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Thanks Darin I appreciate your help & input. I'm probably in flex shaft & collet mode due to previous experiences. This however is my 1st PB. I'm looking forward to playing with this. My Revolt is quite sorted out and my Keith Bradley Cheetah is a handful (for me). Tired eyes & reflexes catch up ( or slow down) at 62 ! That being said I'm very pleased.
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Darin when you say go over all the wood with epoxy what kind would you use and does this go on with a brush,should i pull the esc and reciever out and do the whole wood structure ? any tips are really helpfull for us new guys and most of us really appreciate any advise... thanksComment
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You don't HAVE to take everything out, but it's a simple and quick thing to do, and gives you the opportunity to really check everything out and make sure it was put in to "American" standards, as opposed to, well... other standards...
Any decent epoxy will work. I've used the Z-Poxy 30-minute lately, but any decent epoxy will do the trick. 5-Minute can work, but you really want to give it a little time to flow into the joints, and also to smooth itself. OH, and yes, I use an acid brush or one of the cheapy paint brushes from Lowes or The Home Depot, depending on which NASCAR driver I feel like supporting that day ( Just kidding... :D)
I'd do everything that is wood, and over all of it. Make sure you protect the threaded inserts on the motor-mount and keep it out of the driveshaft tube. You can work around any installed velcro if you like, but I usually remove that and replace it afterwards. I'm kind of "anal" about this stuff, so I go that extra bit.Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."Comment
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Darren, I'm new to the whole RC boat world, though I'm LOVING my Blackjack 29 (after having nothing but problems trying to get my Elam Plus to stay on the water and not in the air). However, while my Elam was my first boat and a big learning curve boat on overall mechanics of the boats........i really want to take care of this one. This thing is great! So much fun to run full speed.You don't HAVE to take everything out, but it's a simple and quick thing to do, and gives you the opportunity to really check everything out and make sure it was put in to "American" standards, as opposed to, well... other standards...
Any decent epoxy will work. I've used the Z-Poxy 30-minute lately, but any decent epoxy will do the trick. 5-Minute can work, but you really want to give it a little time to flow into the joints, and also to smooth itself. OH, and yes, I use an acid brush or one of the cheapy paint brushes from Lowes or The Home Depot, depending on which NASCAR driver I feel like supporting that day ( Just kidding... :D)
I'd do everything that is wood, and over all of it. Make sure you protect the threaded inserts on the motor-mount and keep it out of the driveshaft tube. You can work around any installed velcro if you like, but I usually remove that and replace it afterwards. I'm kind of "anal" about this stuff, so I go that extra bit.
However, what is the whole epoxy idea about? IM guessing to waterproof the inside wood? I'm just curious. I know its probably obvious but I mean is this a clear epoxy or a resin type of epoxy? You just brush it around the inside while avoiding the electronics? Sorry to sound so stupid with it, I'm just curious of the "why" even though I'm fairly sure I know why. Just want to confirm.Comment
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Just opened up my Blackjack 29 today box was a little beat up by ups guy.After opening the box and removing the boat I noticed a small hairine crack in the right front sponson tip.It looks to be in the gelocoat but not sure.I noticed it examining the boat even before I removed it from the plastic bag it came in.Not sure if ups caused it or was a defect from proboat.Anyways I called horizon today and told them about it and they set up ups for a damage pickup and told me once the get confirmation of the pickup they will send me a new one.Great customer service but hopefully the next one will be delivered without any more issues.I will let you guys know how this works out for me.Comment
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Just got new boat in today from horizon.Right sponson tip has a tiny chip in gelcoat around the exact same area as the other boats crack is.
Do not know if it is a problem packaging or when it is occurring.called horizon and told them about it but I am tired of sending boats back so gonna keep it with the tiny chip in gelcoat.they gave me 20 off for the problem.Comment
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Here is a few pics.kind of hard to see but it is a tiny crackComment
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