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Rex R
03-11-2008, 07:35 PM
have you ever wondered what you get when you order a boat from ose? you'll have to be paiteint I'm on dial up so it will take some time to up load the pics to the forum(I figure about 2 pics per post)
edit
appearently the forum doesn't like me posting anything much bigger than 65kb more pics later.

Rex R
03-11-2008, 07:57 PM
the hardware

Steven Vaccaro
03-11-2008, 09:35 PM
rex pics can be a file size around 1meg. but the pic size has to be 1024 or less.

SJFE
03-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Great isent it Rex :smile:. I've had the pleasure 7 times now :wink:.

Rex R
03-12-2008, 02:02 AM
methinks the connection is timing out when I try to upload the larger files, no big, I'll just resize :smile: after adding paint and some hardware. notice that I had a supervisor in the one pic.

Rex R
03-12-2008, 02:19 AM
last two pics(for now) showing the boat 'on the water' (for those who don't get it...thats snow it is sitting on)

Flying Scotsman
03-12-2008, 06:30 PM
Looks great, Rex. I love the paint job.

Douggie

Rex R
03-12-2008, 06:42 PM
thanks. remarkable how a simple paint scheme can turn out. a bit of masking tape, some spray bombs, and a few stickers...think the hatch gave me the most prob.s masking(well that and discovering that a couple of cans of paint were enamal base...) hope folks will be able to see it ;). both 'sponsers' are actual businesses in the local area, funny how fast the locals are to let one use their name/logo when one mentions the magic words 'FREE ADVERTISING'.

Boatman
03-16-2008, 09:34 PM
hey Rex, any chance we could get a parts list and maybe a vid of it running? I would like to build one next year. does the hull come drilled for drive tube? thanks

calcagno45
03-16-2008, 11:49 PM
last two pics(for now) showing the boat 'on the water' (for those who don't get it...thats snow it is sitting on)


Lol i think that meant all water is still frozen up there so I don't think he has run her just yet.

Rex R
03-17-2008, 02:59 AM
ya want a list do ya...
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Unit Price: $155.00
> Aeromarine Mean Machine Hull Color : White
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Product Name: Extra Long Cooling Jacket
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $21.95
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> feigao 540XL : 540 9XL 1,853 RPM / V olt
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DR mount flat
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Product Name: 5.5mm Gold Plated Bullet Connectors
Quantity: 2
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Product Name: Castle Creations Hydra 120
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $179.99
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Product Name: Speedmaster 21 Rudder 5.25" Long
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $39.95
> Please select : Hydro Rudder with 1.50" Setback
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Product ID: ros-21-strut
Product Name: Speedmaster 21 Strut
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $28.95
Round Bottom Style
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Product Name: Octura Coupler Flex Hex 5mm to .150 Short
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $9.95
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Product Name: Graupner K Series 40mm
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $5.50
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Order Total : $525.77
Shipping and Handling : $19.85
Grand Total : $545.62
also
standard size futaaba servo, futaaba mini fm rx, Rx pack(1500mah), 5mm thrust bearing, .15 octura flex(assembled), lots of velcro, 6 cans paint(plus clear), assorted pipe bits.
no the hull does not come drilled. how ever it does come w/ .25" ply transom doubler.
I'd love a vid too, can't find a cameraperson ;)

DeWalt 1/8th
03-17-2008, 03:21 AM
Looks good Rex, what cells/voltage are you going to run on ?
what sort of weight all up RTR ?
I would like to build one of these myself :bounce:

Rex R
03-17-2008, 03:26 AM
4s2p(if it doesn't sink the boat)16.8v. I have run the boat...on the bench ;) I'm thinking early May if we're lucky

DeWalt 1/8th
03-17-2008, 03:39 AM
:iagree: 4s2p heaps of grunt and run time should be a fast boat when you get rid of all that snow :rockon2:

look forward to hearing how it runs :bounce:

Rex R
03-17-2008, 03:52 AM
correction that should read 14.8v nominal. oh and for those wondering, turning off the rx does not disarm the esc!
btw thanks for the kind comments. I'll try and get a shot of the installed hwd one of these days...I'm reasonably sure the boat will not win any awards for being 'neat & tidy' ;), I'll settle for 'does not get caught in the prop shaft/servo linkage'.

Rex R
05-04-2008, 08:34 PM
initial test results:
1st run mild porpose on the straights (bow movement approx 2")
2nd run porpose through the 1st half of the straight then smoothed out
3rd run porpose only on exiting the corner, pack temps 105F,motor 95F, sc 75F(k-40 prop), guestiment 40ish.
took the 1/8th mile 'M' course w/o excitement. still having water intrusion problems, tho I think I've narrowed it down to the stuffing tube(I've put zip ties on every single in hull hose connection)

Rex R
05-04-2008, 08:38 PM
hardware pic

TRUNKMUNKY
05-06-2008, 03:31 PM
Nice and clean,and the paint job is very unique. Bet it looks good on the water too!

Rex R
05-06-2008, 08:09 PM
to be right truethful I haven't noticed how it looks on the water ;)...just don't have time what with keeping it on the proper side of the buoys etc., guess I'll have to find a) a trustworthy driver or b) someone to take pics :). I find it surprising how fast I run out of pond...and thats w/ the small prop!

TRUNKMUNKY
05-06-2008, 09:02 PM
You will like it,no doubt,I took some video of mine the other day and it was good enough for me to actually watch it and then make some adjustments for better handling and speed.I had that small water problem too,but found a nice pond near my house about 250 yards by 250 yards across,now I'm good for long speed runs and testing.:rockon2:

Fluid
05-06-2008, 10:18 PM
...oh and for those wondering, turning off the rx does not disarm the esc!

Guys, an FE boat is like a loaded gun, treat it with respect at all times. At the Carrollton race last weekend I was taping up my 10S cat when a spectator wandered into the pits and innocently started spinning my x465 prop with his finger! After I almost fainted I made it clear to him that unlike a fuel boat, an FE motor can start up without warning.... :scared: :nopity:


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Doug Smock
05-06-2008, 10:28 PM
Guys, an FE boat is like a loaded gun, treat it with respect at all times.


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No doubt.
I was talking with Bill Zuber at the SAWs. External safty loops or disconnects are in our future in the IMPBA. I think it is a good idea, especially for those of us who are racing with he fuelers. :thumbup1:

Sorry for the hijack Rex:doh: :focus: Good job on the cat!!:thumbup:

Doug

Rex R
05-07-2008, 01:22 AM
Not a problem. one should stress the safety issues when appropriate, there was a poster who( whoom I've forgotten) was talking about 'shutting down the rx as a safety procedure...I was trying to point out that, once armed an esc should not be cosidered safe untill you unplug it!

TRUNKMUNKY
05-07-2008, 05:25 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzJyhTv8180 Rex,here's mine on the water.

10gauge
05-07-2008, 07:46 PM
Great job Rex! I like the purist approach to your paint work - looks great!

BTW - Trunkmunky, what prop did you run on your 9XL, 3S setup? Vid looks good.

TRUNKMUNKY
05-07-2008, 08:41 PM
Had a 642 on there then.one handed video too.::eek:

Rex R
05-08-2008, 02:55 AM
thanks. used rattle cans.
I didn't want to accidently camoflauge the boat(by breaking up the outline) :). plus it should be easy to touch-up dings after a season of racing.