1st time Builders - Help request post

[gyrotron]

Hello,

I am building a boat for the 1st time and I think I can speak for those that are, like me, in need of seasoned help. Often I see on the forum build threads that are filled with information, but more often than not those threads belong to felow boaters that have built more than one boat. I know first time builder's threads may not be as interesting as those of hobbyist with plenty of experience but we, the newcomers to the hobby, require your help and constructive critisism.

I posted this new thread as an invitacion to the experts to see our 1st time builds and for the newbies like me to invite them to take a look at our 1st build threads. Like always looking to learn, improve and help other while posting in this great forum of ours.


Newbies: Don't forget to mention your thread's title and invite when answering this post and add a link to you build inviting the experts.

Experts: Please take a look at our posts and help.

Thank you!

[gyrotron]

Here is the link to my 1st boat build. I thank those who have have already contributed to my build as well as those who will in the future.

Thread: DaVette Aspect Shallow 42" Hull - New Build - Motor selection and misc. help needed

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?38209-DaVette-Aspect-Shallow-42-quot-Hull-New-Build-Motor-selection-and-misc.-help-needed&p=473353#post473353

[kevinpratt823]

I welcome all the input I can get. My first build is a Sniper 45" in progress here.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?38895-Help-me-build-a-Sniper-45-quot

[Lone $partan]

Hello guys anyone know what piano drive I need for a traxxas spartan and I'm putting on a speedmaster .187 strut. Thanks

[gyrotron]

Hello guys anyone know what piano drive I need for a traxxas spartan and I'm putting on a speedmaster .187 strut. Thanks
Lone Spartan,

Send Steve at OSE and e-mail ose-orders@offshoreelectrics.com and he will be more than willing to get the appropriate piano drive for you if he has it in stock.

[Lone $partan]

Hey thank you gyrotron! Jeff wholt has two piano drives on their way😁

[Catman74]

I welcome any help I can get and thank all the members that have helped so far.
37" fighter cat Daytona build
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?40142-37-quot-fighter-Cat-Daytona-build

[gyrotron]

Hey thank you gyrotron! Jeff wholt has two piano drives on their way
Good to know I was of any help.

[Bduncan]

I put a stinger drive on my spartan and it never was the same boat. How was your experience? Mine not so good

[Bduncan]

First compete build. DF pirate 35, lined hull carbon fiber. leopard 4082 2y, speedmaster drive, castle hydra ice 240, going to run 2 max amps 5s 5450 mah 120c in parallel.

Question, anyone have measurements on where to mount the motor? How about a general starting range for batteries?

[gyrotron]

First compete build. DF pirate 35, lined hull carbon fiber. leopard 4082 2y, speedmaster drive, castle hydra ice 240, going to run 2 max amps 5s 5450 mah 120c in parallel.

Question, anyone have measurements on where to mount the motor? How about a general starting range for batteries?

Hello Bduncan,

Go ahead and insert a link to your build here so people can participate and give it a look.

[CodeRed225]

My first build. Redoing my Blackjack 26

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?41364-Rebuilding-my-BlackJack

[Killah2469]

My Rio ep stuffing tube broke so I'm gonna gut it and start from scratch any help is greatly appreciated.
This is my first build here is the link.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?42005-Rio-ep-scratch-build

[Bduncan]

Neu 1521 1y hydra ice 240.

[Tech Head]

I am a newb as far as brushless boats go and I'm looking for suggestions for my boat refit.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?44779-New-to-brushless&p=543643#post543643

Thanks for looking.

[Alex Jones]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?46685-37-quot-FCR-Daytona-twin-(first-build-help-needed-and-appreciated)&p=566225#post566225

Daytona twin all help appreciated

[raceachevy]

First time (in several years) boat builder. Looking for some help on picking/sizing components for a ground up build on my Prather 40" Deep Vee.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?46857-Prather-40-quot-Deep-Vee-sport-build

[JGZN]

Virgin builder needing all sorts of advice regarding conversion build!!!

