2014 West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

[tiqueman]

Hey guys, lets kick off the new year once again with a new thread as the other one is loooooong.

I planned on having a real race day Sunday, but just got a call that I will have family in town from PA for one day next week. that day is Sunday. So I will not be attending.

If anyone wants to grab the equipment.... pa, stereo, table, generator, speakers etc and run a race day they can. Or if you want to just run another tnt. Let me know

-Scott

[bill34207]

I wondered if we were going to start a new thread for the new year. Now I know. :biggrin:

[flraptor07]

New Year New Thread... Got ya.:biggrin: I'm in either way for sunday, being as though I'm the new rescue boat guardian.....:tiphat:

[ron1950]

checking in for 2014 kinda cool here in east texas but not too bad...got a lot of time to get the 3 boats I have with me in shape...just forgot the parts I had ordered for them in Mississippi ...tipical as I cant remember 15 min ago anymore

[flraptor07]

Don't nobody buy hatch tape, I got a hell deal on it and I just got a bunch! $2.00 a roll I'll have it with me Sunday...

[tiqueman]

oops run stuff like that by me every once in awhile I got 50 rolls in 2 days ago for the club to also be purchased at $2 each. I did the same thing last year for the club. guess we're not going to run out of tape anytime soon

[bill34207]

I just hope we have a warming trend by the weekend. Wed - Fri morning temps are supposed to be COLD by Florida standards.

[flraptor07]

oops run stuff like that by me every once in awhile I got 50 rolls in 2 days ago for the club to also be purchased at $2 each. I did the same thing last year for the club. guess we're not going to run out of tape anytime soon

I gues we'll have hatch tape for a long time..:lol:

[osprey21]

I guess we'll have hatch tape for a long time..:lol:
I can relate to that. :laugh:

[bill34207]

I can relate to that. :laugh:

Are you still using that same roll you bought a couple years ago?

[osprey21]

Are you still using that same roll you bought a couple years ago?
Yep.


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[RayR]

Yep.


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It should finally be about the size of a regular roll. You may actually have to buy another one soon.

[HRC]

Yep.


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Your going to feel lonely without that roll of tape Chris.:crying:

[ron1950]

hugh and i were saying about the same thing..neither of us use enough tape!!!! seems there is always too much wind or cold etc....what is the latest on the other lakes u were looking at?

[tiqueman]

Waiting on answers Ron. Dont worry. We will post something when there is something to post

[rdcracer]

I got my NAMBA membership ordered this week and am planning to join the club sunday. Is there a fee for racing and if so how much. I want to bring enough cash with me. I am dying to try out the new props I cut.

[tiqueman]

There is no splash fee once you are a member.

[bill34207]

Sunday is looking pretty good wind wise. Temps are acceptable as well if the forecast is accurate. http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

[flraptor07]

I just looked too bill and it says "High 71, winds West/Southwest 5 to 9 mph sounds pretty promsing to me should be a good day! keep your fingers crossed!! http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=27.40&textField2=-82.57&site=EAX#.UuKixdIo5kg

[bill34207]

I liked mine better. It's showing about 4-5 from the east til after 10:00 with a switch to the WSW around 9 at 1:00 PM

[flraptor07]

Either way it's not too bad:thumbup:

[bill34207]

Now if we could just get some interest stirred up with who's planning to be there and what they're bringing, I could figure out which boats to prep.

[TRUCKPULL]

LSH
LSO
P Mono
P Sport for a GPS run

Larry

[flraptor07]

Are we racing or just TnT? Right now I don't think I have anything that I can race, I got Q Mono, Q Sport Hydro and P hydro.

[bill34207]

I'm game for whatever we decide to do. I'll prep my P mono and Q offshore. Might get ambitious and bring out the Cheetah twin, too. Looks like the water might be agreeable to some of the smaller boats for a change.
Got one new one to try out too. :spy:

[tiqueman]

Bill. Ive gotten a few PM's and emails about members paying dues this weekend. If you want to collect feel free to or just have them bring it next time. Thanks.

[bill34207]

Are they supposed to fill out a new application if an existing member? I can take money and write it down but if there's a new form to go with it, I don't gave a copy of it.

[tiqueman]

Yeah... just have them bring it next time. No fees for them if theyre namba current. If not do the 10 splash fee as regular.

[rdcracer]

I printed out the application off the website and will bring all with me just in case you want it.

[flraptor07]

Chris, Please bring the other trolling motors if you're coming, I came up with another good marine deep cycle battery. I had it at the shop and didn't remember having it!:doh: so now we have two sets of everything. :banana::thumbup1:

[osprey21]

Chris, Please bring the other trolling motors if you're coming, I came up with another good marine deep cycle battery. I had it at the shop and didn't remember having it!:doh: so now we have two sets of everything. :banana::thumbup1:
I'll bring the 50lb thrust motor as Scott wants to run/check it on a 'fresh' battery - the small motor stays home.

[flraptor07]

Great day at the lake today, the water was nice for a change. A little late start cause of rain, but after that it was cool and overcast. Just as we quit it started to sprinkle, I'm sure Bill will have videos up on the Run Day reports. Big Thanx to Bill for supplying the great videos everytime we run!!!:tiphat: :banana:

[RayR]

Sometimes we forget how much work all those videos are. Thanks Bill!

