"Soaring Stuff" 1/6 P-Limited Crackerbox Build.

[Hydromaniac]

We have built a couple of prototype Hulls and Taylor from soaring stuff has made a few needed changes and the "Soaring Stuff" 1/6 Racing Crackerbox Hull kit is just about ready to go. With that I am going to do a build of the new kit. Here is a link for some information on the Racing Crackerbox kit and about "Soaring Stuff". http://www.soaringstuff.com/crackerbox.html . I am going to do a detailed thread of the build of one of the kits. Here are a few photos of a finished, unpainted prototype hull. This is just about the hull that the kit will build. I have kind of freelanced the scoop, but this can be done at the builders choice. During the build I may do an exposed V-8 engine type hatch. This is a geat looking hull when finished.

[blizard05]

Before you begin,do a list of tools and supplies. building board,glue,epoxy,small wood plane,lots of clamps etc. What hardware, strut,rudder,shaft etc. What power system,motor,ESC etc? LET the build begin!!! Larry

[Hydromaniac]

Before you begin,do a list of tools and supplies. building board,glue,epoxy,small wood plane,lots of clamps etc. What hardware, strut,rudder,shaft etc. What power system,motor,ESC etc? LET the build begin!!! Larry

Good Idea Larry.

[Jeepers]

ROD you need to get a hobby!!!!! this is what........ your 10th boat since Jan 1 2010?
LOL!
Iam just finishing up one that I started at the end of 2008!

[Hydromaniac]

ROD you need to get a hobby!!!!! this is what........ your 10th boat since Jan 1 2010?
LOL!
Iam just finishing up one that I started at the end of 2008!

Not sure I think I've lost count, I wonder how many boats I 've built over the years??? My first was a Dumas SK and it was a pretty new kit when I built it.

[blizard05]

I just built a Dumas SK2,powerad by a SV27 setup,built my first one over 40 yrs ago,OS15 with a cool clamp, My first build was a Sterling Century sea maid, 1950-1953 Cox 049, don't remember when. Larry

[Hydromaniac]

I just built a Dumas SK2,powerad by a SV27 setup,built my first one over 40 yrs ago,OS15 with a cool clamp, My first build was a Sterling Century sea maid, 1950-1953 Cox 049, don't remember when. Larry

It was about that long ago when I built my 1st SK Daddle, How does the SK 2 run with the SV-27 power?

[sailr]

I built one of the little SK's with an .049 in it. Never could keep the stupid engine running! Sure was a pretty little booger though!

[sailr]

That's a lot prettier hull than the other floating about here in the forum. The other one seems to have a squarish transition from side to bow. Kinda weird lookin.

[blizard05]

It was about that long ago when I built my 1st SK Daddle, How does the SK 2 run with the SV-27 power?

I thought I was the only old toot on here. Havn't run it yet, the water is still hard, I only have nicad batterys. an I run 2 in series? What lipo batterys can I run ?? I am new to FE. I did my SK in silver with black hatch and mahog fore deck ,sorry I can't post pics. We are geting OT you wil have to start a new build thread Larry

[Hydromaniac]

I thought I was the only old toot on here. Havn't run it yet, the water is still hard, I only have nicad batterys. an I run 2 in series? What lipo batterys can I run ?? I am new to FE. I did my SK in silver with black hatch and mahog fore deck ,sorry I can't post pics. We are geting OT you wil have to start a new build thread Larry

I forgot you have hard water where you live too. Yes you can run nicads in series. But not sure how bad the brushless system will punish them, You can run just about any of the lipos that are out now, I am using 2- 2s (7.4volts each) 5000 mah NUE 30c packs. There are a lot of lipos that will fit the set up. We did get off topic a bit but thats fine. we can redirect it once I start the build which will be in the next few days, I hope to start this weekend.

[blizard05]

Great,don't forget the building parts list. What size rudder should I use on my 1/6 build 21 size or larger? Zipp has some good hardware at a good price. Larry

[Hydromaniac]

Got side tracked,

I plan to start this build in a few days, I have been working on a restoration project that the finish deadline was moved up so it took 1st up to get done, It is really a neat project and was one of the very 1st FE boats that I can find. It was originaly built in 1937 by the Hacker Boat Company and was an all electric running display model. I am doing a full restoration and power up grade to her. It was very rough when I started a few weeks back Here are some photos of what I started with.

[Hydromaniac]

Here she is today after complete tear down, I replaced all of the bulkheads, stringers, battons ect and rebuilt everything, Then added a new sub deck and all new Mahogany planking, Most every thing had to be one of a kind hand built as nothing is available in this size, It just about ready for paint, final clear coats and finish details, should be done this week.

[Hydromaniac]

A few more photos.