HPR115 Bulletproof Build

[nata2run]

Hello Folks,
Needed a home for my LMT 2250/5, so I had a chat to Manuel W. and now this thing is in the post!
Hoping for a safe arrival to Australia.

Some highlights for the build will be:
LMT 2250/5
AS25.150 EVOII
Savöx 1251mg
Max 6s for some insane speeds
Lots of custom carbon parts & glitter ......

Also want to take the opportunity to thank Manuel for a super fast turn around.
Wish me luck, I will keep you guys posted!

[srislash]

You gonna try to flip this one then?

[nata2run]

Hopefully lots lol. Gotta make Chris cry alittle hehe. His fault I got this in the first place. Bloody group pressure lol

[srislash]

Hopefully lots lol. Gotta make Chris cry alittle hehe. His fault I got this in the first place. Bloody group pressure lolI'm missing the Shocker and all it's spills.Man I made that one tuff.Looks like it'll be next year for the upsizing though.

[ManuelW]

Hi Kent,

well will be nice to see a little competition between you and Chris --> will probably bring us some really nice HPR06 builds :Praying:

And both of you have setups which can achieve the 100mph+, your 2250/5 on 6S probably even figures around 120mph.

Hopefully the parcel arrives well and fast, I think this was the best/fastest solution.

regards,
Manuel

[nata2run]

Yeah man it was nice, you can still get it though.?

[nata2run]

Thanks again Manuel. Ill be happy if my boat runs like chrisses. But I will definetly do what I can to get a nice build. This is my first HPR so really excited about that.

[Chrisg81983]

Yeah man about time u got smart and went hpr lol good luck with it cant wait to see it. She shoukd be amazing if u build her anything like your mhz's.

[nata2run]

.....any day now :) weather here is getting nice and evenings are long. In the mean time I can look forward to the calm lake round the corner.

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[Chrisg81983]

You r gonna love a real boat lol

[RaceMechaniX]

Are you building this as a single or twin?

[nata2run]

Chris, I already have a real boat... Lol
Tyler, twin 2250/5 on 5-6s

[nata2run]

The plan is to make this my nicest build so far. Hope I can get away with the intended holes only LOL. But have lots of bling.....

[srislash]

The plan is to make this my nicest build so far. Hope I can get away with the intended holes only LOL. But have lots of bling.....I'm sure she will be a beaut' Kent.

[nata2run]

Hello Folks,
No hull as I'm typing this but hoping it will walk through the door :) in the next couple of hours.
I have decided to use a full plate again to mount the servo and hide the ESC’s. I like the idea of added strength/support all the way through the tunnel.
I really like the adjustable stuffing tube mounts I used on the MHZ 138 build so they are used again.
The motor mounts this time are x2 3.5mm (7mm in total) CF plate sandwiched together with a thin anodized aluminium plate to show the HPR Logo.
If everything goes to plan the HPR 115 Logo will illuminate purple when power is applied to the RX.
The boomerang (A native Australian Ikon/Symbol) will be purple anodised aluminium.

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[nata2run]

Hello everyone.
So I got the hull today, after being told it was stuck interstate. Even to the extend that I was told to get an investigation happening. Anyway. Here she is. First impressions were a little mixed but I'm really liking it now. I think its a tank!! And very well made. I could go on forever so I'm just gonna jump into it. Had to get the sizing for the motor mounts. I did that by pushing a copper wire around the inside of the sponson and locking it in place. Then just placed on the flatbed scanner and traced the area, then loaded file into the CNC router and cut out. Was easy and very accurate.! Her are a few pictures from today.

[Chrisg81983]

U dont waste any time dude

[Chrisg81983]

So kent did u get anything else done today

[nata2run]

Nope, gotta make some templates before I drill any holes.

[capnswanny]

Cooper wire template.....I love it!
I'm so gonna use that idea!
Thanks.

