Who's Running a Micro? => Less than 16"

[ride1226]

Would be a pretty neat build. I have never built from bare hull before so im scared to death about running the shaft through the hull and how to place everything. And for the price it seems its cheaper to just go with one of the minicatracing hydros, or even one of the ebay hydros. Just dunno which would come out most cost effective and perform the best. Might just keep my eyes open for a used bigger hydro with a sv setup in it. Thats plenty fast enough and fun for my sport running.

[egneg]

This is my shovel nose and it was my first build. Not quite a micro but all builds are basically the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MzZlOAlGM4

[bigwaveohs]

I'm getting ready to buy this set up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300266886047&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&salenotsupported

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupported

This hull is very similar to the ones my son and I run from MiniCatRacing. They are a lot of fun and as someone pointed out less costly for the motor, electronics and batteries.
The smaller size means you have to sharpen your driving skills!

[Meniscus]

What setup are you running begwaveohs?

[bigwaveohs]

What setup are you running begwaveohs?

Completely stock:
LENGTH: 380mm
WIDTH: 200mm
WEIGHT: 372.5g without receiver and battery
MOTOR: 200mm x 40mm, 2 pole, 2600KV, 64g
ESC: Water cooled, 30a continuous, 40A (10 seconds)
BATTERY: 3S1P, 2100 mAh LiPo, 2A-6V BEC, programmable, 27g
SERVO: Mini high performance
DRIVE: Flex shaft, 4mm prop shaft, drive dog
PROPELLER: Plastic 30mm x 36mm

[Meniscus]

Great info, what speeds are you seeing? And what props have you run?

[ride1226]

Im really looking into the little minicat hydro. I like the fact I can run it in smaller pond areas that dont get hit with as much wind.

Is it possible to add a turn fin to both sides and maybe have it able to turn equally as well in both directions for sport running?

Im really trying to get my skunkworks cat finished so I can decide if I wanna sell the cat or the titan 29 that I have to just keep one for sport running then maybe build a larger hydro. God if only I was rich I would just keep and run every boat I want haha.

[HOTWATER]

I would like to have one of the Minicatracing Hydros to run while I wait for my Renegade Rigger to cool down between runs. Also like the fact that it is about the same size as my rigger!!

Anybody else having any luck running these?

Miniscus...Cool avitar! Are you going to be buying one also, or do you have one already?

-Kent

[Rumdog]

I had a mini cat racing micro hydro and it was fantastic! fast and stable ride, I loved that thing!

[HOTWATER]

Hey Rumdog, What size lipos did you run in it? Did anything ever overheat >ESC, Motor or lipos?

[Rumdog]

I ran a 3s 25c 2000mah rhino lipo. no heat issues at all, the water pickup worked very well. I did upgrade it to a feigao 380 8l and it was ballistic! totally overkill and unnecessary though, but fun!

[wamf]

I'm running a megatech h2o 9" hull with a 3000kv tiny outrunner a 30 amp mystery esc and a 1300 2c lipo. Octura 27mm prop cut down to 22mm, semi surface drive. No cooling and it gets warm not hot, runs for about 15min goes about 15mph and is self righting. It needs to be pretty calm water to run it but it is very fun.
MikeV

[Meniscus]

That is sweet!!! Can you post a picture?

[wamf]

That is sweet!!! Can you post a picture?

If you are asking about the H20, then no I don't have a camera.
It runs back heavy until you get up to speed, about half throttle. Then it rides slightly bow up. With trim tabs.
MikeV

[Meniscus]

You'll have to borrow one from a neighbor and post for us to see

I like your description, it may help others with setup.