Jae 12

[longballlumber]

Please, don't get me wrong. The conversion can be done, but it's going to take some creative thinking for packaging all of the componets.

Happy Building

Mike

[Darin Jordan]

Bottom line is, as currently designed, the .12 boat will be tought to get 4S1P to power a UL, SV, or BJ power system.

Mark Anderson had one of these hulls at the NAMBA Nats this summer, and they are TINY, very minimalist boats... I don't even think I could fit a 2S system in there... I wouldn't even begin to try fitting a 4S system.

The boat looked better suited for a 380-sized motor and smaller packs...

Will be watching to see what you come up with for a power system...

If you guys can read the International Waters website... there is an entire thread dedicated to this boat, started by Rod Geraghty himself...

http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?showtopic=32223&st=0

[Darin Jordan]

Here is another cool site on this boat...

http://ne-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/04/jap-12g-heat-racing-hydroplane.html

[txboatpilot]

Please, don't get me wrong. The conversion can be done, but it's going to take some creative thinking for packaging all of the componets.

Happy Building

Mike

Mike,

That is what make this hobby so intersting! Coming up with new builds and ideas.. I am not lookin for a P-Spec racer,,, (Raptor has that handled),,, just fun cheap and easy to build.... Kinda like a Big brother to the Renegade rigger..

[longballlumber]

Mike,

That is what make this hobby so intersting! Coming up with new builds and ideas.. I am not lookin for a P-Spec racer,,, (Raptor has that handled),,, just fun cheap and easy to build.... Kinda like a Big brother to the Renegade rigger..

Sounds like you're covered!!!

Have fun

[raptor347]

OK, here's my take on the .12 boat:
It's about the same size as our older N2 boats from the days of early NiMh. I have the plans here and started fitting bits to see what would work.

I go with a single 4100mah Neu XPi 2S pack, a cheap 60-90 amp ESC, and a Feigao 380L 6t. Solinger hardware.

$45 battery, $50 motor, $50-60 esc.

It should make a great sport rigger thats fast and cheap.

The 1/2" tub height shouldn't be a problem as long as you keep the weight down.

[teach]

I go with a single 4100mah Neu XPi 2S pack, a cheap 60-90 amp ESC, and a Feigao 380L 6t. Solinger hardware.

$45 battery, $50 motor, $50-60 esc.

That's what I was looking for!! The only thing I have played with is P spec stuff. Finding the right motor speedo combo was a nightmare for me. Does a mid 30mm prop sound like a good starting point?

I just want to restate this. The kit is really well made and a pleasure to build...so far lol!

[raptor347]

Start with a detunged x435

[Darin Jordan]

OK... NOW I'm anxious for the .21 boat to come out!

[Ub Hauled]

Darin, chk out IW, there are a few pics of a .21 being built

[ron Olson]

The .21 version should be out before Christmas.
I've been building the JAE .12 for nitro power and spent most of yesterday in the basement getting my fingers sticky with epoxy.
Here's some shots of some completed hulls, the .12, .21 and the .45. For those of you with monster cans and a lot of battery packs, there will be a gas version down the road.

[Darin Jordan]

Here's some shots of some completed hulls, the .12, .21 and the .45. For those of you with monster cans and a lot of battery packs, there will be a gas version down the road.

Ron,

What are the dimensions for the .21 and the .45 sized hull???

[ron Olson]

They're not saying yet but I know that some .21's have been built and very few of the .45 size. I'd guesstimate them as being close to other 'riggers in the same class size. One thing you might notice is that the sponsons have a wider stance than most others. This is a trick from the Japanese who run in rougher water than what we normally do.

[longballlumber]

Ron,

What are the dimensions for the .21 and the .45 sized hull???

Darin,

I don't know about the .45 but the .21 will be in the range of 31.0 Long X 1.5 Tall X 3.3125 Wide...

Mike

[Darin Jordan]

Darin,

I don't know about the .45 but the .21 will be in the range of 31.0 Long X 1.5 Tall X 3.3125 Wide...

Mike

Excellent... that would be about the size I'd be looking for... Will keep my eyes pealed for it to be available!