ML Boatworks RSX380 Outrigger! My first FE wood kit build...

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  • oldbikerarlo
    Member
    • Oct 2018
    • 38

    #316
    Thank you
    I have power tool's, it will fit

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    • rol243
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Apr 2017
      • 1038

      #317
      Looks very nice finished off, well done. just be carefull of water getting into the electronics area as riggers are prone to getting wet.

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      • sammyha
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jul 2018
        • 1037

        #318
        Originally posted by rol243
        Looks very nice finished off, well done. just be carefull of water getting into the electronics area as riggers are prone to getting wet.
        Thank you.

        Yeah, I have an idea how to do a custom silicone hatch seal using Saran wrap. If it doesn't work I'll use tape.

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        • sammyha
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Jul 2018
          • 1037

          #319
          Here's what I mean by mounting the receiver part for these latches in the tub square.

          It must be perpendicular to the surface the flanged part mounts to on the canopy.

          You can see in this picture the receiver part tilts forward, but it's perpendicular to the curved surface of the front area of the canopy.

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          Last edited by sammyha; 01-01-2019, 05:39 PM.

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          • sammyha
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Jul 2018
            • 1037

            #320
            It's easy to mount them perpendicular on the rear hatch. I simply propped them up flat to the inside lip of the tub with scrap wood until the epoxy set.

            Here's some more tips for a successful install. I used this method for accurately locating the holes in post #292, but didn't comment on the penciled -x- or the circle.

            Drill a small hole on the center of the penciled -x-, then step up in size, checking location to the penciled circle.

            The last hole is .030 small for final fitting with a #11 exacto knife. I did the final fitting with the canopy and back cover in place. I can see the exact location now thru the hole.

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            Last edited by sammyha; 12-31-2018, 06:09 PM.

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            • sammyha
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Jul 2018
              • 1037

              #321
              I don't post this to talk down to anyone. It's just my machinist background to be accurate and fussy. It slows me down some and I'm not a fast carpenter for sure. Just ask my wife, hehe.

              She does like my work tho...

              But I first noticed it on the canopy, I ended up with one hole slightly off. It was off maybe about .020, the thickness of a #11 exacto blade. The knurled knob would bind and the spring could not push it up to secure it.

              I fixed it by shaving some off one side of the hole. No problem, the flange covered my mistake.

              So the receiver has to be square and the hole location must be accurate.

              These are sweet latches, but they require a very accurate install.

              Cheers... [emoji851]

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              Last edited by sammyha; 12-31-2018, 06:07 PM.

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              • sammyha
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Jul 2018
                • 1037

                #322
                Looks like I'm almost finished with this build. I got the electronics all stuffed inside this rigger.

                The only thing left is to install the receiver and bind it. Program the Spektrum DX5R radio. It has telemetry! Temp and volts...

                And prep a couple of props.

                And the moment when you first plug in the batteries and fire up the electronics. And watch the smoke show!

                Haha! I'll give it a good once over first. I've fired up a few electric helis so hopefully it's a non event.

                Anyway, I have to say this was a bigger project than I thought it would be. Even knowing myself, how I like to fuss with my builds. Wood boat kits are so awesome!

                The cool thing to me tho is the thrill of the maiden is in direct proportion to the time of the build.

                Anyhow, here's another video. It's about my electronics install...





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                Last edited by sammyha; 01-26-2019, 07:52 PM.

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                • sammyha
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Jul 2018
                  • 1037

                  #323
                  And if I may leave you with a few more pictures of the finished rigger(mostly finished, at least 98% anyway)...

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                  Last edited by sammyha; 01-02-2019, 02:53 PM.

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                  • oldbikerarlo
                    Member
                    • Oct 2018
                    • 38

                    #324
                    Great job, thanks for sharing.
                    I have power tool's, it will fit

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                    • sammyha
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Jul 2018
                      • 1037

                      #325
                      Well, I fired up the electronics and didn't have a smoke show!

                      Here's a video of getting over my last big hurdle before I maiden this baby...



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                      • rol243
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Apr 2017
                        • 1038

                        #326
                        Looks great and ready to hit the water. just one thing to be cautious of is your receiver is not protected from water unless you,ve sprayed the internals with corrosion x etc , water can run off the hull lip and drop onto the receiver plugs causing a malfunction of rx. maybe fit a balloon over the receiver for extra safety. what prop are you running and is it sharp ?

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                        • sammyha
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Jul 2018
                          • 1037

                          #327
                          Originally posted by rol243
                          Looks great and ready to hit the water. just one thing to be cautious of is your receiver is not protected from water unless you,ve sprayed the internals with corrosion x etc , water can run off the hull lip and drop onto the receiver plugs causing a malfunction of rx. maybe fit a balloon over the receiver for extra safety. what prop are you running and is it sharp ?
                          Thanks for the support and feedback. The receiver is water resistant, but I have conformal coating I could use on it.

                          No, the prop is still raw. I haven't S & B it yet. It's an ABC 2216 prop. I'm going to start with 6s, that should put me in the low eighties.

                          I also have the 2116 & the 2118 ABC props for running on 8s. By the OSE calculator that should touch & exceed 100mph respectively.

                          I'm all ears on tuning a rigger tho...



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                          • Northwoods
                            Junior Member
                            • Jan 2019
                            • 29

                            #328
                            I use to Race boats years ago ,, Cats and Out Riggers ,,, But my Out Rigger had a OPS 67 Red Head - Full Mod clocked it at over 125mph

                            Turning a Out Rigger on the oval ,, well to late for you in the build you need to add Extra Weights in the Right Sponson my out rigger would not turn Left at speed
                            HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS

                            Russ

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                            • sammyha
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Jul 2018
                              • 1037

                              #329
                              Not my favorite thing to do but it needs to be done...



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                              • rol243
                                Fast Electric Addict!
                                • Apr 2017
                                • 1038

                                #330
                                You have done a terrific job on this outrigger , hope all goes well when testing .

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