***INTRODUCING*** The AquaCraft UL-1 Superior Fe Hydro RTR 2.4

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  • Doby
    KANADA RULES!
    • Apr 2007
    • 7280

    #151
    Yo Steven;

    Have you got the waiting list started yet???

    Let us know where we sit in the pecking order for purchasing when these come in.

    Yellow,,yellow,,,yellow
    Grand River Marine Modellers
    https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...ne%20modellers

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    • Darin Jordan
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Apr 2007
      • 8335

      #152
      Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
      Thanks for sharing the info Brian! How did the tail fins fair in all the crashes?
      Steven,

      Unless something has changed, those tailfins are attached with double-back-tape... they are designed to come off the hull and float in the event of a major crash, then be stuck right back on... that's why they don't appear to have the beat "fit-n-finish" with the rest of the hull... as some might have suggested.
      Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
      "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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      • hkusp45
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2007
        • 299

        #153
        Brian had one of these at the LA SAW. Very nice indeed! Super fast super stable! And the fins do float!!
        NAMBA #581
        Q mono NAMBA record holder
        'REMEMBER SOME PEOPLE ARE ALIVE SIMPLY BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SHOOT THEM'

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        • Fluid
          Fast and Furious
          • Apr 2007
          • 8012

          #154
          Tere is to much focus on speed in FE. I would rather have seen videos of how quick it turned, take off, chop/glass conditions ect. ect. It seems to be one tough s.o.b. While I am generally not a fan of rtr boats or there owners for that matter, this boat is pulling me back in!
          The focus on the boat's speed is because its first real test was at a SAW event - no oval course to run, no buoys. But the boat was running in water too rough for most small hydros, and it handled it fine. It took off great, except when Brian was trying a prop better suited for a Q rigger - then it took a little finessing to get it on plane rather than submarineing.

          Sure, some small tweaking would help more, but for the novice (the demographic for the boat, it isn't aimed at racers) it will be awesome in speed, handling, and hopefully in durability. It sure took some high speed crashes in stride, and I'm sure the 60 amp limit of the ESC was exceeded.....

          I'm not an RTR fan for my own boats, but this one could change my mind.


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          • Flying Scotsman
            Fast Electric Adict!
            • Jun 2007
            • 5190

            #155
            Hey guys, I finally got my hands on a computer.

            The UL-1 really suprised me. I put an M445 on it for it's first pass, I flew it off and tumbled through the traps at 45mph. So I had a rough baseline. Next pass was with an M645 and 3/16" deeper on the strut, 52mph with a good ride attitude but still too light on the sponsons. 3rd pass was with a modified 2047 and a 1/2" deep tape air dam in the tunnel, 59mph pedaling it through the lights. Final pass was the same prop and air dam but 3/32" deeper on the strut, 65.7mph with a high 64mph return run. Temps on the final 2 passes were: motor 114F, ESC 126F, battery 109F (it had cooled down).

            Stock motor/esc/hull. I didn't even touch the sponson bottoms. Total mods from out of the box: remove turn fin and vertical fins, tape air dam, strut adjustment and a fairly trick octura 2047. I did run my Futaba FASST 2.4G radio.

            Then I put the turnfin back on with a 38x55 grimracer prop and ran 41mph for 8 minutes in rough water. I LIKE IT!!!

            After the SAW passes
            __________________
            Brian "Snowman" Buaas
            "Professional Speed Bump and Carp Assassin"
            Team Futaba
            Last edited by Flying Scotsman; 10-21-2008, 12:38 PM.

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            • Flying Scotsman
              Fast Electric Adict!
              • Jun 2007
              • 5190

              #156
              I stand by what the SNOWMAN obtained. If some of you think otherwise...take him ON

              Douggie
              Last edited by SJFE; 10-21-2008, 04:42 PM.

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              • SJFE
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Apr 2007
                • 4735

                #157
                I fixed you up Douggie. Next time you need a hand with a post just Pm me. I'm always happy to help.
                Tommy G

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                • Flying Scotsman
                  Fast Electric Adict!
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 5190

                  #158
                  Steven, thank you for you PM

                  The UL-1 was one of the best threads I have ever seen on a new RR boat. The discourse was great until a member got into a very stupid take down of a very respected FE MASTER. That is what got me upset and if I upset the apple cart ...YOU HAVE MY APOLOGY.

                  Douggie

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                  • raptor347
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Jul 2007
                    • 1089

                    #159
                    Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                    Thanks for sharing the info Brian! How did the tail fins fair in all the crashes?
                    The fins are held on with servo tape and popped right off in a crash just as designed. They float like a cork.

                    I'm not a big fan of ABS, but the boat landed directly on the hatch several time at speed with no damage.

                    I can see some aftermarket hatches for this boat hitting the market in a hurry. Make mine a 7 Liter open cockpit.
                    Brian "Snowman" Buaas
                    Team Castle Creations
                    NAMBA FE Chairman

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                    • Flying Scotsman
                      Fast Electric Adict!
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 5190

                      #160
                      P.S. If you wish to hear what Mike the Builder states. There is another forum that will allow that.

                      Douggie

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                      • Raydee
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • May 2007
                        • 1603

                        #161
                        What type of bushing or bearing does the drive use? Does it use a crossdrilled bushing like the Speedmaster struts or is it a lead teflon?
                        Team Liquid Dash

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                        • SJFE
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 4735

                          #162
                          With thse speeds this thing is going it may need ballbearings....lol

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                          • Kfoss1
                            Member
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 76

                            #163
                            That would be great, with 5 pages and counting already, this boat is going to be very popular. Mine is on b
                            ackorder now and I`ll buy any mods that work, so I`ll be following this thread very closely
                            Dang I must type slow lol!
                            This was in response to post 90
                            Last edited by Kfoss1; 10-21-2008, 07:48 PM.

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                            • Doozie870
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 828

                              #164
                              Guys help me here.. does this mean we throw out the sv27 package that so many have converted to and go for the new higher kv, higher amp esc AQ setup? Will this be a yearly changeover for the spec classes?

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                              • SJFE
                                Fast Electric Addict!
                                • Apr 2007
                                • 4735

                                #165
                                Just looks like a new division of power system to me Dooz. Now we have the Proboat, Aquacraft gen 1 & 2 systems. Just more options .

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