[nata2run]

Hello Folks,
this is the day when you can't get much else done "I suppose" (the famous pour) exactly 12ml, 10ml epoxy resin and 2ml hardener went in the cavity to support the rudder. (slow curing) so I guess its a 24 Hour min. before I can touch the hull.

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[Chrisg81983]

Yeah man so u started her

[nata2run]

Hello folks.
Spent most of today with the boat. Got the rudder installed after "the pour" made a paper template, printed it, and cut it out very carefully with a scalpel. Then placed it on the stand off while holding the rudder at the same time just to make sure they both were the same size. Then just use tape to hold in pace.

[nata2run]

Also installed the hydraulic pulls. Fo that I just used a 6mm spacer ( piece of acrylic ) and then just spacer them with the seam in the center.

[nata2run]

Also got most of the drive part installed. Again I made a template for the drives and simply stuck it on. This time I first drilled the lowest hole, and then tightened the drive before I drilled the others. I got ,8mm to the buttom tip of the sponsons and 2mm to the tunnel. It worked really well and so far happy with the out come. I still need to drill the drive supports, but need some angle aluminium from work to make sure he drives are parallel to the sponsons. So far everything measures down to 1/10 of a mm.

[Chrisg81983]

Looks awesome kent the pain in the ass part is pretty much done

[ManuelW]

Hi Kent,

really beautiful and precise what you did so far. I like how carefully you take the dimensions and sketch everything. For the pour I often use 2K epoxy with a 15min curing time and cover it with a 1.5mm CF sheet. Works excellent and takes way less time.

For the motor mounts I may have aligned the letters of HPR different, like vertical:
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P
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But will be interesting anyway to see the result, I'm already curious!

regards,
Manuel

[nata2run]

Thanks guys for the compliments :).....

@ Chris, Yep the way "I see it" is when rudder and drives are in, I'm 90% done LOL. The rest is just bling. The one and only task left, are the intakes (water pick ups) I want them spot on this time, one GO only :) hehe. then I'll be 95% done.

@ Manuel, Thanks!! it always means alot to get a compliments from you. Not only because you got me the boat and hardware, plus parts....and so on, but because you have had countless of great success builds with this hull. So I'm sure if it was off you would be the first to tell me :)
With the motor mounts....welll....I like things a little abstract and thought the HPR in mirror on the right side looks very streamline. And using it as a logo, I would not change the way it's layed up.

My next move will be some CF plate/brackets where the hardware are mounted, and replacing all bolts/nuts for stainless in the correct sizes.

[srislash]

You are getting downright slick with this stuff Kent.Looks good,real good.

[Chrisg81983]

So kent did u cut that cf we were talking about earlier.

[nata2run]

Hello Guys,
So I got a bit more done last night. I always have a fear of drilling big holes in the hull, so I made a CF mount in the exact shape of the drives with a 9mm center hole. Good thing was I could bolt it on and it wouldnt move. Then I had to align the drives to the sponsons. I used Manuels method with a drill bit, and a piece of angle aluminium.

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[nata2run]

Also Installed the pickup tube, center of hole is placed 15,5mm forward and 7mm in on the ridepads. and ID of tube is 4mm so should pickup plenty of water. Quite happy with the outcome, and the VERY round hole....

I have made the special round holes in honour of my No. 1000 Posts :laugh:

[nata2run]

Got a bit more done last night.....its not much, but it took a bit of time to get it all to line up and then of cause "the drying time"
Here is what I did, I cut out 2 CF washers OD 14mm ID 9mm to fit a bit of brass support tube (20mm) the idea is that I can upgrade the stuffing tube if anything goes wrong. I also had to roughly align them, as If I was mounting them. For that I used some 8mm aluminum tube, and soft pads :)

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[Chrisg81983]

Kent it looks great man. I am alwasy anxious to see what cool stuff you come up with next on your builds. Keep up the nice work , & keep us posted on progress.

