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    Shawn

    You are doing some very nice and clean work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TRUCKPULL View Post
    Shawn

    You are doing some very nice and clean work.

    Larry
    Thanks Larry. It’s taking awhile but life’s been busy. No rushing though as most of us don’t get to build an HPR every year.
    Just working out some paint details in my head now.

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    I think I will add this here now. Our friend Mr Jeff Ross made these decals up for my based on old real Kodak pictures. This was a friends TA Hydro Boats name and layout.


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    And more on some of the bodywork/finish details. I think I said before that I have two hatches. This one is the CF one and gets the scoop and scale windshield. I got the tiny 1.4mm screw set from Accugroup.



    The frame needed cleaning up on the inner edges yet at the time of this pic which is done now.

    Anybody know if you can chrome fibreglass? I know you can do plastic.

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    I’m not sure about that... But I bet that aluminum paint would look great! I’ve had the same idea about using small sockethead cap screws around the windshield. It looks sharp and a great detail!

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigP View Post
    I’m not sure about that... But I bet that aluminum paint would look great! I’ve had the same idea about using small sockethead cap screws around the windshield. It looks sharp and a great detail!
    I’ll ask my chrome guy, but I have a nice silver paint and some great clear if not. I wasn’t sure about the bolts going in but now I am liking them. Those ones are small enough.

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    1.5mm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigP View Post
    1.5mm?
    Pkg says 1.4mm

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    Update: bodywork is done!!! The seam is gone, scoop is on the one hatch and the other hatch has been filled,sanded,filled, smooth. And all body pieces are the same off white. I should have proper white done this weekend with luck.


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    Update,update, update!!!! We have complete paint!!!! Just need the decals on and clear

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    Looking awesome

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    I like the detail work in the stripe down the middle. Are you going to black out the opening of the snorkel over the cockpit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fweasel View Post
    I like the detail work in the stripe down the middle. Are you going to black out the opening of the snorkel over the cockpit?
    Thanks Ryan. Yup, that is what I was thinking. Just thinking of whether to do something different or not.

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    Too cool, love the Average White Boat decals.

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    WOW this thing is amazing! I would love to do a build like this in the future!

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    Quote Originally Posted by emspjay View Post
    WOW this thing is amazing! I would love to do a build like this in the future!
    Keep at it. Skills and confidence improves. This boat was on the shelf for 3 years I believe before I tackled it. One or more boats got built every year till I felt up to this one. Much advice was sought after as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beaux View Post
    Too cool, love the Average White Boat decals.
    Been saving that look since the early 90’s. Lol

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    I have a couple updates. First I decided to upgrade my rudder assembly since our friend Kent has done a miraculous job on producing a scale rudder for us


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    And next, I figure while I wait for my last decals to show that I would construct my data center. I am going with the Eagle Tree Boat Data Logger. This will run off a 6volt source and read my GPS, RPM,G-Force, and an amp unit capable of 300+. And I will run the Power Panel in the boat. This is 'mocked up' so it will get cleaner. First I made a bed with blind nuts



    Then a series of standoffs/nuts/threads


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    Very nice pictures. It looks awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by golfito View Post
    Very nice pictures. It looks awesome.
    Thank you. I am trying to give it my best.

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    Nice. Where did you source the threaded collars and inserts from for the data mount?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fweasel View Post
    Nice. Where did you source the threaded collars and inserts from for the data mount?
    Ryan, all of it was HobbyKing. I can let you know which stuff or depending what you need I have extras

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    Thanks, just want to store the idea away as an option in the building arsenal if/when needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fweasel View Post
    Thanks, just want to store the idea away as an option in the building arsenal if/when needed.
    Ok Ryan, well they are here if the opportunity strikes

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    I find myself at some point after completed build asking myself what the hull weighed bare, so I figured I would state it here. It may be a guide for others or not, but here it is: the hull came in at 100 oz, the lighter sleek hatch was 12oz, and the purdy hatch is 14oz.

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    YAY!!!!! I got my side decals, Thank You Jeff!!! Hoping to get some clear coat on it this weekend but this is what is getting covered.


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    I got clear coat done and have begun reassembly

    IMG_2380[1].jpgIMG_2381[1].jpg

    More to come folks, this will see water this year

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    looking fantastic, good job.

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    that is a fantastic build! great paint and graphics!
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