help with shockwave 26

[tlandauer]

ok i ordering this servo need a mount from hk if they have them could not figure out what to order, also need a servo arm for the linkage that will fit this servo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._0_13s_60.html

I don't know much about HK servo, but I would prefer a metal shaft rather than a nylon one, they have so many, are there any other that can fit your bill but with a metal shaft?

[okieman98]

i dont know about servos this was one someone said would work and it was pretty cheap so i just went with it. have not ordered as yet so i am open to suggestion and mounts and arms

[tlandauer]

Well, I usually prefer to have metal gears inside and a metal shaft . Also look for "BB" notation. It means the critical turning points are supported with bearings instead of a bushing.
Are you looking for a "standard" size servo? Lots of them, just go to their site and scroll everyone, they are all much less expensive than Futabas and Airtronics or Hitec for that matter. I think it is worthwhile to spend one or two dollars more to get the best you can. As for water proofing, the ones which are really built that way use gaskets between the casing and rubber "O" rings to seal the shaft. I am sure the wires are also sealed with some kind of grommet. So the next best thing is to open the case and spray Corrosion X if you aren't sure the servo is 100% water proof.
As for the mount, I don't know the boat, can't advise you, pictures would help, but I imagine it depends whether the servo is standing up on laying on its side.

[RCBoaterGuy]

Jeff,
Your making this project farrrrrrrrrrrr more difficult than it needs to be

Get a traxxas 2075 servo - Waterproof, Digital, High Speed, High Torque, Ball Bearing - they fit & work perfect.

You can get them from eBay or the forums for $20 - I got one for Miss G from this forum, $20 delivered.

I included the factory stock servo pushrod with the hull, it's in the plastic baggie with the manual. Look in the main box, there's 2 boxes that the boat was suspended in, look under flap of the longer one, I put that baggie in there.

Don't remember if I included the servo horn (aka servo arm) or not, but the one that is attached to the Dynamite servo that came with your boat, the one that got damaged, it fits the traxxas servo's just fine.

I also included both of the plastic servo hold downs, since I made my own stainless steel copy. I screwed them into place in the hull. Yes, they too fit the traxxas servo just fine.

Did you manage to get the motor in place??

Ok, motor mount showed up from China today, time to epoxy it into place, got the hull ready couple days ago - rescue boat.

Almost done with Mini-V too, found lots of great info on this forum, got me unstuck off of stupid.

ok i ordering this servo need a mount from hk if they have them could not figure out what to order, also need a servo arm for the linkage that will fit this servo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._0_13s_60.html

[okieman98]

ok will look it up just about finished sanding the hull and paint already in. just need to finish the deck and will be ready to go. thanks

[okieman98]

Jeff,
Your making this project farrrrrrrrrrrr more difficult than it needs to be

Get a traxxas 2075 servo - Digital, High Speed, High Torque, Ball Bearing - they fit & work perfect - See attached pix... far better than Hobby Krap servo's.

You can get them from eBay or the forums for $20 - I got one for Miss G from this forum, $20 delivered.

I included the factory stock servo pushrod with the hull (last picture with this post), it's in the plastic baggie with the manual. Look in the main box, there's 2 boxes that the boat was suspended in, look under flap of the longer one, I put that baggie in there.

Don't remember if I included the servo horn or not, but the one that is attached to the Dynamite servo that came with your boat, the one that got damaged, it fits the traxxas servo's just fine.

I also included both of the plastic servo hold downs, since I made my own stainless steel copy. I screwed them into place in the hull. Yes, they too fit the traxxas servo just fine.

Did you manage to get the motor in place??

Ok, motor mount showed up from China today, time to epoxy it into place, got the hull ready couple days ago.

Almost done with Mini-V too, found lots of great info on this forum, got me un-stuck off of stupid.

i am actually doing 4 boats now at a the same time the one i got from you, building a rescue boat and going to try to repair the other damaged hull for the kids to use, also have the 3o inch mono scratch build to so jumping back in forth in between part orders . but with my limited knowledge of decent parts like the servo i have to careful what i order sometimes. i ordered the one u said a few ago from ebay thanks

[RCBoaterGuy]

Don't feel alone...

You know bout the planes, found all the parts for the P-38 back east & did an order yesterday - 3ea of everything + a canopy for the disco'ed heli.

Started a PB Mini-V project just shy of 2-years ago, got so far then stuck on stupid. She's bin sittin on a closet shelf begging for attention ever since.

Found a bunch of awesome threads on this forum related to that boat, in one they were talking about using the Octura prop shaft I tried giving away at Xmas. Glad nobody took it, that got me started. In under 7-days she went from closet queen to being ready for her maiden, just finished bout 1/2hr ago, going for 1st run tomorrow.

And like you, gettin busy with the rescue boat... http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXYLH5**&P=SM - got fed up with the Captain Kangaroo Micky Mouse motor mount & yanked it out. Got one of these... http://www.tobsd.com/ViewDetails.aspx?ProductID=288 - very very nice, glad I picked that one. Hull's prepped, just need to epoxy it in.

Still working on my SW, poured more foam in yesterday, but screwed up & put it all on one side instead little each side, now need more foam to finish.

Miss G gets attention when I can fit her in.

Hey FYI on the SW's rudder pushrod... http://www.horizonhobby.com/rudder-p...3Aim31-prb4265 - cut off the excess threads on both side's so the swivel links screw down to the smooth part & it fits perfect. That's what's in those pix I posted earlier.

Take Care

i am actually doing 4 boats now at a the same time the one i got from you, building a rescue boat and going to try to repair the other damaged hull for the kids to use, also have the 3o inch mono scratch build to so jumping back in forth in between part orders . but with my limited knowledge of decent parts like the servo i have to careful what i order sometimes. i ordered the one u said a few ago from ebay thanks

[okieman98]

ok thanks i will order one of the push rods, still need to find the arm that will fit that servo getting a hk order ready because i need a tx, getting one of those gt3 that will do 10 models over all it will save me some money. i notice u had some for sale pm me the price

[okieman98]

i painted the hatch today. looked good still need to clear it pic does not make it look as good as it is

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[RCBoaterGuy]

Dang...
Is that the one I sent you??

What kinda paint did you use?? -- That thing looks sharp!! -- Great paint job!!

i painted the hatch today. looked good still need to clear it pic does not make it look as good as it is

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[okieman98]

Yes that is the hatch from that boat, used epoxy from the local paint supply think it was kirker

[okieman98]

it has 4 coats, wish i would have wet sanded it once more time, but i am happy with it. ready to do the hull but ice and snow storm has moved in so cant get out side i guess i will raid my buddy's shop to Finnish lol

[Tamelesstgr]

I need to come up with a paint scheme for our Shockwave 26. Was wondering if the normal lexsn body spray cans would be flexible enough for the coating.

[okieman98]

t don't know that one but u can get a primer for plastic that work well and you can cover with a lot of different types of paint. wally world here stocks it and works good used and sanded before, oh also pre heated paint in hot water to get it to flash and flow better

[okieman98]

well painted hull base coat today will clear tomorrow, will post before and after when i get it cleared and dry to move around