ML Boatworks New Sport 20 Hydroplane for FE or nitro, pics and build thread

[Grazacind]

Hi Mike did the videos upload as I cannot see them.

[cybercrxt]

GP335

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X0LDI60hK4

GP400

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zqOD6KLpoQ

[hazegry]

Vids look great mike you should have heard all the great comments Danny got today about the boat when he took it to the Hobby shops.

[cybercrxt]

Thats cool Jason! I read your PM as well. Wonder if they would like to stock some kits! Mike

[ray schrauwen]

Thank you for a thread wealthy in information, not just of the build but, finishing products. Great Stuff!!!

I sold my older Neu 1521 1.5d and now run a TP4092 2200kv, nice replacement!!

Thanks everyone.

Darin,
I use Dupont Nason Clear, at $100 a gallon kit, its got enough solids to give a good deep coat, but not so much that its adding unnecessary weight. My favorite clear of all time is Valspar AC-4400. I used it when I sprayed custom cars, but its way to thick for rc boats, at least in my opinion. The Nason is used in overall finishes as well, so its really no slouch! Once you switch to base clear, you will never go back to spray cans. Another item I would look for, is House of Kolor SG-100 intercoat clear. What it does for you, is once you have your base coat of color down, spray a coat of SG-100 down over that. This allows you to walk away for months if you need to, then when you come back, scuff the surface, tape up your next color graphics coat, or just spray your final clearcoat. It was designed so multiple color coats can be taped over without fear of pulling up your artwork. I NEVER do scales without it. It makes it almost impossible to pull up coats below. Best part, you just add some HOK reducer to it to thin, and spray, no hardners needed. Drys in about 30 minutes too! Its a must have.


Teach, That is a great offer. My problem is, I will be heading out of town the 1st threw like the 4th. Is it a new fin and bracket? PM me some info. If you mail it out say monday or tuesday, it will get here before I leave, so I can use it as soon as I get back. Just don't want it sitting in the mail box all week! Once the two I am getting from Dick arrive, I could just mail you a new one back? I got all the hardware and electrics installed yesterday. The boat just needs a skid fin and cowling to run! I will post pics later!


Dick,

Wow, I didn't realize you liked it that much! I am glad to hear you really feel its gonna work. That means a lot! Talk soon, Merry Christmas.


Also, I was contacted by TP Power motors last week. They would like me to try out their products to see about being a dealer. I have to say, after doing some reading, I am very impressed with what I see from them, and others that tested or looked over the motors in person. I am loosing my cool with the Neu motors due to constant failure with mild setups. Something has to give. If I pursue the TP Power motors, and like them, I will eventually get them on my website. Prices are GREAT as well.


Mike

[Brushless55]

Now I'm bummed that I sold my TP4082 2200kv!

[cybercrxt]

The more I run the 4082 TP power the more happy I am with it, especially with the price!


Here is the updated list. As you can see, things are getting finished up with the sport hydro list!


Sport 20
1) MarylandFE- Built, finalizing
3) Mike Buck- Built, finalizing
4) Roger Mahan Built, finalizing
5) Jason BoushardBuilt, finalizing

Sport20L
1) Roger Mahan Built, finalizing
2) GrazacindBuilt, shipping tomorrow

[Brushless55]

The more I run the 4082 TP power the more happy I am with it, especially with the price!

Here is the updated list. As you can see, things are getting finished up with the sport hydro list!


Sport 20
1) MarylandFE- Built, finalizing
3) Mike Buck- Built, finalizing
4) Roger Mahan Built, finalizing
5) Jason BoushardBuilt, finalizing

Sport20L
1) Roger Mahan Built, finalizing
2) GrazacindBuilt, shipping tomorrow

Good to know bro!
now I'm kicking myself for selling mine...

[hazegry]

Mike I can ask the hobby shop if they would like to stock kits if you like

[cybercrxt]

Whats left of the list!


Sport 20
1) MarylandFE- shipping tomorrow
3) Mike Buck- finishing in the next week or so

[Maryland FE]

Whats left of the list!


Sport 20
1) MarylandFE- shipping tomorrow
3) Mike Buck- finishing in the next week or so

NICE.....

[cybercrxt]

Build list is now finished! yay!

[cybercrxt]

Who is interested in seeing the 26.5" 2s lipo sport hydro build??? Got the first kit this week and started the cowling plug already!the center section was redesigned to allow for 2s2p with ease. I think mine will be powered by a neu 1512 4875kv motor. Pics anyone?

[Diegoboy]

I am VERY interested Mike!!

[Brushless55]

Who is interested in seeing the 26.5" 2s lipo sport hydro build??? Got the first kit this week and started the cowling plug already!the center section was redesigned to allow for 2s2p with ease. I think mine will be powered by a neu 1512 4875kv motor. Pics anyone?

Bring it on Mike!