TFL Hobbies "Popeye" Hydro

**ray schrauwen** · 09-09-2013, 09:12 PM

I could have lent you a 1970 kv motor but, they are inexpensive. I tried one in my DF33 mono and it runs well with an M445 and M545. Still need to run it more.

Great motors and I might try on of these in a Whip 40 on 6S MOTOR

**Doby** · 09-09-2013, 09:32 PM

I should have figured that you would have one

**tlandauer** · 09-09-2013, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Doby

Thats the same way mine came packaged, and it made it here with no damage... I have two more coming soon.

TFL are very accommodating to special requests

Doby, mind if I ask you where you got yours? from Hor Racing? The only place I know of is Kintec, but I like the green ones better. I did a search for TFL and nothing came up that I can order from

**Brushless55** · 09-09-2013, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by ray schrauwen

I could have lent you a 1970 kv motor but, they are inexpensive. I tried one in my DF33 mono and it runs well with an M445 and M545. Still need to run it more.

Great motors and I might try on of these in a Whip 40 on 6S MOTOR

Looking forward to that!

**LiPo Power** · 09-09-2013, 09:50 PM

Contact Monica, post # 40

Originally Posted by tlandauer

Doby, mind if I ask you where you got yours? from Hor Racing? The only place I know of is Kintec, but I like the green ones better. I did a search for TFL and nothing came up that I can order from

**Doby** · 09-09-2013, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by tlandauer

Doby, mind if I ask you where you got yours? from Hor Racing? The only place I know of is Kintec, but I like the green ones better. I did a search for TFL and nothing came up that I can order from

I got mine directly from TFL.
Send Monica an E-Mail directly at TFL...

kwl@tflhobby.com

**Doby** · 09-09-2013, 09:52 PM

Robert, apparently our two will be sent out today!

**LiPo Power** · 09-09-2013, 09:54 PM

Thanks for the update S.O.B....

Originally Posted by Doby

Robert, apparently our two will be sent out today!

**tlandauer** · 09-09-2013, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by LiPo Power

Contact Monica, post # 40

Originally Posted by Doby

I got mine directly from TFL.
Send Monica an E-Mail directly at TFL...

kwl@tflhobby.com

Thanks, guys!

**ray schrauwen** · 09-10-2013, 03:11 PM

You think I'm wasting my time? I was planning to have the motor in open air for better cooling...

Originally Posted by Brushless55

Looking forward to that!

**Brushless55** · 09-10-2013, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by ray schrauwen

You think I'm wasting my time? I was planning to have the motor in open air for better cooling...

curious to see how well it works..
might just be a great motor for that Whip!

I have been wanting to try the same thing for a PSport Hydro

**Doby** · 09-10-2013, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Brushless55

curious to see how well it works..
might just be a great motor for that Whip!

I have been wanting to try the same thing for a PSport Hydro

Should have results in a few weeks...before the snow flys!

**ray schrauwen** · 09-10-2013, 07:27 PM

With 1970kv you can swing a heck of a prop with it in a hydro. Any idea on hull weight empty?

**LALIZZLE** · 09-10-2013, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Doby

I got mine directly from TFL.
Send Monica an E-Mail directly at TFL...

kwl@tflhobby.com

I also ordered a custom one from Monica mine was shipped out friday cant wait

**Tm27** · 09-11-2013, 01:12 AM

Any way to post a video of one of these running? Really nice looking boat,

**LALIZZLE** · 09-11-2013, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Tm27

Any way to post a video of one of these running? Really nice looking boat,

Go back a page and check post #78

**Doby** · 09-11-2013, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Tm27

Any way to post a video of one of these running? Really nice looking boat,

And Post #52.

**785boats** · 09-17-2013, 02:08 AM

Well I'm glad to say that the green Popeye arrived today. Complete with the separately packaged 4082 2200kv motor & cooler.
Beautiful clear coat finish over all the paint & graphics.
Here's a surprise. I had been discussing with May, before she left, that if TFL put welded shafts in their boats instead of the two piece ones (and advertised the fact) they might increase their sales. She said that her 'Boss' spoke to the design department to see what could be done.
Guess what! mine has a welded 3/16" flex & strut.

Don't know if I'll have time to get it ready for this weekend, but I'll give it a go.

**tlandauer** · 09-17-2013, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the update!

**Monica Smith** · 09-17-2013, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by 785boats

Well I'm glad to say that the green Popeye arrived today. Complete with the separately packaged 4082 2200kv motor & cooler.
Beautiful clear coat finish over all the paint & graphics.
Here's a surprise. I had been discussing with May, before she left, that if TFL put welded shafts in their boats instead of the two piece ones (and advertised the fact) they might increase their sales. She said that her 'Boss' spoke to the design department to see what could be done.
Guess what! mine has a welded 3/16" flex & strut.

Don't know if I'll have time to get it ready for this weekend, but I'll give it a go.

Hi dear Paul, I am glad that you receipt your Popeye and you like it as that you supposed.

**Monica Smith** · 09-17-2013, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by 785boats

Well I'm glad to say that the green Popeye arrived today. Complete with the separately packaged 4082 2200kv motor & cooler.
Beautiful clear coat finish over all the paint & graphics.
Here's a surprise. I had been discussing with May, before she left, that if TFL put welded shafts in their boats instead of the two piece ones (and advertised the fact) they might increase their sales. She said that her 'Boss' spoke to the design department to see what could be done.
Guess what! mine has a welded 3/16" flex & strut.

Don't know if I'll have time to get it ready for this weekend, but I'll give it a go.

I am waiting for your setting pictures posting here or your own's thread!

**LALIZZLE** · 09-17-2013, 10:52 AM

Got mine today looks good packaged nicely although Im gonna ask Monica if i can get some welded shafts sent to me in my next order.
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**785boats** · 09-17-2013, 02:35 PM

Hi Monica.
I had just Emailed you to thank you & then noticed here on OSE that you already saw my post.
Yes I will do a mini build thread & post some video of the test runs. Hopefully this weekend if work commitments allow.

**ron1950** · 09-17-2013, 04:30 PM

is your boat all green or does it have some vinal stickers etc like the green and silver one in there web site?

**LALIZZLE** · 09-17-2013, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by ron1950

is your boat all green or does it have some vinal stickers etc like the green and silver one in there web site?

Hey Ron,

It's all green with no decals.

**Doby** · 09-17-2013, 05:19 PM

Needs some black and white checkers......

**ron1950** · 09-17-2013, 06:31 PM

doby you break 50mph with yours yet?

**LALIZZLE** · 09-17-2013, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Doby

Needs some black and white checkers......

Or some stickers from mono Jeff to dress it up..

**ron1950** · 09-17-2013, 06:55 PM

how about just less green lol just kidding looks good

**Doby** · 09-17-2013, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by ron1950

doby you break 50mph with yours yet?

Not yet.working on it...My second Popeye is apparently somewhere in Canada "in transit".......got 4 different "P" Motors to try!

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