Mean Machine Test Run

[mr.mauian]

yeah yeah I saw that so I must be close behind.....hows that...I mo old that you..... ahhh you old man then.....

[Fluid]

The mean machine shouldn't need turn fins?

Actually Steve, mine did not turn well at all with the standard mini-SpeedMaster rudder - it spun out way too easily on a regulation 1/8th mile oval. I tried fins but they were not that helpful. I installed a rudder that is about 1.5" longer and it now turns beautifully right and left. I cannot get it to spin out now....

Why the problem? Don't know, may be a combination of low weight - 4S LiPos - and higher speeds. I was surprised at this considering how well the 3.5 nitro versions run, but the longer rudder worked for me when turn fins did not.



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[mr.mauian]

thanks for the info Fluid, I think I wil go with a longer rudder, just to be safe.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Actually Steve, mine did not turn well at all with the standard mini-SpeedMaster rudder - it spun out way too easily on a regulation 1/8th mile oval. I tried fins but they were not that helpful. I installed a rudder that is about 1.5" longer and it now turns beautifully right and left. I cannot get it to spin out now....

Why the problem? Don't know, may be a combination of low weight - 4S LiPos - and higher speeds. I was surprised at this considering how well the 3.5 nitro versions run, but the longer rudder worked for me when turn fins did not.



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Thanks for the info. This might solve a problem I had! I built a bunch for customers with the mini rudder setup for 12-14 cells and they worked great. But I built one for myself and 24 cells and no matter what I did it spun out. I will have to give the longer blade a try.

[Fluid]

Here is a photo of the blade I used. It looks goofy long but works. I may be able to cut off half an inch or more but so far I haven't fooled with success.



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[mr.mauian]

I have the inline rudder system from fuller, it is a little short but I like that look, long rudder .......good for chopping the competition in pieces....j/k . errr maybe slicing some fresh fish for the barbi

[Steven Vaccaro]

Here is a photo of the blade I used. It looks goofy long but works. I may be able to cut off half an inch or more but so far I haven't fooled with success.



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Thank Jay.

I have a bracket at the machine shop for this setup for a cat
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=1297

[mr.mauian]

I can seriously catch fish withthat rudder......lol

[ace028]

I can seriously catch fish withthat rudder......lol

Or fillet it lol