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That's looking fantastic!
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Thanks huhb! Can't wait to see it in person...And better yet, on the water!!!Comment
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Looks great!Comment
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Which props do you use? And what are your speeds with this setupComment
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Going to start out with CNC 4814250 (2 blades) and CNC 4814351 (3 blades). Steven recommended these. Haven't had the boat out on water yet, but plan to get it out this spring for sure. Anxious to see how she runs!!Comment
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OK thanksComment
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Happy 2022 to everyone!!! Been a long time since I've posted anything on this thread...So I thought I'd give an update, and I was also in a picture-taking mood last night! Its hard to believe its been just about a year since I started this endeavor...And although I was a bit skeptical of my building skills in the beginning, I think that overall, I'm pretty happy with how the boat has turned out for my first "build." Of course, the real determination of my success with this project won't be until she hits the lake for the first time. I would have had her done and on the water for last summer, but other activities got in the way, and also I wasn't around home much to work on finishing the boat up. But I will get the boat wet this spring!
In the mean time, all really left to do is calibrate ESCs, finish receiver connections/wiring, add foam floatation, test the water cooing system, and finally test spool up/direction of those mighty Scorpions!Comment
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Exciting news! I spooled up the motors for the first time last night. Safety first, of course...I disengaged the flex cables from motors so no spinning props!!! Took me a few to figure out the throttle calibration, as at first I couldn't get the ESCs to arm, and the motor kept twitching and beeping loudly at me every second. But after doing a little research on the ZTWs on the forum, I found that what needed to be done was reverse the throttle channel. So I reversed the channel thru my transmitter, (and also double checked my trims were zeroed and throttle endpoints were 100%) and redid the calibration. The ESC armed perfectly with the correct arming beeping sequence, and I could then spool up the motor. Did each ESC separately, and also adjusted a couple perameters using the program card, which I found was very easy and straight-forward to do. I then connected both ESCs back together with the y-adaptor and plugged everything back into my receiver. Powered everything up again, tested the throttle, and both motors spooled up perfectly and both in sync. Just had to change motor directions, which I did thru the program card.
I brought home from my work the other day some nice black foam parts to cut up sections for floatation, and I filled the bow with snug-fitting blocks. Interior looks really slick with everything in black. Will probably also add some floatation back in the stern area as well. I also ordered 1" all black furniture-grade PVC pipe and joints to build a nice display/work stand for the boat. Should have those materials later next week. So all in all, things are shaping up!Comment
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Spring has sprung here in Northeast Ohio...Well only for the weekend at least, as rain/snow and cooler temps return on Monday
But, the pleasant and brief reprieve made it perfect to get outside to take some pictures of the model in the bright sunshine! Boat is now pretty much complete and ready for water testing.
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Verrrry nice!! Looking forward to some spring springing here in Denver.."Look good doin' it"
See the fleetComment
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Thanks for the compliments Jesse! Been a long winter for sure, and spring can't come fast enough. Hoping we all will have a nice, long RC boating season...Comment
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Pretty much about there! I installed 1/8" foam anti-ivibration padding to the CF battery trays, and changed out the stock velcro straps to something a little more user-friendly. Much easier to install those big 6 cell Revo lipos!!!! Batteries are nice and secure and padded. Float test and water cooling test to be done very soon!Comment
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