

Sweet Randy......I'm really liking this:thumbup1:

[Shooter]

Wow! I had no idea merc made a 300 outboard! Thought 250 was the largest. I thought wrong!

[tth]

Merc makes the 350 Verado (supercharged) My boss has one, looks like a VW attached to his transom.......

[RandyatBBY]

Well guys I am on my last day in the shop, for four days on the Rubicon. My mini vacation, have a lot to do today will check in tonight if I get a chance. If not see you all Wednesday next week, I will be recovering from what ever happens on the trail.

[tth]

Make sure to take plenty of PICS!!!!

[RandyatBBY]

Back from our little trip in threw "Cadillac Hill" on the Rubicon. Marc and my self had never ran that part of the trail. Frank went in a few year back. I met Frank Sunday morning at the staging area just out side of Lake Tahoe. and drove to miller Lake.

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[RandyatBBY]

It was cloudy and chance of sprinkle that day. Off to Look out point at the top of Cadillac Hill, about a 4 or 5 mile run on eazy rough road. Coming up to the look out.
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[RandyatBBY]

At the look out Cory my wheeling partner and some time spotter. Got the Auzzy hat on:biggrin:
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Frank and Aerial, Aerial Had never gone on a extreme 4X4 trip ever before.
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On the trail again.
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Coming down Cadillac Hill we ran in to about 35 to 40 rigs comming out. In to Rubicon Springs we dorve with out seeing many rigs. I have no pictures of the assault up Big Sluice in poring down hail and Lighting with massive amounts of thunder! It made a rough trail extremity hard and wet. By the time we made to the top of the Big Sluice the storm was passing. We drove to Buck Island Lake to camp in the 1.5 inches of snow. the next morning we met up with Marc. this is his rig with the boats on top.
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[RandyatBBY]

We decided to go look at Old Sluice, a trail that Frank was the only one that had gone 1/2 way up and he said it was real hard to do and we decided to walk it.
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Part way up there was this neet looking rock. Temps were in the 70ties
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Looking down on part of the trail up the hill.
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A close up of some of the trail.
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[RandyatBBY]

Just about the top of the hill, On a good note my heart was working great the meds I have been have destroyed the clogged artery and I made it up the hill with no pain!!!! Wha Hoo!!!
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Video of a little of the run.
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[RandyatBBY]

I will post more Videos later they take a long time to up load and I have a few more pictures to share.
In camp day three getting ready to leave for Cadillac Hill and homeward bound.
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1/2 way up Cadillac hill looking out to the other side.
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Top of the hill and the look out point, the three drivers!
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more video
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[tth]

Beautiful Pics Randy. Glad to hear you are feeling good.

[Diegoboy]

What? No bigfoot pics? :lol:

Great shots Randy! I saw, in the first video, a figure walking across the path. I thought maybe...? But it wasn't Bigfoot

[AndyKunz]

Randy IS Bigfoot! Big tall, big arms, big all around! (I think I'm still more round than Randy).

Andy

[Diegoboy]

I hope you're OK Randy. You haven't posted here in a few days.

[hazegry]

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Now while this is drying I can trim out the hatch on TTH's boat and prepair for joining the hull.

Paint Dannys boat pink lol

[RandyatBBY]

I hope you're OK Randy. You haven't posted here in a few days.

Ya I am doing fine, Just when I go for a trip I have a lot to do when I get back and I always seam to get tired early. We ran the HPR06 yesterday what a rocket! I will post videos later. I need to clean on fish tank.

[tth]

What kind of fish do you fancy Randy......I owned a pet shop for about 5 years and my specialty was aquatics. Reef tanks and coral cultavation and my favorite was wild caught African Cichlids from Malawi and Tanganika, not too many from Victoria.

[RandyatBBY]

I have small 4 Clown Loaches, Two big angelfish, A Chinese algae eater fish and two Placimist. Not sure on the spelling on the last fish.

[Diegoboy]

I got a beta fish

[tth]

Nice.....Clown Loaches are some of my favorites. They are so active and really are like clowns....beware tho, they will get pretty large and harass other tank mates. The largest clown I raised was 8" long and pretty big in girth. I used to breed Angelfish and Discus in a 175gal tank. It is amazing to watch the natural instinct in fish to protect their young up to a certian point. I learned very quick that if they breed in a small aquarium the parents will kill the young because they think that they are competition for food. Not so in a large tank.



I think I foresee another aquarium in the near future. For the girls of course!!!:olleyes:

[befu]

I got a beta fish

That is a nice looking hydro you are getting! A nice hydro and a beta fish! A nice kevlar cat would go well with the beta fish. LOL! :blah: :blah: :blah:


Randy, I have dreamed for years of running the rubicon. Have an old 79 CJ-7 sitting up in Michigan right now, no time to rework it. Used to dream of redoing it into a crawling rig. Of course, now I am in Indiana and the 4x4 is a suburban with 4 kids in it. Still get to fill the 4x4 craze everynow and then with it. For example, it rained a while back and I made the climb up an on-ramp to the highway with it with hardly any wheel spin! Yep, that is about as good as it gets around here....... :o Beautiful pictures man, thanks for posting them!

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[RandyatBBY]

That is a nice looking hydro you are getting! A nice hydro and a beta fish! A nice kevlar cat would go well with the beta fish. LOL! :blah: :blah: :blah:


Randy, I have dreamed for years of running the rubicon. Have an old 79 CJ-7 sitting up in Michigan right now, no time to rework it. Used to dream of redoing it into a crawling rig. Of course, now I am in Indiana and the 4x4 is a suburban with 4 kids in it. Still get to fill the 4x4 craze everynow and then with it. For example, it rained a while back and I made the climb up an on-ramp to the highway with it with hardly any wheel spin! Yep, that is about as good as it gets around here....... :o Beautiful pictures man, thanks for posting them!

:sarcasm1:

You are welcome.

You will get to the 4X4 some day after your kids get older, they grow up fast. Keep it in a garage limit the rust.

I would say my biggest Loach is 3.5 inches and the smallest one is 2.5 inches. they are in a 55 gal tank I have a 125 gal tank to put them in if they get too big. but then they will not be in the family room, bummer.

[greenblast]

(warning any spelling here could be dangerous)randy thanks for the pictures looks almost as sick as your boats! tth i had a 90 gal. with chiclids only from lake tanganika. i could never get clown loaches i think i got lucky! i use to sit and looks at my tank all the time, f.e became my hobby or addiction when we bought a small house. the tank is in the basement!

[RandyatBBY]

Gee had a great Holiday, Back to the old grind today. Yesterday I layed up something for my friend Bill Oxidean. today a lot of mailing and laying up a SC CF, then build a bunch of hardware to be built.

Oh I also layed up your FG cowl today Tracy.

[Diegoboy]

Great talking to you today Randy!!

[RandyatBBY]

Great talking to you today Randy!!

Same hear! Too bad about the hard drive. That sucks. But I have most all new stuff now. I need to take the time and back up what I have.

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
Any update on the site link??

[Shooter]

Hi Randy. If you are still pondering how to make the hatch on the Smokin' Joes.....here's a few comments from the other thread....(Vegas with a separate nose cone, like the UL1).

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showpost.php?p=228905&postcount=30

[RandyatBBY]

Randy,
Any update on the site link??
No but your boat will be blue in about 20 minutes. Graphics are on it in yellow, white to come after it dries. I will be making the decal for the inside of the wing tonight. clear tomorrow.

I wish I had photo shop skills to show you how it will have the hatch cut in the deck. the cowl will not be a part of the hatch. Does that make more sence?

[Diegoboy]

It does, I'm over here drooling to see any pics, but I will wait for the final result. (i think)

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
Did you use the War eagle hatch??

[RandyatBBY]

Randy,
Did you use the War eagle hatch??
I was talking to Shooter on the hatch. sorry you get the one in the picture below.
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[Diegoboy]

OMG!!!
I'm in need of oxygen...

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(gasp gasp)

[RandyatBBY]

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It needs to cure a little then the windshiled and side window will be applied. Scoop too!
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[Rumdog]

Sweeeeeet!!

[Diegoboy]

I keep looking at her saying:
I can't believe that's MY boat

[RandyatBBY]

I keep looking at her saying:
I can't believe that's MY boat
You have certainly been patient. Sorry I have so much to do. But thanks I do my best relaxed and not stressed.

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
Good things come to those who wait. You just posted PROOF!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

[RandyatBBY]

The deck looks great no hole to hang the boat I will have to do a little touch up work on the back of the deck, the hatch needs a little touch up work in the navy on the right side too.
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[johnf]

Sick!

[Shooter]

Diego,

I'm Jealous!! That thing is gorgeous. Nice work as usual, Randy. How long is that hull?

Regarding the hatch question..... I think I get it now! The cowl is part of the hull? And the hatch is behind it?

[Diegoboy]

Zephyer 27. She's roughly 27" long and made of CF!!

[RandyatBBY]

Diego,

I'm Jealous!! That thing is gorgeous. Nice work as usual, Randy. How long is that hull?

Regarding the hatch question..... I think I get it now! The cowl is part of the hull? And the hatch is behind it?

No under and behind

[RandyatBBY]

Last pictures of the day. still more fine details to do.
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This is a all new Scat Cat 27 more paint to come.
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[Diegoboy]

Holy Moly! I knew at breakfast today that I was going to have a GREAT day.
Thanks to you Randy, I truly did!!

[johnf]

I'm loving watching your avatar get built Diego. Haha

[Diegoboy]

Me too, me too!

[hazegry]

lol he has a couple avatars being built now boat looks great Diego

[Diegoboy]

Last pictures of the day. still more fine details to do.
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I set this image as my wallpaper yesterday. When I woke up, I had to check if it was still there and it wasn't a dream :lol:

Randy, is there a pic of the SC27 botom??

[RandyatBBY]

I set this image as my wallpaper yesterday. When I woke up, I had to check if it was still there and it wasn't a dream :lol:

Randy, is there a pic of the SC27 botom??

The touch up went well today, I got the windshields on the boats and a bit more color on the SC27. No picture of the botton yet but it is a stepped hull. :thumbup1:


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[RandyatBBY]

The Paint on the Albert Lee is not perfect, But is great at 5 ft and 5 MPH. Clear coat next.
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[Diegoboy]

Awesome... Simply Awesome.

On the SC27, you know what info I was after. :spy:

[RandyatBBY]

The Clear is on the boat.
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[RandyatBBY]

Awesome... Simply Awesome.

On the SC27, you know what info I was after. :spy:

I was not sure, did I guess right?


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[Diegoboy]

You were 100% right.
That SC27 looks sweet. You have a talent I wish I had!!

Who is the lucky owner of that SC27?

[Diegoboy]

Please don't forget that mark in the hull I asked for...

[RandyatBBY]

You were 100% right.
Please don't forget that mark in the hull I asked for...

Who is the lucky owner of that SC27?

I spent days taking marks off, now you want me to put marks on it??? :w00t: What you want?

The SC27 is my SAW boat it has gone 68MPH so far.