Dumas hotshot .45 build in progress

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Hi JC ,

Thanks for kind words mate , i feel iv'e just been lucky with project " JPS " in the way that is turning out , though i am only half way through the build . i wanted to build an element of history , fun & something that was a new way of looking at our hobby as I feel there is a level of " follow the leader " at the moment with R/C boat trends , there is so much design in the way of paint schemes in the world that should be rediscovered in our shared exciting form of R/C Boating .....

Your tunnel that you are building should be lot of fun , if you require some decals made up to complete the scheme your considering , just follow the link i posted earlier in this thread & you will find Lisa is great to work with , as i emailed her around 20 times during the process of making " JPS " come to life visually .....

P.S - I will be posting more pictures soon , with the pinstriping iv'e completed ......

All the best in F/E R/C Boating ,
Brad

[lohring]

See http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?showtopic=46440 for the power plant I used on a similar 6S tunnel. Run a smaller prop than the 1450 I ran for an easier to handle boat.

Lohring Miller

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Thanks for the information regarding power plant , i will be setting up as a 6S sport runnner initially to gain some experience with running an outboard . where Andym & i run is a lake that is surrounded by a cement kerb , so i will wait until i take this project Sydneys MBCOFNSW before i eventually launch .

All the best in F/E R/C Boating Lohring ,
Brad

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Pinstriped

Hi Guy's ,


Took some pictures of pin striping this afternoon , still got to complete paintwork in other ways , such as paint orange triangle where i will place safety loop as required in Australia for racing .....

All the best in F/E R/C Boating ,
Brad

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Safety loop fitted

Hi Guy's ,


Fitted the Safety Loop that is required in Australia for racing F/E , with this build i am using 6mm bullet connectors & 10 AWG Wiring .

All the best in F/E R/C Boating ,
Brad

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Hi Guy's N Gal's ,

I have made some more progress over the last few weeks including bulding an O/B Pod on the back of hull , where i have attached the " Speed - Drive " Lower Leg . The Speed - Drive is made in Bang Kok Thailand , where it is raced with similar hulls such as this , though power set - up is a bit more powerful as they race similar hulls with 7S Lipo's & BL Motor can size of over 60mm according to Narade who manufactures these units & races his product . With this build i was aiming to bring back a level of fun , history & a boat that is not following market trends & i feel i am achieving this so far . It's good to bring history to life & this build being 6S powered it should do that dramatically ......

Hope you enjoy the pictures that i have taken , they show where i am up to in the build process . As i am not planning on launching until mid 2012 , i have had a few set - ups in mind , which included running 4S for a time . Though i will stay the course , & build it as a 6S Raceboat as i feel the weight of it would be more suited to 6S set up .....

Currently i have a Keda 40-74-1340 attached to boat & plan on buying a T180 ESC & jury is still out on Props , which i may go for the X642-8 range - so your thoughts would be appreciated in that regard ...

All the best in F/E R/C Boating ,
Brad
Oz

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Latest Progress

Hi Guy"s ,

Been busy with Xmas , so good to have a young family at this Time of year which includes two boys aged 7 & 3 & my dear daughter aged 2 , to share this magical time , with my Beautiful Wife Natasha to whom I am forever greatful , for giving me the awesome gift of parenthood which is demanding though rewarding , i am eternally indebted - LOVYA HONEY- BUNNEY !!! .

Have made progress on Project JPS , which includes seperate intakes for cooling BL Motor & ESC ( see pics ) , just waiting on yellow cooling line to really make the hosing look complete . It is one of the first lessons you learn in Electrics , is that Water & Electronics don"t mix , therefore I have built a cooling outlet on the left hand side & cut off feature on the right hand side , with that in mind I would rather look at water coming from outlet while the boat is racing , to ensure ESC is being cooled effectively . Also have given the hull three layers of clear coat which has given the matt black a deep lustre !!!
Been concerned as to what Prop would be most suited for this project , thanks to Make a Wake & other knowledgable members ( Thanks Guys ) , I now know what type & size prop range is required ...

Hope you all had a great festive season , no matter where in the World you celebrated & all the best for 2012 .....


Brad
Oz

[Drax21]

Looks great, good job! I too have to make a safety loop if I want to run this year. Never done one before. Can you post some pics of the loop so I have a basic idea. M445 - X642 starting prop. Go up from there

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Hi Drax ,

If you check previous post that I have made on this thread , you can gain a visual of the top side . also , check out threads on OSE.COM regarding safety loops .

In short , it's much like fitting an ESC into your electrical set up . Once you have soldered cut - off plug , drill hole into surface you want device to attached to & use F/G Resin to permanently hold in place. ( No Biggy ) , PM me if you need further assistance. ...

All the best in our Great hobby mate ,
Brad
Oz
It may also pay you to check out what Brittish Model Association requirements are ....

[Drax21]

Hi Drax ,

If you check previous post that I have made on this thread , you can gain a visual of the top side . also , check out threads on OSE.COM regarding safety loops .

In short , it's much like fitting an ESC into your electrical set up . Once you have soldered cut - off plug , drill hole into surface you want device to attached to & use F/G Resin to permanently hold in place. ( No Biggy ) , PM me if you need further assistance. ...

All the best in our Great hobby mate ,
Brad
Oz
It may also pay you to check out what Brittish Model Association requirements are ....

Thanks. If any of you lot think you got it bad with rules, you should check out the SWAMBC rules in the UK.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Sorry about the Spam USER! He has been deleted.

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Hi Guy's ,

Fired up my project boat yesterday using a 4S battery , as I require new batts of 6S Voltage . Can report the Keda 40/74/1340kv that I bought off OSE.COM has no fault thus far . It's good to finally get the motor spinning using " Lipo - Power " , after 8 months of slow build time !!!!! .....

Brad
Oz

[Drax21]

Sorry about the Spam USER! He has been deleted.

Good job

[Drax21]

Hi Guy's ,

Fired up my project boat yesterday using a 4S battery , as I require new batts of 6S Voltage . Can report the Keda 40/74/1340kv that I bought off OSE.COM has no fault thus far . It's good to finally get the motor spinning using Lipos power , after 8 months of slow build time !!!!! .....

Brad
Oz

Need a vid Brad!!

[rcboatmanwithkids2880]

Hi Drax ,

I need a video too mate ( lol ) , actually Johnny Walker Red would be better ( lol ) . As you know I am sending my boat to Oulton Broad in England to be apart of an exhibition on Bob Spalding's racing career . During the time it's there it is also to operated on the water of Oulton Broad so I am sure video & pictures will be taken for me at that time around May ( your Spring time ) . It's a shame you are not living in the East Anglia region Drax , as Roy Cooper is seeking a competent driver for its time on water. ....

Brad
Oz