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Monica just let me know that I'm getting a fully built (minus engine) Blade.
http://www.tflhobby.com/product/gas_racing_boats/Blade/Blade_gas_racing_boat.html
Should be a nice conversion on 10S......It will probably get a Lehner 3040 740 Kv motor that I have leftover .
These folks at TFL are really great to deal with and very accomodating:hug1:
Some more Pics:
Darin Jordan
10-10-2013, 01:59 PM
T-Mono and Offshore, here comes DOBY!!
I just noticed that T-Mono is full at the NATS....I'll have to sign up for Offshore now.
Darin Jordan
10-10-2013, 02:09 PM
I just noticed that T-Mono is full at the NATS....I'll have to sign up for Offshore now.
Get yourself on the waiting list... As February nears, I'm sure things will change.
Just finished the Offshore registration..might need to keep it at that as I'm approaching the "Pags and Davis syndrome" ei...how the heck am I going to run all these classes!!!!!
I love the arrow on the bow of the Blade...that way, I'll know which way I should be going!
Darin Jordan
10-10-2013, 02:19 PM
..how the heck am I going to run all these classes!!!!!
One at a time, my friend... one at a time... :)
BUT, with LOTs and LOTs of charging going on at that "one time"... :scared:
Better get yourself a BANK of charging stations...
With my current charging "box"...I can charge 16 LiPos at once...
Darin Jordan
10-10-2013, 02:40 PM
With my current charging "box"...I can charge 16 LiPos at once...
Sweet! Pit next to me... I'll bring some long charging leads! :)
Just got word from Monica that my Blade is being manufactured as we speak.:banana:
TFL has also been kind enough to provide me with a motor for this beast...one of their own 5694/800KV motors:w00t:
Got word that it shipped today!
flraptor07
11-16-2013, 08:49 PM
They're busy today, Monica told me my Carbon Fiber Ariane II shipped today too!:thumbup::thumbup: You know, the Q Mono...........
Well, the Blade is in Canada...should be here sometime soon!
LiPo Power
11-23-2013, 05:31 PM
Cant wait to see it..... :banana:
Well, the Blade is in Canada...should be here sometime soon!
Well, one big assed box showed up today!!!!!!!!!!!!:scared:
Before I post pics of the hull, I have to make note of TFL's packaging for this beast.
It was double cardboard boxed, each being 1/4" thick...the inner box also had plywood covering both sides for extra protection.
Nicely done TFL...it made it here without a scratch.
It even met the approval of my assistant, Pete.
More packaging pics.
This thing had a comfortable ride from the other side of the world.
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 04:14 PM
You are such a Blade. LOOK, LOOK, It's got Checkers pre-painted for you!!! No need for extra checkers this time or... :confused2:
One rather large boat stand was included.
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 04:16 PM
I'd like one of those....
You are such a Blade. LOOK, LOOK, It's got Checkers pre-painted for you!!! No need for extra checkers this time or... :confused2:
Its going to stay as received...that was the point, when I saw it had checkers, I fell in love:blush:
Doug Smock
11-25-2013, 04:22 PM
What's the bottom look like?
Inside the beast:
There's a nice 1/4" plywood transom insert as well.
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 04:24 PM
That's sweet inside. My Promise 40" Vee looked like the dogs breakfast compared to that. Both are CF/Kevlar layup.
What's the bottom look like?
Relax...getting there.....
As per Smock's request....
Forgot one from the inside...
This thing doesn't weigh a lot either...about 3.9Lbs
And a mystery bag of parts that I'm going to throw out.....
Doug Smock
11-25-2013, 04:44 PM
That's nice John. Now get to work!! lol
Its going to be a casual winter build....waters in cube format up here now.:crying:
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 05:19 PM
Second from the left, what is that? You buy a 12" long esc or something? lol...
All the hardware...
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 05:21 PM
if you want a Large scale (1/5th) servo mount I've got one for you. There are strong enough Standard servos but, thought I'd offer.
Post a pic Ray.
As for the other thing...I'm not sure..its watercooled and about a foot long....some sort of cooling plate. As this was a gas hull, maybe its something to do with that????
LiPo Power
11-25-2013, 07:12 PM
Thanks, please keep it aside untill I can make it to your
place. Maybe this weekend if you are ok with it...
