Tom's SW36 Converstion

[Flying Scotsman]

Tom, I am shocked you do not paint inside the house with all those lovely fumes and paint dust all over the room. On second thoughts your way may be better than mine. At least you do not get the primal scream of " what the hell have you doing" when the better half entires the house.

Douggie

[SJFE]

Douggie I attempted it once and the flack wasent worth it. If I spray between 10 am and 1pm the sun really bakes the finish on. Since I am in a cornner unit wind and dust are minimal. I can always slip it in the shead to dry also. I really should have done this before sealing the stern and HW install. Time however is against me. T-7 days to baby.

[Jeepers]

T-7 days to baby.

That should be T - + 7 days till baby.

Mine was 9 days late.

[myskiis2fast4u]

I can't find that octura flex hex anywhere!!! I thought I remembered u saying that it came with the motor???? Best I could find is a threaded 6mm x .187... I'm not to thrilled about coupling the coupler to the cable via 4 set screws...doesnt seem to be the best way to do it! Do u have an octura part number?

[SJFE]

Upon closer inspection it looks like the shaft has been turned. I have an email out to the guy I bought it from. I will let you know when he replys.

[robby76]

octura part # OCFHE5MM18 fits 5mm smooth motor output shaft (secures with 2-8/32 set screws)- connects to .187 diameter round flex cable --- $9.95 on their lastest catalog.

[myskiis2fast4u]

ya robby...that one was easy to find...trying to find that same coupler for a 6mm motor!

[SJFE]

More Clean up

I got the stern cleaned up today. It's an ok job. I was just happy I didnt get any paint on the brackets or stinger. Tomorrow evening I should be able to get the battery plate and servo installed. I also need to find a drag link. Ordering the link for the BJ55 was a good idea until I realized the bj55 is 4 inches wider.

[myskiis2fast4u]

nice work on the exhaust removal!!!! wow!!! did u fiberglass it and then gel coat it? Sweet job man! I'm still on my parts manhunt!

[SJFE]

I sanded around the hole inside of the hull in order to remove any oil. Then I put some tape over the out side of the stern. Last I just poured in some 24 hour epoxy and let it dry. Nothing fancy man.
Thanks

[myskiis2fast4u]

well i gave up searching for the 6mm collet to run the KB...ordered up a Neu 1521-1y, hydra 240, an x440, and the 8mm to .187 flex hex...now i have to chew my fingernails till they arrive. I'll have to start taking some pics so I can post them!!!

[SJFE]

One more step down.

I am nipping away @ it. As you can see the radio/servo plate & esc mount are in. If we are not delivering the baby tomorrow night I will get the servo mounted and start on the esc & radio.

[z400]

looks great!!

[SJFE]

Due to some things beyond my controle I have to give up on this one. It's a matter of numbers really. I can't swing the 6s packs I need to power this setup. Look for it to go up later on tonight.

[myskiis2fast4u]

ugh man...NOOOO!!! don't do it!!! there's gotta be something else u can sell to get $ for the 6s!!! I'll continue the thread once I get my parts then!!! can't say that mine'll be as finished as u were going for. u got your homestead check coming!!! hold out another month!!!!