Custom Painted Miss Geico For Sale

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  • JackBlack26
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 905

    #1

    Custom Painted Miss Geico For Sale

    I broke the hatch and got one from Scott, Tiqueman. Since it was white and I didn't want to deal with matching the stock color, I went with Createx Colors Pearlized Green.http://www.createxcolors.com/product...lors/main.html Since the color almost matches the "Castle Green" I was going to put a Castle logo on the beck and a "mamba" type snake/lighting bolt down each side. All it really needs is vinyl over the windshield and ducts to finish off the boat.

    PAINT/HULL:
    Since I was going to paint the hull I leveled the ride pads and added under hull water pick ups. I then primered it using Diplicolor automotive primer. I then shot 3 coats of paint which was a total of 8 ounces of paint. After that dried for 2 days in the sun I shot it with 2 coats of Duplicolor automotive clear. Let that dry for 2 more days them waxed the hull with Adams Buttery wax. I removed the wax with Adams detail spray(auto detailing is another hobby of mine). I ran several tape tests using 3M electrical tape, which is what I always use to tape my hulls, and the paint has not budged. The fiberglass lid has 2 strips of foam so it floats and it also pushes against the inner lid to ensure it doesn't come open when taped down.

    BOAT:
    I ripped out all the wood, laid down a layer of glass with wise across the hull including over the lowered battery trays. After that dried, I laid another layer down the center of the boat, in between the sponsons, to mount the motor over. I made the motor mount since I run an outrunner, but you can fit a 3656(stock spec motor) with no rear motor support. The side rails are stainless steel. If you want to use a 74mm long motor you will need to support the rear of the motor. I will include an orange 36mm or 40mm rear motor support ring but you will have to make the side rails to accept the rear support. It will include the stock 40MM prop.

    ELECTRONICS
    The only electronics included will be the servo. I can include the out runner for an extra $40. I have ran the Castle motor with the stock 45A ESC, a Turnigy 60A ESC and finally the T-180 so I could run large props. It's very efficient and has a very low amp draw when run with a prop 42mm or smaller.THE T-180 ESC PICTURED IS DEAD. The ESC just beeps as if it has no radio signal sometimes and when it runs it runs as if LVC has kicked in, even with an external power source.

    ASKING PRICE
    Asking $OLD + actual shipped and Paypal fees for hull with FG lid, stock under cover, hardware, and servo. I can include the 3424 Castle 1800KV out runner for an extra $40. It will be shipped in the factory box, with boat stand pictured, and will be insured for the price payed. I will not sell motor without the hull and if only the hull is sold I will keep the motor

    Last video of boat before paint:








    Call dibs if you want it but the boat is not sold until I say it is!!
    Last edited by JackBlack26; 11-05-2011, 06:06 PM.
  • JackBlack26
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 905

    #2
    Is $200 asking too much? The FG lid alone was $50. Or is the color that hideous??

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    • tunnelvision
      Senior Member
      • May 2010
      • 685

      #3
      I dont' think so. I want to jump on this but I already have 2 Geicos. One damaged I fixed and am repainting and one new one. I saw this last night and almost added to the collection. Good luck with the sale, that motor is nasty too, a really strong powerhouse. Someone jump on this before I make another purchase!
      Go Fast...Turn Right...

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      • JackBlack26
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 905

        #4
        Thanks. I don't want to sell it but I need the cash. If I had money for a new ESC it would not be up here. So I rather sell it and let someone else enjoy it than hbe it sit for who knows how long.

        Here are a couple more pictures.

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        • gsbuickman
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Jul 2011
          • 1292

          #5
          Geico

          It is a nice boat. Are you up for any possible trades ?. If not I may have the cash tomorrow. Thanks

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          • tiqueman
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Jul 2009
            • 5669

            #6
            Rafael, seriously, bc you dont have an esc.... Check your PMs. You now have one coming to you.
            Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
            HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
            WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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            • JackBlack26
              Senior Member
              • May 2007
              • 905

              #7
              Hahaha, Scott I got your PM. Thanks buddy, but this kitty still has to go. I truly appreciate the gesture but no need to send me an ESC. If you send it I will ship it right back to you with this boat attached to it!

              Still for sale!! :)

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              • JackBlack26
                Senior Member
                • May 2007
                • 905

                #8
                Originally posted by gsbuickman
                It is a nice boat. Are you up for any possible trades ?. If not I may have the cash tomorrow. Thanks
                Looking for cash only right now. For some reason I always get burned with trades.

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                • macdon
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 970

                  #9
                  I recently bought a MG hull & canopy thats close to this price. If not, I could've snagged this with hardware instead.

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                  • tiqueman
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 5669

                    #10
                    Originally posted by JackBlack26
                    Hahaha, Scott I got your PM. Thanks buddy, but this kitty still has to go. I truly appreciate the gesture but no need to send me an ESC. If you send it I will ship it right back to you with this boat attached to it!

                    Still for sale!! :)
                    Well then.. just save me the $6. shipping and send the boat. Ill put the esc in it and run it, when your ready to run it again Ill send it back lol.
                    Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
                    HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
                    WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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                    • gsbuickman
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 1292

                      #11
                      I generally get burned on trades as well, my ol' lady says I am just too honest and get suckered. I just put my XTM X-Factor and Traxxas Stampede up for grabs. I intend on buying this if they sell soon. If things go right, I'll take the motor and an esc if you have one. Thanks

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                      • JackBlack26
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2007
                        • 905

                        #12
                        gsbuickman, same here. I traded a guy on this forum a BJ26 I built with a brand new motor that is in this boat, complete RTR with spectrum DX3 radio with a Tiqueman FG lid, LiPos, ESC, props......the works for a Heli he said was ready to fly. It "looked" good when it arrived, so I shipped the boat out the same day I got the heli as agreed, but once I got in to it the damn thing needed a complete rebuild and the frame was all messed up from him using the wrong screws!! I sold it cheap and cut my losses. Never again unless it's local.

                        Scott, sounds good to me!! If it doesn't sell I'll send it on vacation to Florida

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                        • tiqueman
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 5669

                          #13
                          Originally posted by JackBlack26

                          Scott, sounds good to me!! If it doesn't sell I'll send it on vacation to Florida
                          It should travel as a real race boat would. Ill record its, "hopefully successful" outtings and report back. When you want to come out of retirement of throttle man/ driver, Itll go back on the trailer and come back to CA. LOL ... sorry, Im done filling your for sale thread w/ nonsense.

                          Best of luck w/ the sale Raf. Shes a beaut.
                          Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
                          HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
                          WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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                          • tmiton
                            Junior Member
                            • Oct 2011
                            • 14

                            #14
                            Hello,

                            PM sent with questions.

                            Thanks

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                            • JackBlack26
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 905

                              #15
                              SOLD!!
                              Will ship Monday.

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