Oh, and Scott (Tiqueman), you better bring your "A" game for LSO, Rich (RDRacer) has that new Blackjack screamin and he has tons of room for more prop!

[bill34207]

Video's are coming. Got about the 1st three uploaded to Youtube so far and working on getting them posted in the forums. May be another long evening for me as there are 11 total.

[rdcracer]

Lots of fun today. It is well worth the drive down. Drove down and back and charged my batts the whole time all on less than a 1/4 tank of diesel. Not too bad.
Now I must work on my AVATAR

[R.J.S]

If you want to sell any of that excess hatch tape that you guys seem to have,the East coast can use it!!!PM me with price and payment info.

[rdcracer]

Well I just purchased my second boat and need some advice. I got the Delta Force 33 and all the hardware but need some help on Speedo and motor. Can anyone give me some direction that will be competitive but not break the bank

[bill34207]

I'm not sure of which direction to point you in there. Lots of the guys are running 2200 kv motors with 180-240 amp ESC's. These setups are fast be pretty high strung and I've seen more than one stop in the middle of a race because of ESC or motor issues.
I'm running a 6s motor (1577kv) in mine on 4s. It's not as fast, but it can turn a lot of laps without overheating or over stressing anything.

[hebner]

On my DF33 Neu 1521 1.5D 1860kv, Castle Hydra 240LV 4S2P 5000 packs. I think prop was detongued Octura X447/3 or X450/3 can't remember which one.

[RayR]

Without breaking the bank. A TP Power USA 4050 3Y 2220kv motor (free cooling jacket) and SwordfishPro 220A speedo.

[tiqueman]

Ive got 4082 2000kv motors in stock. Esc ray recommended would be good. $100. W an hrc jacket.

[rdcracer]

Thanks for the help guys. I am really lost when it comes to all the KV #'s and such. Racing cars everything went in motor winding turns. I have to get edjimicated on this stuff. Tiqueman, what do you mean by having in stock.

[tiqueman]

Im a tfl dealer. Ive got hulls hardware and motors at discounted prices for club members.

[tiqueman]

I had a hard time too going from winds to kv. Kv x voltage = unloaded rpm. Generally somewhere in the low 30k range is a reliable set up. High 30s into 40k rpm is considered saw (straight a way) type set ups and low mid 20s is typically stock type set ups and very mild sport running.

Hope that helps a little.. then comes props and loads lol. Kinda like gearing w a lot less options

[rdcracer]

Thanks I'll talk to you when I get ready for a motor and speedo.

[bill34207]

Sunday morning is not looking too bad right now. Cloudy and light winds from the north at 7:00 am followed by sunny and slightly stronger (8-9 mph) winds from the north at 10:00.
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL
Who's planning to be at the lake?

[flraptor07]

Well hell, for some reason I was thinking it's next weekend not this weekend... I'll be there!

[tiqueman]

Ill be there

[rdcracer]

I'll be there.

[osprey21]

http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_wave.gif

[RayR]

Count me in.

[majorpat]

Bill and I will be there

[TRUCKPULL]

I'm in. :thumbup1:

Larry

[bill34207]

I didn't shoot any videos today but did shoot a few pix. Got some good ones of Ray's Avenger and Larry's P sport.
To keep down file attachments here I'll let it go at putting them in our RCG thread.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1634006&page=25

[rdcracer]

Tiqueman.
I got the motor mount today. Thanks I was kinda disappointed sunday when you were out of carbon fiber but the aluminum is awesome. I'm glad I got it instead. I'll let you know when I need the rest of the stuff. Do you have the speedo's too

[tiqueman]

Great Rich. Im glad your happy. No I don't carry escs, sorry.

On another note. I got the line clips in so we can correct the sub bouys. Chris (flraptor), Whats your schedule tomorrow? Do you want to met up and go reset pins or wait until next weekend, get there early and getm done before the race. It shouldn't take long at all.

[flraptor07]

Great Rich. Im glad your happy. No I don't carry escs, sorry.

On another note. I got the line clips in so we can correct the sub bouys. Chris (flraptor), Whats your schedule tomorrow? Do you want to met up and go reset pins or wait until next weekend, get there early and getm done before the race. It shouldn't take long at all.
I say early next Sunday, Ya want to meet about 7:30?

[tiqueman]

Works for me. :beerchug:

[RayR]

Chaos for Chris.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?45027-Aeromarine-Chaos-ARR

Congrats on the new boat!

I assume the guts of the Mountain Hobbies boat go in there.

[flraptor07]

Chaos for Chris.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?45027-Aeromarine-Chaos-ARR

Congrats on the new boat!

I assume the guts of the Mountain Hobbies boat go in there.

Nope, all new stuff. Leopard 56110 950kv, SF240 pro plus. from what I can gather the Chaos bare hull is about 2.5lbs lighter than the Hyper. I've got a Leopard 5698 910kv in the Hyper I got the Hyper all repaired from the hull seperation it came out really nice you can barely tell anything happened. Not only did it seperate across the bow, it also seperated across the transom too! It looked like there just wasn't enough epoxy in the seams at the bow and transom, but there is NOW!!! lol The Chaos comes with a extra uncut hatch and it doesn't look like it's gonna be too bad to tape up.

