First build... Cheap boat, lots of power

[masonis1]

What kind of flex rod should i get and also, could i just have the tube stick out the end or would that be bad, how could i make it where i can adjust the angle? I will post some pictures of the props i have now later tomorrow.

[masonis1]

Im going to start a list, tell me if this is correct...

Flex rod-what size?
75mm rudder
Drive dog
???
Tubing for rod.
Anything else?

[srislash]

Im going to start a list, tell me if this is correct...

Flex rod-what size?
75mm rudder
Drive dog
???
Tubing for rod.
Anything else?

Follow and read through the product on the link here http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...t-oc6str-130da
This will be most everything you will need in one package.

[Make-a-Wake]

Here's a quick progression of what i did to a Syma toy boat.........notice the transom.

[srislash]

Here's a quick progression of what i did to a Syma toy boat.........notice the transom.

What did you do to establish the shaft angle?It looks to be at a positive angle.

[Make-a-Wake]

I just kinfa guessed as its non adjustable. It actually has a bit of negative to it. I adjusted the ride with batt placement............goes pretty darn well for a "toy" now!

[masonis1]

Those pics help a lot

[masonis1]

How did you fill your holes? The transom looked the same as mine was. I need just fill all the holes in the transom and start fresh...

[masonis1]

http://www.finedesignrc.com/hardware...rohardware.jpg

This kit look good?

[srislash]

That should work for you Mason.The holes,mmm.Is that a plastic hull?

[masonis1]

Mmm? Its a plastuc hull

[srislash]

If the transom is reasonably thick You could just fill with epoxy or plastic filler.If it is thin I would double the inside with some plastic sheet or you could use wood.Epoxy would be good for this.I use 24 hour epoxy but you could use something quicker,Just sand down to plastic to get a good bond.
Gotta go to work now.

[masonis1]

Ok thanks. I will get some plastic

[masonis1]

I will strengthen it up and then drill it out. Once i get the plastic or wood, i will post pictures with some measurements. Like have the transom center point and 5mm up from the bottom and you can tell me if that looks good.

[Make-a-Wake]

The boat is called the Balaenoptera Musculus(Blue Whale) and is actually the fastest of the toy boats. It seems to have potential as seen in the vid which is still in stock form and turns by slowing one motor which is what my Syma did before i converted it.

The boat: http://www.wonderhobby.com/22sufabamura.html

[masonis1]

Thats it. It was good but i wanted more... Hah always want more.. so do you think its capable of speed?

[masonis1]

Ok so i made a template for the transom to make a plate. I made a plate and now im thinking about how to keep it there.. what kind of stuff should i use to put the plate on the inside of the transom...

[srislash]

Do you have epoxy and some sort of clamps?

Good find M-a-W

[masonis1]

I dont have clamps or epoxy but i can get access to them if i need them.

[srislash]

You have made the plastic to fit inside? I would sand to rough up the inside of the transom and the mating surface of plastic.Sandwich epoxy between them and clamp them together.Put a black garbage bag down to catch any drips.It is my finding that epoxy does not adhere to Garbage bags.Wipe the excess epoxy out from inside as you don't need too add the weight. OK?

[masonis1]

Sounds good. I will post some pictures of the plate.

[masonis1]

Got some measurements and pictures coming up..

From side to side, its 5 and 13/16in...
I have a picture coming up.. i drew a line across. Divided in half, went down to find center of the transom.
Then rose up 5mm to find the hole for the drive line. Any questions just ask.

[masonis1]

plate for transom
in hull
measurements
more
final. Correct me if I'm wrong

[srislash]

That transom is rough isn't it.If it were me I would smooth it with sandpaper and then make my marks.You'll want to carry the center mark up for the rudder/strut bracket.

[masonis1]

Ok. It is ruff. I will try smoothing it out. How off set should i use for my rudder? Also, what is the thing called where the rod goes through and mounts to the hull and can adjust the prop angle? Do you understand what im asking?

[srislash]

I would call it a strut or stinger.They bolt on the outside of the hull.A strut can adjust angle as well as up and down whereas a stinger is mounted to the hull solid and provides a pivot for you to adjust angle only.

[masonis1]

Which is better? Stinger or the other and how can i adjust the rod if the rod is hard? Doesnt seem like it can bend.

[srislash]

Are you going to get the kit from Chris(I mean Fine Design)?You should wait to have parts in hand before drilling holes.

[srislash]

Which is better? Stinger or the other and how can i adjust the rod if the rod is hard? Doesnt seem like it can bend.

Do you mean a solid prop shaft?
The kit you showed has a strut.I'll go check it out

[masonis1]

Ok, well the kit is 69 bucks i think. I can get a rudder for 8 bucks, how much is a stinger or the other one and what else does the kit come with? It seems i could save money by piecing it out.i might be wrong tho.