[nata2run]

Got a little more work done last night. I always feel it's a nightmare to glue in the motor mounts, lining up and makeing sure they optically line up as well. I think I did ok.
The brass tubes are only used for ligning up, and will be removed when epoxy sets. The first layer of coloured thickened epoxy resin has been applied around the mounts, but I still need to reinforce with fiberglass or CF cloth.

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[Chrisg81983]

Awesome man !!! Those r some thick ass motor mounts .

[keithbradley]

Very nice Kent. Do you have any goals as far as speed?

[nata2run]

Thanks for the compliment Keith, Although I'm not a speed devil and the purpose is to get a nice look, placement of components are setup for 100-105mph+... with the power avaliable in the 2250's she "should" be able to reach far beyond. Sadly I have no water around me to test (and knowing me, I always have the wind against me no matter what direction I stand). But I'll be happy with 100mph, Maybe I should send boat off to Manuel for testing LOL.... Im sure with his magic fingers, this thing could hit 120 in a flash hehe...

[nata2run]

Awesome man !!! Those r some thick ass motor mounts .
Thanks Chris!! you sure have a slick boat yourself.

[keithbradley]

I fully expect it to be beautiful when you're finished! :thumbup1:

I am building a MHZ with similar motors and I will be trying to squeeze all the speed I can out of it. It will be interesting to see how yours runs, as I am sure you will find water long before me (It's no longer in liquid state here). :Peace_Sign:

[graill]

Looking good sir. Love seeing clean new builds. Keep the pics coming. :smile:

[nata2run]

@ Keith, are you building the 114 C5000 MHZ? thats a nice hull, if it is. I had the C/K version.

@ Graill, thanks for the compliments. Hopefully she turns out good.

[keithbradley]

Yes, I will likely be building the 138 later, but I'm going to do the 114 C/K first.
MHZ had a sale on 114 C/K packages so I had to grab one!

[nata2run]

@ Keith, I'm sure you will like it! the 138 is really nice as well. This new Bullet proof HPR though is a tank compared, I have to admit that. But look wise....:spy: well.

[nata2run]

Hello,
Got a little done last night, was doing some more gluing on the mounts so couldn't work on parts around the area.
I cut the tear drops for the water intakes (this time I'm really happy with the look thanks to my new tool bit.) I also wraped the stuffing tubes with mesh and epoxy resin. unwrapped the first one this morning, was almost better than a lolly :) now some sanding work to make it look nice and neat. Even thought of anodising the stuffing tube purple and use the mesh after. hmm, maybe ill make another.
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[Chrisg81983]

Teardrops look great kent. Just remember what I said about the ANODIZING u wanted to do that should sum it up for u lol. She looks great man keep us posted.

[Jason4636]

Very clean Kent. Looks great:popcorn2:

[nata2run]

Thanks guys for the comments. Got a bit more done this morning..... right side drive is in...phuu, that was hard and hardly any room for screwing in the motor. I should have done the famous twist n lock on the motor mounts because getting to the screws won't be easy. anyway... I'm quite happy with the result so far.

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[nata2run]

....and both installed!!

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[Chrisg81983]

Looking good

[srislash]

Beauty job my friend,beauty.

[keithbradley]

Looks great!
I'm starting to think I made a mistake not ordering the LKs. They definitley look cool in there!

[Chrisg81983]

Lk's r the way to go if you are spending the money on lehners in my op. Some time back I had two identical lehners but one was standard can and other was the lk, and I definitely saw a difference in temps. Anyways I will talk to u later kent

[ManuelW]

On SAW setups LK is not a must-have.

@ Kent: Maybe make the teardrop 1-2mm longer, may work already great as it is but this would may increase water flow! Everything else looks beautiful!

regards,
Manuel

[Cervelo]

Hello. Beautiful build your boat. Am enthusiastic about your work. Keep it up. Greetings from Germany.

