BlackJack is Dialed IN

[SJFE]

I caught a lucky break in the weather today. Some wind of course because I had the chance to run. I am happy to report that a winning combination has been found for the BlackJack. Seem the SpeedMaster strut along with an offset Aquacraft rudder works well. Turning to the right is smooth and predictable. To the left takes a little more care but is stable also. She tracks straight and the oscillations are gone. On 14 cells she got 31mph and on 16 33.1. Temps where low. More pitch and diameter can be handled easy the 45mm was a mild setup to say the least. Add lipos and I bet 40 is possible. I think the opening for the steering linkage can be enlarged just a tiny bit to free up rudder movement. But the high torque servo is more than up to the task. I think she is right @ home with 35. She is fun, fast and attractive if I may say. After 3 months I can finaly say..BUILD COMPLETE:D .

14 Cell run 31Mph

16 Cells 33Mph

[DuckOfDeth]

Very Nice.

Duck

[RMZDADDY]

Congratulations, She runs as good as she looks!

[hammertime]

nice work..... it looks a lot faster than that on video....makes me double think how fast i predicted mine was goin

[sjslhill]

Very nice work Tom!

[SJFE]

Thanks guys:D. This boat is really a combination of my imagination and alot of input from guys here. I am more than happy with the results. On to the next one:). I build there for I am...lol

[avengersteve]

nice work... ima have to copy off you again!

[SJFE]

Don't consider it a copy. It's just the next evolution.

[SJFE]

Ya know after watchin the clips a few times...It was chopy...and she ate it right up:). The SV would have been on its lid a couple times..lol

[avengersteve]

evactly why i wanted a cat in the family... for them choppy days!

[Piranha2]

33.1 mph? she looks alot faster than that....love the conservative speed measurements......almost seems like you're sandbaggin' for a shmuck to race? nice looking, fast and great handling....... you found a winning combo.

[SJFE]

Thanks. I only stated what Navibe told me. I am pleased with the out come. there is alot more speed left in the setup. I am off to the next build.

[hammertime]

mean machine!!!!! i cant wait to see that one

[SJFE]

I take it you havent looked in the Swap Shop latley Hammer....lol. I have something better up my sleve. Give me a few weeks.

[hammertime]

whats the new build???!!

[SJFE]

Not ready to say yet. I am waitin to get it in the house and start the thread...Top Secret..:D
BTW I got out to test the Bj again today. I tossed 2-6cell IB4200spks in it for kicks with the 48MM prop. 32.1 on 12. But I got some water on my S-BEC and had to wrap it up before I could get 14 or 16 cells in it. I wound up pulling the bec, receiver and air cooling. I won't be runnin it any more.

[hammertime]

wow sounds great man....btw guys hammertime is hammered right now woooo hooo....doesnt get to happen very often lol..... i hiope your building your dream boat.... the 5-6 foot cat with brushless in it......please tell me you did it

[SJFE]

Hmmmmm:rolleyes: I wonder how the Hammer is fellin this mornin:D.

[hammertime]

ugh............

[SJFE]

For future reference. I take 3 advil and drink a halfa gallon of water right before I pass out. I rarely have a problem. FYI Doctors advise against the advil. Feel better man:).

[hammertime]

lol thanx ill take that into consideration next time.....cant wait to see what your up too