Scratch Built P Sport Hydro from CAD

[ray schrauwen]

A whip 21 and Whip 40 he modded to use UL-1 Cowlings

So what are the 2 boats in the background in primer?

[Darin Jordan]

I'm going to call BS... There is NO WAY you are really building this boat.... I see no evidence of it. That working surface and the surrounding area are WAY, WAY too clean and dust free! I don't see any scattered tools, blood drippings, shavings, wood debris, foam pieces, or anything else that would lead me to believe that any work was really taking place there!

By they way... REALLY nicely done!!

[ray schrauwen]

What is that Leopard container doing in your work room?? Tisk, Tisk, aren't you a racer? LOL

Skinned.

Dang, this thing is H-E-A-V-Y. I overdid it with the resin and glass. It's an absolute tank. Should help it in rougher water.

[Shooter]

You guys crack me up. Ray knows more about what's going on in my basement than my own wife!! Yep, a 20 and a 40 back there w/UL-1 cowl mods. Look forward to seeing you again this year, Ray. Jimmy and I can be your 'go to' guys to lift you up the drivers stand again.

The photos are taken in the 'display area'. A photo of the actual work room may cause a visit from the National institute for safety and health. :)

[tjcast]

Oh No!! UL-1 with Q-sport !!

[jfrancisco892]

Looking forward to the nats already. Sounds good Pete.

[Shooter]

(2) coats of primer and a LOT of sanding. This boat is going to be black, so there's not much room for error. She's ready for the first top coat.

I'm starting to agree with Ray. I may have really messed up on the motor selection for this one. Oh well, we will see how it runs. I'm drooling over some 2300/2400kV options. I know it's high, but I'd like to give it a try. The P-Sport boats ran in our club race last weekend and they were FAST!

[ray schrauwen]

Agree with me on what? Nice build man...

[Shooter]

The Leopard motor Ray, I think you laughed at it!

[Shooter]

First coat of base and wet sanded.....

[Shooter]

Second coat of base and 'Holy Tomatoes!!'. I must have gotten lucky here. I've never put on a coat of paint and had it look this nice before. No wet sanding. No polishing. There's barely any orange peel. I'm learning a lot about baking paint and letting it 'flow' since I now have oven access. This was baked at about 140degrees.

[flraptor07]

WOW! That thing is like glass, look at the keyboard reflection in it! Very Nice!

[jfrancisco892]

Pearl Jr is born!

[Shooter]

Finished the hatch and re-installed everything. A lot of work. Maiden run is tomorrow. I even sharpened the rudder! The infamous 'pearl' decals to follow.....

[Shooter]

Motor is 2200KV. Set up for P Sport. I'm going to run an H5 and see what she does.