Christian

[nata2run]

Welcome Christian, and thank you for the compliments. I always enjoy seeing you in here!! you builds sure are something out of this world, and a class of their own. But I'll try to keep it up and hopefully get something nice in the end, and reach some decent speeds. Are you done with the mystic? or starting other builds? Manuel's maybe?? hehe....

[nata2run]

Ok folks its been awhile since I have posted, but I have been too busy with other things (not even at the lake). The few new mods on the boat were going to be a pain in the A$$, so I was in no rush to do them. Anyway they are done now. To be able to fit the screws that hold the drives you have to grind a little/lot so you can fit the bolt/washer, grind too much and you have yourself an extra hole to worry about!! LOL. Keep in mind, everytime you loosen your drives for any reason, you should make sure you realign them to the sponsons. Don't take for granted they are striaght!! Also my stainless 45mm M3 screws arived so I could get them cut to the right lengh and mount the rudder as it should. I left 5mm thread on the screws.

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[Chrisg81983]

I had to do the same grinding kent but it all wrks out fine in the end. Keep up the great build man

[Chrisg81983]

Kent if u need some serious power use my 3080's I got here is a pic of 1 but I do have two of these bad boys LOL HERE R THE THE BIG BOYS

[srislash]

kent if u need some serious power use my 3080's i got here is a pic of 1 but i do have two of these bad boystwo???

[nata2run]

Kent if u need some serious power use my 3080's I got here is a pic of 1 but I do have two of these bad boys

LOVE IT!!!! you are truely a Deuche B** LOL LOL I'm still laughing.....

[lavigna]

Coming along nicely. I am currently mounting the rudder on my build.

Where do you order your SS screws?

[Chrisg81983]

Microfastners.com or ebay

[nata2run]

Ok Guys uploading photos from computer, then writing on iPad....
Ok, got drives done. Another one of those things I don't like doing. But I use a metal file and clamp it against a piece of wood while spinning it in a drill. That way I can just shave off as much as I need. Also glued the main 4 blocks that holds the servo, and cover ESC's the other 4 blocks gets glued in when the epoxy sets. The need a slight different approach. I would consider her almost done. Just have to go over everything, thread lock the screws and waterproof a few areas just incase any leaks.

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[Xcesive8]

Hey Kent, Coming along very well..!
Where do you get your mounting post that you have in your carbon washers?

[nata2run]

Hey Kent, Coming along very well..!
Where do you get your mounting post that you have in your carbon washers?

Hey, got them from Australian fasteners. Most of those guys should have something similar.

[Chrisg81983]

Yeah man looking great

[ManuelW]

sorry for the Spam but here my idea about how a 3080 looks like (by the way the motor on the right is already a 2240..) :cool2:

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@ Kent: Beautiful work on the interior! Maybe you also put some color below the "HPR 115" letters in the center sheet?

regards,
Manuel

[Chrisg81983]

@ manuel you had to go ruin my fun messing with kent LOL so what do u plan on using them for

[nata2run]

@ Manuel, yep there will be color under the HPR but I didn't install it yet, as I still need to trim and make it look neat. My first thought was to have a color panel that lights up when ESC's are armed. I'm still looking into that option as I have a few backlid displayes sitting around.

[keithbradley]

Kent,
I just got some BECs in that use a remote arming switch that is operated by pin (BEC is not armed with pin removed). On the unit that the pin goes into, there is an LED that illuminates green when the ESC is armed, and has a LV warning that flashes the LED bright red. I wonder if you could use something like that to illuminate your letters? You could re-wire it to more LEDs, or perhaps just put it behind a lens so it lights the whole area...
Let me know if you want a link to what they look like. I made a post about them on the KB forum in the new products category.