[flraptor07]

I went to lowes last night and picked up the PVC to build the boat racks for the new rescue boat. I hope to have them done for the weekend..

[tiqueman]

Sweet chris. Did u do the foot rest mod we talked about?

[flraptor07]

Sweet chris. Did u do the foot rest mod we talked about?

Yeah, when we were looking at it we're both dumb...:doh: all I had to do was swap sides with the foot rests, remember how they came out and went down? Well if you flip them over and swap sides with them, they now come out and angle up!! Looking at them, I think that's the way they're supose to go anyway..:lol:

[flraptor07]

The racks will hold 6 boats, is that enough? :blink:

[tiqueman]

Cool. that'll keep the feet dry then as well.

Yeah I think six will be more than adequate. :laugh:

[tiqueman]

Hey Gents. A buddy of Mine is selling a DF twin cat I built. Hull n hardware hes lookin to get 225. Boat ran 70 on castle 1518s. He only ran it a couple times and had it out ot Ackerman so you may have seen it. Flipped it once and has minor hatch damage where the front pin was. If anyones interested PM me, call me text me whatever. Its currently on fleabay

[bill34207]

What's the game plan for tomorrow? Are we going to have some organized heats or just play test n tune?
I'm trying to decide how many packs to charge for what.

[tiqueman]

I was planning to bring everything for runnin some heats but its up to you guys.

[TRUCKPULL]

Let's race.

Tomorrows weather
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

Larry

[RCKong]

I'm catching a ride with Rich and plan to be there.
P-Mono
LSO
LSH
Maybe Q

[TRUCKPULL]

P Mono
LSH
LSO

P Sport if anybody else is bring one.

Larry

[bill34207]

P Mono
Q offshore

[flraptor07]

I got P Sport Hydro with you Larry, I'll see how the Popeye does now after the latest adjustments. Q Mono and Q Sport Hydro too for anybody else.

[rdcracer]

Can anyone give me tips on bending the stuffing tube before I trash this one.

[tiqueman]

Heat it red hot. Immediately put it under water. Bend. :beerchug:

[rdcracer]

Thanks Scott worked perfectly. now all I need is for someone to tell me how to stop this site from timing out so quickly:w00t:

[flraptor07]

Thanks Scott worked perfectly. now all I need is for someone to tell me how to stop this site from timing out so quickly:w00t:
Click the box right next to the Log in box

[rdcracer]

Thanks that has been driving me crazy. Stuffing tube, support and motor mount installed. Another step closer.

[tiqueman]

Awesome rich. Glad to hear youre making progress.

[hebner]

The Wave Blasters Shoot Out in Ft. Pierce is scheduled for Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1. I know Ron and I are planning on going. Who else is in?
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?45611-Wave-Blasters-Shoot-out

[rdcracer]

I am painting this P-Mono and have been surfing this site for ideas. I have come to the conclusion I need a vinyl cutter!

[RayR]

I am painting this P-Mono and have been surfing this site for ideas. I have come to the conclusion I need a vinyl cutter!

If you get one, you will have club members lined up at your door!

[osprey21]

I am painting this P-Mono and have been surfing this site for ideas. I have come to the conclusion I need a vinyl cutter!
I think my son may have one - I'll ask him.

[rdcracer]

I need to check Joann Fabrics. They used to sell something called a Cricket. It only does 8 1/2 x 11 but that would do for what I need. Osprey check with your son.

[osprey21]

The Cricut (http://www.cricut.com/home/)

Hmmm....

[RayR]

Two things about the Cricut. 1. It is discontinued. 2. It only does preprogrammed patterns, no input.

[osprey21]

From what I see/read the Cricut 'Explore' is due to be released next month AND, you can upload your own designs/images. No word on cost though.

Hmmm....

[RayR]

Rich, If you let us know what you are trying to accomplish, there may be other ways to get it done. For instance, I did my M&M's graphics with an inkjet and laminating film.

And WHERE ARE THE PICS of this freshly painted beasty?

[tiqueman]

Rich, ive used the inkjet method on several boats and it works great. Ive also been looking at vinyl cutters for about 6 mo now. I want one more for cutting tranfer paper for paint masking and plan to purchase one soon w some of the tax return.

[ron1950]

ok Hugh and I are in for the waveblasters anyone dlse?

[tiqueman]

Just bought a cutter. :smile: have been following reviews and projects since october on the silohette cutter. You can import your own designs, upload shapes and import images printed on other vinyl to have it machine cut your edges. Also had the opportunity to use one not long ago and it seems itll do all id need it to do..

Not sure yet about the blasters event. Two out of state vacations scheduled around that time so ill see when we get closer.

[rdcracer]

I was also looking to use it to make masks. That Silohette cutter looks like the ticket. Let me know what you think about it. I dont want anything big, just big enough to make masks for painting. I would appreciate it if someone filled me in on the printer method also.

[tiqueman]

I used, think its papillo?, vinyl (i got clear and white). Print whatever it is you want. Let it dry then cover it in avery clear laminating sheets. The papillo i had to order online. The avery i purchased at office depot or staples. Cant rememeber which.

[flraptor07]

ok Hugh and I are in for the waveblasters anyone dlse?
Ron I think I might want to get in on that, it's quite a ways off yet. I'll let you know for sure when it's closer.