Let me know...
And a mystery bag of parts that I'm going to throw out.....
LiPo Power
11-25-2013, 07:22 PM
Maybe it is a lipo cooling plate....
Post a pic Ray.
As for the other thing...I'm not sure..its watercooled and about a foot long....some sort of cooling plate. As this was a gas hull, maybe its something to do with that????
ray schrauwen
11-25-2013, 07:52 PM
Post a pic Ray.
As for the other thing...I'm not sure..its watercooled and about a foot long....some sort of cooling plate. As this was a gas hull, maybe its something to do with that????
It's the same extrusion as the etti cooling plates for esc's.
This MOUNT (http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80091)
Let me know the width of that cooling plate pls.
flraptor07
11-25-2013, 08:57 PM
I Like It! What motor is it gettin'?
I'm not to sure right now....its way lighter than I thought so I'm re-thinking things. Was going to be a 10S setup, but thinking about 8S now.
Installed some hardware last night...
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Here's the "Dual" motor that will be powering it...actually found one at a local hobby shop.
730 Kv or 1280Kv.
10S or 6S.....
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flraptor07
11-30-2013, 07:51 PM
Looks good Doby, that thing should rip on 10s. That mount is nice it looks real simular to the one I used on my 44" Hyper Hydro except mine doesn't say Fightercat it says something else I don't remember:confused1:
TFL was nice enough to send me the mount...I suppose its fairly obvious that they make some of Fightercats products.
ron1950
11-30-2013, 09:16 PM
so its ice skating in the mornings and boat building by the fireplace at night huh?
:Shame_on_You: Closest thing I could find to the middle finger.
lenny
11-30-2013, 11:34 PM
Hear you go, ┌∩┐(►_◄)┌∩┐ :hug1:
tlandauer
12-01-2013, 08:02 AM
so its ice skating in the mornings and boat building by the fireplace at night huh?
I was going to say you asked for it, lol...
:Shame_on_You: Closest thing I could find to the middle finger.
Just the response I was expecting, :lol: :lol: :lol:
rickwess
12-01-2013, 09:26 AM
...actually found one at a local hobby shop.
Great Hobbies? I was in there last week and noticed that motor and they said someone just bought one a week or so ago.
Picked it up last Wednesday.
Got the hardware all mounted...
flraptor07
12-04-2013, 09:32 PM
Hey, that thing in the middle.... Is that the tail pipe?
LiPo Power
12-04-2013, 09:51 PM
what do you mean?
Hey, that thing in the middle.... Is that the tail pipe?
Hey, that thing in the middle.... Is that the tail pipe?
Yup...big honk'in one !!!
T.S.Davis
12-06-2013, 12:59 PM
I'm looking forward to you put'n a hurt on Fireball with this John. Boat looks fast sitting there.
Should be no darting issues with that bottom.
That Proteus motor might do quite well on 8s in the delta config.
BILL OXIDEAN
12-07-2013, 04:59 PM
Got the hardware all mounted...
I like how you're using mostly the hardware they provided.
Shows folks how its gonna' handle when they buy one. Nice build! TFL seems to be taking great care of you guys..
Whats up with that rigger in Monica's avitar? Are you guys getting them soon?
Yup...everything so far is from TFL, except I chose to go with an aftermarket stinger instead of the factory strut...easier to adjust I think...
TFL has been very accommodating....I think most folks on here who have dealt with them would say the same thing.
That rigger is an upcoming new release from TFL...should be out sometime in the near future.
flraptor07
12-07-2013, 11:07 PM
I'm extremely happy with TFL, I've bought two boats direct through Monica and they are by far the best overseas company I've ever dealt with and Monica is a sweetheart!
flraptor07
12-07-2013, 11:13 PM
Doby, You know looking at the bottom of that hull it looks like a bigger version of the Ariane that I bought .
Yes...it is bigger:olleyes::olleyes:
Messing around with the CG....also made some stringers...
