Shawn's Shocker

[srislash]

Here's the ins n' outs for the cooling.
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I put the outlets under the riser's for the suito exhaust/turbine vents.Thats what I'm gonna call them anyway,It's just a "cool" detail for effect.

[srislash]

Hi guys.Figured it was time for an update on the Shocker.I fully disassembled her and started paint.I used this Krylon Premium Chrome paint for the windsheild and trimmed it with Black pinstripe.Used a similar testors silver,mixed some black with that for the darker charcoal,and red for a highlight color.I cleared between colors in hopes for a deeper effect.
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Almost forgot,I painted the ride surface.Didn't need any treatment/putty beforehand.
Was contemplating something on the sponson tops but thought I'd ask for opinions.I was thinking just a small pinstripe graphic or something,or maybe just leave it and clear.I look forward to opinions on it.Thanks,Shawn

[tim v]

looks great man cant wait to see it go...

[srislash]

Yo bud,it's warming up around here.You haven't even seen Miss Behavin' go yet.We should remedy that soon.

[6BOOST]

That paintwork looks amazing mate, one of the coolest yet simplest paint schemes I have seen in a while.

6BOOST

[Mattwarner]

Love it!!

[HYDROJERRY]

Great job sirslash, that realy sets off the carbon look..

[srislash]

Slipped up on the thread and forgot something.I had to make CF extensions in order to mount my hatch locks.Trying the Aeromarine ones this time.I drilled the piece so the resin would have more to grab and used some locking hand clamps to hold them while it cured.And here's a tip:I wrapped a piece of black garbage bag between the clamp and the piece so nothing stayed glued together that was not desired to.I discovered resin does not stick to the plastic garbage bag.

[nata2run]

Really nice work, love the CF on the whole boat

[launchpad]

Hey There;
Found your build,that would be a fast boat.Surprised you got a carbon fibre hull.Anyway;in one of the threads it states something about drilling out the stingers.You shoul see if you can get the ball bearings which I did get.They came with the powertrims as an option.I ordered them from a company in Germany.It cost not that much.I think I spent around $100.00 but don't quote me.
here is the address if you want to check them out. http://www.rc-raceboats.de/shop/index.They fit just right.A little tight but no problems installing them.I lost a small package with bearings and spacer so I ordered another set>Had them in 10 days;FROM GERMANY.I find I can get certain parts from there faster than USA.There is another site for them.This is the one I got mine from.
Here is another one,I believe they are one in the same company. Check them out.

[srislash]

Question to the masses.I'm programming my Swordy's with the box and a question of Khz comes up,says 8,12 or 16.What do I do with this?

[lenny]

On my 9xl Iused 8khz it was recommended for most brushless motors,
12khz for low inductance motors,
16khz for very low inductance motors.

[srislash]

Thanks for explaining that Lenny.Hadn't run across it before.
I'm getting close to finish,well trying it out anyway.If I could just find my other thrust bearing,it was here....somewhere!!

[srislash]

Well fired up the ESC's tonight and I'm getting down to fine details.MAYBE THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!
Hey guys,I was thinking of running my second longer antenna lead along the inside lip of the hatch in hopes of some signal through the CF being close to the surface.The other lead is up and out by my cross flags.Any experience or opinions?

[Jeff Wohlt]

Did you get cables?