Spirit of Australia

[TheShaddix]

This is great! I am sure you can fine-tune it from here (more power...), the overall design works and it sounds super cool.

[romspacenut]

Very nice build 785boats. I think I know what I want to do for my summer build. I have Kolibri micro turbine that's been sitting around that I think may work.

[Shooter]

I love this thing!!! ......and that sound!!!

[785boats]

The Shaddix.
I'm in the middle of cutting out the section between the two intakes at the moment.
So I'll connect it to the fish scales again and see if the thrust improves much on 8s. I'll also try 9s to see what happens. We'll get there one way or another.

romspacenut.
A real jet engine would be most impressive indeed.
Google the 'Hustler'. Similar hull but with no inlet cowling to cause any losse.

Shooter.
The video doesn't do the sound real justice. It really is a lot louder in real life.
But yes it does sound a lot different to what we are familiar with.

[785boats]

Had a couple more runs on Sunday with the following changes made to the boat since its first outing.
Reduced thrust tube.
Extra air intake opening between the main intakes.
Increased angle of attack on the sponsons.
Increased cell count to 9s.
12mm cut off the bottom of the rudder.

I'm happy with the speed & setup now. Time for some decals & detailing.

Here's a couple of videos.

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[JimClark]

That looks great can't wait to see it finished.

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[golfito]

Excellent congratulations.

[785boats]

Thanks guys.
Jim.
The finishing off part is the part I like the least.
I'm already working on the next boat in the group.
But I will make a concerted effort to get this one finished.

[RandyatBBY]

Congratulations, I would say you did well. Considering everything it preforms well. Great effort.

[785boats]

Thanks Randy.