10S classic thunderboat 1/6.6 scale electric conversion

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06-27-2020, 01:31 PM
Jesse J

10S classic thunderboat 1/6.6 scale electric conversion

Classic thunder boats is my favorite gas class, and I had a hair brained idea to convert one to 10s electrics and see if I could race with the gas guys. I looked up the T2 Insane 1/6.6 scale hull and hardware... $800 plus shipping. Not having had our lay-off season yet at work, I chose to not invest that much right now. Then a fellow club member gave me a race veteran hull and hardware, for free!!

I?ll be setting it up with a castle 2028 780 kv motor, 320amp flier on 10S 2 or 3P and no idea what prop. The mill is 6-8 laps then the 6 race laps. I could throw it in last minute, but still need to be able to have enough juice to do 8-10 laps.

Anybody know of anyone that has done this?
06-27-2020, 02:49 PM
Jesse J

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Anyone have a 1/6.6 Allison layin around?
Who could 3D print me one?
06-27-2020, 11:45 PM
leonard feeback

Jesse, the T2 Insane is not a scale boat. Make sure the length and width fits the scale boat you plan to run. Check NAMBA scale rooster. Also check to see if electric can run with the gas scales before investing the time in changing to electric. My Feecraft hull is 51 inches and is to short for most 1/6 scales. Will be looking forward to how your project turns out.
Leonard
06-28-2020, 05:00 AM
RayR

https://scale-3d.com/products

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Originally Posted by Jesse J

Anyone have a 1/6.6 Allison layin around?
Who could 3D print me one?
06-28-2020, 08:20 AM
Jesse J

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Originally Posted by leonard feeback

Jesse, the T2 Insane is not a scale boat. Make sure the length and width fits the scale boat you plan to run. Check NAMBA scale rooster. Also check to see if electric can run with the gas scales before investing the time in changing to electric. My Feecraft hull is 51 inches and is to short for most 1/6 scales. Will be looking forward to how your project turns out.
Leonard

Thanks Leonard for the cautionary words.
I will be looking to add a class to our district and not race this at nationals.
I think Our district Gas guys will let me race this (just not for points). This is the same scale as they run, and it’s a good group of guys that love to race more than be super strict about details.
06-28-2020, 08:39 AM
Jesse J

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https://scale-3d.com/products

Thanks Ray, just what I was after!
06-29-2020, 11:10 PM
jingalls007

Will you be posting your build? I'll be starting my 1/6 scale hydro build soon. We could be build-buddies..?
06-29-2020, 11:50 PM
Jesse J

Hey Jarret! Fine by me.. I got some parts comin, so if you haven’t started when I’m ready to post, I’ll get a build thread going.
This is gonna be a big one!
06-30-2020, 12:07 AM
jingalls007

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Hey Jarret! Fine by me.. I got some parts comin, so if you haven’t started when I’m ready to post, I’ll get a build thread going.
This is gonna be a big one!

I have all the guts for this massive 53" hydro and my hull ships this Friday from Steve/RC Boat Company.

Lets do this!
06-30-2020, 11:32 PM
leonard feeback

Jarret, what boat are you going to model?
07-01-2020, 12:19 AM
jingalls007

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Jarret, what boat are you going to model?

Thinking the 1985 UL-100 KISW/MISS ROCK http://www.rcboatcompany.com./SG8255H-GS.html
07-01-2020, 07:37 AM
Jesse J

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How about this one Jarret?
07-01-2020, 07:40 AM
Jesse J

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Here?s my paint scheme, but I?ll make a few tweaks.
Also, anybody have a great idea on how to make the tail fin? Debating whether to make strongly attached, or more of a break away...
07-01-2020, 09:10 AM
jingalls007

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Here?s my paint scheme, but I?ll make a few tweaks.
Also, anybody have a great idea on how to make the tail fin? Debating whether to make strongly attached, or more of a break away...

I like the Oberto Boy model a lot. How big is your boat, Jesse? Length & width
07-01-2020, 01:36 PM
Jesse J

It’s a T2 Insane hull. 49” long by 25” wide.
07-01-2020, 02:05 PM
jingalls007

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It’s a T2 Insane hull. 59” long by 25” wide.

Whoa.. that's a big boat. Or did you mean to say 49"? Either way it's a BIG boat!

I might have to make a trip back home to CO to run with you and the gas dudes a time or two.
07-01-2020, 07:51 PM
Jesse J

Um... ya 49” long ... c’mon back!
07-02-2020, 01:28 PM
Dr. Jet

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.......... Also, anybody have a great idea on how to make the tail fin? Debating whether to make strongly attached, or more of a break away...

What about making it removable/replaceable? That would serve double-duty as a break-away. Embed some tubes in the aft cowl and deck, then embed some protruding music wire/CF rods in the fin........
07-02-2020, 03:34 PM
Jesse J

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What about making it removable/replaceable? That would serve double-duty as a break-away. Embed some tubes in the aft cowl and deck, then embed some protruding music wire/CF rods in the fin........

Good suggestion, I’ll play with that. Thanks!
07-03-2020, 10:35 PM
Jesse J

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Let there be white, get reddy

Painted some today..
Still waiting on 3D engine to finish front hatch and mono Jeff for graphics.
07-04-2020, 10:51 AM
jingalls007

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Painted some today..
Still waiting on 3D engine to finish front hatch and mono Jeff for graphics.

Looks marvelous!
07-04-2020, 11:01 PM
Jesse J

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Stripes? Electrical tape and 1/8? white trim tape.. and 3.5 hrs of time..
07-05-2020, 01:20 AM
jingalls007

What type of paint did you use?

I?m debating rattle cans and 2k clear but not sure I have your skills Jesse.
07-05-2020, 08:00 AM
Jesse J

Duplicolor automotive rattle can paints are amazing!
The white is a pearly matte, and then nice racing red. Then I did a metal flake topped by clear coat.
The green is krylon. Just be sure to scuff every square millimeter! Because when you remove the masking tape, you’ll find where you missed!

Definitely avoid rustoleum!
07-05-2020, 10:53 AM
jingalls007

Great work, jesse! That checkered/striped pattern came out fantastic! I'll grab duplicolor rattle cans.

Will you clear it with 2k or something similar?
07-09-2020, 07:57 PM
Jesse J

Any ideas on materials for the fin? Foam board or other light weight strong board material that floats?
07-09-2020, 08:18 PM
eric113

What if you used some type of foam board then cover it either wood or FG?
07-09-2020, 09:57 PM
Jesse J

You have a foam board link to go with your tboat owner recommendation?
07-10-2020, 08:24 AM
eric113

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You have a foam board link to go with your tboat owner recommendation?

You can order foam board on amazon.
Something that came to mind, call Steve at rc boat company, maybe he will willing to make you fin?
07-11-2020, 01:47 PM
Dr. Jet

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What if you used some type of foam board then cover it either wood or FG?

Plywood over a built-up balsa core. You can easily add internal tubes for attachment rods. "Glass the whole thing when done. Light and strong.

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