ML Boatworks- International Hobbies/ Amps rc boat lineup and some build info

[cybercrxt]

I wanted to share some boats I have been building, and some new stuff coming. I have been making molds for several of the old International Hobbies/ Amps rc boats from the 1980's. These were probably some of the most realistic, correctly detailed boats ever offered in the rc industry, with some of the coolest stories, and then, a tragic downfall of the business due to improper handling of the business, embezzlement, ponzi schemes, and finally, an FBI raid of the facility, leading to a total shut down. These boats were considered rich mans toys, and were never ment to be the collector hull they have become. I am good friends with the current licensing holder, and owner of Amps-IH, who is the great nephew of Miller Agnew, who started Amps in the UK. He has allowed me to start offering various Amps hulls that I had made molds of for my personal use at the time. Now, I am happy to say, I am going to be adding more of these on the website soon. These boats were not ment to be big time racers, but more of an enjoyable boat, that is just really fun to go out and run, and see what realism looks like. I use to be wrapped up in top speed being all that mattered. I ran the Purple Starcraft in the video below, and had more fun doing so than I have in many years of running race hulls. It was just a good time, and I wanted to share these with you guys.

So far, 5 different hulls are going to be or are already available. I have molds for a couple others I made, but are not available at this time (Skeeter Bass boat and the Starcraft CPS-20). I have a video of the Starcraft running down below too!

These 5 include replicas of:

1) The Baja 200ss in both outboard, and inboard versions. 38" long. Outboard cowling available with this as well.
2) The Trihull Day Cruiser aka "Every mans Ski Boat", which we believe was a replica of the MFG trihull of the late 70's. 34" long.
3) The Formula 357 SR1, a 54" sport cruiser with an open cockpit style hatch.
4) The Formula Grand Prix, which uses the hull of the 357 SR1, both with a really sweet enclosed canopy hatch. (I have to finish this hatch mold)
5) The Formula 402 SR1, a 54" sport cruiser with open cockpit style hatch. Uses the same bottom as the 357 SR1, but with a different top deck based off the 40 foot Formula flagship hull of the time, the 402 SR1. (All the seat molds, sun deck and bottom molds done, top deck is all that is left to do)
6) The Amps Gas Seebold O/B tunnel for use with the MHZ gas lower unit, or MHZ FE lower. This hull mold is under construction, and coming soon. Merc and V8 Evinrude cowlings will be available for this as well.

Here are some pics of each one:

1) The Baja 200ss

Inboard version:
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Outboard:
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[cybercrxt]

2) The trihull day crusier. No windshield added yet:

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[cybercrxt]

3) Formula 357 SR1, windshield under construction. Making molds of it from the wood plug you see:

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[cybercrxt]

4) The Formula Grad Prix enclosed hatch version:

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[cybercrxt]

5) The Formula 402 SR1 hull.

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[cybercrxt]

6) The Gas Seebold, 51" long, bottom mold done, top mold under way now.

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A rebuild of the decks as in order:
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Bottom mold:

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First bottom laid up:
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[cybercrxt]

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These are some currently not available. But shows the outboard setup on a KB 3.5 lower with FE setup.

This is the Starcraft CPS-20 flying wedge. I built these two boats for my fiance and myself. They are powered with gear from OSE, the Leopard 4074, 1800kv, on 4s, Hobbywing 180a esc. Runs great!
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[cybercrxt]

Starcraft CPS-20 in action:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUdWKnMjEk

[cybercrxt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsJCAA57ARs

[cybercrxt]

The Skeeter bassboat, also not available at this time.

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[ray schrauwen]

Those R cool!

[Shooter]

Cool? C'mon Ray!! This stuff is down right earth shattering!!!!! Makes me sad, actually......because there are idiots out there making millions for nothing, and then there are true artists like Mike hanging out on forums with us!

[785boats]

Truly superb examples of model boats, & the passion that goes into building them..

[Peter A]

Wow, just wow Mike. Those are really nice, I especially like the outboard cowls and the Formula boats.

[Tamelesstgr]

5) The Formula 402 SR1 hull.

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This!!! :rockon2::rockon2::rockon2:
Would be a great choppy water sport boat. Twin P1 drives maybe?

[Checkmateguy01]

WOW!!! Amazing hulls!! I am in love with those Starcraft Flying Wedge CPS-20's, brings back a ton of memories of playing with the plastic toy CPS-20's when i was a kid!! How big is that hull?? And, is there room inside the hull to possibly set one up as an inboard (i've seen big block jet version's of the Flying Wedge before). I still have one of the old plastic toys, they were pretty detailed for being cheap plastic....
150714 150715

[JestDanny]

Oh, I cant wait to se the finished Seebold OPC. Can you put one in the shrinking machine, say down to a 6S size, please.

[cybercrxt]

Thanks guys.

I love that small CPS-20 model. I have seen those on ebay a few times, but never bid in time! haha

The Seebold OPC was available in a 37" version that is similar to the gas one in the pics, but unfortunately, another person I know was given rights to make them, and has not done anything with it yet. I luckily have an original tho! You might be interested in my wood kit Seebold, 38" long. It is licensed under the Amps licensing, but I have really not released it yet. PM for more info. thats the 38" and 50" versions. The one with the big outboard is the 50" version, which is designed around FE, and I make the outboard cowling as well, it fits the MHZ outboards:

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[cybercrxt]

More done on the Trihull last night. Windshield made and installed, chrome rub rail installed. I just added the Trihull to the website, and you can find the Baja on there too!:

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[cybercrxt]

Did one in fire red flake and cream. I like this one a lot!

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[Shooter]

:thumbup: Love the rub rail!! I'm trying to decide between red or purple. Thanks for bringing a classic back to life. :w00t:

[jim82]

The work you do! So awesome man keep it up man!!

[cybercrxt]

Thanks guys, yeah the Purple is cool too!

[JestDanny]

I jest love those OB engine cowls on the K&B lowers. Hope to see them on your web soon. I'll take, 1 Johnson, 1 Evenrude, 1 Yamaha, 1 Honda, 1 Suzuki, 1 Mercury, guess I'm jest an OB addict. OPC's rock.

[Brushless55]

How long is the Formula 357 SR1 ?
that is pretty darn sweet !

[cybercrxt]

Hey, the Formula 357SR1 is 54" long! PM me if you need more info. Thanks man, Mike

[cybercrxt]

I jest love those OB engine cowls on the K&B lowers. Hope to see them on your web soon. I'll take, 1 Johnson, 1 Evenrude, 1 Yamaha, 1 Honda, 1 Suzuki, 1 Mercury, guess I'm jest an OB addict. OPC's rock.

Sending you a PM. Mike

[cybercrxt]

I made a build thread for the Trihull, then remembered this thread. Here is the outboard on the trihull!

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