[nata2run]

@ Keith, was not going to use BEC, but rather just steal power out of RX from the aux CH. I have a white light panel used for TX backlid panel its around 1.5'x4' so going to try that with some translucent purple vinyl

[nata2run]

Got a bit more work done....
installed Motors, servo and a few bits...coming to an end.
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[drwayne]

@ Keith, was not going to use BEC, but rather just steal power out of RX from the aux CH. I have a white light panel used for TX backlid panel its around 1.5'x4' so going to try that with some translucent purple vinyl

Dont steal power from your Rx, it will cause grief.

Will only warn you once. !

[nata2run]

Dont steal power from your Rx, it will cause grief.

Will only warn you once. !
What, even to power a 50mah diode??? Servo will pull a couple of amps, how can a 50mah led hurt? Just asking....
The very short version will do hehe.
I could steal the power before it enter the Rx. But still keen to know why it's not ok.

[drwayne]

What, even to power a 50mah diode??? Servo will pull a couple of amps, how can a 50mah led hurt? Just asking....
The very short version will do hehe.
I could steal the power before it enter the Rx. But still keen to know why it's not ok.

1. voltage drop on leads will drag down total V at Rx .. long leads can = lvc fault by Rx
2. induces freq ripples via led to Rx power

........ that's why.

Use an open hatch activated switch .. and run direct from a balance tap !!

[nata2run]

I'm still confused why 1 led/diode would mess anything up, when there are monitors and stuff that connects to the RX and lights up to display voltage left on RX pack. One would think that will draw way more? The RX is good to deliver certain amps right?. I don't see a problem here.

[Cervelo]

Hello. Wonderful job. Wow, Wow, Wow ..... exactly my taste. Please keep it up. Greetings from Germany.

Christian

[Chrisg81983]

Damn good job kent

[nata2run]

@ Christian @ Chris, Thank you. I'm glad you like. There is still abit more "bling" to be added and polish a few parts, definetly getting closer to maiden. But the hard work is over :smile:
Next will finishing off the pull/pull system and making up the lipo treys.

[nata2run]

Hello Everyone,
A small step forward.....Polished up some "clamps" for the pull pull wires and installed the stuffing tubes for the servo wires as well. Nearly there!! only need the Lipo rails, cooling outlets, mount ESC's and I can take her for a spin hehe.

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[Chrisg81983]

Sick dude she looks totally amazing

[lavigna]

Looks amazing! I am so envious and I just want to be at this stage already! When I ordered my HPR C5009 I requested black CF but instead received Kevlar. I really dont like the color of the Kevlar and am sort of kicking myself that I did not straighten that out last year. Oh well. Your boat looks ridiculous.

[keithbradley]

Looks great Kent! Are those MBP couplers?

[Chrisg81983]

Kent I hope u dont mind me answering for u but yes keith they are. Plus all I will say is that u will not find a better coupler. They are very precise while also being very light.

[nata2run]

@ lavigna, Thank you!!! How ever the Carbon/Kevlar can look "SICK" as well. Have a browse through my MHZ 138 Thread, its almost the same as what I'm building now. (except, this one is really tough)

@ Chris....you make me type anyway, and I agree..... LOL

[srislash]

Looking great Kent.Nice nice work my man.

[kingwrench]

Very nice, creative and work of art!!

[nata2run]

Thanks guys for the compliments!!!
Next move is to get the battery mounts in. I thought something simple not over the top will do. Here is a visual of the plan.

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[Chrisg81983]

Liking them dude call me I am driving home now from work

[nata2run]

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[nata2run]

Ok, have placed the mounts in but would really like them a little lower!! that means back on the CNC for a little trim! as they are, they sit about 1/2 inch from the bottom but 1/4 would do me better. I may even leave as is sitting on the grove...

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[Chrisg81983]

Sweet

[graill]

Very nice work, nice craftsmanship. I like the color combo. :thumbup1:

[lavigna]

Looks great. I will be ordering a set of those from you soon, as well as some radio plates, etc. I cant wait to be to that point.

