The Best Day Ever !

[tiletony]

wowo i am super jealous!!!!looks like fun... i only get to run bymyself and some times the local youngsters come out to watch....

[FE Wannabe]

I don't know where I have been, but this is the first I saw this thread.
Thanks for posting the videos, Tony!

It was a great day and Joe's hospitality was second to none.
I could really get used to walking out my back door and running my boats like that.

The electronic goodies that Joe has that are sourced out of China are pretty cool. I hope to get my hands on some of them soon. (Hint-hint Joe)

There were a great bunch of guys there, not only the ones running the boats but spectators as well from the community, that were surprisingly very FE boat friendly and cheering us on.

It was great meeting Josh (Wolf IV) for the first time. That H&M Maritomo of yours is not only fast, but is a certifiable work of art. You do good work bud!

Tony, as I always it was great hanging with you. Hopefully enough of your FE experience will eventually rub off on me so I can put some boats together that will be race worthy.

I am hoping Joe will invite us there again soon. (Hint-hint #2)

I definitely agree Tony, it was the Best FE Day Ever! (even if only 2 out of my 4 boats worked as well as I hoped)
And yes, I will take care of your baby (Drifter S) and give her a good home.

Hope to see you guys soon.......
Brad

[wolf IV]

wowo i am super jealous!!!!looks like fun... i only get to run bymyself and some times the local youngsters come out to watch....

Dont feel bad, it will cost you more money in learning i figure but this is the first time ive ever ran with more than one person. and the third time ever ive ran in fresh water :) and ive been ADDICTED this for 4 years!!

[wolf IV]

"It was great meeting Josh (Wolf IV) for the first time. That H&M Maritomo of yours is not only fast, but is a certifiable work of art. You do good work bud!" THANKYOU!!! HOPEFULLY WE CAN DO IT AGAIN !.... JOE

[questtek]

Well guys, I am finally back in Lake Forest after about 7 weeks traveling in Asia. I spent lots of time at RC boat factories and brought back a wealth of new technologies. It is time to have another Sunday run on the lake. Again, I provide the food and drinks…you provide the brains!

Proper chopper, FE wantabe, Wolf IV, etc..........This means YOU!

This time we will not only run your boats but evaluate some of the many new technologies I brought back with me. They range from new brushless motors, waterproof ESC’s, HD Ultra-Miniature video cameras that can go on the smallest Mini-Boat to a neat 880 mm fiberglass mono with a stinger drive and very nice hardware. (pic attached)

One of the key products is a new brushless motor that is matches the specs of the New 1515. I need to evaluate them for application into some Oceanographic research projects and a special project for the Singapore Navy. I have both the 2000KV and 2200 KV versions. I saw a recent test report on these new motors by the Germans and they received an A+ rating. This is a new 4-pole motor with Upgrated Japanese bearings and several US manufactured components. The 8 turn verison turns 2200 KV and the 9 turn version 2000 KV. They have 5 mm shafts , dimensions 40 MM dia and 74 mm long weighing in at 449 grams. Max voltage is 22.2 with a resistance of 0.0062, and no load current of 1.8 amps. Max watts is 2264 (120 amps x 22.2 VDC) . You have to provide the case water cooling.

I brought back a few extra motors so if any qualified person is ready to evaluate one of them I will make a special offer of $125 plus $5 and that is US shipping to you in just a few days. (Sorry US only since I cannot deal with customs forms, etc) BUT, I do need a test report and honest evaluation…good, bad or ugly. For another $20 I will throw in a new 5 mm stainless shaft coupler AND a new water cooled mounting bracket for the motor to make your evaluation a bit easier.

Let me know your thoughts…………………..best, Joe

[wolf IV]

awesome buddy!!! Im looking forward to it. glad you got back safely, just let us know when you figure out a date. Ill be there !

[questtek]

Great and good to hear from you. Do you have a boat currently running a 1515? If so, I would like to compare its performance with the new clones that I am evaluating. We can GPS both of them on the lake and do the actual comps. I can use the Eagle Tree to get detailed data. Let me know.....Joe

[FE Wannabe]

Joe,
You can count me in as well for another fun run.
Let me know what works best for you.
Can't wait to see the new goodies!

Brad

[properchopper]

Welcome back ! Sounds like you had a productive trip. Like to see the new goodies. Both my Vegas and H&M shovel run 1515 1y's. [ with 5.5 mm connectors]
Love to get together anytime [ 3/20 & 3/21 is RCX - I'll be there - have to check out the helis - my latest addiction]. See 'ya soon.

[wolf IV]

Great and good to hear from you. Do you have a boat currently running a 1515? If so, I would like to compare its performance with the new clones that I am evaluating. We can GPS both of them on the lake and do the actual comps. I can use the Eagle Tree to get detailed data. Let me know.....Joe

i have my miss bud running a 1515 and waiting on a miss vegas and have one for her too!

[RandyatBBY]

Joe
Why do we not plan on the monday after the SAW's for a group day at your place. I am too tired to be as cool as Proper but hope you had a lot of fun on your trip.

[wolf IV]

Monday? Doesnt anyone work?

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Joe
Why do we not plan on the monday after the SAW's for a group day at your place. I am too tired to be as cool as Proper but hope you had a lot of fun on your trip.

I second that!

[questtek]

When are the SAWS? Sounds like it has potential as a good date to get together but I need to know exactly what Monday that will be. My wife is going out of town at the end of the month to visit her mom in Canada so that has potential of being a great time to get together.

