Ace's Hydromite Build

[zzzxxx]

HI ace wow ur boat is almost done. looking good

i was just wondering where did u get those hardwares and how much did they cost?

thanks

[peells]

R2hobby.com

[ace028]

I think it was about 35 shipped.

[zzzxxx]

R2hobby.com

Did this site just went down? cuz it didnt work when i tried it

[ace028]

Here is a link to the parts I bought, you'll have to scroll down on the page for some of the links. They sell mini cat parts, just under the original makers name so its a lot cheaper then buying from mini cat racing, and they are the exact same parts and boats.

Rudder

Turn fin

Strut

[zzzxxx]

For the hardware u've ordered does it fit well with the octura parts?

note: im actually not sure how to install the hardware, motor, and octura parts. i just noticed that the strut isnt a octura part so was wondering will it have any problems fitting

if u can please post some pictures showing step by step how u installed all the parts

Thanks

[ace028]

If you follow my post, I used a 3/16 ID srut bearing and ground the outside down very evenly until it would press into the strut. I am using .130 size cable to 3/16 propshaft with 1/8 step down to fit 1/8 props. The only octura parts I am using are the strut bearing, prop shat and cable and a prop.

[zzzxxx]

If you follow my post, I used a 3/16 ID srut bearing and ground the outside down very evenly until it would press into the strut. I am using .130 size cable to 3/16 propshaft with 1/8 step down to fit 1/8 props. The only octura parts I am using are the strut bearing, prop shat and cable and a prop.

do u happen to have the serial number for the parts u've used?

[ace028]

They are here on OSE, octura 3/18 to 1/8 prop shaft, and .130 flex cable and 3/16 strut bearings.

[ace028]

zzzxxx, sorry for not posting a link, here is the shaft, and cable I used
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=oct-oc64pkg

And here are the strut bearing I modified to fit the strut.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=oct-oc6ltsb

I think a ballbearing in the strut is better (less friction) , but I did this because I wanted to use regular props, and not a odd 3mm size props, and using standard parts such as the cable and shaft are easier to obtain, incase you break the shaft or something of that nature. Also this lets me switch props around from boat to boat.

Just an update, my renegade rigger is complete, so this project will now get my attention.

[peells]

The site works I go there regularly and would recommend them to anybody there customer service is A++++ It might take a while because they are all the way in china but they make things right and value their customers!!!!
R2hobby.com

[peells]

Ok here is the right link I messed up sorry, http://www.r2hobbies.com/products.php?cat=59&pg=9

[Avanti]

when is this baby going to the paint shop????

[ace028]

Hopefully very soon, my dad is doing the paint work so I have to bug him about it, I have all the stuff for it

Castle creations pheonix 25 esc
Eflite 420 outrunner motor
Specktrum mini digital servo
.130 cable to 3/16 shaft stepped down to 1/8
Rudder, strut.
Borrow the battery from the renegade for now,

All I need is the coupler, but that is just a mouse ckick away.

[peells]

It is here (I am the paint shop) and it is in work