[RayR]

I used, think its papillo?, vinyl (i got clear and white). Print whatever it is you want. Let it dry then cover it in avery clear laminating sheets. The papillo i had to order online. The avery i purchased at office depot or staples. Cant rememeber which.

these

[tiqueman]

these

Si senor

[bill34207]

Why we don't run our boats while the rescue boat is in the water. :scared:

[tiqueman]

Exactly

[rdcracer]

After a it like that you would think the 2 guys would be in the water

[bill34207]

Or at least making a run for the port-a-can :lol:

[rdcracer]

Well I gt the hull painted. I dropped my Iwata brush and had to us cheap Harbor Freight brush so detail really stinks. It'll do for now. Just got my Speed control and rest of setup stuff from OSE today. Should have it running for next Sunday.

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[flraptor07]

Well I gt the hull painted. I dropped my Iwata brush and had to us cheap Harbor Freight brush so detail really stinks. It'll do for now. Just got my Speed control and rest of setup stuff from OSE today. Should have it running for next Sunday.

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WOW Rich! That's way different than you said you were going to do it, that looks amazing!!:rockon2::thumbup:

[rdcracer]

It was pretty funny The airbrush sucked and I kept adding stuff to cover up and this is what I ended up with.

[bill34207]

That's way too pretty to be racing with.

[RayR]

Very nice!

[ron1950]

Dont know what temps u guys will get out of the artic blast but there is a solid inch of ice on the windshield and 16 degrees and no electricity here in east tx dam its cold

[RayR]

Dont know what temps u guys will get out of the artic blast but there is a solid inch of ice on the windshield and 16 degrees and no electricity here in east tx dam its cold

Ron, u need to motor that motorhome over here.

[flraptor07]

The Rescue Boat has steering now 112562

[RCKong]

Dont know what temps u guys will get out of the artic blast

What arctic blast ? I was out running some boats yesterday and got a bit of a sun burn ... LOL

Cool job on steering the rescue rig. Looks like my old Hurst 4 speed shifter

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zqpYzt0XZ0&feature=em-share_video_user

[R.J.S]

Ron,it's a no brainer,East Bound and Down!LOL!
JS

[ron1950]

Ran out of propane still no outside electricty on generator all day Couldnt get propane cause places tanks were all frozen this sucks as one elect heater ant cutting it lol... Only thing working is 4g on phone

[rdcracer]

is that a 4 speed n that rescue boat.

[RayR]

is that a 4 speed n that rescue boat.

I do believe that's a shifter adapted to trolling motor foot pedal. Clever.

[osprey21]

Dont know what temps u guys will get out of the artic blast but there is a solid inch of ice on the windshield and 16 degrees and no electricity here in east tx dam its cold
It was absolutely brutal here yesterday.... :bounce:

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[nammer]

hi all, hope it's ok to post this here, I thought I would get a little more exposure to local members, but my aquacraft revolt 30 is up for sale, thanks!

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?45672-FS-Aquacraft-Revolt-30-with-onyx-235-charger-remote-and-2-lipo-batteries

[bill34207]

hi all, hope it's ok to post this here, I thought I would get a little more exposure to local members, but my aquacraft revolt 30 is up for sale, thanks!

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?45672-FS-Aquacraft-Revolt-30-with-onyx-235-charger-remote-and-2-lipo-batteries


Having looked at the FS ad, you should have taken the money offered and ran. Sunken boat with steering already acting funny, it's only a matter of time til the ESC craps out as well.

[flraptor07]

is that a 4 speed n that rescue boat.


I do believe that's a shifter adapted to trolling motor foot pedal. Clever.

Y'up I think it's gonna work pretty good, I just need to make a little linkage to activate the switch and it'll be done.

[tiqueman]

Rich that looks fantastic.

Hey guys, my vinyl cutter is up and running. Im limited on colors now but should have a variety in a couple weeks. Ive got red, black, white, bright orange, royal blue and tan at the moment.

[tiqueman]

Chris called in sick today as I heard hes home installing a whipple charger on the rescue boat. :lol:

[flraptor07]

Chris called in sick today as I heard hes home installing a whipple charger on the rescue boat. :lol:

How'd you know?

[flraptor07]

Rich that looks fantastic.

Hey guys, my vinyl cutter is up and running. Im limited on colors now but should have a variety in a couple weeks. Ive got red, black, white, bright orange, royal blue and tan at the moment.

You can do lettering, logos and stuff like that, right?

[tiqueman]

Empty boxes at the shop today lol


Yes. Lettering logos etc etc

[flraptor07]

Empty boxes at the shop today lol


Yes. Lettering logos etc etc

Cool, I gotta get you some Floresent Orange vinyl..........

[RayR]

Rich that looks fantastic.

Hey guys, my vinyl cutter is up and running. Im limited on colors now but should have a variety in a couple weeks. Ive got red, black, white, bright orange, royal blue and tan at the moment.

Scott,

What format(s) does the cutter like?

[tiqueman]

Ray, TTF, OTF files, STUDIO files, GSD/GST, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TIF files. If you have something that doesn't work I can always trace it or work with it in cad from a scan etc and import it as a dxf. Ive already done that a few times and it works nice.

Chris, I have like a bright neionish orange here. Call me later and we can see if itll work and if I have enough for what you want.