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?47400-Arrowshark-57-quot-Fighter-Cat-FE-Conversion

[hilyfe]

Hi guys

Im a first time scale builder also
And currently building an aziz
I think for a beginner like me the aziz is now for a first-timer

I have a build blog but
Im not sure if I can post it here
Since its on a different forum

At the moment I have stol building it
Im currently working on another scale boat

http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r509/rustler333/ATT_1408771742189_photo_zps9ce9c30a.jpg

51inchess length
6 inchess wide
Im in the process of connecting the riggers
And see how many pounds I can carry to get it water level
From there I can figured out
What sla battery I can use

I need help with a brushed motor
should I go witb a direct drive
or with geared drive?


Thanx

[Bduncan]

Probably direct. What kinda speed you looking for
At a glance a very low kv motor on 2s ahould work

[hilyfe]

Speed doesnt really matter to me as long as it sail I guess
But it would be nice also to have a little speed since I can just control the speed on the transmitter
needed:
Motor props driveshaft esc

[Bduncan]

Black Friday Super Deals : http://www.neumotors.com/store/page1/page1.html

THe 1910 1.5y motor is 680 kv. Super
Price for a neu motor and given your unique
Build it is appropiate. You could hook up a 60 amp brushless esc to it and
as long as you don't run over 4s. It will be a super reliable set up.

[Bduncan]

A 47MM 3 blade prop or 50ish 2 blade would work fine. With this kv it would be hard to over prop it. Trust me. For a little cruiser like that, you won't find a more appropiate motor.

[hilyfe]

Errr guys im looking for brushed motor
Trying to stay away from lipo's

[Bduncan]

You can use nimh on brushless
Motor. My rec still stands

[hilyfe]

Ok I didn't know I can use brushless motor on nihm or sla

Brings me to another question
which of the two is more efficient?
Lets say same props same battery
Which one would give me the longer run
Ill sacrifice speed to my run time

[okieman98]

ok 1st build for me i will need a lot of help to complete this. any and all help and suggestions needed
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?49144-1st-mono-build-29-inch&p=595984#post595984

[hunterkz]

First post here sorry if I did it incorrectly. My father has a JAE 21 fe with a neu 1509 2200kv, castle hydra 240a, running 5s to 8s in it. I want to build a JAE mini sprint to try to beat his boat when I go and visit him. This is just the two of us at a lake and not a sanctioned race. I don't want to spend too much so here is my build plans for now until I get some advice from you folks. JAE mini sprint kit, mystery 100a esc, turnigy 2850 3600kv on 3s or even 4s if I can fit it in there. Water cool everything with a high flow to try and keep it semi cool. I have no idea if I will even come close to his boat with this setup. His boat is running around 60mph. Please any advice would be great. Once again I am on a tight budget so cheap parts are all I can swing for now. The boat does not have to last for more than this trip. Thank you.

[castellina]

Hello everybody, here is a link to my first build. I have some questions, so if you could please take a look and help me out, I would appreciate it a lot.
I will be posting pictures if you guys are interested too!
Thanks, Kyle
Thread 1st build, got some questions.
Link http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?50637-1st-build-got-some-questions

[Dortiz68]

1st time build- Mean Machine Cat. Not really sure what I'm doing so advice welcome.
Here is the link to my build:

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?51601-1st-Build-Mean-Machine-2-guidance-appreciated&p=627462&styleid=9#post627462

Thanks,
Daniel

[jbracehabits]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?52000-DF-pirate-35-quot-first-build

Link to my first build, pretty newb to the boats.
Hoping somebody can link me to a stuffing pipe tutorial, preferably without Teflon, thanks !

[Shawn Wittenbarger]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?51971-New-guy-1-10-Cracker-build

Have a question for my design/build. For the ~30mm prop I will be using, about how many watts should I look for motor wise to push up to about 30mph?

