Aquacraft Motley Crew - Diesel

[Diesel6401]

Got the MC in today and damn she is sexy, for the first time in my life i made a unboxing video which i never do because I think there boring, not sure if I will post it or not. Debating on that.

Some first impressions about the boat.
First pictures on the internet do this boat NO justice, she is very VERY sexy in person. When I seen the images on the net I was kinda shocked the decal job looked terrible but in person she is beautiful. Very small steps they did a very good job making sure the sponsons were nice and true and a good 90, the motor is a beast. Onething I did notice is there are some area the clear coat was coming off and also the flexcable was a terrible cut. It was pointy and jagged and looked terrible. I grinded the flexcable down and actually resoldered it it was that bad. All and all i really REALLY like this hull.

[Diesel6401]

Things I have done already:

- 5.5mm bullets on motor and esc
- flex cable grinded and re-soldered
- thrust bearing added
- properly greased the flex cable
- ensured all hardware was tightened
- added grim 42x55 prop
- installed shear bolt on the rudder
- wired eagletree rpm sensor into the boat
- waterproofed tactic receiver

[Wade]

That is awesome...congrats and looking forward to some Youtube videos of this one in Action.

I was at my LHS today in between appointments and when I turned around from the RC flying station, there it was...the guy said..."we just got it in 2 hours ago". I had to ask if he could open up the box so I could see. Amazing! I did'nt leave with it but I did ask him to "hide it" for a few more weeks. I would like to get one but want to see what everyone thinks about it and if any issues (if any) arrise and what mods are being done. Thanks for your post on what you did...really helps!

[6sHyper]

Sweet looking boats these are! I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on one myself and i never buy rtr stuff. In all the other pics i have seen the boats look white yours is silver? or are they all silver??

[skellyo]

Mine should be here tomorrow. I'm looking forward to running it with my buddies MG this weekend.

[Diesel6401]

Sweet looking boats these are! I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on one myself and i never buy rtr stuff. In all the other pics i have seen the boats look white yours is silver? or are they all silver??

The pics on the internet it looks white, but when I watched the grim racer interview of the boat it was clearly silver. This is a silver boat, a damn fine looking one as well. I can't believe im doing it (because i hate them ), but im posting a unboxing video now.

[Doby]

It sure is a pretty finish, isn't it!

[Diesel6401]

It sure is a pretty finish, isn't it!

YES IT IS! She is gorgeous! I can't wait to run this thing. This boat has amazing lines, solid build and very impressive and I haven't even driven it yet lol....

[6sHyper]

If i were to buy one i think i would immediately switch out the motor/esc, what do you think i could sell them for? just trying to get a better idea of what i'm getting myself in to.

[Diesel6401]

If i were to buy one i think i would immediately switch out the motor/esc, what do you think i could sell them for? just trying to get a better idea of what i'm getting myself in to.

I'm sure you could get a decent amount for it. I am going to run mine stock for a while. I do have the power package I want to install in it sitting at the house for down the road, but I am going to push the aq package for a while. My ul1 motor/esc was AWESOME for me in numerous hulls, and the 1800kv motor is just as good if not better, so I am in no rush to swap power.

[keithbradley]

Very cool Diesel! I have had a hunch for a while now that this will be the best handling RTR cat out there.
When are you running it?

[ron1950]

you have had it 24 hrs and no video? whats with you? take a road trip tomorrow and we can run my ul-1 powered mg against it dale...

[Diesel6401]

Very cool Diesel! I have had a hunch for a while now that this will be the best handling RTR cat out there.
When are you running it?

I would have like to today, but weather did not want to work with me. I would imagine next wednesday if weather works. I have to go out of town this upcoming weekend, heading to in-laws for a weekend of joy

we all know what I would rather be doing

[Diesel6401]

you have had it 24 hrs and no video? whats with you?

hahahahahaha i know right. I am trying to post this lame unboxing video, but internet is running at dial-up speed for some freaking reason.....

[Greg]

Great to see your comments diesel. I ordered mine on Tuesday Aussie time from Offshore. Just waiting for it to arrive downunder. they have always been fantastic with fast shipping so hopefully it will arrive before I head off on vacation at the end of next week. This will be a great addition to my SV27 and UL1.