ML Boats RSX 310

[Moonie]

How do you mount the Sponsons to the booms?

I'd like to make them adjustable for toe in.

I bolted them down. I didn't think about making them adjustable. Did you have a idea? If so i would be interested.

[ray schrauwen]

On RCG Discussions a mate told me to just tape the front starboard one until the toe in makes the boat track straight, then bolt it. I was also thinking maybe 2, 3mm set scews on that point and make a small flat spot on the carbon rod. Once right the drill through and bolt it.

[Moonie]

That's a good idea. How far along are you on yours now?

[Moonie]

https://youtu.be/0242kHo_ams
It’s getting there. I’ll try a few mite props.

[HOTWATER]

Looks really good Moonie!!

[ray schrauwen]

That's a good idea. How far along are you on yours now?

I have to skin one last sponson, seal tub and rig it. I will start rigging it at the GF's place next weekend. Working on a pair of Cats right now, one for spec and one for Full P. What size bolts did you use to attach the sponsons to the booms?

[Moonie]

I think I used 2mm no nuts. I tapped the rod.

[ray schrauwen]

Thx!

[cybercrxt]

Finally, a full instruction manual for the RSX series is done! Email me for a copy anyone that needs one!

[ray schrauwen]

I think I used 2mm no nuts. I tapped the rod.

Smallest I have is 3mm. Will it be too heavy? All I see on rigger setup is "light as possible".

[Moonie]

I use 3/32 not 2mm sorry. You can use traxxas set pins. There a pin with threads at the top.

[ray schrauwen]

Ok, thanks

[RC boat addict]

Hello Moonie,
I have one of those 4s taipan riggers from Paul Osmond Ive had it for about 10 years only mine was set up 6s and I think it was a bit heavy for a 4s hull.
If you are still on this forum could you tell me your set up as I would love to set this up as a 4s please include if you would, your motor brand and size and KV what esc you run and battery and most importantly what prop brand and size and if flex or wire drive.
If you know what speed you get out of it that would give me a target for mine.
Thanks In advance
James

[Moonie]

Hello Moonie,
I have one of those 4s taipan riggers from Paul Osmond Ive had it for about 10 years only mine was set up 6s and I think it was a bit heavy for a 4s hull.
If you are still on this forum could you tell me your set up as I would love to set this up as a 4s please include if you would, your motor brand and size and KV what esc you run and battery and most importantly what prop brand and size and if flex or wire drive.
If you know what speed you get out of it that would give me a target for mine.
Thanks In advance
James

Hey James. I have the following taipans Below. What size hull do you have and what set up are you interested in?

6s 36” 78mph
4s limited P 31” 68mph
4s full P 31” 71mph

[RC boat addict]

Hey Moodie,The last one you have listed 4s full P 31 inch my hull is 31 inch wow 71 mph that is so fast I?m in Australia and live on the water I don?t race I just love riggers and the speed they can go. My most fun rigger is a TFL arrow it only does 60 but I changed the sponsons to a KEPS style and it goes through the choppy water well and handles like it?s on rails.,
Ide love to resurrect this taipan it?s such a good looking boat.
Thanks James

[Moonie]

Hey James here you go.

Motor- Neu 1515 1.5d 2700kv 8mm conceits on it
Prop- modded ABC H6
Esc- Castle xlx I mod them let me know if you need one
Battery- thunder power 5,000 mah 55c to 70c
Skid fin- Virginia craftsman sport 20 fin cut smaller
Cable- 3/16 to 3/16 shaft

[RC boat addict]

Thank you moonie,
What are 8mm conceits
I have a spare 150 amp Flycolor esc they are waterproof and handle 1080 amp peaks,what amp is the xlx?
James

[Moonie]

Sorry I’m on my phone at work. 8mm connectors on the motor. Castle xlx current limit can be set to 400amps. The motor I mention is a hungry set up. Your not racing so a 150 esc could be the ticket for you.

[RC boat addict]

Moonie, that XLX sounds like a brute what?s the Finished weight and the cost.can it do 8 s
( just for future reference)
James

[ray schrauwen]

That's a good idea. How far along are you on yours now?

Actually I finally finished it last fall. I still haven't taken it for a spin. I have in it a Scorpion 36mm x 83mm motor, 2200Kv 1Y with a SF200 old style 2-6S Esc and 4S1P 6000Mah Hacker 100-200C lipo's they are very capable.

I was going to try a ABC 1817 on it unless you can steer me to a different prop??

TIA

[Moonie]

I’m not sure on the weight but it’s minimum. It comes out less weight than a stock xlx. 8s it the max cell count. Right now they are $290 shipped.

[Moonie]

Actually I finally finished it last fall. I still haven't taken it for a spin. I have in it a Scorpion 36mm x 83mm motor, 2200Kv 1Y with a SF200 old style 2-6S Esc and 4S1P 6000Mah Hacker 100-200C lipo's they are very capable.

I was going to try a ABC 1817 on it unless you can steer me to a different prop??

TIA

Hey Ray. When you going to take her out? Show us what you have done to yours. The setup you have should be fast. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could end up using more prop.
TIA[/QUOTE]