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flraptor07
12-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Doby, That 8th scale sport Hydro I built was designed to be a gas boat and I made some Delrin blocks and bolted the motor mount right to the stringers. 109290109291 You can just see in these pics
silvermansteve
12-12-2013, 08:16 AM
doby, when you buy direct do you have to handle shipping/customs? or do they? does payment have to be by bank to bank wire? they take orders for as few as 1-3 boats? thanks.
flraptor07
12-12-2013, 09:39 AM
doby, when you buy direct do you have to handle shipping/customs? or do they? does payment have to be by bank to bank wire? they take orders for as few as 1-3 boats? thanks.
I'm not Doby but I think I can handle this question, They handle shipping/customs and all payments I've made have been through Paypal They will take orders for one boat at a time. I've bought three boats from them so far.
T.S.Davis
12-12-2013, 10:11 AM
Depends on what you're after. There are guys selling their stuff in the states. I think Popeye and Pursuits will be available here soon. Stock is in transit kind of thing.
A boat like a Blade you have to get shipped. They just add it on to the cost to you. Kind of a pain but if they got it and you want it..........
I ordered a nice box of gear that way too. The shipping was a line item.
I'm not Doby but I think I can handle this question, They handle shipping/customs and all payments I've made have been through Paypal They will take orders for one boat at a time. I've bought three boats from them so far.
You never will be Doby....don't even try:tt2:
Everything else you said was true as well, except for the part about buying them...I haven't had to yet!
flraptor07
12-12-2013, 04:31 PM
You never will be Doby....don't even try:tt2:
Everything else you said was true as well, except for the part about buying them...I haven't had to yet!
Yeah, where do I sign up for that not buying them deal? Must be nice......:moon: (I wish I had that middle finger smiley):bounce:
At least you bozo's can run all year.....that makes up for the freebies!
flraptor07
12-12-2013, 06:09 PM
At least you bozo's can run all year.....that makes up for the freebies!
OK I'll give you that one.....:olleyes:
Progress was inspected today.....
tlandauer
12-21-2013, 03:10 PM
Doby, fantastic work shop, man, I envy you!
If I have an inspector like yours perhaps I would be more diligent as well...lol...
Nice work on all your boats!
:beerchug:
ray schrauwen
12-21-2013, 03:13 PM
Well, ya got to be first to the plate number one. You have to dedicate yourself to the plan and execute without fail or too much favour.
Anyone could have done what Doby did, he just did it first. I think he has done a fine job and deserves what Monika does for him.
But.... I'm still with you on finding that smiley that suits the situation juuuust right :frusty:
Yeah, where do I sign up for that not buying them deal? Must be nice......:moon: (I wish I had that middle finger smiley):bounce:
Thanks Ray:
TFL and Monica have been very generous to me...I can't complain.
It looks like several others on here have had very good dealings with TFL as well.
Its nice to be able to talk directly to the manufacturer and have them reply and even listen, then add on great service from ordering to receiving the product at your door.
My "relationship" with Monica (TFL) started on another forum. She started a thread to introduce people to TFL's products, then some members attacked her for being a rep for a company (which she never tried to hide). Some were really being major idiots with the way they cut up her English language skills (which are a lot better than many who claim English as their first language). I PM'd her on that forum and basically told her to ignore the morons and hang in there.
One thing lead to another and here we are today. Its amazing what sometimes happens when you are nice to people.
flraptor07
12-21-2013, 06:01 PM
Thanks Ray:
TFL and Monica have been very generous to me...I can't complain.
It looks like several others on here have had very good dealings with TFL as well.
Its nice to be able to talk directly to the manufacturer and have them reply and even listen, then add on great service from ordering to receiving the product at your door.
My "relationship" with Monica (TFL) started on another forum. She started a thread to introduce people to TFL's products, then some members attacked her for being a rep for a company (which she never tried to hide). Some were really being major idiots with the way they cut up her English language skills (which are a lot better than many who claim English as their first language). I PM'd her on that forum and basically told her to ignore the morons and hang in there.
One thing lead to another and here we are today. Its amazing what sometimes happens when you are nice to people.
Doby, we may get a chance to meet Monica this year, there's a trade show in Orlando and she will be there. She's going to let me know when it is, I think that would be really cool to meet someone from the other side of the world that you've only talked to in emails.
tlandauer
12-21-2013, 06:49 PM
I have had the greatest time communicating with Monica, TFL was very generous when they learned my hull was damaged , I basically declined their offer of another hull with heavy discount and free shipping, reason being that I want to be honest and I told her I was able to fix it and I appreciate their gesture but we can all save some money by doing "nothing".