Ive yet to work with printing an image and then having the cutter cut it out. Hope to start experimenting with that tonight or tomorrow.

[rdcracer]

Scott what did your cutter cost and where did you get it

[tiqueman]

Amazon. Craft corner was the supplier. it was just over 300 after i added some vinyl. Seems to be a nice little cutter. I figured out importing logos last night and outlining them to be able to have them machine cut.

Chris D. I was able to do one of the logos. 6" wide ended up about 4 and a little high. Ive got to get more of the vinyl. I got it from a friend of mine whos got a shop so I should be able to have both the logos for Sunday. Heres a shot of the side decals before I transfer papered them.

[flraptor07]

Amazon. Craft corner was the supplier. it was just over 300 after i added some vinyl. Seems to be a nice little cutter. I figured out importing logos last night and outlining them to be able to have them machine cut.

Chris D. I was able to do one of the logos. 6" wide ended up about 4 and a little high. Ive got to get more of the vinyl. I got it from a friend of mine whos got a shop so I should be able to have both the logos for Sunday. Heres a shot of the side decals before I transfer papered them.

Looks GREAT Scott!

[rdcracer]

hey Scott do you need any release tape. I have some if you need it.

[tiqueman]

hey Scott do you need any release tape. I have some if you need it.

LOL, I ordered some about 2 hours ago.

[bill34207]

Hmmm... the forum must not be sending out notices again. I've gotten behind by about 8 posts.
Anyways I was just checking in to see if we're running tomorrow. Looks like we are.
Don't forget to set your clocks up an hour before going to bed tonight.

[flraptor07]

I'll be there with the hotrod rescue boat! :laugh:

[hebner]

I'll be there.

[ron1950]

darn hugh...conditions must be just right down your way..lol

[TRUCKPULL]

I am out for tomorrow.
See you all in two weeks.

Larry

[tiqueman]

Rich C. If you get this before you leave, would you mind bringing a 6x13 piece of transfer paper? Id greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!!

[rdcracer]

Scott I have a roll that is 4 1/4 wide. i'll bring it with me

[ron1950]

love the new rescue boat but id have to wear a cup incase of alligator attack lol

[rdcracer]

What a great fun day on Sunday. Hope we get that kind of turnout on raceday. We could not have aske for a better day or conditions

[rdcracer]

Tiqueman I sent you a PM

[rdcracer]

Has anyone heard from Tiqueman

[flraptor07]

I talked to him a couple times today, he's been busy working.

[rdcracer]

Flraptor07 can you ask him to PM me when he gets a chance I want to order more stuff

[flraptor07]

Flraptor07 can you ask him to PM me when he gets a chance I want to order more stuff

I just texted him.

[rdcracer]

Thanks he called me

[bill34207]

Sunday is looking pretty good for weather. Light east breeze early AM switching to south at about 4 around 10. Peaking around 8 from the west at 2 PM
Who's planning to be at the lake?

[flraptor07]

Me be there, I redid the steering on the rescue boat with a single morse cable it should work much better now!

[RayR]

I plan on being there.

[flraptor07]

Are we racing or test and tune?

[bill34207]

"officially" it's a race day, but I'll show up regardless. :thumbup1:
I'm bringing P mono, Q and ST.

[RCKong]

I plan on being there.
P Mono
LSO
Q or P twin

[TRUCKPULL]

This will be my last time out before I head back up north.
LSO
LSH
P Mono
P Sport

I still have a NEW 4S- 5000 65-130C pack for sale if anybody is interested. $65.00 at the pond -NO shipping cost for me.



Larry

[rdcracer]

I have family visiting s I cant go.

[majorpat]

"officially" it's a race day, but I'll show up regardless. :thumbup1:
I'm bringing P mono, Q and ST.

Bill and I plan to be there. I need a pair of octura x447 props for my twin Sprint Cat if anyone has a pair for sale.

[flraptor07]

Bill and I plan to be there. I need a pair of octura x447 props for my twin Sprint Cat if anyone has a pair for sale.
Do you want a raw pair or a done pair?

[majorpat]

Hi, I will take what I can get, but prefer balanced and sharpened pair.Let me know what ya got.

Thanks Pat

[tiqueman]

Hey guys. Sorry for the late notice but i wont be attending this am. Have fun.

[flraptor07]

Hey guys. Sorry for the late notice but i wont be attending this am. Have fun.

Puss..........

[impluse 1]

Puss..........
hey scott its been awhile since I have been at acker iwas wandering if you canstill repair my impulse with anew 1800 kv and anew esc if u can I will bring it to the next meet all so do I owe club dues joe

[tiqueman]

Too much to do too little time. Had to do a lot of work around the house.. thinking itd take a few days it took 13.

Yes joe id be glad to. And yes dues are due.

[impluse 1]

thanks scott I will see u at the next meeton the 6 of april

[RayR]

Anybody have any 2lb density pour foam hanging around? Hate to buy a bunch for two puny sponsons.

[bill34207]

Anybody have any 2lb density pour foam hanging around? Hate to buy a bunch for two puny sponsons.

Unless it has gone bad from age I have some.

[RayR]

Unless it has gone bad from age I have some.

Cool! Will you be around tomorrow?