[FearSys]

Anyone have any "how tos" or youtube links that covers adding CF/FG for dummies?

[InspGadgt]

I don't have a link for my build yet as I have not started it. But I would like some advice on what other things I need to purchase to make the build easier. Special tools, clamps, etc., that make the build easier. Also where do you get your fiberglass sheets for reinforcing bulkheads and whatnot...The ones I saw yesterday at West Marine were super thick so I didn't want to go that way. Thanks!!!!

[srislash]

I don't have a link for my build yet as I have not started it. But I would like some advice on what other things I need to purchase to make the build easier. Special tools, clamps, etc., that make the build easier. Also where do you get your fiberglass sheets for reinforcing bulkheads and whatnot...The ones I saw yesterday at West Marine were super thick so I didn't want to go that way. Thanks!!!!

Do you have a couple sheets of glass around? you can make your own. CF, FG, whatever. I assume you just acquired epoxy. What are you building? It would help in recommendations.
Shawn

OOPs: this is kinda old but if you still need help...

[KC]

Hi
best I can tell this is where i should be
Ihave a 41" v Hall 12" wide was gas. and a 60 amp esc.
can start here? what motor?to shaft to prop
thinks for any help.

[DanInWV]

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?61111-First-build-54-quot-ebay-hull

Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out which CF cloth to reinforce my hull with. A search of "Inlay" brings up an unmanageable list of hits. Perhaps a "prevailing wisdom" sticky that mods and trusted experience can add to might help?

That way a if a search of a broadly used term pulls a ton of hits and one of them is that 'newbie' thread we know to go there?

Just a thought.

Anyhow. Which CF cloth should I use?

Thoughts?

Which resin and hardener?

Thanks,
Dan

[NativePaul]

First post here sorry if I did it incorrectly. My father has a JAE 21 fe with a neu 1509 2200kv, castle hydra 240a, running 5s to 8s in it. I want to build a JAE mini sprint to try to beat his boat when I go and visit him. This is just the two of us at a lake and not a sanctioned race. I don't want to spend too much so here is my build plans for now until I get some advice from you folks. JAE mini sprint kit, mystery 100a esc, turnigy 2850 3600kv on 3s or even 4s if I can fit it in there. Water cool everything with a high flow to try and keep it semi cool. I have no idea if I will even come close to his boat with this setup. His boat is running around 60mph. Please any advice would be great. Once again I am on a tight budget so cheap parts are all I can swing for now. The boat does not have to last for more than this trip. Thank you.

I don't want to piss on your fireworks, but realistically, only by sabotaging your dad's boat. I have both boats and while both are great fun, they race in a different classes for a reason, the little mini just cant cope with the water conditions the big one can, I feel the mini sprint is pushing its limits in the mid 50s on glass water, I set mine up for low 50s for race water, but the wakes were small from other mini class boats, you can probably get one to run at 60 on glass, but running with a .21 making big boat wakes I doubt you will stay upright over 40ish. Honestly the cheapest way to competitively race a JAE.21 is with another JAE.21 use a purple turnigy XK3665 motor and a suppo 200A ESC, borrow one of your dads packs for it and it wont cost you all that much more than a minisprint.

If you still want to do a go fast minisprint, I would advise you to check out this thread (https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?52831-Largest-Motor-ESC-Combo-In-JAE-Mini-Sprint) as I put the measurements of the interior space in there so you can find out what will fit before buying, there are also several pretty extreme setups in it that could theoretically do 60 in ideal conditions. If you want to keep it stock a 2845 is the biggest motor you can fit. I have run mine on 28x36mm 4800kv 2s, 3000kv 3s and 4200 3s, 4200 3s was my low 50s sprint race setup with a detongued x435 prop. I am a bit of a Suppo ESC (inc the Mystery rebrand) fanboy, they may be a bit more of a gamble than big brand ESCs but at the low price it is well worth taking a punt IMO, just take the ratings with a pinch of salt, but the 100 should be plenty for the minisprint. As you are going for high speeds you will need to re-enforce the rudder and turn fin mountings further than the kit, other than that the kit is plenty strong enough.

