I just cant stop building these.................

[Make-a-Wake]

What is the top speed of your Villan in the vid posted?

Low 40's

[properchopper]

One thought that keeps popping into my mind is that , although Traxxas likely had good intentions with the Spartan, had they come up with a 33"-34" version of the Villian possibly with single drive they'd have a really desireable item. While some may think the Villian is an older look, it "does it" for me.

[srislash]

One thought that keeps popping into my mind is that , although Traxxas likely had good intentions with the Spartan, had they come up with a 33"-34" version of the Villian possibly with single drive they'd have a really desireable item. While some may think the Villian is an older look, it "does it" for me.

I agree with you there,I'm trying to find a hull for that kind of look for my 1717 and all I can come up with is the PB Shockwave.

[properchopper]

I agree with you there,I'm trying to find a hull for that kind of look for my 1717 and all I can come up with is the PB Shockwave.

A bit much for a 1717, but the BBY Patriot (with the Ovalmaster bottom) is a cool looking GREAT handling boat

http://www.bbyracing.com/images/patriotphantom.jpg

[lenny]

That looks nice,
What size is it ?

I have PB shockwave running on 4s2p 30c 3000mah with a 9xl 1898kv t120a esc with more caps, Pushing a x445 and gps at 42mph,
Was thinking of trying 5s and making it run a little wetter so it will not try to fly.lol

A bit much for a 1717, but the BBY Patriot (with the Ovalmaster bottom) is a cool looking GREAT handling boat

http://www.bbyracing.com/images/patriotphantom.jpg

[Make-a-Wake]

Got a goody box from Mr. Vaccaro today.................Gonna have a little building fun!

3/16 stinger and flex
5mm to 3/16 collet
small trim tabs
servo moount
2056 waterproof servo
x442
small diameter drive dog.
alumninum jasket(these are great looking and a bargain)

[Make-a-Wake]

By the way................for those that like the thrill of "engineering" their own boat, the Villain is great fun. Its obviously not about blistering speed, and fine tuning everything to the hilt for racing, its about making a cool boat of of a stylish hull, and the actual "building" of it. Kinda like building models as a kid. I really enjoy creating my own boat...................thats alot of the thrill of this hobby for me. Plus, you got yourself a sleeper!!

Here's an example of what one just went for on ebay where i pick 'em up..........50 bucks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320825928091?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[srislash]

A bit much for a 1717, but the BBY Patriot (with the Ovalmaster bottom) is a cool looking GREAT handling boat

http://www.bbyracing.com/images/patriotphantom.jpg

That is not a bad looking hull there Tony.I have a DF 45 (35")boat with a 1717 and a 646 on it right now.On 6s it is stupid fast,only ran her twice so far though.

[srislash]

By the way................for those that like the thrill of "engineering" their own boat, the Villain is great fun. Its obviously not about blistering speed, and fine tuning everything to the hilt for racing, its about making a cool boat of of a stylish hull, and the actual "building" of it. Kinda like building models as a kid. I really enjoy creating my own boat...................thats alot of the thrill of this hobby for me. Plus, you got yourself a sleeper!!

Here here!! Building is so much fun.I got stuff today as well.Yay

[Make-a-Wake]

Stinger was a bear to mount with the two level transom............had to make a gasket for the lower part. It all came out well though.................slid the jacket on too..........purdy

[srislash]

That stinger looks sweet on there,and the motor mount matches too.Gigity,Gigity

[keithbradley]

Love it!
I have always had a thing for the "scale" looking boats like the villan. It should do well with that motor I think...I ran a 1300kv Tacon 3674 4 pole motor in a 32" cat and it ran well. Notably more power and cooler running than a Feigao motor. I think the Turnigy motor should be comparable, if not the same.

[Make-a-Wake]

Thanks Keith!

Made a servo 'tower' to raise it above the stuffing tube so the servo could be centered allowing room for batt adjustment.

[properchopper]

Man...............i just cant minimize my passion for the beautiful lines and scale appearance of the Villain.............

Here I go again!

Oh No !! Again again ?

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...xas-Villain-EX

[Make-a-Wake]

I think i may have to hold off on that one Tony...................i sniff out the big time bargains on Ebay..........get the old IV's for like 50 bucks sometimes..............

Rear end is basically done. My fingers in that little transom was not fun.................but it looks good and "blingy"! All thats left is the ESC mount and the stuffing tube support