They say it has a short shelf life, but it's worth mixing up a batch to see what happens.

[rdcracer]

Hope you guys have hazmat suits:w00t:

[rdcracer]

Ok before I do something stupid........ The Castle 1515 2200 that I want to put in my Cheetah twin should be green and the outer casing should be ribbed, correct. Just asking because this looks just like the ones I had in my 1/8 scale offroad buggy.

[bill34207]

Cool! Will you be around tomorrow?

They say it has a short shelf life, but it's worth mixing up a batch to see what happens.

Once again the forums are not sending out updates. Yep, I'm at home Ray.

[bill34207]

Ok before I do something stupid........ The Castle 1515 2200 that I want to put in my Cheetah twin should be green and the outer casing should be ribbed, correct. Just asking because this looks just like the ones I had in my 1/8 scale offroad buggy.

That is correct. The 1515 is actually a car motor (like the 1717 and 2028) but there are probably more of them being used in boats than there are in cars.

[TRUCKPULL]

Once again the forums are not sending out updates.

I have not hade an update from Offshore in 3 weeks.

Larry

[ron1950]

hey larry is the water in Canada still solid? id stay here for a while..imagration will understand ..... actually sorry to see ya go I never did get down there this year at all waiting for may races now....take care ron

[rdcracer]

Thanks bill I just didn't want to order the wrong ones

[RayR]

Unless it has gone bad from age I have some.

I think it's still just fine.

[bill34207]

Holy smokes. I actually got an email notification this time.

[flraptor07]

I think it's still just fine.

Looks to me like it still works, I'll buy the rest if there's enough to do one more boat?

[RayR]

Looks to me like it still works, I'll buy the rest if there's enough to do one more boat?

There's plenty remaining. Talk to Bill on it.

[HRC]

Thanks bill I just didn't want to order the wrong ones

Hey Rich,
Did you get my email about the 1515 jackets? If you are building a twin I cam make one of them with reverse water fittings so they both face inwards for a better install. Let me know? Thanks
Dave

[rdcracer]

HRC i just saw this and checked my spam mail and your e-mail went to spam. I just sent a reply. I just got the speedos and motors today. The ones I ordered from you are for this twin build.

[HRC]

HRC i just saw this and checked my spam mail and your e-mail went to spam. I just sent a reply. I just got the speedos and motors today. The ones I ordered from you are for this twin build.
Got your email Rich and returned one.
Dave

[rdcracer]

Got your email Rich and returned one.
Dave
Got your e-mail and replied see ya Sunday

[RayR]

Got your e-mail and replied see ya Sunday

I think we don't run until a week from Sunday? 4/13?

[rdcracer]

Good to know wouldnt want to drive all the way down and have no one there

[ron1950]

so whos going to the waveblasters race next month? hugh and I are for sure ....

hey bill did u get my pm? thanks

[flraptor07]

I think we don't run until a week from Sunday? 4/13?

Are you sure? We didn't run last weekend..

[RCKong]

yea Chris, we always run on the second and fourth Sunday of the month.
We also need to think about fixing the pins in the lake. I know I helped to kill one last run and we don't have an offshore buoy either. I'll pick up a
"pool noodle" for it.

[flraptor07]

yea Chris, we always run on the second and fourth Sunday of the month.
We also need to think about fixing the pins in the lake. I know I helped to kill one last run and we don't have an offshore buoy either. I'll pick up a
"pool noodle" for it.
Scott, already has pool noodles, I picked up a bunch of them a couple weeks ago and the offshore bouy anchor needs to be relocated or replaced. I'm pretty sure Scott is getting the stuff for that too.

[bill34207]

Judging by the winds forecast, it's probably good that we're not running this Sunday. Looking close to 20 out of the south.

[rdcracer]

Hey Rich,
Did you get my email about the 1515 jackets? If you are building a twin I cam make one of them with reverse water fittings so they both face inwards for a better install. Let me know? Thanks
Dave

Dave I got the jackets yesterday. They are awesome and fit perfect. Thanks for letting me know about the left and right option I never would have thought of that.

[flraptor07]

Dave I got the jackets yesterday. They are awesome and fit perfect. Thanks for letting me know about the left and right option I never would have thought of that.
Yeah, I'll have to remember that the next time I need jackets for a twin build. Rich, how far along are you with your Cheetah? I just finished mine yesterday and got everything programed, it's ready for next Sunday!

[rdcracer]

I actually dont even have it yet. I am supposed to pick it up from Scott Sunday. I only hope I can get down there. my wife is having her knee operated on Friday and might get PO'd at me if I leave her on Sunday. Have to play it by ear. It would have worked out better if we did run last Sunday. I might have to run down real quick just to pick the stuff up. I will have all the parts when I start.I got the speedos last week also. What batteries are you going to run?

[flraptor07]

I actually dont even have it yet. I am supposed to pick it up from Scott Sunday. I only hope I can get down there. my wife is having her knee operated on Friday and might get PO'd at me if I leave her on Sunday. Have to play it by ear. It would have worked out better if we did run last Sunday. I might have to run down real quick just to pick the stuff up. I will have all the parts when I start.I got the speedos last week also. What batteries are you going to run?

