ML Boatworks GP310 Build

[Peter A]

So due to covid19 lockdown, I have time for this build. It is the GP 310 from ML Boatworks. It starts with a bundle of wood parts!

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Then sort them out.

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Now try and figure out how they go together. Actually it didn't take to long and was easier than it first seemed. First I glued together the pieces that were doubled, side frames inner and outer, main bulkhead and top stringers.

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[Peter A]

Next was putting together the tub framing and sponsons. This was quite quick as when everything was slotted together a drop of CA around each joint and they were in one piece ready for the next bit. The tub was clamped and weighted to a board at each stage as it was glued to the bottom sheet and sides glued on.

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Top sheet on.

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[Peter A]

Sponsons. Framed, sides and bottom shingles glued on.

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Sealed inside with thinned epoxy and then glassed. Finally foam added for floatation (just in case!)

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[Peter A]

Tub has had two layers of C/F in the floor, sponson tops are sheeted and ready to join the tub and sponsons together.

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And joined, now we have a boat!

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[Peter A]

Power in this will be a TP4050 2100kv. ATM I only have a Turnigy 150A esc (same as OSE Raider) spare, but will give it a cap bank and I think it will do. To be fair there is no class currently racing for this. I am building it for me, but hopefully can inspire others to build up P hydros for some racing. I have a speedmaster mini rudder and an aquacraft turnfin (which will do for now). An order from OSE is in transit (will take at least another week to NZ, it's still bouncing around USPS facilities in the US), that has a cooling jacket, servo, servo mount and strut. I will do the motor mount, stuffing tube, drill for hardware and any other things I can until these arrive. That may include painting yet.

[KiwiBoater]

Awesome work Peter. I'm in NZ (Christchurch) aswell and I'm also waiting on parts from OSE that I bought just before Lockdown started. Looking forward to the rest of this build.

[Peter A]

Things have progressed. I actually painted it, wasn't happy with it and have sanded and am prepping for painting again. Have to wait until next week before i can order more paint though.
But here are some pics up to the painting stage. Still waiting on parts from OSE, they left the US on April 11. Stupid lockdown!!

Motor mount

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Made a stand, one of three I have made.

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Trimmed the cowl.

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[Peter A]

Paint is on. I will give it a week or so to harden before I attack the vinyl etc on it. Still waiting for parts. Apparently NZ Post has huge piles pf packages stacked up, annoying but have to wait, amybe I will see them this week.

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[Peter A]

And a sneak at the next project...

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1/8 scale nitro conversion to FE.

[jfrabat]

Looking nice! Time for some stickers now?

You posted the last picture in a way that I cannot see it... So no sneak peak!

[Peter A]

Fixed it!

[jfrabat]

Nice; looks big!

[Peter A]

Nice; looks big!

It is 46" from sponson tips to back of shoes, 23" wide.

[Peter A]

A little bit of flavour and fitted the motor and esc. Still waiting for the rest of the parts including a windscreen decal. Hoping the whip 20 one will work ok.

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[fweasel]

looking good