FE_Chris
06-25-2011, 11:03 PM
Hey fellas. I've been out of RC for a while. But the bug just keeps on biting. I would like to do a build or a nitro to FE conversion, but I don't have the time for something like that. The Air Force just keeps on asking more and more of me and what can I say, I deliver. RTR's are about the best option I have. I am looking for a nice boat that will run 40ish MPH that includes a 2.4Ghz radio. The AQ Motley Crew really caught my eye. Looks like a real nice boat. The youtube videos sure make it look like it runs about 40 right out of the box. Before I pull the trigger and spend 700 bucks on a boat, Lipos, Charger and all the other misc things one needs (I sold almost everything when I got out a couple/few years back) I have a few questions.
#1 - No one has them in stock, and I was wondering why? Did they pull them for some reason? Problems? I have a line on one for 350$ shipped, but there is only one left. At the same time I don't want to order one and find out AQ pulled it for bum motor/esc reasons or something like that.
#2 - I have been searching and reading and it looks like about the only issue people have had is the bum flex cable. Besides ordering the OSE flex cable for this bad boy, is there anything else I should look at getting?
#3 - Props. Grim recommends a 42x55 AQ prop. Seeing the videos it certainly looks like it's a great step-up from the stock carbon prop but I was hoping to get some advice on the "best" prop. I hesitate to say best because I have been in to FE long enought to know there is no real best prop for any boat. I am looking for the highest top speed. No concerned with cavitation. I'm not one of those guys that will complain about a little cavitation as long as she scoots when she gets on plane.
Thanks for the help. Looks like most of the same "old" people are still around. Glad to see you guys still enjoying this hobby. I appreciate the advice.
Beers! :buttrock:
(EDIT: - Forgot to mention, on the flip side, amainhobbies has a great deal on a Miss Geico for about 290$ shipped w/ their 25$ off coupon.(Sorry Steve but it looks like your about sold out of everything I am looking for) I'm not really worried about the 60 bucks, but from what I can tell the AQ MC is a faster boat with a higher KV motor and a higher amp handling ESC. So if some of you think I am making a mistake by going with the AQ MC and think I should go for the MG, let me know. On a side note, if PB had the Mystic 29 out, I think I would be sold on that. Again, thanks.)
#1 - No one has them in stock, and I was wondering why? Did they pull them for some reason? Problems? I have a line on one for 350$ shipped, but there is only one left. At the same time I don't want to order one and find out AQ pulled it for bum motor/esc reasons or something like that.
#2 - I have been searching and reading and it looks like about the only issue people have had is the bum flex cable. Besides ordering the OSE flex cable for this bad boy, is there anything else I should look at getting?
#3 - Props. Grim recommends a 42x55 AQ prop. Seeing the videos it certainly looks like it's a great step-up from the stock carbon prop but I was hoping to get some advice on the "best" prop. I hesitate to say best because I have been in to FE long enought to know there is no real best prop for any boat. I am looking for the highest top speed. No concerned with cavitation. I'm not one of those guys that will complain about a little cavitation as long as she scoots when she gets on plane.
Thanks for the help. Looks like most of the same "old" people are still around. Glad to see you guys still enjoying this hobby. I appreciate the advice.
Beers! :buttrock:
(EDIT: - Forgot to mention, on the flip side, amainhobbies has a great deal on a Miss Geico for about 290$ shipped w/ their 25$ off coupon.(Sorry Steve but it looks like your about sold out of everything I am looking for) I'm not really worried about the 60 bucks, but from what I can tell the AQ MC is a faster boat with a higher KV motor and a higher amp handling ESC. So if some of you think I am making a mistake by going with the AQ MC and think I should go for the MG, let me know. On a side note, if PB had the Mystic 29 out, I think I would be sold on that. Again, thanks.)