Hope all goes well with the wifes surgery, I'm going to run mine on 5 and 6s I've got some Hyperion 5000mah packs and some Magnum energy 5100mah packs

[rdcracer]

Hope all goes well with the wifes surgery, I'm going to run mine on 5 and 6s I've got some Hyperion 5000mah packs and some Magnum energy 5100mah packs

I think when I first get it running I am going to try it on my 4000 4s and see how it runs and then decide from there.

[rdcracer]

Tiqueman are you going to be at the lake Sunday?

[bill34207]

If the long range wind predictions for the weekend hold true, I may be a no show this Sunday. 8-10 out of the east is really good jet weather and have a couple I've been waiting on conditions like that to try.

[HRC]

Dave I got the jackets yesterday. They are awesome and fit perfect. Thanks for letting me know about the left and right option I never would have thought of that.

Thats great Rich and very welcome. Hope to see it run soon.

[rdcracer]

If the long range wind predictions for the weekend hold true, I may be a no show this Sunday. 8-10 out of the east is really good jet weather and have a couple I've been waiting on conditions like that to try.

Bill are you interested in any large planes. I dont fly them anymore they are too big for my current field and I am getting rid of them. Let me know

[bill34207]

Bill are you interested in any large planes. I dont fly them anymore they are too big for my current field and I am getting rid of them. Let me know

After coming by here to pick up the 2 part foam, I think Ray will vouch for me when I say I don't know where I'd put them. I do have troubles saying no to Warbirds & jets though. :o

[rdcracer]

After coming by here to pick up the 2 part foam, I think Ray will vouch for me when I say I don't know where I'd put them. I do have troubles saying no to Warbirds & jets though. :o
Are you sure. I have a Jerry Bates SBD dauntless Precision Cut Kit Brand new Robart landing gear, Canopy Cowl and a 250 piece resin cockpit kit:rockon2:

[flraptor07]

After coming by here to pick up the 2 part foam, I think Ray will vouch for me when I say I don't know where I'd put them. I do have troubles saying no to Warbirds & jets though. :o

BTW Bill I now have your 2 part foam, It's makin' the rounds..........:laugh:

[flraptor07]

Who all's gonna be there tomorrow? I'm gonna run my new twin Cheetah!

[majorpat]

I will be there but not till about ten.

[bill34207]

Are you sure. I have a Jerry Bates SBD dauntless Precision Cut Kit Brand new Robart landing gear, Canopy Cowl and a 250 piece resin cockpit kit:rockon2:

I've gotten too lazy to build a kit any more (and not enough room for building something that size) but thanks for the offer.
I did clear out a spot Sunday though. http://youtu.be/Ah1Wr3YUDOA :olleyes:

Ah1Wr3YUDOA

[bill34207]

BTW Bill I now have your 2 part foam, It's makin' the rounds..........:laugh:

That's fine with me. Better than having it sit here and go bad. :thumbup1:

[rdcracer]

Man Bill what happened. Any idea? Are you going to Top Gun?

[TRUCKPULL]

That hurts just watching.

Larry

[bill34207]

Man Bill what happened. Any idea? Are you going to Top Gun?

Not really a clue on what went wrong. Maybe April 13th is as bad as Friday 13th or there was some kind of bad karma floating around the area. Mine was one of five that went in over the course of the day Sunday.
Planning to go to TG on Saturday as a spectator with my buddy Brian.

[rdcracer]

Not really a clue on what went wrong. Maybe April 13th is as bad as Friday 13th or there was some kind of bad karma floating around the area. Mine was one of five that went in over the course of the day Sunday.
Planning to go to TG on Saturday as a spectator with my buddy Brian.
I'm going Sat also. Probably see ya there.

[bill34207]

It's shaping up to be a nice sunny weekend and hoping the wind will taper off by Sunday as well. I finished up converting my Avenger to a twin over this past weekend since it was crappy weather so it will be good to go Sunday.
(Hope it's nice the following weekend too since that's when Top Gun will be going on)

[tiqueman]

Cool Bill. Lookin forward to seeing how the avenger came out.

[bill34207]

Hoping it will run a little more respectable as a twin. Final stages here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868901&page=4

[RCKong]

weather is looking good for Sunday, planning on making it up there.
P Mono
LSO
Q

[ron1950]

what motors did u use bill

[bill34207]

Those are the HET 70-68 1680kv motors that were in my Cheetah, Ron. If they work out for the Avenger I'll get a couple of the 2200kv versions to put back in the Cheetah.

[ron1950]

as u know lol I am not the most experienced guy around ...but never heard of that brand of motor....as I recall the cheetah did pretty well

[bill34207]

Knowing that name comes from playing electric jets. The HET 700 series is actually a pretty good alternative to the higher priced Neu's. The 70-68 is 1515 size and available in several kv ranges. Biggest difference is even the long can motors are only 39 mm on the case OD. (same as a 1515 where the 1521 - 1530 are 40 mm) That's ok though. We all know somebody that can make cooling jackets for them :biggrin:http://shop.turbofanelectrics.com/category.sc;jsessionid=E937168F13CE4B13913BC9DE3E9 FEFBD.m1plqscsfapp05?categoryId=33
The ones in the Cheetah worked pretty good on 6s but are too low kv for running on 4.

[rdcracer]

I am trying to get my P-mono ready for Sunday. I was out of carbon fiber I needed to make servo mount and stuff and last night I came across an old car frame so I am back in business.

