The "Bling Rocket" build

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  • srislash
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    • Mar 2011
    • 7673

    #226
    image.jpg

    Pic like this ?

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    • srislash
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      • Mar 2011
      • 7673

      #227
      Originally posted by rickwess
      When the flex is so short, how much gap do you need to leave between the drive dog and strut? I'll have a similar flex length and have been pondering how much such a short length of flex with contract under load.
      I am pondering the same thing Rick. I think I have about .150 there now. It really shouldn't have much wind up. My DF has about 16" of cable and I think JUST uses the 3/16(.187) that I leave there. Based on the nylon washer wear.

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      • rickwess
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2013
        • 777

        #228
        Originally posted by srislash
        I am pondering the same thing Rick. I think I have about .150 there now. It really shouldn't have much wind up. My DF has about 16" of cable and I think JUST uses the 3/16(.187) that I leave there. Based on the nylon washer wear.
        I'm sure the wind up is proportional to the length of the flex. That would mean less than 3/128" gap would be needed.......not much at all.

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        • srislash
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          • Mar 2011
          • 7673

          #229
          Alright, looky who saw water today

          image.jpg

          Vid to come, she was rough and windy but the boat handled it like a champ. DID I MENTION COLD???

          image.jpg

          Yes, that be ice built up.

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          • stelerzman
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2013
            • 380

            #230
            I saw water,,, , falling from the sky. Not to happy but oh well.
            She looks killer in the water. Can't wait to see the video.

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            • srislash
              Not there yet
              • Mar 2011
              • 7673

              #231
              Well this should be her



              Sorry if quality is off, that is my first upload from the iPhone

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              • srislash
                Not there yet
                • Mar 2011
                • 7673

                #232
                And for those with similar size hulls, the RTR weight is 7lbs with 2 - 4s 4000 mah packs

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                • properchopper
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 6968

                  #233
                  Shawn,

                  Looks great and sounds really smooth. Too bad the pond's kicked up. C'mon down to SoCal where it's (almost) glass : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkiTfVT1LaE
                  2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                  2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                  '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                  • srislash
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                    • Mar 2011
                    • 7673

                    #234
                    Originally posted by properchopper
                    Shawn,

                    Looks great and sounds really smooth. Too bad the pond's kicked up. C'mon down to SoCal where it's (almost) glass : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkiTfVT1LaE
                    Right on Tony. Just not confident enough on the maiden to go all out in the chop. Far too cold for swimming. Was really tempted to squeeze into that package that I sent to Cali today, but the shipping

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                    • lenny
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 4293

                      #235

                      Shawn what is that four blade prop ?

                      And I was thinking about trying the new x455/3 today.
                      Water was very choppy and the wind was doing about 20mph and temp was low 40f today,
                      The 2s cells work ok for the first time out with them.
                      Ran them in the Rio mod but it was getting blown around pretty good.
                      Last edited by lenny; 12-07-2013, 11:24 PM.
                      ? ONLY IF THEY WORK

                      My youtube videos.http://www.youtube.com/user/61manx?feature=mhee

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                      • Rocstar
                        Joel Mertz
                        • Jun 2012
                        • 1509

                        #236
                        Nice build Shawn. Can't wait to see what she can do on flat water.
                        "There's nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats." - Mike Fiore

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                        • srislash
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                          • Mar 2011
                          • 7673

                          #237
                          Originally posted by Rocstar22
                          Nice build Shawn. Can't wait to see what she can do on flat water.
                          Yeah, as always just real happy to bring everything back home safe and sound. Tomorrow may be smoother and I'll try again.

                          Lenny, that four blade is a 4019 and is one of the pair. Gonna try them on my Miss G twin for a comparison. I also have a pair of 4019/2 bladders for it as well. Just want to see the difference in how she runs.

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                          • stelerzman
                            Senior Member
                            • Jul 2013
                            • 380

                            #238
                            [QUOTE=srislash;540904]image.jpg
                            Last edited by stelerzman; 12-08-2013, 10:25 AM.

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                            • stelerzman
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2013
                              • 380

                              #239
                              Originally posted by srislash
                              [ATTACH=CONFIG]109120[/ATTACH]

                              Pic like this ?
                              Yes, thank you. Umm, are the trim tab adjuster brackets on up side down? Shouldn't the top part have some space to adjust up and down? Now I can see how the strut is set. Looking good. Is it possible to flare the coupling end of the stuffing tube? This should allow a smooth transition from the strut to the coupler. Just and idea.
                              Good lookin' video, she looks good, congrats on a successful maiden voyage. I'm sure she handle great when the chop calmes down.

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                              • properchopper
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 6968

                                #240
                                Originally posted by stelerzman
                                Yes, thank you. Umm, are the trim tab adjuster brackets on up side down? Shouldn't the top part have some space to adjust up and down? Now I can see how the strut is set. Looking good. Is it possible to flare the coupling end of the stuffing tube? This should allow a smooth transition from the strut to the coupler. Just and idea.
                                Good lookin' video, she looks good, congrats on a successful maiden voyage. I'm sure she handle great when the chop calmes down.
                                [Shawn - I'm up early so I'll answer this ] - Look at the lack of clearance between the starboard tab and rudder bracket. It's sometimes necessary to invert the bracket for clearance (notice how the rudder bracket is relieved for the adjustment screw). By mocking up the transom hardware before drilling/mounting this can be anticipated and compensated for by elevating the rudder foot location 'tho this can get tricky when the top bolts don't find secure internal footing. As long as the tabs can be set neutral they rarely need to be raised up over the bottom plane - they mostly go down to perform do their intended duty.
                                2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                                2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                                '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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