Refinished my MHZ Micro Shovelnose

[Dr. Jet]

Been away for a while. The only place to run RC boats within a reasonable distance is really limited in size, making micros the hulls of choice (besides, they're cheap to build ). I was running the MHZ Micro Shovelnose for a while, but in a monochromatic gelcoat, it was rather boring to look at. Behold, the Farm Implement!

Yes, Farmer John (the driver) is wearing a MAGA hat.....

[Fluid]

I like the “farm implement” exhaust......on a very nice micro. My late buddy Trent would have loved it.


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[CraigP]

Is that the antenna coming thru the diesel exhaust pipe? I love it!

[Dr. Jet]

Is that the antenna coming thru the diesel exhaust pipe? I love it!

Bingo!! I used an old guitar string for the 2.4 GHz antenna.....

[srislash]

I love it, so an old guitar string? Curious how it works out, I’m always looking for extension options.
Shawn

[CraigP]

Let me guess, a 0.011” E string.... Am I close? From an acoustic guitar?

[Dr. Jet]

Actually, it's a 0.013" B string from an electric. In addition to building boats, I also build guitars.

[Dr. Jet]

............. My late buddy Trent would have loved it.

I got to thinking about this. It was Trent Hare that first opened my eyes to the whole micro thing. There should be a special spot for him in the FE Hall of Fame. He was light years ahead of the curve.

I've always liked the micros: They're cheap, they're fun, they fit on my pond. I've been doing a lot of "downsizing" over the years. I used to fly high-performance fiberglass racing sailplanes (see avatar), but I sold them and bought 1950s-designed tube-and-fabric ships. They're small, they're slow, they're clunky, they're noisy; but,...... I have more fun per dollar than I ever had with the high-tech German stuff......

I'd love to pick up Trent's baton. After I get all my uncompleted projects up and running, I'd love to scale Garry Finlay's plans down to 1/20 scale and make some laser-cut kits. A 17-1/2" Atlas Van Lines would be beyond cool......

What ever happened to Joe Solinger? He made some REALLY COOL micro rudders and turn fins.

[NativePaul]

If you like modern stuff too, you might like the MHZ Miss Madison, with a hollow saltwater snorkel fitted and a flood chamber they can be made to self right, which can be very useful for these mini boats when the pond isn't a mirror.

[Dr. Jet]

If you like modern stuff too, you might like the MHZ Miss Madison, with a hollow saltwater snorkel fitted and a flood chamber they can be made to self right, which can be very useful for these mini boats when the pond isn't a mirror.

I have one in my fleet, soon to be refinished as the Miss Madison (white). Note the slight angle on the strut in the second photo!