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    Default Ok mini guys, here you are

    By popular demand, I welcome you the the Mini board
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    Steve, youre really big on renovating the forums this week

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    Quote Originally Posted by jac4412 View Post
    Steve, youre really big on renovating the forums this week
    For one thing, its been long over due.

    But the reason this week is I work the front counters at the jewelry store during the day, lets just say its been on the dead side. So much so, my butt hurts
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    Steve, does OSE have an actual store? I have family in Mass. and thought it would be kinda neat to swing by on my next visit.

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    I keep all the hulls, chargers, batteries and rtrs at my jewelry store. The store is rather large, but an odd shape which gives me a corner to keep a display and a 3000 sq foot basement for the large stuff.

    The small stuff is at my workshop. Its been split like that since I started.
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    speaking of...Steve, i live about 20 mins from your store. how do i make an order for pick-up rather than paying for shipping...?

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    Steven,
    I moved some threads here (as usual)

    Anyone seeing threads in the wrong place due to the recent changes, please let a Mod know. I tried my best with the recent moves, but I know there will be some threads I overlooked. Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by dana View Post
    speaking of...Steve, i live about 20 mins from your store. how do i make an order for pick-up rather than paying for shipping...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by dana View Post
    speaking of...Steve, i live about 20 mins from your store. how do i make an order for pick-up rather than paying for shipping...?

    You would have to either order online with a credit card and in the notes area add "store pickup", then the s&h gets refunded, or order online with the money order option and pay with cash at the store. Either way you should email after, so we can arrange a pickup day.
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    Steven, thanks for the mini/micro spot! You have been on a roll lately. I'm crazy about small boats as you can see by my signature. More economical and faster scale speeds. FTR, I disagree about eco being ugly. Beauty is as beauty does, and eco (economical) is crazy fast! Again, thx.
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    Why the big font guys??? This is the mini forum!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro View Post
    By popular demand, I welcome you the the Mini board
    Horray! Thank you Steve!

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    Thanks Steven. The mini guys will be happy with this addition.
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    Glad you guys like it, I hope it works out.

    Quote Originally Posted by sundog View Post
    Beauty is as beauty does, and eco (economical) is crazy fast! Again, thx.
    Your right, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I just rather see the scale looking boats.
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    Appreciate this mini micro section Steve

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    This board has already surpassed other threads. This one is at 71. So it was worth it as you see. It was a good idea!

    AquaCraft Q & A = 24
    AquaCraft Mini Rio Q & A = 63
    AquaCraft Mini Round Nose Hydroplane Q & A = 5
    AquaCraft Rio EP Offshore Superboat Q & A = 58
    AquaCraft Mini Wildcat Q & A = 10
    ProBoat Mini-C Catamaran Q & A = 23
    ProBoat Mini-V Deep Vee Q & A = 33

    Thank you!

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    Thread to thread. Since you are in the math mood, how about post to post?
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    OK, I like a challenge:

    Mini & Micro Posts: 1,142

    All others are:

    AquaCraft Q & A 540
    AquaCraft Mini Rio Q & A 504
    AquaCraft Mini Round Nose Hydroplane Q & A 92
    AquaCraft Rio EP Offshore Superboat Q & A 977
    AquaCraft Mini Wildcat Q & A 136
    ProBoat Mini-C Catamaran Q & A 190
    ProBoat Mini-V Deep Vee Q & A 231

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    Quote Originally Posted by SweetAccord View Post
    OK, I like a challenge:

    Mini & Micro Posts: 1,142

    All others are:

    AquaCraft Q & A 540
    AquaCraft Mini Rio Q & A 504
    AquaCraft Mini Round Nose Hydroplane Q & A 92
    AquaCraft Rio EP Offshore Superboat Q & A 977
    AquaCraft Mini Wildcat Q & A 136
    ProBoat Mini-C Catamaran Q & A 190
    ProBoat Mini-V Deep Vee Q & A 231

    or 2670 posts to 1,142

    I would love to see lots of action in this area. They are a ton of fun and cheap to boot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by D.Smock View Post
    Why the big font guys??? This is the mini forum!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro View Post
    or 2670 posts to 1,142

    I would love to see lots of action in this area. They are a ton of fun and cheap to boot.
    I agree, I'm in the hopes that Aquacraft will make a Mini Hydro that looks like the MiniCat. I think that is missing in their line up and a Mini Rigger.

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    If there is a problem with that, it might be that when you scale down a rigger or hydro, you quickly run out of room for components!
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    In only ONE week too!

    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro View Post
    or 2670 posts to 1,142

    I would love to see lots of action in this area. They are a ton of fun and cheap to boot.
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    I like the aspect of the smaller boats. They are cheaper to build and maintain. I think the best part of them is I can run them in a few of the smaller places around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sailr View Post
    In only ONE week too!
    Danny took the time to move all the "mini" associated threads to this new area.
    So it was over a longer period of time.

    By the way I spoke to Jim at ABC, he said he was taking to you. I tried to get him thinking about smaller props in the 35mm area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Basstronics View Post
    I like the aspect of the smaller boats. They are cheaper to build and maintain. I think the best part of them is I can run them in a few of the smaller places around.
    and fast! How do you like your SX Evolution?

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    I talked to Jim at ABC but decided I can't really carry a bunch of props. You're right though about some smaller props. I talked to him about that too. Looks like there's a large contingent of MINI followers here so wouldn't hurt for you to have them. Actually, you need 30, 32, 35 mm sizes. Most likely will need 3mm and 4mm shaft size.

    Quote Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro View Post
    Danny took the time to move all the "mini" associated threads to this new area.
    So it was over a longer period of time.

    By the way I spoke to Jim at ABC, he said he was taking to you. I tried to get him thinking about smaller props in the 35mm area.
    Last edited by sailr; 01-27-2011 at 10:18 AM.
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    Steven, I'll second that selection. Jim is spot on. But please include 34mm in both shaft sizes as well.

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    Jim(ABC) said he's having some issues in the way he makes with molds with the smaller props. From the sounds of it, its not going to be anytime soon.
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    Too bad. Maybe he'll work it out. Good luck
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