[nata2run]

Thanks for the compliments guys :smile:
@ Adam, sure thing let me know when your ready for parts

[nata2run]

ok guys, not much happening but I finally glued in the lipo treys. I used a Sika Marine adhesive. Next onto the cooling lines plus a few adjustments, and she should be ready for a maiden.

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[Chrisg81983]

She looks good man run this damn thing already

[nata2run]

LOL @ Chris..... can the glue dry first? sonava............................................ .......GUN :wink:

[drwayne]

We locals are waiting for an invite to it's first wetting. !

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[Richie the shipwright]

Well said sir, and yes please, count me in! Thats a crazy lookin boat dude! I Expect nothing less from a south aussie... You got some skills man! BLING BLING!! :-)

[Chrisg81983]

I am sure it will run sick as all of the others do. You easily have a 100 mph setup here, and I cant wait ti see ger

[nata2run]

Hello All,
Have installed the ESC's and water cooling. Almost ready for a maiden!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flIyAgJ0occ&feature=youtu.be

[drwayne]

We have marker buoys already placed to drive around for the 100mph runs !
and there are plenty of us armed with cameras for the moment
thumbsup for a good run. .
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I am sure it will run sick as all of the others do. You easily have a 100 mph setup here, and I cant wait ti see ger

[Chrisg81983]

we have marker buoys already placed to drive around for the 100mph runs !and there are plenty of us armed with cameras for the moment thumbsup for a good run. .:smile:who says he is going to invite you

[nata2run]

We have marker buoys already placed to drive around for the 100mph runs !
and there are plenty of us armed with cameras for the moment
thumbsup for a good run. .
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We also have concrete walls for those attempting 100mph..... It would be sad to hit one

[drwayne]

who says he is going to invite you

if you're not already on your way, who else will cheer ? :lol:

[Chrisg81983]

I will be there soon

[srislash]

So 2367kv Kent,on 6s. Awesome,can't wait:popcorn2::popcorn2:.

[nata2run]

So 2367kv Kent,on 6s. Awesome,can't wait:popcorn2::popcorn2:.

Not quite on the first run!!! Wanna make sure you have that thing running 100% before you attempt something like that. Will maiden in wye mode on 6s. Then 8s in Wye, and one day delta 6s

[srislash]

I have been looking at Lehners chart and I guess they only state the Delta KV. That is what is messing me up.They should post both. They should be OK on 6s Delta then? Eventually of course.

MERRY XMAS BTW.

[nata2run]

Divide or multiply by 1.7 to get mode number...... So 2367 in delta is 1392 in wye
Should only get you 70mph with a nice prop on 6s

[srislash]

Divide or multiply by 1.7 to get mode number...... So 2367 in delta is 1392 in wye
Should only get you 70mph with a nice prop on 6sAhh,K thanks Kent.

[drwayne]

Kent.
You've lost interest with the 138 ?
There are lots of good days now, time to let it rip !
92Mph is a poor showing from such a good hull.....

[Cooper]

I do have to say the build looks very precise crisp and clean. Good looking build. Definitely have some skills and attention to detail. Can't wait to see it at speed!

[nata2run]

Kent.
You've lost interest with the 138 ?
There are lots of good days now, time to let it rip !
92Mph is a poor showing from such a good hull.....
Not lost interest, but have ESC's in the other hull, and don't want to keep changing over. Maybe one day soon I will get some new ESC's with a bit higher amperage as well. I don't think 92mph for a 54" is poor at all. But let me Remind you again that I don't build for speed, and not encourage a flip or an accident, especially after spending $1000 on paint!!! One flip at that speed and I'm sure paint will start to crack.

