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Thank you Ray! I enjoy the DIY part of this hobby a lot [emoji106]
Today I took the G-Force out and with the sharpened 43mm props is got 106km/h or 66mph.
The boat was too loose though, and I flipped it twice. I found out the boat drives upside down as well, which is great for recovery [emoji28].
I hope to run it tomorrow again, and I will share a video of it.
*Ray, your last name sounds pretty Dutch. Are you from the Netherlands as well?
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My parents were from Wouwe and Rotterdam? I think, Rosendal maybe... the 2 that are in biking distance :)
They came to Canada in the 50's after my dad served in Java after the war. I never learned Dutch sadly.
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@Ray, Ah interesting! You got Dutch roots [emoji41][emoji106]
This weekend I ran the G-Force and I got some good results. I fine-tuned the stinger angle for the 43mm 1.6 golden props and I got a new speed record for this boat.
After that, I ran with the 44mm 1.9 pitch props. The G-Force runs very stable with these props. Maybe a bit too wet, so I will move the lipo's to the back of the boat a bit more, next run.
Here's the video:
https://youtu.be/UIbDWtSdwE8
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I broke the rudder blade on a recent run of the G- Force. I made a new one, and took the boat out again. She ran pretty good, although this pond is too small too fully stretch the legs of this boat. I got 74mph with twin 3670 Rocket motors and 44mm 1.9 props. Basically a very budget setup.
Unfortunately, I had a nasty crash and I blew the hatch off. The boat sank halfway, but luckily no big damage. Just the hatch and the hatch mounting.
Video here:
https://youtu.be/ELAW_-Yigs0
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The new rudder looks the business. :thumbup1:
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So pointy. Me likey. :thumbup1:
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Here's the video on making the hatch and the hatch mounting on the hull:
https://youtu.be/bxpKazYAnYg
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Very nice! Love the colors! All just spray bomb?
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Thanks guys! Yes, I used rattle cans and I made my own decals on printable paper. After clear coat, these stickers are sealed.
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Here's the video on how I painted the hull:
https://youtu.be/WJfL3HNCsO0
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She's a beautiful vessel Dirk! Love your build, such a work of art.