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    Default Philippines bangka hawaii

    Its not complete yet
    Just floating in the water








    its funny how the locals
    React to this type of boat
    tourists wanted to take pictures with it hahahha
    Cant wait to make this thing run

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    Going brushless? haha!
    Why are you bothering me? I want to see your boat!
    32" CF Rivercat--- built by "kfxguy" (SOLD)

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    Nahhh ill just go brushed motor on this one with 6v 12ah
    Im thinking of changing the riggers to a bigger pvc
    More buoyancy

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    That looks great! keep us updated.

    Back in 2011, I made one too
    2011-06-16 08.55.15.jpg
    "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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    Was that a carved out bangka?
    That looks cool

    I also have a carved out bangka from balsa wood
    But its to small to carry anything
    It turns out good though

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    Thanks. Yes. She's a 22" long balsa carved boat. That black wire around the mast is the FM antenna.

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    It would be great if I can find a 6x6 x30 inchess balsa
    I want to carved it
    The balsa I found are just to short for a bangka
    Whered you get the balsa

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    In Angeles city, Philippines during a visit in 2007

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    I didnt know they have balsa woods in Philippines
    Or thats a different wood?

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    It's Balsa alright. I must have been licky, but it was pricey as I remember.
    "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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    Heres my carved out bangka



    I like balsa easy to work with

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    Yes it is. It looks great so far
    "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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    wow, kabayan..anong setup nito? gaano kalaki ang bangka..plan ko na gumawa rin nang rc na ganito..mga 24-30" cguro..

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    Quote Originally Posted by jopher View Post
    wow, kabayan..anong setup nito? gaano kalaki ang bangka..plan ko na gumawa rin nang rc na ganito..mga 24-30" cguro..
    Translated.....

    wow, kabayan..ang setup nito? how big is the boat .. i plan to make that rc like this..have 24-30 "cguro

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    Quote Originally Posted by jopher View Post
    wow, kabayan..anong setup nito? gaano kalaki ang bangka..plan ko na gumawa rin nang rc na ganito..mga 24-30" cguro..
    translation #2. . . .LOL
    Wow, Hey buddy, what is the setup on this? How big is this boat? I plan to make an rc one, just like this one. . .probably around 24"-30"

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