Lucas Oil Super Boat from Pro Boat IMPULSE 26

[IndyHobbies]

I'm new to these forums. My latest project is just a custom scheme. I took my IMPULSE 26 and painted it to look like one of the Lucas Oil Superboats. Its not an exact scale version of any single boat, but a compilation of them and, of course, the Impluse 26.

I removed the decals that came with the boat and cleaned the hull with denatured alcohol. I used Rustoleum rattle can paint. I've used it on other hulls with great success.

Can't wait to get it on the water. I've had this boat since last summer and run it many times. But, it will look like the real deal now!

Scott

[tlandauer]

Your paint job is another proof that some people are just born with talent! Wow! beautiful!

[srislash]

Looks sweet!Will look great on the water.

[IndyHobbies]

Thanks for the compliments guys, but Its just RED! The hardest part was cutting out the "LUCAS OIL" lettering on the side. I had to do that with an X-acto knife. That was a pain, but I didn't want to do the sign shop vinyl letter thing, it was a Sunday afternoon and I wanted to complete it.

Here's some pictures of the real Lucas Oil super boats where I got my inspiration.

[IndyHobbies]

We went to "Monster Jam" last night at Lucas Oil Stadium. So, I was able to get some phone pictures of that boat there. Fuzzy, but at least you can see it. They put their Lucas crest image on that boat 180 degrees from how I've see it on all the others. Wonder why?

[IndyHobbies]

A really nice rigging job to get that boat hanging up there and safe for all!

The Lucas Oil Drag Boat was also super impressive down below! See last two photos.

[srislash]

Oooh,Drag boat.Got to build one sometime.Used to have a bud with one.5.4 on the liquid quarter.

[IndyHobbies]

Ya, that drag boat got my juices going too. I was staring at it, when I should have been watching the Monster Trucks down below. What a piece of machinery!

[srislash]

Randy has got some over at BBY.They are molded ABS I believe,should be light,maybe 10s and a 2028 with a gearbox to twin props.I have given it some thought.LOL

[IndyHobbies]

I just stopped by Lucas Oil Racing in Brownsburg, IN where I live. The Top Fuel drag racing team. There are many racing teams in our town due to being near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park where the NHRA U.S. Nationals are held.

I was hoping to get some more 4" stickers was my main goal. I showed them my Lucas Oil R/C boat. They went nuts!

Turns out they have a whole new line of "Lucas Marine Products" coming out. He gave me some new stickers for that line of products and then... asked if I'd be interested in making a r/c boat like mine for them! It would be their new colors to match. Kind of an Aquamarine color scheme.

He's not 100% on it until he talks to people at the office more, but wanted to know if I'd be willing. Cool!

It could be nothing comes of it but it was a fun experience.

[dana]

That's cool

[srislash]

Way cool man,that should be right up your alley.

[IndyHobbies]

The Indy Admirals had an indoor fun run at the Plainfield Indoor Aquatic Center this past weekend. We had a great morning of running boats. I got the Lucas Impulse wet finally. My buddy John got some good water shots!

[srislash]

Wow,they let you run inside there?That's cool,I've thought of that but think the boats would be too fast for any indoor facility.

[IndyHobbies]

For one with an Olympic size pool, they are fine. Just get ready to turn! As your local school district. They were happy to accommodate us. They used it for a spectator event too.