[tiqueman]

I did my typical starting of the generator the night before and it wont start. I got it to light for about 5 seconds after about 300 pulls and it wouldn't start again. So if anyone has a generator we can use tomorrow, please bring it. Ill bring all the sound equip as well as the gen but Im fed up and giving up on it tonight

[flraptor07]

I got Ya covered as usual..............:laugh:

[tiqueman]

:hug1:

[bill34207]

Hey Chris. Your Cheetah made the website as a button for April-June. (Came out pretty good for a frame grab) :thumbup:

[flraptor07]

Cool Bill, that's a awsome picture! :thumbup1: Man that thing looks dead perfect on the rear ride pad, Scott should patent that hull mod he came up with :rockon2:

[flraptor07]

Hey Bill, If you can do me a favor and go through that video to see if there is a clear enough section of the video to see if there is good water flow out the exhaust pipes. I couldn't see it good enough when I was running it. Everything checked good temp wise but I like to know how much flow there is.

[tiqueman]

Giraffes on the water. Sweet!!!!

[flraptor07]

Giraffes on the water. Sweet!!!!
I got your Giraffe! Where's my middle finger smiley? :laugh:

[bill34207]

Giraffes on the water. Sweet!!!!

:roflol:

[bill34207]

That was a pretty thick NAMBA packet that arrived in my mail today. Now I'm going to have to go back and re-read the electric section since most of the pages were for it.

[rdcracer]

114875 Chris new team mascott

[flraptor07]

These are Giraffe spots they don't look nothing like the ones on my boat! http://www.redbubble.com/people/jennyb/works/1898241-giraffe-spots

[RayR]

114875 chris new team mascott

lmao!

[HRC]

114875 Chris new team mascott

See what you started Bill......to funny.....oops sorry Chris just poken fun at ya. You sure got it running good :)

[flraptor07]

114875 Chris new team mascott
You better hope that Cheetah you're building runs good, if not it's gonna have Giraffe tracks on it! :lol:

[tiqueman]

Rich should paint his like a zebra.. racing will be like being at the zoo.

[flraptor07]

Rich should paint his like a zebra.. racing will be like being at the zoo.

Now that's funny right there, don't care who ya are! :lol::roflol:

[bill34207]

Rich should paint his like a zebra.. racing will be like being at the zoo.

I thought it already was. :laugh:

[rdcracer]

114893 Ok Chris its on

[tiqueman]

:lol:

[flraptor07]

Now we just need to get black Rich to repaint his like a Penguin and we'll be set!:laugh::roflol:

[TRUCKPULL]

We are all a bunch of animals anyway aren't we??

Larry

[rdcracer]

Bill I tried to get to Top Gun today but with all the rain all the roads were flooded so I went back home. I'll try again tomorrow but the weather doesnt look any better. It looks like sunday will be the only sunshine

[flraptor07]

Bill I tried to get to Top Gun today but with all the rain all the roads were flooded so I went back home. I'll try again tomorrow but the weather doesnt look any better. It looks like sunday will be the only sunshine
Hey Rich, looks like you're gonna be needing something to do tomorrow. I got some extra Black and White paint if ya need it..........:olleyes::tt2:

[bill34207]

Bill I tried to get to Top Gun today but with all the rain all the roads were flooded so I went back home. I'll try again tomorrow but the weather doesnt look any better. It looks like sunday will be the only sunshine

Weather considered, thinking I will just take care of the household chores & shopping today. Sunday looks like a much better possibility even if it is the final day of the event.

[ron1950]

but bill all the good crashes are on Saturday!!!

[rdcracer]

Im thinking the same. On Franks website it looks like they are going to get as may rounds in tomorrow as they can

[rdcracer]

None today Frank cancelled all events for today and will finish Static and round 3 of pro am tomorrow and 1 and only round of expert

[bill34207]

That's about how I thought it would wind up going and glad I didn't take the ride over today.

[RayR]

The new Harbor Freight is open in Bradenton. Yippee!

[ron1950]

anyone looking for a tunnel I have a new vs 1 for 100 plus 20 shipping....trhought id offer it up here first...having trouble with incredible slow wi fi so will try to get pics up later or send me email address for pics that way....

114996114997114998114999

[R.J.S]

Ron,the Blasters are looking for raffle prizes for the Shootout and you might even win it back!!!
Looking forward to seeing you again at the end of the month in Ft Pierce.
Jeff S

[rdcracer]

I got Ya covered as usual..............:laugh:
Hey Chris Have you used the hatch screws from Scott. I went to use them on my P-mono and cant figure them out. There are blind nuts to mount on the inside of hull and counter sunk hex screws to go in from the top. I cant figure how they wont pull through the fiberglass hatch. Any ideas.

[bill34207]

Did you make it to Top Gun today Rich? I'm still waiting on videos to finish uploading but have some photos and video up already at RCG http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2160088

[flraptor07]

Hey Chris Have you used the hatch screws from Scott. I went to use them on my P-mono and cant figure them out. There are blind nuts to mount on the inside of hull and counter sunk hex screws to go in from the top. I cant figure how they wont pull through the fiberglass hatch. Any ideas.
No Rich I've never used them, I'd have to see them.