Would love to see Randy and Bill down also. My, Bill is looking quite daper these days!

Anyway, just let me know what Monday you have in mind and I will do my best to arrange a group fun fest. Best, Joe

[properchopper]

The SAWs at Legg are March 27 & 28. That would make Monday March 29 the target date.

[MarkF]

I'm in when you guys figure out a date.

Mark

[questtek]

i have my miss bud running a 1515 and waiting on a miss vegas and have one for her too!

Wolf, Want to come up this Sunday AM? I have the 1515 Neu clone in my new 880 mm mono with stinger drive. Just did a run and it need your tweaking. Running 4 S LiPos with 45C rating 5000 mAhr. Bring your prop selection please if you can make it. Son(s) are welcome too.

I am checking with the wife for the big FE event at my house on Monday March 29th. Do not think there will be a problem but for those of us who are married, you know who the boss is! With her Papal blessing it is a done deal and I can officially set it up. In the meantime, think about this Sunday for a FE tweak session! (I really want your opinion on this new 1515 , 4-pole clone. Joe

[wolf IV]

Wolf, Want to come up this Sunday AM? I have the 1515 Neu clone in my new 880 mm mono with stinger drive. Just did a run and it need your tweaking. Running 4 S LiPos with 45C rating 5000 mAhr. Bring your prop selection please if you can make it. Son(s) are welcome too.

I am checking with the wife for the big FE event at my house on Monday March 29th. Do not think there will be a problem but for those of us who are married, you know who the boss is! With her Papal blessing it is a done deal and I can officially set it up. In the meantime, think about this Sunday for a FE tweak session! (I really want your opinion on this new 1515 , 4-pole clone. Joe

ITS LOOKING LIKE MY WIFE IS WORKING AT 11 AM I JUST GOT HER SCEDULE. THES OFF UNTIL 5 PM ON SAT THOUGH?? TOO HARD WITH THE BOYS, BUT IF SA. WORKS FOR YOU LET ME KNOW.

[Rumdog]

Hey Wolf, you get anything done on that 1/8 proboat yet?

[wolf IV]

hey wolf, you get anything done on that 1/8 proboat yet?

not yet buddy, i'm gonna be really honest as i need your guys' prayers. I'm in the middle of a nasty divorce and i haven't got the time to build nor the motivation. Ive tried to consume my time w/ the boats and new builds but its really getting rough and its hard to find joy in much theses days. I didn't mean to ruin the mood here, and i know i'm m way off topic but enough said... Please keep me and my two boys in your prayers guys.

[FE Wannabe]

Josh,
I am sorry to hear that things are not getting better. I hope and pray that if things can't be reconciled between you two that the divorce will be as pain free as possible.
Let me know if I can help you and the boys in any way.
I will keep your family in my prayers
God Bless

Brad

[wolf IV]

Thank you Brad, its looking pretty ugly.. My wife is easily influenced and people have steered her far away from the logical thing. we need your prayers! thank you brother. F*(*** ......MY POOR BOYS.....

[questtek]

Josh, Sat. would be great if you want to come by and run a bit on my lake. I am going to the RC Flying Field at the Great Park in Irvine about 8 AM on Sat. You are welcome to join me there first if you want. I will be back at my house around 10 AM so anytime after that would be great.
If I can do anything to help, just let me know.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Josh, been there three years ago. Two boys as well. You really have to come togther to sit them down...unless they are very young...mine were 12 and 7 at the time. All she told them was now you get two Chritmas' and two birthdays, etc. The older one now depises her and it is me that has to make him have respect for her when he bashes her....go figure.

Call if I can help ya. Hang tough...

[properchopper]

Josh, you have a PM.

Tony

[questtek]

Best Day Ever Number Two Scheduled !

OK, Properchopper, Randy, Bill, Brad, Josh, etc the date has been set per your recommendation for the next fun run at my lake in Lake Forest. It will be on Monday, March 29th from about 9-10 AM to 5 PM. This will be after the Sat-Sun SAW event so hopefully many of you will be able to make the trip south from the Lake to my home which is basically at the intersection of the 5 and 405 Freeways.....better known as The Orange Crush!

[wolf IV]

thank you Brad , Tony and Jeff. ((true friends... ))i just need prayer for self control at this point. Joe, im callling you now.

[Jeff Wohlt]

The worse thing you can do is lose your cool. There is a book out you may want to get at Barnes...something like how you make sure you get what you deserve in a divorce. Check it out. Of course, there is one for the female as well. Has good info in it.

My best move was my wife had 24 years in with the state and I had 7....so you can get half of her retirement and she gets yours. That was my ace in the hole...and she thought I was bluffing...LOL.

[tsenecal]

properchopper,

i am a relative noob to the FE scene, can you explain/define the "AoA sponson" terminology used to describe the differences between the MV and UL-1 in post #17?

thanks

[questtek]

thank you Brad , Tony and Jeff. ((true friends... ))i just need prayer for self control at this point. Joe, im callling you now.

Josh, Got in late tonight, probably too late to call. I just watch at the RC flying field and talk to the guys. I crashed two planes and then went onto boats! (Doing MUCH better since I only crashed one boat so far)

Yes, insurance and AMA membersip are both needed at the field. But it is a great place just to watch and meet the guys so I would recommend it for your first time to see just how they are organized. Lots of good technical people there well versed on BIG electrics, ...like UAV and DARPA types.

I will be there about 8 AM so just go to the Great Park off the 5 at Jeffery Road. A bit tricky to find so give me a call in the morning if you are interested. Best, Joe