Next build: 37" Komodo

[srislash]

Picture update time: I got the hull drilled for stingers



And mounts done




Tubes are next,Going to try to set them up before I epoxy the mounts so I can get a good alignment when I glue it all together.

[srislash]

I added some colour to the interior,got the tubes done and motors tacked.Here are the pics.




Going to let it harden for awhile before moving on to tube braces and clothing in the mounts.

[Chrisg81983]

Looking good shawn....is the yellow paint ?

[srislash]

Looking good shawn....is the yellow paint ?

That is a nice consistent layup of cloth with tinted epoxy.

[Chrisg81983]

Oh very cool good wrk man

[srislash]

Oh very cool good wrk man

The tunnel floor needed smoothing.Well,didn't need it,but...Just wait,tomorrow is another day.

[RCKong]

something different. the metallic green color of the castle motors would look killer with that yellow under the hood

[tagasagwan]

That should be plenty Tag,a standard 110 stinger would need 32 mm total
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The way you guys did this should "slim" the rear a bit as well.Is that hull going to Scott?

Sorry I missed the question. 2 New hulls was pulled from the mold with the new measurement. I think one is going to Scott and the other one is for his friend.

[srislash]

Well this is what it needed to be Purrddyy

[HYDROJERRY]

Very nice work shawn looks like your gettin there!!! Everything looks great so far bud,, i dont no im still not feelimg the kamodo picture but thats just me im sure it will look hot on there when comleted!!! Keep up the good work bro...

[Chrisg81983]

Looking good shawn what r yuor plans for the rest of hull as far as paint and decals go ?

[srislash]

Looking good shawn what r yuor plans for the rest of hull as far as paint and decals go ?

I was wanting to do a Komodo dragon on the deck as this is Mardon's flagship but I am up for suggestion's.You never know what will strike my fancy.I usually start with an idea butit changes somewhat as I go.

I was thinking if I could get a decal of the outline/detail of this dragon only I could airbrush in some colour.
komodo-design1.jpg
Here is a colour pic komodo.jpg

I don't know,I may be going the wrong way here with the loyalty/flagship thing.

[Alfa Spirit]

I like the hull without air intake, it is nice.

Why did you take those stingers ?? They are made for deep vee hulls.

Look to the •PowerTrimm V PX-1, those stingers fit Genesis hull, 65,00 €uros each

[Chrisg81983]

Shawn there is so many designs to do on a boat I get truely lost when it comes to painting and graphich for my boats. If you wanted to do a komodo theme maybe airbrush or have someone make up vinyl of like a dragon skin print on the deck or the side of hull. But hey what the hell do I know lol

[srislash]

I like the hull without air intake, it is nice.

Why did you take those stingers ?? They are made for deep vee hulls.

Look to the •PowerTrimm V PX-1, those stingers fit Genesis hull, 65,00 €uros each

They don't fit Alfa.It was a long and exhaustive search for stingers.The only others that fit were "click drives".The mould for the hull has been changed now though to fit normal 110mm stingers.

[srislash]

Shawn there is so many designs to do on a boat I get truely lost when it comes to painting and graphich for my boats. If you wanted to do a komodo theme maybe airbrush or have someone make up vinyl of like a dragon skin print on the deck or the side of hull. But hey what the hell do I know lol

Maybe someone from "Down Under"? Perhaps do the Komodo on the sides in a dragon skin.mmm.You know the good ideas always come to me when I am stuck in traffic and can't draw or write.

[dana]

why not just do a wrap in reptile skin? might look cool

[marko500]

Heavy re -inforced fiberglass hull.jpgmamba05-sm.jpgmamba51 _3.jpgShawn how about something like this

[dana]

Marko that looks awesome. Only thing I don't like is the black bottom. Jmo. I would have gone for a brighter color there.

[srislash]

Heavy re -inforced fiberglass hull.jpgmamba05-sm.jpgmamba51 _3.jpgShawn how about something like this

That's not bad Mark.Good colours,Bright.Glowing eyes maybe. Damn there it is again,the want for a lit up boat.Days are getting short around here already.

I am sure I can pull off scales with the airbrush.

[marko500]

Yeah Dana I was looking for the pics and when I posted I saw your post about the reptile look. lol

[tagasagwan]

Here's a photo of my friend's SV27 airbrushed with scales. It's the green one beside my blue SV27.

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[CornelP]

Next time you look for stingers, look at the selection this guy has... excellent quality.

http://stores.ebay.de/cmt-modellpart...4.l1581&_pgn=2

[Remmie81]

She is comming along nicely!
Like the colors you have used inside

[nata2run]

Maybe someone from "Down Under"? Perhaps do the Komodo on the sides in a dragon skin.mmm.You know the good ideas always come to me when I am stuck in traffic and can't draw or write.

Hmm wonder if we know anyone Down Under that does any graphics? LOL...... I would do a mean looking dragon, or T-Rex type thing with big teeth and claws lol

[Alfa Spirit]

Have a look to Raceboats http://www.rc-raceboats.de/shop/lng/.../16-props.html

[tiqueman]

Sorry I missed the question. 2 New hulls was pulled from the mold with the new measurement. I think one is going to Scott and the other one is for his friend.

Lookin great guys, Im getting pumped.

Shawn, nicely done on the stinger mod.

[tagasagwan]

Lookin great guys, Im getting pumped.

Shawn, nicely done on the stinger mod.

Hey Scott! Nice to see you man! How have you been?

[tiqueman]

Hey Scott! Nice to see you man! How have you been?

Busy doesnt describe it. But finally getting some boat time of my own again. Just finished up my twin Cheetah and put another of my builds on the back burner until I get this one in my hands and going. You and Mardon are doing a fantastic job on these. I cant wait!

[tagasagwan]

Glad to know you're getting boating time of your own. The Komodo is a collaboration of ideas from friends. Shawn, Lenny, Jerry, Mardon and I but Mardon did all the hands on work. I hope I didn't forget anybody.

I believe your boat has already been pulled from the mold. It will have the new 1 1/2" clearance as shown on the pic I recently posted. So, the standard 3/16 stingers will fit nicely. Can't wait to see your build thread too! :)