Mean machine build

[Spot Me 2]

I just picked up a mean machine, which I don't have yet, with the following
Includes:
Wire Drive
Wire Drive Coupler for 5mm Shaft
SpeedMaster Mini Rudder
Strut Assembly
Carbon Filled Motor mount
Thru Hull Water Pickup/Discharge
Servo Mount
Hitec HS-645MG Servo

I am going to run a 9xl in it on a 4s lipo. I need a low cost esc at this time that will handle this.(just spent all my $ on lipos) I also need to know where to start with a prop. I was thinking the x440/3. Does this sound right?:confused2:

[Rex R]

the 'mini rudder' will be marginal*, the mm needs a longer rudder to counter prop walk. I would use a 440 2 blade(or equivelent carbon prop) for the 1st 3 runs(till the drive line wears in)
edit
*the speedmaster 21 rudder works quite well.

[Spot Me 2]

point taken. I was woundering about that.
I was thinking of using this esc. Anyone running it?
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4316

[Rex R]

nother thing; that motor will tend to run hot. don't run the boat more than 5 minutes w/o a cool down(less than that if you're not running the long water jacket) I'm seeing temps around 135-140F after 4 minutes(using an x440/3).

[Spot Me 2]

I'm running this water jacket.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ham-jack-540XL&cat=42

[Rex R]

thats the long one I was referring to ;).

[00garyc]

I agree with Rex on the motor runing hot and also on the rudder size. my mean machine has a 8xl and 120 hydra. after a bunch of prop experiments I settled on a 440-3 blade the boats a screamer on 2s. you will go crazy with a small rudder. I settled on the stock aeromarine rudder set back 3". Also watch your strut angle as much as you will want to bring the bow up the hull has a tendency to want to become airborn. Let the motor cool a bit between runs and you should have no problems just remember dont go to big on the prop size.

[Spot Me 2]

Ok, I have a water cooled oemrc 100 amp esc coming. Pics will follow after evrything arrives.

[Heath M]

Ok, I have a water cooled oemrc 100 amp esc coming. Pics will follow after evrything arrives.

What esc is this???

[Spot Me 2]

This one by turnigy. I am picking it slighty used with water cooling added to it.
I think turnigy used to be oemrc?????

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3728&Product_Name=TURNIGY_Plush_100amp_Speed_Controller

[Spot Me 2]

I think turnigy used to be oemrc?????



Anyone know, for sure, if this is true?

[Spot Me 2]

It came today. Time to get busy!!!!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8373.jpg

[Spot Me 2]

I think I came up with a name for this one.
AQUAHOLIC

[Eodman]

Across the back of the hatch cover - "CatcH Me If U Can"

[Spot Me 2]

I have been busy. I have it all together. I am just wiating for some bullet connector, props and tubing to get here. I am very disappointed in the quality of the gel coat. It has many flaws like cracks or chunks missing on the canopy. The body work and paint are coming next.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8460.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8462.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8461.jpg

Some of the flaws that need to be filled.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8463.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8464.jpg

[Rex R]

rotate the water jacket about 20 degrees anti-clockwise(so the water discharge is at the top). that motor runs hot enough you don't want any more air in the jacket then can be avoided.
gelcoat:
do a thourgh job of inspecting the steps for flaws(they tend to show up when you're sanding/prepping the hull for painting.

[Spot Me 2]

OK, the set up has change alot. I will be running a HiModel 200 amp ESC with a Nemesis 6xl. I want to see what I can make her do on only 3s or 4s. I am painting it right now. Blue over white. The blue is done, and taped off for the with to go on. I want to get this done before I have back surgery next week. I won't be able to work on it for around 3-4 montths after that.

I am heating up the garage as I write this to get the painting done.

All taped up and no where to go........

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8832.jpg



A top on shot to show the blue......

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8833.jpg

[crazzy maxx]

thats a sexy blue!
boats looking good spot! really good!

[Spot Me 2]

I painted the white yesterday. I still have to sand out the blems and spray the clear, but I am waiting for the decals to com before I do that. Here are some pics of it painted. I stll need to paint the white stripes on the top.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8835.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8836.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/spotme2/100_8837.jpg

[Spot Me 2]

I just ordered my custom graphics. I can't wait to finish this one. I am also building a scale tow rig for this.

[RiverRat]

Where did you get your graphics?

[Spot Me 2]

I got them from http://www.harrisdecals.com/
They were very helpful and price is great!

[russ722]

nice paint job , is that with rattlecans,what brand is that blue i like it?

[Spot Me 2]

Yes, spray bombs. I used Tamiya paints. I love the colors.

[russ722]

awesome thanks..

[Spot Me 2]

OK, OK, OK!! I think my meds took over all intelligent thought! I will be useing the 6XL in a very light abs mono that I bought it for. I don't know what motor I will be using yet, but definately not one that hot. I want to run on 6s or 18 cells with the HiModel 200 esc I have. I will be picking out what motor to run after surgery tomorrow. Lucky for me I have a nice long recovery to get this done right. Thanks for trying to talk some sense into my medicine head!!!!

[azjc]

OK, OK, OK!! I think my meds took over all intelligent thought! I will be useing the 6XL in a very light abs mono that I bought it for. I don't know what motor I will be using yet, but definately not one that hot. I want to run on 6s or 18 cells with the HiModel 200 esc I have. I will be picking out what motor to run after surgery tomorrow. Lucky for me I have a nice long recovery to get this done right. Thanks for trying to talk some sense into my medicine head!!!!

if running 6s I would go with

Feigao=12XL
Neu=1515 1.5y

[Spot Me 2]

I am going back to the original set up. 9XL on 4s with my HiModel200 amp ESC. This is just a sport set up. I have a new 9XL on the way and am still waiting for the graphics to come. I will keep you posted.

[crazzy maxx]

nothings gona stop you from completing this? lol lets hope u recover quickly so u can get it in the water!

[Spot Me 2]

nothings gona stop you from completing this?

I can't let a little spinal fusion slow me down:tiphat:.

[Spot Me 2]

Update: I will be using a Nemesis 10XL with the HiModel 200amp esc. I still plan on running 4s and starting with an x640 prop. I will have all the decals on soon and post some pics!

[ReddyWatts]

That will be around 2500 watts. Might want to rethink that setup.

[Spot Me 2]

That will be around 2500 watts. Might want to rethink that setup.

I fixed it. I ment 4s. I edited the post.

[ReddyWatts]

Ok, that looks like a great place to start.

[Spot Me 2]

Well as much as I hate to do it, as soon as this is done, it will be forsale. Things are gettting tight after surgery, and me being off. I am just waiting on the motor to arrive and it will be forsale.:crying: The boys on the crawler forums can tell you I have sold alot lately.:unsure: Oh'well, toys can always be replaced. Keep an Eye on the forsale section in the next couple of days. I might have more than this forsale.:sad:

[sdartt]

I am doing the same build, same water jacket and 540. How the heck do you slid the jacket on???? The o ring keeps jumping off. I have used grease oil and everything else except KY jelly.

[tth]

I personally like astroglide......lol......just for the tight spots!!!!!