2 Predators WIP

[pzrwest]

2 Predator Riggers WIP
My brother and I thought we would get back into rc boats after many years away from rc. We spotted the Predator rigger plans and decided to build ouselves each one. Well actually I do the building. The plans called for 1/8 balsa sides with 1/8th ply doubler but I decide to go with 1/8 ply sides with basswood frameing. With a 7.2V 2000mah ni-cad battery pack it weighs in at just over 17oz. The floor section in the rear where the suffing box will go I decided to add a 1/8th poplar ply doubler on the inside to add strength to the 1/32 ply sheeting. Here are the pics so far. Comments welcome

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We are planning on useing this strut and rudder assembly from ProBoats

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Since my last post of the pics of my rigger I now have 2 built to the stage where they need the running gear and the electronics and of course the paint. Here are pics of both riggers side by side

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Rigger update...
Well the basic hulls are done just need to add the running gear, rudder assemblies, electronis, and seal, prime, and psint the riggers. We are concidering useing the Teamorion Method 19T DW brushed motors.

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I have settled on the following running gear parts for our riggers
OC4SBEPA Strut
OC098L-24C Flex Cable Ass
OC4D.... Dive Dog
OC4PN Prop Nut

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Well my Predator is almost done. Just need an ESC and will be ready for trials. Here it is painted

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those are are both lookin' good

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Thank you. My brother's boat is just the opposite to my paint scheme where mine is green his is black and where mine is black his is green. He is calling his Predator "Pond Scum"...LOL