Campbell Shovelnose

[Krowbar69]

Just wondering if anyone has or had a Campbell Shovelnose boat.. and what do you think of them..

[teach]

It was my first hull. Nice easy build. Just kind of out grew it speed wise.

[Krowbar69]

So.. good for a guy new to FE then?? How was the quality??

[tharmer]

I have the 1/7th scale and it is a hoot.

[JimClark]

Wrong campbell he is talking about Doug Campbell

http://www.classichydros.com/index.htm

I have the 1/7th scale and it is a hoot.

[befu]

Just wondering if anyone has or had a Campbell Shovelnose boat.. and what do you think of them..

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=12687 My build thread.

My build took a bit of an odd twist - somehow everything I build ends up being a composite. I went a cheap route on motor and drive and went with a turnigy outrunner. I am happy with it. They are nice boats.

Are you building yours or is it built?

Brian

[Krowbar69]

It's already built... getting just the hull.. so wondering what hardware and motor to run on it...

[785boats]

I've just got the old Aquacraft SV27 motor & ESC in mine on 4s with an M545 prop.
Goes OK for our club spec. Once you clear the ducks & manage to avoid the marker buoys, that is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srZiBqSeTRo

[befu]

It's already built... getting just the hull.. so wondering what hardware and motor to run on it...

Which one do you have? The wood 1/16 low profile or the plastic one that is a bit bigger (24" ?) ?

the one I have is the 1/16 scale boat (Wood kit).

785's is the larger plastic one if I am not mistaken (sides are vertical in the back).

Brian

[JimClark]

He has the Vacuum formed Campbell classic 24.2 inches long

[785boats]

That's correct Brian. Mine's the plastic one.
But the sides are angled at the back if this is what you mean.

Cheers.
Paul.

[785boats]

Sorry Brian.
I just checked your thread from your earlier post & I see what you mean about the angled sides now.
Cheers.
Paul.

[egneg]

This boat was my first build and is still my favorite to run!

[befu]

Good check 785, was just getting ready to post on that.

So now my question: what is the big difference in the boats? The vacuum formed one is 24.2" long, or 7% bigger than the 1/16 at 22.5" long. People seem to put larger motors in the plastic one for a spec class. Why not the 1/16? Is it just that little bit that makes it too small?

I love the 1/16, and I am surprised they are not more popular. Scale looks, can run on smaller ponds and cost less. I love the 1/8"s, but man that is a lot of boat. The 1/12 I can see the popularity also.

Brian

[Krowbar69]

Ya... I love the looks of shovels, and when i saw your video egneg ... that sold me lol I watched it a few days ago on Youtube...