ML Boatworks 1/8th Scale 171 Extreme Build Miss Elam

[Speed810]

Hey Terry.....

I am hoping to have it ready.... I actually wanted to have it ready by at least May 1st so I can get it out there on the water with you guys, and get some great input and ideas on things I could change or do different. Hopefully changes I can make before the Cup. Also it would be nice to just get some run time with this boat with the more experienced drivers...etc. The way Todd was talking these can be a bit different beast to drive, so it would be nice to have some good coaching from the side lines and get comfortable with it before taking it into the cup. But that is the plan!!

Was almost thinking it would be fun to have at the 4/26 race and Todd and I can duke it out...LOL

Mike

[Speed810]

Doby....

Like your ponds over there...very nice location.

Maybe have to set up a time to visit Canada and run with you folks....:)

[Todd Fleury]

If i have a boat ready, I for sure will run it with you on 4/26!

[T.S.Davis]

If you guys want I'll try to get another out for 4/26. 3 scales could run together if they were kind to each other.

[Speed810]

Hey Guys....

Now that would be fun having 3 boats out there. At this point it all depends on if these darn parts come in so I can finsih getting the top deck on, balance, seal and paint.

Was out in the shop last night getting the electonics ready. Here are a few questions for ya::::

There is another small connecting cable that came with the ETTI ESC. Standard RX plug end and a smaller plug that appears it would hook up to 2 small prongs on the ESC. I am assuming that those must be to connect in an external BEC. Can you guys clarify that??? Would I be better to just run a separate RX battery or use an external BEC offf those 6000mah batterieis. Concerns..........Still trying to hold down the weight, but want to also make sure there is plenty of power to power the motor, ESC and RX/Servo if I use the BEC.

I was also going to use an spark aresstor type plug in the circuit. Anyone used these before? Was just thinking of mounting it inside the sealed tub area, still trying to keep it as close to the batteries as possible. If I'm not mistakened I believe that it is also put into the circuit after the CAP bank...??? Had an electric aircraft on 12S that I had mounted one of these on the outside of the fuse....Worked really well and saved the CAP banks a lot of stress.

Last thing for now....LOL I have all Speedmaster hardware on the boat except the turn fin (Virginia Craftsman). Was reading in another forum that other boaters are sharpening and plolishing all this hardware....ie: Leading edge of the rudder and leading edge of the turn fin. Is this somehting you fellas do to your boat hardware. This stuff from harry at speedmasters seems to be really nice stuff, but guys are sharpening and plolishing these items to a mirror finsih. Any Info on this??

Appreciate any advise you can lend here....

Mike

[T.S.Davis]

Mike, I have zero experience with the Etti. Hopefully someone else will know.

I don't use a spark arrestor but I really should. Plugging these pigs in is like connecting a bolt of lightening. If you were playing with 12s you know exactly what I'm talking about. Hard on even 8mm connectors. KA'BLAPPPP! haha

You want the leading edge on your hardware sharp enough to take down a bison.

Polishing is much like the rough or smooth debate on ride pads. I've done it both ways. I really don't think that on a 10s beast your going to feel any different if your hardware is satin or polished.

Sometimes on turn fins I'll polish the outside of the curve and leave the inside of the curve satin. Does it matter? I have no clue.

[T.S.Davis]

The rudder on my T Plus is not polished. Sharp but no shine. I didn't build this one. I'm inclined to trust the guy that built it though because he's forgotten more than I know about scale.

[Speed810]

Your killing me Terry!!!.............LOL

So what your saying is do a little trail and error type thing and see is if it really makes a difference.....LOL
Might sharpen up the rudder though...although Harry puts a pretty nice edge on them.

I'm inclined to lean to your way of thinking that "Is it really making that much difference for the time you put into it"??? I'm kind of thinking ...NOT!!!
But that's not saying someone else might not change my mind....:)

[T.S.Davis]

Yeah but it is a scale too. I can count on one hand the scale boats that were less than works of art. If you think it should be shiny then polish er up. On boats that I think of as high end I do what ever strikes my fancy. It's not always about that extra 1/10th mile per hour. Unless you're one of them SAW monkeys. Then every crumb counts.

Ever dead short 10s? Seen it at least a half dozen times no. Yikes.

[longballlumber]

If you guys want I'll try to get another out for 4/26. 3 scales could run together if they were kind to each other.

At the Shelby Pond... You guys have bigger coconuts than I do. Nothing more than a dual staged game of chicken; #1 with the shore and #2 with the other boats. Although, I have never been the blossoming flower of optimism that others can be.

Nice build Mike, thanks for sharing! I only wish my ADD would allow me to work on the boats I have let alone build an 1/8 scale! I have the drawings for a proven 69' Karelson round nose...

Later,
Ball

[T.S.Davis]

I'm going to start slipping things in you drink Nancy.

[Agitator]

I would drop a note to Don F as he is currently running an Etti in one of his boats. By the description on OSE, they do not have BEC, so you will have to have a separate battery. As for the extra cable, it could be a programming link or data logging, but again, I don't know, but Don would. Right now I'm still using my Castle and I have a couple of Swordfish 240's. As for my hardware, sharpening comes before polishing, but sometimes things a bit of a 'high' polish for shows and such.

[don ferrette]

Actually Doug Smock and John Finch are running the Etti's but I set Finch's up for him and may try one in my next build. You will need to run a separate battery to power the RX and low voltage side of the Etti.

[Speed810]

Actually Doug Smock and John Finch are running the Etti's but I set Finch's up for him and may try one in my next build. You will need to run a separate battery to power the RX and low voltage side of the Etti.

Thanks Don....was thinking the extra cable was for running to an external BEC. Appeared to be just a +- power sorce, but I would have to put a test on it to be sure. Was thinking I could loose about another 3.5oz going to the BEC. So you would run an external RX battery anyway even if it was an external BEC lead??
Thanks guys for all the sharpening and polishing notes. Should look pretty when I get them done....:)

Mike

[Speed810]

Agitator....you were right on that extra lead and port on the ETTI ESC.....
Did some more research and found its actually an RPM data log port.

So as Don is saying....(Hal to the expert), I'll have to run an external RX battery.
Thanks again Don!!!....:)

Mike