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trigger
01-10-2015, 10:33 AM
Flier details for the Duel in the pool events held in January, February and March.

http://www.indyadmirals.org/Duel_in_the_Pool.pdf


http://youtu.be/xbTXw6oF6Gk

Captain Spaulding
01-10-2015, 11:05 AM
Have the 3s mini rules changed in the past few months?There's no kv limit listed or battery specs and it says "and other boats".I'm just curious, I already have plenty of batteries for my Mini Mono, but if my Super Mono X is legal then id rather use it.I've had it alot longer and I'm just more comfortable trying to predict its path, I couldn't run it more then 3/4 throttle in a pool anyway, I just like how it steers.

Doby
01-10-2015, 11:20 AM
Looks like fun!

trigger
01-10-2015, 11:34 AM
Captain,

Again, the aim is to have boats that are all comparable, this is what creates the fun, we had some members with "small boats" that were comparable to Mini mono's and GP1's etc, so instead we just changed up the description to accommodate the members. Our club keeps focus on fun, as you will learn when you attend, club rules get changed to suit peoples equipment, and trend changes. Generally we have a meeting after each event to discuss rule changes, make requests, and share ideas. Today's rules are a result of the people and participation.

Don't get too hung up in the details, as you attend you'll very quickly learn all you need to. Its a friendly atmosphere, its not die-hard by any means.

IndyHobbies
01-11-2015, 08:28 AM
Great to see the new forums!

Scott

Captain Spaulding
01-11-2015, 09:23 AM
Captain,

Again, the aim is to have boats that all comparable, this is what creates the fun, we had some members with "small boats" that were comparable to Mini mono's and GP1's etc, so instead we just changed up the description to accommodate the members. Our club keeps focus on fun, as you will learn when you attend, club rules get changed to suit peoples equipment, and trend changes. Generally we have a meeting after each event to discuss rule changes, make requests, and share ideas. Today's rules are a result of the people and participation.

Don't get too hung up in the details, as you attend you'll very quickly learn all you need to. Its a friendly atmosphere, its not die-hard by any means.

Thanks for explaining that again, I understand alot better now.Since Aquacrafts are the usual examples I was just thinking the goal was to limit it to them only in some classes.I'll just load up a selection of boats then choose what I'm the most comfortable with when I get there.

trigger
01-11-2015, 09:43 AM
Glad to be able to help, your plan is exactly what i'd do. :thumbup1:

DCam
01-11-2015, 09:56 AM
Looking forward to being there! Great to have rc boat fun in the dead of winter!

H&YRACING
01-11-2015, 12:52 PM
Great to see the new forums!

Scott

Yes, Paul has done a great job getting everything off the ground and running.
Great job Paul.

Mike
Indianapolis Admirals Fast Electric Director
Race CD

trigger
01-11-2015, 02:15 PM
Thanks guy's, just adding to the good work already in place.

dan pralle
01-11-2015, 10:41 PM
Another question about the mini class. I have a 20" boat that has a 2700 kv motor that went bad. I need to replace it to a acceptable motor to run with the mini mono class. This boat is about 4" longer should I find something closer to the 2000 kv that the mini Monos have.


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dan pralle
01-11-2015, 10:45 PM
I guess at 2700 kv is a little slower on 2 cell than 2000 kv on 3 cell so I'm guessing if boats are fairly close in speed is what your after. I'm trying not to overthink this but want to have boats that fit in and have some fun


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trigger
01-12-2015, 07:34 AM
We like the stock equipment as it keeps things simple and everyone has a chance. It also promotes the dark art of setting up and tuning. Yes keeping them close is the aim of the game, as you point out a 2S set up on 2700kv will be 19980RPM and a stock mini is 2200kv giving 24420RPM, of course there are many other factors at play.

I'd come with what you have first. Then if you are bitten by the bug, gear up for the next pool events or outdoor season.

My first event, I had nothing at all and was pacing the pool like an excited school girl.

dan pralle
01-12-2015, 08:01 AM
Did you try running the tunnels on 2 cell


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trigger
01-12-2015, 08:52 AM
I have not tried that - but there might be someone who has. I've only ever seen mono's used in the pool.

dan pralle
01-13-2015, 11:23 AM
Do you do this kinda like outdoor with driver and spotter


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trigger
01-13-2015, 06:07 PM
Yes, although in the pool it's easier to keep track for some reason. Normally if a counter is needed we grab volunteers, for the most part there is normally enough folks to go around. And if we do miss count/loose count/etc, the CD use's his special powers to determine a placement.

dan pralle
01-21-2015, 10:28 AM
Do the pool opens at noon and you race at 1:30 2:30 and 3:30? Do the scale guys run in between heats?


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trigger
01-21-2015, 04:39 PM
The pool is located inside the high school, it will be open before noon, however there will be people using it. At noon our time slot starts, the scale guys will have 30 mins first, then a whistle will blow and we will run for 30 mins, and so on until 3pm. (12.30, 1,30, 2.30).

dan pralle
01-22-2015, 11:44 AM
Thanks for the clarification. There are 3 or 4 of us coming from the kankakee area. Are you opposed of us trying to run a tunnel in the offshore race on 2 cell?


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trigger
01-22-2015, 07:16 PM
I'm not personally opposed to it, the pool is really tight, so it will need to turn well. The CD (Mike) will get to make that call. Again, bring it, and let's just see. (Unless Mike chimes here of course.....)

trigger
01-22-2015, 07:25 PM
just got the ruling from Mike via phone, "so long as it looks offshore and has a stock motor, its cool"

That said, if it falls outside this, there still might be chance to play time permitting.

dan pralle
01-26-2015, 01:30 PM
Does someone have Mikes email? Or I am looking for an ose parts list on how he upgraded that mini mono shaft. We dug thru the basement and found the old mini mono. Also trigger what diameter prop was on your revolt.


