New build-Aerof1orce tunnel

[F1 madness]

Well here it is not finished but defo my best build so far i reckon
The hull is 32"L x 12-3/4"W.
This hull has been designed to run the REK leg and leopard 4074,2000kv,on 4s/5s, with a 42mm,1.7mmp,3 blade stainless steel prop.
PICS:
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00016-1.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00026.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00040.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00041.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00024.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00022.jpg

[F1 madness]

Canopy
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00043.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00042.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00044.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00037.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00038.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00034.jpg

[F1 madness]

Canopy starting to take shape:
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00047.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00048.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00049.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00050.jpg
Hope you like

[F1 madness]

Test fitting:
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00053.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00054.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00055.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00056.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00058.jpg

[F1 madness]

Canopy sanded to required shape and cut the rear out for looks and clearance,also glass clothed for a dinkproof finish hopefully LOL.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00059.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00060.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00062.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00061.jpg

[F1 madness]

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00063.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00064.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00065.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00066.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00067.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00068.jpg

[F1 madness]

got the sides of the sponsons/hull sanded and shaped,put some braces across the centre pod for suport and to latch the lids under to seal it,also got all the brass tubes epoxied in for the steering cables,motor wires and cooling for the esc.
And finished the rear of the hull aswell.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00071.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00072.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00073.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00074.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00075.jpg
Just gotta cut the lids,and get her sanded down and abit of filling ready for sealing,may even glasscloth the whole hull,or just the sponsons.

[F1 madness]

got the lids done for the centre pod,put a lip on the 1 end of each to hook under the supports iv put in but will be hatched taped to hold them once shes up and running.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00076.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00077.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00079.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00080.jpg

[F1 madness]

Damn weather all builds on hold due to snow and freezing cold weather.

[F1 madness]

Thanks to a friend of mine in the states who very kindly gave this to me free of charge,i tried to offer but he wouldnt except.
It a dubro motor mount allowing easier adjustment of the trim and height of the outboard.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00118.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00117.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00119.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00120.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/DSC00121.jpg

[Rumdog]

Beautiful job buddy!

[F1 madness]

Cheers rumdog
Think im getting better at it now LOL

[F1 madness]

Here we go guys done the small amount of filling that needing doing and just finished the 1st coat of sealer.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00209.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00210-1.jpg

After seeing how these leopards perform im real excited about getting this 1 on the water:rockon2:

[sailr]

Looks like photobucket has axed all your images!?

[F1 madness]

WTF
looks like ill have to get on to them LOL

[F1 madness]

Sorted had to go pro LOL

[F1 madness]

here we folks,took me longer than anticipated,fully glass clothed the hull and got it rubbed down then a final coat of sealer,but got a bit further on the cowl,its now in primer awaiting marker coat.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00241.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00239.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00240.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00238.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00242.jpg
all i gotta do now is final smoothing off the sealer and she ready for primer

[keithbradley]

Looks really cool from the side. Different lines than normal. Anxious to see what it looks like with some paint!:popcorn2:

[F1 madness]

cheers keith
looking forward to finishing this myself and see how he goes with the leopard motor.

[colormegone]

Very nice work... Great look on this tunnel......... will luv to see and hear your results on how she does. How much do you think it will weigh in at when complete?

[Chilli]

Beautiful!!! Can't wait to see some video.

[F1 madness]

Very nice work... Great look on this tunnel......... will luv to see and hear your results on how she does. How much do you think it will weigh in at when complete?

thanks bud,will keep you posted on this thread on how i get in,but weather getting worse here at mo so maybe a while.
As for weight not sure yet.but i will put it together shortly and let you know


Beautiful!!! Can't wait to see some video.
cheers bud will post 1 as soon as i can get it wet.
How you getting on with yours now

[F1 madness]

Iv put it all together and weighed it.
With the motor and leg on,4s 1p 5000 mah lipo,200 amp esc,and heavy duty brass geared 15kg servo all in,the weight is 6lb,7oz
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00243.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00244.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00246.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00245.jpg

[colormegone]

That's about the same as my Stiletto ready to go on 4S.. 6.5lbs and some change... Thanks

[F1 madness]

No worries,thinking of doing some 5s runs aswell lol.
actually considering this is an all wood build and slightly biggers thats not bad at all.
Cool
Rgds F1

[F1 madness]

managed to get it in primer and marker coat today.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00253.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00254.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00255.jpg
Just gotta wetsand now

[F1 madness]

Heres the pics after it wetsanded.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00268.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00270.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00269.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00271.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00272.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00273.jpg
And managed to spray the white base coat not so long ago will post some pics once dried.

[HYDROJERRY]

Hey Daz,, dont get impailed by the points on that thing,,,man they look sharp,,,

[F1 madness]

Hey Daz,, dont get impailed by the points on that thing,,,man they look sharp,,,

LOL jerry ill try:confused2:

[F1 madness]

And some more pics:
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00275.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00274.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00276.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00277.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00278.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00279.jpg
just gotta wait for it to fully harden,spotted a couple of bits im not happy with so will sort these out and wet sand with 800g for a super smooth finish before topcoat colours.

[F1 madness]

Well guys here it is,this is by a million miles my best build by far,im really happy with the way its turned out.
Cant wait to start putting it together,just gotta let it harden fully 1st.
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00374.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00376.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00375.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00378.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00383.jpg

[F1 madness]

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00380.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00379.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00382.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00381.jpg

[HYDROJERRY]

DAMN you can build a boat!!!!!:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

[Eodman]

Man that's one sweet build! Wish I had the patience to try that!

[F1 madness]

DAMN you can build a boat!!!!!:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Thanks jerry:rockon2:


Man that's one sweet build! Wish I had the patience to try that!

Cheers bud :beerchug:

[F1 madness]

Hey guys iv just finished putting together my lastest F1 build,just waiting new tx & rx.
Heres a few pics:
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00392.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00394.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00388.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00398.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00396.jpg
http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/F1%20boats/DSC00397.jpg

Will hopefully get it wet in the next few days,will get some vids to share with yourselfs.
Rgds Daz