Hi all.....Just picked a vintage 1976 - 1980..? Dumas all wood Drag -n - Fly 40 Hydro....Built but never powered or splashed....very nice solid build.... Anyone have any info on this boat..? Will for sure be an FE set up...Have all the goodies....Thanks....
Dumas Drag -n Fly 40 vintage Hydro
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I always liked the looks of the DnF and wanted to build one, just never did. Early versions of this boat had running problems, but that may have been largely due to low-powered nitro engines of the era - not a problem with current FE power. I remember reading an article by Jerry Dunlap about the struggle he had with one. He's not on this board but may be on Intlwaters. If you post your question there he might respond (if he's still active there).
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Terry Keeley on intlwaters also built a DnF years ago. Related links:
Speed - RC Nitro Boats - Dumas Drag'n Fly 40 - Vintage Build - THANK YOU VERY MUCH I found the new versions at the MECOA site and it appears they have parts for my engine so I am going to clean it up and put it back into service in my dragon fly 40 rebuild.and I figured that was what the tap off the crancase was for
First RC boat my dad and I ever built circa 1977. Original engine, HP-40 side exhaust still going strong. https://youtu.be/Q8DrQeZiK6g Not very fast but brings back some good memories
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cool, i just dug up the plans as i was reading this. (i was thinkn' it was the 40)
my bother in law gave me his Drag'n Fly 20 Mark II. i converted it to FE and it is pretty fast and turns alright more for show than any thing.not much room but a 4S fits fine in it. i did a fine fiberglass coat like i did with my Chris Craft build. built in the early 80's but i gave it TLC. it's the pickle fork style.
have the original tunnel lid and then made a custom flat deck with rear wing, mock engine and sport driver figure . you'll have so much fun and the color schemes are endless.
do you have the plans? i'm assuming not. i'll keep my eyes peeled. mine are yellow brittle and torn but legible, i should have it laminated.
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yeah nothing like yesteryear, i think that's why i go Tilt on my hobbies RC, Trains, slot cars, shootn', A/V, we couldn't afford these things when i was a kid. i like to build but i'll
purchase ARTR or RTR's if they catch my eye. even the slowest boat i have is fun and my grandson can maneuver it with ease.
now your thread has me lookn' for another kit, PT Naval Cruiser, or a pleasure craft of sorts.Comment
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