TFL Ariane CF and FG hulls

[flraptor07]

Looks good Paul! As far as the hook goes I have the Carbon Fiber version and there is no hook at all in it. They doo these things production and probably have more than one mold or maybe it got pulled to soon.

[785boats]

Hey Todd.
A good choice but at 36" it really needs 6s. I've just built up a 33" Cyberstorm for 4s racing next year & this one might replace the 41" Osprey for 6s if it handles the wind & the chop well enough.

Doby.
I can assure you, no ducks were harmed in the making of this film. That first pass, I was just trying to scare it off the track. But they are so used to us that it just slowly swam to the bank.

flraptor
I figured that it was pulled from the mold too soon. It's not too bad really, & the nose still stays up in the turns so it's not worth filling like I've had to do with some boats.

[Varooom]

Mine arrived christmas eve also. I have the cf version, all looks straight and true.

I did notice the rudder has the water hole on the wrong side. It will not get any water turning right. Hole is on the inboard side of the rudder, how is yours?

Does anyone make a rudder that will fit the TFL hardware?

Thanks Monica for super fast shipping.

thanks,
varooom

[flraptor07]

Did you run yours yet?

Yup Mike I sure did, I got a vid of the first time out with a little motor in it cause I got a bad 4092 right out of the box so I stuck a Tacon 4074 2200kv in it just to run it I had a little issue with the buoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQKBk...ature=youtu.be

[Brushless55]

anyone have a bare weight on the hull alone?

[ron1950]

what does a fg version cost anyway I like em with the stern hardware id put in the rest ...

[flraptor07]

what does a fg version cost anyway I like em with the stern hardware id put in the rest ...

Not sure on the FG one Ron, Give Monica a shout at kwl@tflhobby.com tell her what you want and she'll get you a price also NAMBA members get a discount and tell her you're from the forum

[flraptor07]

Thanks nice save LOL I was wondering how it ran with the flat bottom.

I think overall it ran really nice, I've had it out since with a Neu 1521 1.5D 1860kv and it ran much better. Now I've put some bigger turn fins on it and I have a Neu 1527 1Y 1250kv coming for it, so it should be right where it needs to be next time out.

[Monica Smith]

Dear Paul,

You are absolutely welcome in TFL! You gave us a lot helpful suggestion for spare parts. Here is appreciation for you!

I am glad that you got your Christmas present in your hands in time!

Monica Smith

[Monica Smith]

Dear Doug,

You are welcome! I just done what a sales should do for her customers! I just thought if your Ariane could be caught the time to reach your home, maybe will give you a surprise and you will have a wonderful Christmas present this year!

I am glad that your Ariane did it.

Monica Smith

[Monica Smith]

Dear Chris,

Thank you for sharing Ariane with us!

Monica Smith

[785boats]

Yeah, nice one flraptor.... 9.5 points for execution & 10 points for style.

Varoom.
The pickup on the rudder works fine in the corners. I know that intuition says it shouldn't but it does. There are many rudders with the pickup on that side. I have them on other boats too. Some even have one on each side at the same point.

Todd.
If you are thinking of getting one go direct to Monica either here at OSE or at TFL. That way you can custom order it with what you want.
I simply ordered mine without the motor or ESC or prop. But with all the hardware & a welded 3/16 shaft. Then ordered a couple of motors & jackets for other projects & they were packed in with the hull.

Monica.
Thanks for those kind words & thanks for the Christmas present.

Cheers
Paul.

[Monica Smith]

Hi Paul,

Thank you for pointing out the slight hook of your Ariane hull! I will keep this point in mind and remind our workers pay attention to this!

Monica Smith

[785boats]

I'm glad to say that it's not anywhere near as bad as some that I've had to deal with, & I don't believe it upsets the handling at all.
All the best.
Paul.

[785boats]

I managed to get a 6s run in on the weekend, thanks to the guys at the North Coast club up at Sippy Downs. Great bunch of Modelers.
This was it's first run with a 446/3 cut down to a 443 & de-tongued. Other runs on the day were with the full 446/3 & it was certainly quicker & just as stable.
The temps were still fine so I'll try the 447/3 next time. I'm hoping to work up to a 450/3 as a race set up.