[nata2run]

@ cooper, thanks for the compliment.... Can't wait to see her either hehe

[nata2run]

Hello Folks, HAPPY NEW YEAR! to ya'all Australia got there a bit sooner than the US, But I guess I can say in comfort, The World won't end in 2012.
I couldn't wait, had to take out the HPR for a test run, so got my girl to film for me....here is how she went. Had a bit of CG corrections to make, but after I was happy with the result. Sadly it was very windy so couldn't open her up. 1367kv on 6s and CNC 448 prop... and 80mph thats a good start I guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzI9MvtNV4A&feature=youtu.be

[Chrisg81983]

Looking awesome kent really nice job as always

[Richie the shipwright]

Great to see kent, Really nice boat!! Id love to see you knock up a scratchbuild sometime, just to see what you can come up with dude. Happy new year. :-)

[drwayne]

Hello Folks, HAPPY NEW YEAR! to ya'all Australia got there a bit sooner than the US, But I guess I can say in comfort, The World won't end in 2012.
I couldn't wait, had to take out the HPR for a test run, so got my girl to film for me....here is how she went. Had a bit of CG corrections to make, but after I was happy with the result. Sadly it was very windy so couldn't open her up. 1367kv on 6s and CNC 448 prop... and 80mph thats a good start I guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzI9MvtNV4A&feature=youtu.be

Good job, Kent.
Learn how it handles . in a month we'll go out the big water for some faster action !
Dont paint this one, mate.
Zoom Zoom, hey !!!

Sad I missed yesterday's fun with the other one. :sad:

[ManuelW]

Hi Kent,

looks already really good, there is more to go!

regards,
Manuel

[nata2run]

@ Richie, scratch builds are not for me. I would have no idea where to start Lol. I build these here for the creativity and the fun of running them. I also like the idea of carbon fibre parts, and offering them to others if they work well.

@ Doc, I'm all for the bigger water and see this baby can do. (To a degree) she's already fast and very aggressive, cry's for a bigger lake. As for the other one, you'll have to wait until I rebuild her, she didn't like the "mile high club" few cracks and chunks flew off. Almost repaired now. I have no regrets as it was awesome!!!

@ Manuel, thanks for the tips on adjustments, I would have been playing for a long time if it wasn't for you. She's a heavy girl at 7.04kg (thats with minimum running gear) so not exactly easy to deal with. Obviously very important where everything is placed!!!

Over all I was pleased with today's run, she still takes in a little water so have to sort that one out. Hopefully next run will be on a calm day with only slight ripples.

[nata2run]

Hello, Have not done a great deal of work but have cut a few sleds for the lipo's so I can try different combinations. I have just enough lipo's to get 8s NanoT 60c per side at 3850mah that should work for a few minutes.
Once again thanks to Manuel for the mechanical parts.

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[MrUnlimited]

if you're not already on your way, who else will cheer ? :lol:
Who else will break the champagne bottle on the new hull! :Sinking:

[KillerDave]

Great job, I'm about to order a C5009! can't wait!!!

[nata2run]

C5009 are so cool looking!! My advice is only, take your time to mesure and drill once. Make a template for everything you do, and repeat on the other side.

[KillerDave]

I will try to do a good job...
I have plans to build it with a unique theme... More to follow on that but as it evolves, it will come together and I only hope I do a good job! :-/ I just have to wait a while now... :-(

[nata2run]

Hello Everyone,
Its been quiet on the thread for a little, lots to do, but never mind. Recieved a set of 447 S/B by Andy Brown for 6s & 8s setup, also recieved 447 S/B backcut to 44.5 and tongues removed for delta 5s & 6s setup.

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[srislash]

Well,c'mon if it has been quiet,lets hear em' sing.The weekend is coming Kent.

[nata2run]

Ha! I know

[nata2run]

Hello folks,
Build/funtime have been slow as I have been very busy at work including weekends. So no lake time to test either. I have upgraded the ESC's to YGE 160 HV so that I have a set of HV controllers (I feel better running 8s with those) . Finally got ESC's for the MHZ138 aswell CC Hydra 200HV. Getting both boats ready for the cooler months here in AusLand.

[drwayne]

It's nice and cool this weekend, Kent.

