Scale Scarab Sport build......

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  • ScarabChris
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 752

    #1

    Scale Scarab Sport build......

    OK I think I'm nearing completion of this build. For those of you that didn't follow the original thread here it is. http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=18711

    Just some minor details to be done like a steering wheel and throttles. Not sure if I am going to duplicate the upholstery and add more lighting. I don't want to add more weight and complications. She runs super sweet.

    Now some final pictures.

    The real boat once again...


    The scale build...




  • ScarabChris
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 752

    #2
    Continued....





    Thanks to all you guys that offered advise and input, it helped a lot.

    I'm still playing with props on this boat. I have two sets which are pretty much the same with exception of 4mm in diameter. I really can't tell the difference in speed but I would like the ones that are easier on the batteries, gears and motors.

    Not sure if lower RPMs and higher load is better than higher RPMs and lower load.

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    • Jesse J
      scale FE racer
      • Aug 2008
      • 7116

      #3
      once again, incredible build! I would vote for the higher rpm and lower load - less wear on the gears in the end.
      "Look good doin' it"
      See the fleet

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      • tomstoys2
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2008
        • 581

        #4
        Amazing build Chris. The attention to detail is very impressive. I love the outboards, they look perfect and with the brushless motors it seems like a blast to run. Great work and thanks for sharing with us. Giving me inspiration for that winter project.
        Tom

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        • dana
          Banned
          • Mar 2010
          • 3573

          #5
          well done sir! can i ask where you get the outboard motor covers?

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          • marko500
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2008
            • 861

            #6
            Well come on Tom. I can't wait to get these hulls built and running. I've already started a shopping list.
            Hope ours come out as nice as yours Chris.

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            • ScarabChris
              Senior Member
              • Oct 2010
              • 752

              #7
              Thanks for the compliments guys. I have looked high and low for an RC center console with outboards. None out there at all so I had to build my own.




              Originally posted by dana
              well done sir! can i ask where you get the outboard motor covers?
              The motors are Aquacraft EP1s. I just painted them and put some decals on them.

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              • RayR
                @SiestaKey.calm
                • Jun 2007
                • 1518

                #8
                Well done Sir!

                All the best,

                Ray

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                • Make-a-Wake
                  FE Rules!
                  • Nov 2009
                  • 5557

                  #9
                  Dont tweak it any more.................its perfect...................oh..........just needs a steering wheel
                  NEED PARALLEL CONNECTORS?? QUALITY 5.5MM, 8MM, 8 AND 10 AWG, GET THEM HERE: http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...est!&highlight=

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                  • Chuck E Cheese
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • May 2008
                    • 1684

                    #10
                    i agree, a steering wheel and railing on the front and you are spot on... does it have a port-a-poty under the console? if not you may want to add that too....
                    nice job...
                    see my fleet : http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hp?albumid=294

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                    • Make-a-Wake
                      FE Rules!
                      • Nov 2009
                      • 5557

                      #11
                      Yeah, a small rail around the front........you can fab one of those easily with your abilities.
                      NEED PARALLEL CONNECTORS?? QUALITY 5.5MM, 8MM, 8 AND 10 AWG, GET THEM HERE: http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...est!&highlight=

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                      • ScarabChris
                        Senior Member
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 752

                        #12
                        Port-a-pottie? Not in the console. It used to be in the cabin but the first time I got pee on my hands trying to empty it that was the end of that. Now there is a true marine electric head in the cabin along with air conditioning.

                        Though a scale toilet and AC unit might weigh the model down a bit. LOL

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                        • Chuck E Cheese
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • May 2008
                          • 1684

                          #13
                          i run big boats (65 ft) but i remember when i was in Fla last year seeing some of the center consoles with port-a-potys in the closet under the wheel.
                          this boat has me thinking scale though. we have a 42ft scarab excalibur with super charged 502's and arnesen surface drives that i have been thinking about replicating. i just dont think i can stick to the scale speed. it does around 70mph so my 12th scale (42") would only go 6 mph. no fun there!!
                          see my fleet : http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hp?albumid=294

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                          • ScarabChris
                            Senior Member
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 752

                            #14
                            Build the boat to scale but forget the scale speed. With how fast my 12th scale Scarab goes the real one would have to go 300+ MPH to make the model scale in speed.

                            You can drive the model as fast or as slow as you want. You should see the looks I get when I cruise the scale Scarab past the people hanging out on their boats at the park at scale speed. The reaction is "ha look at that" but then when I stab it and the boat leaps out of the water I hear them say "HOLY SH!T". LOL

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                            • ScarabChris
                              Senior Member
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 752

                              #15
                              Took some onboard video and posted it in the video section.
                              http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=20001

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