Sniper build ll "PREDATOR"

[ksm2001]

How did I miss this thread Looking great Peter, cant wait to see this baby run

[Boaterguy]

Not a problem Ray

I am sure with a bit of setup it could be made to work but it cavitated so severely it bent the shaft on the boat . Props are somewhat of a grey area for me but from what I have read a 3 or 2 blade would be more efficient , Sometimes scaling something down does not guarantee that it will work just as good

Ouch, what is the diameter? would you be willing to sell it? I just want it for a show prop, I may not even run it.

[Punisher 67]

The diameter is 60mm , at this point I just want to give it one more go but if I ever do sell it its yours . here is a better picture

[Boaterguy]

ouch, sorry. I don't think a 60/5 will replace a TFL 42. It sure looks sexy though.

[ray schrauwen]

Thats nice! I like it.

[NitroVal]

Im digging that motor mount. You said you do you own machining? Any chance of making more?

[ray schrauwen]

He usually does it only in the winter. He had allot of orders when he was up & running this past winter.

[RaceMechaniX]

Excellent start Peter,

Somehow this thread went by under the radar, but no more! Keep the updates coming.

Tyler

BTW, The 13mm offset seems to be good number for the 55mm-70mm props thus far. Mine runs very straight with minimal tabs and no rudder correction.

[Jacked1]

Beautiful is an understatement!
How did your DF35 with the 2280 end up?

[Punisher 67]

Tyler thanks for confirming that , I want to try my ABC2616 on this one

Thanks for the nice words guys , I have a few things on the fly right now ( 3080/11 57" Apache retro fit ) + re-doing a basement bedroom to be the new model building shop but will be proceeding with the Sniper build within a weeks time .

The DF35 went great at least 50mph on just 5 cells with a x450/3 prop on just the second run and the 2280 was a 8cell motor but like a dumb a$$ running in rough water it went for a hard tumble cracking the hull and caving in the top hatch to a point . It can be repaired but it will be put on the back burner for now once the Apache and Sniper are complete I will set things right with the DF35 , I will also need to order a new hatch this one is just trashed .

[Punisher 67]

Graphics almost done , a few pictures next to Sniper # 1

[Jacked1]

That looks amazing Peter!
I think we have the same taste in awesome movies

[Punisher 67]

Thank you , I am going to try to mount the motor and stuffing tube within the next few days , on the flipside I tried my new nanotech 45/90's on the red Sniper and am extreemly pleased with the performance . A huge difference from my aging and ailing 20/30 4 year old polyrc lipo's

[midnightsabotage]

What type/color is that orange paint? I'm really digging it!

[Anbjorn]

Peter,
That is a beautiful boat. Please post pictures of the inside when you get to it.
Anbjørn