[fweasel]

I don't want to piss on your fireworks, but
Paul, that was was 4.5 years old! :bounce:


https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?61111-First-build-54-quot-ebay-hull

Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out which CF cloth to reinforce my hull with. A search of "Inlay" brings up an unmanageable list of hits. Perhaps a "prevailing wisdom" sticky that mods and trusted experience can add to might help?

That way a if a search of a broadly used term pulls a ton of hits and one of them is that 'newbie' thread we know to go there?

Just a thought.

Anyhow. Which CF cloth should I use?

Thoughts?

Which resin and hardener?

Thanks,
Dan
Dan, I buy my carbon fiber cloth from a seller on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Real-Carbon-Fiber-Cloth-Plain-Weave-50-x72-kit-with-24-oz-resin/322072522540?hash=item4afd04af2c:g:nTYAAOSwanRXgT5 m:sc:USPSPriority!60634!US!-1). By no means am I suggesting its the best option out there, but I've used it on several builds and it has served me well. I use a 3K 2x2 cloth. They sell it in a variety of roll lengths and widths and include a resin that dries pretty clear. I've used their resin in the past and got satisfactory results with my first few jobs. I found it was easier to work with if I warmed it up to help thin it first. I've now switched to West System 105 resin and 207 hardener sold in metal cans with a convenient hand pump system that measures out the proper mix.

Regardless of the materials, the number one suggestion I have for you is surface prep. Sand, sand, and sand some more. Clean everything out then wipe down the surface with an alcohol or similar solvent. All of your efforts will be wasted if you end of with sections of your inlay that don't adhere to your hull once cured.

[DanInWV]

Perfect!

[lufihengr]

Hello,

I have been trying to find some build plans for a monohull Outerlimits style boat, but I can only find ready made hulls. I'm more interested in exploring the hullmaking procedure than buying a ready product, but I'm at a dead end. Any help is much appreciated!

[Fluid]

You don?t say what size or power you are interested in. You could try here for kits, depending on what you want:

https://zippkits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=70

Or for some plans:

https://www.building-model-boats.com/rc-boat-plans.html


.

[lufihengr]

Thanks for the links!

I'm looking for something similar to the MHZ GTX Outerlimits, so in the 1.5 to 2m size range. Power is TBD

Edit: and specifically I want to build the hull myself

[Joey1079]

Hello everyone,
Newbie here I have acquired a boat hull semi complete and I?m trying to figure out how to finish it any help would be greatly appreciated

[srislash]

Hello everyone,
Newbie here I have acquired a boat hull semi complete and I?m trying to figure out how to finish it any help would be greatly appreciated
Ok well let’s start with a pic of what you have. Any description will help. Pics of the parts and such would be beat. Let’s get you up and running.

Shawn

[Joey1079]

Ok well let?s start with a pic of what you have. Any description will help. Pics of the parts and such would be beat. Let?s get you up and running.

Shawn

I?m still trying to figure out how to include pics it?s a 57 inch v hull

[Joey1079]

Here is one pic I have I will get a few more

[srislash]

Ok so when you enter a reply, under the box which you enter the text into there will be a ?Go advanced? button? to the right side, then directly under Text box will be ?Manage attachments? button Which you click on, it then directs you to a page where you can load a pic from your phone. Top right for ?Add files? button. At the bottom of this screen you will find a ?insert in line? which you click on and then your pics will be in the reply to the thread. I sent screenshots for reference to the original thread as I cannot attach pics to a private message

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Here are some screen shots for reference

[srislash]

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And one last one here Joey

[SaltH2O]

