1/8th scale FE future?

[Ronbo]

Well, I hope it does catch on, it should as battery tech evolves and prices come down. For now, Ill stick with 1/10th and just watch the bigger stuff.

[sailr]

I'm getting into 1/8th scale, converting a previous gas boat. I plan to run it at the 2011 FE Nats in Ft. Pierce, FL. I know at least one other in our club alone that will be there. The 1/8 scales are a joy to drive. Big and forgiving and fast enough to be a thrill to drive!

[kevakov]

I was going to bring up the same topic, have a 1/8th scale Miller American that I built back in 1983, also made some major mods to the body and have still never run it.

Now that I've been in FE for a few years , I may consider running this hull, need some motor , esc, and lipo power advice for 1/8th scale. It needs a new paint job
was thinking all white for starters.

[tharmer]

My knee jerk reaction is a Scorpion 4035-800 on 8s2p with a Castle 120 HV. 50+ mph.
-t

[Ronbo]

What miller american would that make? I dont recognize it.

[kevakov]

Only out of the box was it the Miller American, I made many changes to it, so its no longer a real scale 1/8th, just 1/8th size.

[Ub Hauled]

If I may...
I was one of the big supporters of the SSC along with John F.
I still think that it is a great class but I must admit that I have been away from it or a little while now... not for disappointments of the capabilities of the boat but for personal reasons.
The power is most def there, Scorpion motors (4035/800) on 8s2p and a 120HV ESC would be a GREAT power setup... I used that motor on 10s and it was too much power (cant believe I am saying that) at least for my old hull. I have to agree with all the big wigs here, there is a racing cost involved and times are tuff... BUT, if we can get a good crowed running in the clubs in each District, there will be a good presence in most large events and once the bad times blow over I am sure that people will travel a bit further to race in different districts...
Anyone can get an 1/8 scale that can be affordable... batteries are getting really cheap these days and there are a variety of ESCs out there that can take the heat and will not hurt the pocket too badly. I noticed that there is a bigger interest in these bigger hulls (like mentioned above), "build it and they'll come".
As a foot note, these larger boats are a lot of fun to run, not only are they more stable but you can actually see your boat's paint job when running on the back straight... call me a nerd but I think that's cool

[cybercrxt]

Well, I have been working hard over the last couple months converting a lot of the Newton plans, to well fitting, easy to build, laser cut kits. All I do is FE, and I am hoping to pick up some interest with others wanting to do the same thing. I think the big drawback right now to 1/8th scale, is the lack of a budget hull or kit to build from. The Newton plans need a lot of work to be usable. Many flaws unfortunately. I am hoping things will catch on. I have a post in the boat building "'82 Executone build" with pics of some of my kits and builds. I really do hope to see more people out there making the switch to FE! Mike

[unlimitedfan]

The hull kits by Mike should really help grow the 1/8th scale electric numbers. The next step, in my opinion, is a published list of powertrain combinations (from low to high end).

In the nitro world, it is easy. Any .67 engine will work. Add a tuned pipe and a fuel tank and off you go. In the electric world, there are so many variables that it can be overwhelming.

[Ronbo]

1/10th kits would help alot for those of us currently doing that.