I would buy again and my interest is the Libero Shovelnose. Anyone here also interested? I am curious to know if they can fit that with the welded one piece flex as well.
I'm trying to bug Monica for one of those as well.
LiPo Power
12-21-2013, 07:55 PM
Doby, as one of the Team TFL members in Canada you should invite her to your TFL work shop to record advertising video for the company...
Ill hold the mike..... ;-)
tlandauer
12-21-2013, 08:02 PM
As one of the Team TFL members in Canada you should invite her to your TFL work shop to record advertising video for the company...
Ill hold the mike..... ;-) :buttrock:
I might have a concert in Aug. 2014 in Guan Zhou, I think the location is in the same city as TFL, may be I will pay them a visit and bring back some goodies...:tongue_smilie:
LiPo Power
12-21-2013, 08:06 PM
Please remember me....
:buttrock:
I might have a concert in Aug. 2014 in Guan Zhou, I think the location is in the same city as TFL, may be I will pay them a visit and bring back some goodies...:tongue_smilie:
Monica Smith
12-27-2013, 02:10 AM
Wow, Peter is so cute and so cool!:laugh:
Did some work on the water-cooling today......
ray schrauwen
01-04-2014, 03:57 PM
I went with the yellow Tygon tubing in my 40" mono. I had some issues with silicone but, if it works for you that's all that matters.
Some updates:
I got this beast out the past few weekends...Robert (LiPo Power) took some video that's somewhere in here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGW6s-VtpEU ...check out around the 17 minute mark.
Some thoughts:
1) Had some chine walking issues the first time out. Got those resolved today by relocating 2 of the 5S LiPos. Stable as a rock right now.
2) The Castle 200 HV stays cool as a cucumber (around 75F)....of course with the water and air temps up here...everything does.
3) The Proteus motor in the 750Kv winding setup is a beast and easily moves this large hull (Temps were around 84F).
4) I'm running 10s2p, using some 2 year old 5000Mah 25C Turnigys, after 4 minutes of blasting around the pond, still have 35% left in the tank.
5) The hulls airs out nicely, runs very dry so obviously helps with the temps and the amp draw.
6) Speeds were GPS'd at 54 Mph with this prop....http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=cnc-5214350
7) Speeds were GPS'd at 58 Mph with this prop....http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=cnc-5914350 (Temps were only a few degrees warmer with this prop)
So far I'm quite happy with this beast....might get some new LiPos to try before the Nats.
Hopefully will get some better vids and pics this coming weekend.
Some vids from today.
45" Blade vs 33"Delta Force......Big boats rule!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJYyXCq8iWI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FhmYY3aei0&feature=youtu.be
Some Pics
tlandauer
05-11-2014, 02:57 AM
:buttrock: Looks great!
That is some rough water, how does the ESC hold up with part throttle like that? I need something like that for my trip to the Yellowstone national Park in the summer!:banana:
flraptor07
05-11-2014, 12:31 PM
That thing is killer! Very nice in the rough water, looks to me like you got the set up just about right... Great Job:beerchug::thumbup:
ray schrauwen
05-11-2014, 12:53 PM
Yep, Chinese motors ain't too bad hey John :wink: I put on a 60mm HK CNC 2 blade prop after sharpening it and wow did my 40" mono light right up and not much more amp draw. Liking the SSS motor I got in there!!
There were no heat issues at all with the controller when running at only partial throttle.....I'm liking this boat more and more everytime I run it.
Ray with the wind and wave conditions, you could have put a 6" prop on any boat there with no heat issues....not much of any boats there on Saturday had much of the hull in the water!
ray schrauwen
05-11-2014, 09:25 PM
I agree but, ever since I got decent batteries and an esc that hasn't been through a fire, I've been able to run the boat with some nice sized props. As soon as I get my IMPBA I can go to Alliston or Beamsville to do real testing on a 1/6th mile oval. I'm just slow at getting my membership this year as I was uncertain of my ability to travel to ponds that I need IMPBA for.
Randy R. was quite fast to point out that I didn't have my IMPBA yet to go to NLMBC ponds in the area, like I didn't know that from being a member for many years, :olleyes: some people....
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