Vac-U-Pickle

[boredom.is.me]

I guess I will be resurrecting a classic. I am picking up the hull tomorrow afternoon. This will be a slow build since I'll be getting the parts bit by bit.
I am going for a very clean build. Being pretty is a big thing for me. Wires will be as short as possible and wrapped. Everything will color match. I'll be using anodized fasteners.
This is also my first non micro build.

Intended setup:
XK3674-B-2200kv 4 pole (need)
Turnigy Marine 120A (need)
2S 3600mah 30-40C (x2 in series)
X442 CNC Prop (need)

Final Setup:

GForce 3660 2200kv 4 pole
Turning Marine 120A
2S 3600mAh 30C x2 in series
Some suitable servo from HK...
40mm and 45mm plastic test props, 1.4 pitch

Hardware:
UL-1 Rudder and Strut
Octura .150" Flex Shaft with Liner to 3/16" Shaft
...Coupler
Octura Brass Bullet
5.5mm Bullet Connectors everywhere

[steveo]

also get the ul-1 turn fin i think there was a latest version and ul-1 hd turnfin bracket from kinetic racing this is what i did with my vac u pickle

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ild&highlight=

[boredom.is.me]

I'm glad you brought that up. What's so special about the UL-1 fin? Why is is curved at the tip at what effect does this have when turning? Also did you notice sny benefit from the thicker mount?

[steveo]

A well know racer used the ul-1fin and it worked well for him I just copied him as for the curved tip I dont know but but there never was an issue turning. The stock ul mount only has 2 monting holes the kinetic mount has 3 and will not flex. Since the hull is plastic better to have it more secure

[boredom.is.me]

Thanks steveo. Honestly, I'm probably just going to end up making one from scratch. 1) I'm being a little cheap so I can get the electronics sooner. 2) I really just want to make it for fun.

I picked the hull up today from Phil. What a great guy, we talked about various stuff for two hours. We would have been talking longer, but I had to take a really important call. I masked off the outer hull and the inner wood structure, then painted it matte black. I'll wait a few hours before I peel the rest of the masking off. The tape must not have stuck to a small portion on top, but that isn't an issue since the boat will be black.

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[boredom.is.me]

I will have a red stripe above the area with the over spray so I'll try to scuff it off before I proceed.

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[jcald2000]

What motor mount is that?

[kendt]

That is looking great so far. be very interested to see the final product.

[Doug Smock]

What motor mount is that?

That is a Vac-U-Boat motor mount.

http://www.vac-u-boat.com/BrushlessMotorMount.htm

Nice work Kevon

[kendt]

One day I will own one of those hulls (i Hope) I,d own one now If I could figure away to get a 6s pack in it

[boredom.is.me]

Thanks guys. Ken, I've been loking at this boat since 2009! I finally got it.

I get to peel the tape off of the front tomorrow. Then I'll lay down the base white for the bottom and the following red layer. I just placed my order from Kintec which has the fine masking tape. When that gets here, I'll finish the paint job with black and maybe clear. This will be a Krylon or Rustoleum rattle can job. I used Rusto for the black interior and it came out nice.

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I don't have any electronics which will make setting up the drive line harder than it needs to be. I probably shouldn't try till I get the motor though. My order containing those parts are from OSE, but still hasn't shipped yet anyway.

I designed these this morning and will get them printed. They will be used to keep the water and servo lines clean.

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[boredom.is.me]

I saw this motor on Fleabay. I think the ideal motor would be a 2200kv, but this is 2075kv and only $15 (no bids placed yet). The seller says that it was pulled from a new boat. Should I chance it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36-74-Size-2075kv-Water-cooled-Brushless-Inrunner-RC-Boat-motor-3674-leopard/111099272677?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8449997929325582040%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D261230928950%26

My airsoft G36c also got a bid on Fleabay, so in 5 days, that will be another $100 I can put into this.

[kendt]

It could be my eyesight but the screws on the top seem to be missing and there appears to be a small dent right under the sticker. Cant say for sure though.