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Well, the BBY MTH is nearing completion. As I see it taking shape, it is looking great and it should run like Prototype #1 without much futzing around with the setup. When the MTH is completed, I have the following in the building queue:
1. Finish the Micro Scat Cat (finish the hull bottom and add paint).
2. Finish the Systems Cat (lots of hull work and paint, then add a motor/ESC).
3. Build a rescue boat (I have the power system and drive, plus hull building material).
4. Finish the JetCat29 (still a lot to do on this).
The reason for this posting is to explore my next new hair-brained idea. I may put some of the above-mentioned projects on hold while I start something new.
Santee Sport Scale racing is working great. It’s fast, cheap, and out of control. I have a few boats that fit roughly into this category, but maybe there is something else that can be done. I have some preliminary plans worked out based on Simon’s Canard that I could build, but one of the SLOBS came up with something that I think is a bit better. SSSH “rules” say something about a 400 mm hull length. That works out to almost exactly 1/20 scale. I am quite impressed with Garry Finlay’s hull plans and I am thinking of reproducing them in AutoCAD at 1/20 scale, then having a laser-cut kit made using 1/64”, 1/32” and 1/16” ply where applicable and the rest in balsa. I would use the same direct-drive (cheap, readily available, and very effective) that I used in the MTH. Garry’s plans are readily available and can be scaled-down to 1/20 at your local Kinko’s or similar reprographics outlet.
Perhaps SSSH could put more emphasis on the “scale” part of this. Almost to the point that the ERCU guys do with their 1/10 scale boats. Granted, 1/20 scale would not have the level of detail that you would find in 1/10, but there could be plenty of opportunities to “spruce-up” a hull.
My first project in the SSSH series would be the Jones hull for a number of reasons. First and foremost is the room available inside the hull. Second, it will give me the opportunity to build yet another scale Short Circuit.
Who would like to come to Santee next summer to race in the First Annual Santee Sport Scale Hydro Competition? The rules will be to use the 3000 rpm/V Mystery motor/ESC combo, 1/20-scale hulls, straight shafts, plastic props, and 2S or 7 round cells. Static judging will be included in determining the winner. You boat MUST be a scale model of a full-sized boat. If you want to build the Winston Eagle (outrigger), be my guest. If you want to build a canard, be my guest, just make it SCALE!
1. Finish the Micro Scat Cat (finish the hull bottom and add paint).
2. Finish the Systems Cat (lots of hull work and paint, then add a motor/ESC).
3. Build a rescue boat (I have the power system and drive, plus hull building material).
4. Finish the JetCat29 (still a lot to do on this).
The reason for this posting is to explore my next new hair-brained idea. I may put some of the above-mentioned projects on hold while I start something new.
Santee Sport Scale racing is working great. It’s fast, cheap, and out of control. I have a few boats that fit roughly into this category, but maybe there is something else that can be done. I have some preliminary plans worked out based on Simon’s Canard that I could build, but one of the SLOBS came up with something that I think is a bit better. SSSH “rules” say something about a 400 mm hull length. That works out to almost exactly 1/20 scale. I am quite impressed with Garry Finlay’s hull plans and I am thinking of reproducing them in AutoCAD at 1/20 scale, then having a laser-cut kit made using 1/64”, 1/32” and 1/16” ply where applicable and the rest in balsa. I would use the same direct-drive (cheap, readily available, and very effective) that I used in the MTH. Garry’s plans are readily available and can be scaled-down to 1/20 at your local Kinko’s or similar reprographics outlet.
Perhaps SSSH could put more emphasis on the “scale” part of this. Almost to the point that the ERCU guys do with their 1/10 scale boats. Granted, 1/20 scale would not have the level of detail that you would find in 1/10, but there could be plenty of opportunities to “spruce-up” a hull.
My first project in the SSSH series would be the Jones hull for a number of reasons. First and foremost is the room available inside the hull. Second, it will give me the opportunity to build yet another scale Short Circuit.
Who would like to come to Santee next summer to race in the First Annual Santee Sport Scale Hydro Competition? The rules will be to use the 3000 rpm/V Mystery motor/ESC combo, 1/20-scale hulls, straight shafts, plastic props, and 2S or 7 round cells. Static judging will be included in determining the winner. You boat MUST be a scale model of a full-sized boat. If you want to build the Winston Eagle (outrigger), be my guest. If you want to build a canard, be my guest, just make it SCALE!
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