New guy REALLY NEEDS HELP

[txboatpilot]

Do you use an airbrush?

Yes, airbrushes and HVLP spray guns,, Just like a Automotive paint shop....

[egneg]

I agree about about using uro's for the paint - here is one I did. The second one is a in progress pic.

[Bill-SOCAL]

Honestly on anything you plan to run 10S with big motors (Lehner 30-Series, Neu 22XX) you really want 0.25" drive lines. I've snapped two 0.187 lines on Neu 1527 set ups. Big boats mean big torque and loads of stresses on the drive lines.

You can then neck down to 3/16 for the prop shaft.

[blakybob]

Welcome to forum. I understand you are new to boats and are looking at building a Delta Force 45. In the fe world this is a BIG boat. Just curious why you are looking at this size. Do you run in rough water?

Blake

[RL1924]

Honestly theres no more of a reason just to I love my stuff as big as it gets.... I run a 1/5 scale car that i love over the size of the smaller 1/8th nitros I just have fun with having something that can have a massive canvas for a crazy paintjob but the more info i seem to be getting seems to stear me more towards a 30-35" boat seems the larger will be a little out of my price range for now

[Eodman]

I recently bought a twin drive catamaran, when everything is done it will have be somewhere north of $1500.00! Now mind you this is a 34.5 in cat and the hull cost me $675.00 with just the drive hardware installed ... no motor, Esc, servos, or batteries! No props either... another 80 to $100.00 for 2 balanced props!

Not complaining just saying!!!!!

[SJFE]

when everything is done it will have be somewhere north of $1500.00!

That is the high end for this size cat. You can build a Mean Machine 30" for 500. less support equipment.

[Eodman]

SJ is right, and the thing is that Mean machine will run full tilt bogey! There a couple of great build threads on that hull on this sight!

[blakybob]

What price range are you looking at? Do you have a charger? Power supply? Tools? Transmitter? Props? SJFE mentioned support equipment. It is a consideration. Most of your expense is going to go for 3 things: batteries, esc, and motor.

The size of the boat and how fast you want to push it will, for the most part, determine how much its going to cost you. You can work that backwards and it's still true I think. Please keep in mind that speed is relative to experience. Most folks start out small and slow and work their way up to bigger and faster. I'm still working my way up to bigger and faster and learning more everytime I go to the lake.

I believe that half the fun is in the build process and the beauty of seeing what you've created. It sounds like you agree. Once you've decided on what size and speed is in your wallet and driving ability, look around the forums and find some guys that have that boat. Send them a pm or email and ask them for some help and pics. That's what I do. If you want a 29" boat that runs in the 40's and 50's those guys are here. If you want a 42" mono that runs over 71mph, that guy is here too (great guy). You'll find everyone in fe boats is willing to just about bend over backwards to make sure you wind up with a boat that makes you happy.


Sorry for rambling on there.

Blake

[SJFE]

Nice job their Blake. Ryan keep quality in mind when buying all your equipment. With motors, esc's hulls & batteries sort cut's can ruin your project and over all experience. Another factor to keep in mind relative to this is resale. If you find RC boating is not for you quality parts will get you a 75 to 80% return on your investment.