Hello to all. I am slowing putting together parts and accessories to complete the classic Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisher. Its an old flea market score form years ago and im finally at the point I want to get this thing wet. First thing I want to do is get the business end built. Motors, ESC's etc... The boat came with nothing in the hull, I have the correct running gear but im at an impasse with the dual brushless choice, batteries and ESC's for decent scale performance and reliability. I have experience with R/C aircraft and cars so I have a little knowledge about the electronics but not so much when it comes to swinging scale props in the water with a large boat (49") and how NOT to set it on fire while doing so!!! There has been some discussion on other forums about this particular subject but all lines have gone dead since 2017! Anyone out there that may have some updated news on successful set ups in this application, I would appreciate your help!

Thank you in advance, Justin

[wolffman]

Hi. How do you know where to make the holes to install the hardware ?
I am planing to build a delta force 35, but I do not know how to install the hardware ?

[DickFulthorp]

Help Guys! I am building a scratch version of the 16-1/2 Foot Lyman Outboard. It is 1/6 scale 33 inches long, 12 inches wide and 6 inches tall. I purchased the OSE TFL B54210 outboard motor and found it way too short to reach the water if the engine is mounted at scale height. Is there any shaft-extension kits available? any other ideas?
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[Ayles]

I adopted a partially built ML Boatworks boat. Need help verifying what kit it is so I can start doing research on what my next steps might be.

I am a total rookie here and pretty excited to take on this project.

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?63706-ML-Boatworks-Rescue-Project

[Laz59]

Hi everyone, I'm trying to convert a 55" nitro hydro to electric and would like some help with powering it without breaking the bank. Thanks!

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?63868-Miss-Enforcer-55-quot-Hydro-Electric-Conversion (https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?63868-Miss-Enforcer-55-quot-Hydro-Electric-Conversion)

[zenmom]

*Very* much beginner here with RC boats. I want to power a particular boat which doesn't currently have a motor (it's just the wood model). I was pretty excited to find this website, but after some looking I'm not sure I'm in the right place?

All you cats seem to be speed demons! And my ship doesn't look like any of your boats. What *I've* got is a 24" wood model of a Viking longship. I don't need it to go fast, I just want to be able to sail it in relatively calm water and have some steering ability.

Is adding a motor etc something this forum can advise me on? (Besides, you know, "just get a new ship" or "build a new one that already comes with a motor").

Or if this isn't the right place, maybe someone knows a forum that deals with models more like mine?

TIA for any advice.

Signed,
Somewhat at Sea
in Salem, Massachusetts

[srislash]

*Very* much beginner here with RC boats. I want to power a particular boat which doesn't currently have a motor (it's just the wood model). I was pretty excited to find this website, but after some looking I'm not sure I'm in the right place?

All you cats seem to be speed demons! And my ship doesn't look like any of your boats. What *I've* got is a 24" wood model of a Viking longship. I don't need it to go fast, I just want to be able to sail it in relatively calm water and have some steering ability.

Is adding a motor etc something this forum can advise me on? (Besides, you know, "just get a new ship" or "build a new one that already comes with a motor").

Or if this isn't the right place, maybe someone knows a forum that deals with models more like mine?

TIA for any advice.

Signed,
Somewhat at Sea
in Salem, Massachusetts

I do not know of any scale vessel forums but there are a few groups on Facebook. I myself appreciate all forms of building and modifications. There would be stuff Thru Billing’s Boat products. Motor and Esc would be along the lines of a crawler truck I would think. Low RPM per volt supplied.

It just dawned on me that RCGroups has a section so ignore my previous comments and just go and join here: https://www.rcgroups.com/scale-boats-55/

[Vgallagher9975]

Recently purchased a 95% complete Dumas Scarab 42? Hull kit. No hardware. I have a hull and a deck and no idea how to attach them. I?m guessing epoxy. What do I need to do inside before that step ? And links or videos I can watch. Of a similar boat or even a scarab ? Also Not sure how to add pictures