[Richie the shipwright]

Heat?? What heat?? Drive em like ya stole em amigo!! :-)

[nata2run]

Heat?? What heat?? Drive em like ya stole em amigo!! :-)
Who said I didn't steal em lol

[drwayne]

Sunday lunchtime is the plan for all us others, mate.
Come join in !

[Chrisg81983]

See now u have no excuse to go to lake your friends invited u so u need to say yes

[Chrisg81983]

So whats up with her kent

[drwayne]

are you okay, Kent ?
not seen or heard of you for over a month.
.... we miss ya !
W

[nata2run]

Sorry guys, been renovating on my house. For the past 4-5 weeks I've spend all weekends in the mud :) did see u Wayne at the pond on the way home from hardware shop, but was in a hurry to get back and finish concrete while still wet.! I should be done over Easter. Today is Easter here and all family coming over in an hour or so. No boats for me either.!!!

[nata2run]

Hello,
It's been awhile since I posted on this thread, but planning to take her out on the weekend to do some testing. I have never ran this boat in delta mode (2367kv under load), so might try that on 4s and 5s with some small props.

[drwayne]

Good to see you back at the pond last weekend..
Come on down and play, the water's fine !

[Chrisg81983]

I have never ran this boat in delta mode (2367kv under load), so might try that on 4s and 5s with some small props.[/QUOTE]Chicken lol

[iridebikes247]

lol. Oh and kent thanks for telling me to go with the mbp drives we installed them the other night and they're awesome

[nata2run]

lol. Oh and kent thanks for telling me to go with the mbp drives we installed them the other night and they're awesome
:biggrin: I want some!!

[drwayne]

:biggrin: I want some!!

Only one person stopping you..... :smile:

[boredom.is.me]

Only one person stopping you..... :smile:
The wife!

[srislash]

:biggrin: I want some!!You could CNC some out of CF Kent.:tongue_smilie:

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[nata2run]

Hello, just got het back from the painters today! Honestly the nicest silver!! Will hopefully come up with something cool.

[nata2run]

She's now complete!!

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[nata2run]

A couple more...

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[worriedsick4u]

And she found her new home in Florida. Should have her dialed in tomorrow. Will post speeds and set ups. Beautiful boat my friend. Thank you.

[ManuelW]

Will be waiting for speeds too, to add them to the HPR speedlist, already got the pics from Kent!

Enjoy it, its a really awesome boat and lets call it "capable setup"!

regards,
Manuel

[worriedsick4u]

First dialed in run. With 7S 5000mAh (heavy lipos) and 447"s in wye she ran 85.6. Nothing heated up over 100.5*. Everything stayed cool. Gonna run 8S tomorrow 2X4S 4000mah. After tomorrow will try 5S delta. Manuel or Kent, should I try 450/3 tomorrow on 8S?

[nata2run]

I don't think you will win a lot of speed with those props, as the total pitch is not far off from the 447's. They may benefit a heavier boat where slip is more of an issue. I would definitely stick to the 447's on 8s, but for high speed switch to delta and give it a try on 5s. Not worth loading the up the system with those 450/3's. something with a smaller diameter and more pitch might do the trick if you want to run on 8s maybe a set of 4518/3 or 4516/3. Could also work with a set of cut down 57's to 48-50mm but maybe only for short runs. Just on a side note. Your 2250's in the HPR has pushed the MHZ138 to 87mph with a set of 448cnc on 8s. No drama there!

[Pheyd]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to have you build me a boat like that some day :)

[thomaslambo]

My compliments, a beautiful build.

[nata2run]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to have you build me a boat like that some day :)

Thanks for the compliments, anytime you want to look into a boat let me know :-) and we can work something out. If you haven't seen, look up the MHZ 185 Tag Heuer and the johnnie Walker tribute. They are more resent builds.

[nata2run]

My compliments, a beautiful build.
Thanks Thomas, always nice to hear good feed back :-)