Darin's Banzai HydroSports Rev2 Experimental Hydro Build

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  • Darin Jordan
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 8335
    #1

    Darin's Banzai HydroSports Rev2 Experimental Hydro Build

    I've had this project on the shelf for a couple of years now, and decided to pull it down and get it finished up.

    This is what I call a "Banzai HydroSports 30", which is the second revision of one of my first original designs from back in 2007...

    Worked to take out a lot of the aero-lift and I widened the stance, which may work against me as it will add back some of the aero-lift. But, steps have been taken to attempt to minimize this lift, so I guess we'll see.

    http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...al-Sport-Hydro

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    Construction is Wood Over Foam.

    Here it is compared to my PT Stealth:

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    At this point, I'm just filling and sanding and filling and sanding...

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    I'll update this as I progress...
    Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
    "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
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    • properchopper
      [email protected]
      • Apr 2007
      • 6968
      #2
      Sweet !!
      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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        • Darin Jordan
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2007
          • 8335
          #3
          The "Inspiration"...

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          Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
          "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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            • Shooter
              Team Mojo
              • Jun 2009
              • 2558
              #4
              Originally posted by Darin Jordan
              I've had this project on the shelf for a couple of years now, and decided to pull it down and get it finished up.

              This is what I call a "Banzai HydroSports 30", which is the second revision of one of my first original designs from back in 2007...

              Worked to take out a lot of the aero-lift and I widened the stance, which may work against me as it will add back some of the aero-lift. But, steps have been taken to attempt to minimize this lift, so I guess we'll see.

              http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...al-Sport-Hydro

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              Construction is Wood Over Foam.

              Here it is compared to my PT Stealth:

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              At this point, I'm just filling and sanding and filling and sanding...

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              I'll update this as I progress...
              Man, that boat has some really nice lines! Beautiful!! Nice scratch build!! Does it pack a lot of air, or is it bleeding out the sides of the sponsons?

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                • Darin Jordan
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8335
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Shooter
                  Man, that boat has some really nice lines! Beautiful!! Nice scratch build!! Does it pack a lot of air, or is it bleeding out the sides of the sponsons?
                  If I did my job correctly, it'll be the later. Bottom has almost no AoA, and it's designed to run flat.

                  Sponson ride-pads will be taped on initially, until I figure out what I need exactly. Have a designed angle in mind, and patterns, but want some flexibility. The final set will be designed to be "integral" looking, so they blend in with the rest of the design.
                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                    • Darin Jordan
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 8335
                      #6
                      I'm also considering making these active control surfaces... or at least adjustable in some fashion.

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                      Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                      "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                        • ray schrauwen
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 9471
                          #7
                          So this is what you're up to now.
                          Nortavlag Bulc

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                            • Shooter
                              Team Mojo
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 2558
                              #8
                              Flaps!!!

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                                • Darin Jordan
                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                  • Apr 2007
                                  • 8335
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by ray schrauwen
                                  So this is what you're up to now.
                                  Actually, I'm tinkering on this in parallel with my Stealth. While one is drying, the other is getting sanded.
                                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                                    • Shooter
                                      Team Mojo
                                      • Jun 2009
                                      • 2558
                                      #10
                                      Hey Darin, I think I asked you this before, but what kind of filler are you using? Is it easily sandable? Thx!

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                                        • Darin Jordan
                                          Fast Electric Addict!
                                          • Apr 2007
                                          • 8335
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by Shooter
                                          Hey Darin, I think I asked you this before, but what kind of filler are you using? Is it easily sandable? Thx!
                                          I'll have to look at the can again, but I think it's Evercoat light-weight filler. Not particularly difficult to sand, but it does go through sandpaper.

                                          I am currently looking into other types of paper to see if I can find something that'll last a bit longer.

                                          This sanding and filling part if the part I hate the most of doing this type of project. Messy, and takes forever, especially when you are a perfectionist.
                                          Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                                          "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                                            • ray schrauwen
                                              Fast Electric Addict!
                                              • Apr 2007
                                              • 9471
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by Darin Jordan
                                              I'm also considering making these active control surfaces... or at least adjustable in some fashion.

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                                              Up in the straights, down in the corners?

                                              How dare you use filler on a wood boat! lol...
                                              Nortavlag Bulc

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                                                • Darin Jordan
                                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                                  • Apr 2007
                                                  • 8335
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by ray schrauwen
                                                  How dare you use filler on a wood boat! lol...
                                                  Hahahaha... If I were leaving it "wood look", I wouldn't, but since I'm sealing and painting it, I wanted it to be closer to perfect.
                                                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                                                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                                                    • TRUCKPULL
                                                      Fast Electric Addict!
                                                      • Apr 2007
                                                      • 2971
                                                      #14
                                                      Darin
                                                      I like to use Evercoat - Everstar - Micro Glass Bubbles

                                                      Sands nice but does use a lot of sandpaper.

                                                      Larry
                                                      Past NAMBA- P Mono -1 Mile Race Record holder
                                                      Past NAMBA- P Sport -1 Mile Race Record holder
                                                      Bump & Grind Racing Props -We Like Em Smooth & Wet

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                                                        • AndyKunz
                                                          Fast Electric Addict!
                                                          • Sep 2008
                                                          • 1437
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by Darin Jordan
                                                          I'm also considering making these active control surfaces... or at least adjustable in some fashion.
                                                          Darin, you need to talk to me and John...

                                                          Andy
                                                          Spektrum Development Team

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