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trigger
01-26-2015, 02:56 PM
Mike is H&YRacing, I'll tell you now there is no parts list......But feel free to ask him. Mike is a fabricator and enjoys custom stuff. (he's in this thread)

Not sure on the prop size, there are no numbers on it, looks about 45mm. Doesn't look like a lot of pitch though. (I have no pitch measurement tools)

No doubt you'll have it figured out soon enough:thumbup1:

H&YRACING
01-26-2015, 05:42 PM
[QUOTE=dan pralle;611380]Does someone have Mikes email? Or I am looking for an ose parts list on how he upgraded that mini mono shaft.

Dan,
The shaft is an Octura .098 flex cable. OSE sells it either unassembled or assembled. I'm trying to figure out how to attach the link, but don't see how. The OSE part number for the assembled shaft is OSE-098L. Under Home, Hardware, Flex Cable Assemblies.

Mike

dan pralle
01-26-2015, 06:21 PM
Thanks. Did you replace motor coupler too ? Does ose recommend the stuffing tube size?


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H&YRACING
01-26-2015, 08:23 PM
I made my own coupler. I wanted one longer with good fits.

I used a piece of brass tubing for the stuffing tube. The size is the one with 1/8" ID.

dan pralle
01-26-2015, 08:33 PM
Thanks for the info


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trigger
02-08-2015, 11:01 AM
Feb 28th is the next duel in the event - Looking forward to it already :smile:

Captain Spaulding
02-08-2015, 04:30 PM
I'm looking forward to it also.I picked up a Joysway Mad Shark tunnel hull, the white brushless version with a flood chamber.It should be a nice little boat for the mini class

trigger
02-10-2015, 11:36 AM
Probably worth reminding folks that the next two events are back to back, the 28th at Carmel high school and then the 8th at Brownsburg.

IndyHobbies
02-11-2015, 01:26 PM
The Brownsburg event is set up officially. We have been told that we will have the movable bulkheads sent to one end or the other so we can use the entire pool. That was a conversation with the Aquatics Director, so it should be the case when we get there. I will call her a few days prior to be "reminder oriented" as my wife calls it. :)

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Here's a link to the flyer: http://www.indyhobbies.com/BrownsburgIndoorRCFunRun2015.pdf

dan pralle
02-13-2015, 08:20 AM
Any chance you could add the mini boats to the race schedule? I think there's enough of them.


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T.S.Davis
02-13-2015, 09:09 AM
Our club keeps focus on fun,

dingdingding. You guys can't lose with that approach. There's no other reason really to play with toy boats.

I watched some of your other vids on youtube. Really does look like fun. My son has been bugging me to try to arrange this for a couple years. Thinking about sending links to your videos to my local Aquatic center.

Have a couple questions though.

Does anyone give you grief about shaft grease? Do they want any kind of insurance?

I think if we did it here it would have to be separate from my current club. I just think it's such a cool idea.

trigger
02-13-2015, 12:20 PM
Dan – I think you’re talking about the micro boats the kids were playing with? Just like I said last time, we will try to fit it in, I agree there are enough people and boats to have a race, but 4 events (offshore, mini’s, kids, Micro’s) in 30 mins will be tough. We will try, but understand we share the pool and everyone wants to get their “fix”. In March when we have the full pool, I think we could run the Micro’s at one end at any time, this is certainly something for us to think about and run by the CD.

Terry,

Thank you, we try to keep the focus on fun and enjoyment for all.

We have had no issues around grease, I do not know of any member that gets grease/oil happy though to cause an issue. We all appreciate the pool so we are normally on our best behavior. Thus far we have had no BP crisis at the pool LOL.

The pool folks (both pools we use) require proof of insurance once a pool reservation is made.

It’s great fun, and its warm in the pool, the pool life guard is on hand for retrieval of parts, boats, or anything that sinks. We make sure to tip them well. The pool walls though are not forgiving, if a driver makes a mistake it’s normally bad news, so we make sure to remind everyone at every event, don’t run if you’re going to get upset if an accident happens. But again the grin factor trump’s the risk factor for us.

trigger
02-21-2015, 10:57 AM
Reminder next weekend and the weekend after, back to back rounds of RC boating fun. Come on out and have some fun..... :smile:

dan pralle
02-24-2015, 08:01 AM
See you Saturday? Is there anyone interested in a Revolt?


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trigger
02-24-2015, 11:05 AM
I will be there Saturday. I'm sure someone will be interested, You might post it on our FB page or put sign on it at the pool.

Are you guys coming to the full size pool event the following Sunday also?

dan pralle
02-24-2015, 11:40 AM
I can't make it the following weekend. Will be out of town. Pretty bummed to miss the full pool.


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trigger
02-24-2015, 11:55 AM
Yeah, it'll be game on in the full pool, we could have really duked it out. :thumbup1:

How's about the summer series racing, are you guys planning on coming out to any of those?

dan pralle
02-24-2015, 12:42 PM
Our primary focus is gas racing. We started out in electric. We have a full schedule this summer including the gas nats in New York. It doesn't look like we can make any of your summer races.


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trigger
03-06-2015, 07:08 AM
Last duel in the pool event for the year, this sunday held in Brownsburg IN. This time we will have the full size pool all to ourselves. :thumbup1: