UL-1 first observations

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 01:20 PM

For a RTR boat very impressive out of the box
There were some minor problems...as properchopper advised me of..check the powertrain allignment...mine was off...check all fasteners...check the water jacket..mine was ok.
A minor crack in the fibreglass at the stuffing tube entry point into the hull.
Check rudder position in neutral position...mine was off.
I am amazed at the overall quality and fiinish at this price level.
I will paint the plastic white hull cover as it looks plastic and cheap.
So far a 7 out of 10.

Edit update

After reassembly the water jacket which was not removed and was given an air check now leaks badly with a water test at arround 50psi

Douggie

**Darin Jordan** · 01-28-2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Check rudder position in neutral position...mine was off.

Douggie,

When you say it's "off", are you talking about after firing it up??

When I disassembled mine, I took the pin out of the rudder to get the steering arm off (not a trivial task... which is good for racing... one less thing to worry about falling off!

)... The pin has flats in it for the set screws on the rudder and the steering arm, and they are NOT at 90-degrees to each other... So when everything is tightened down, the steering are will not be at a 90-degree angle to the rudder...

Still works fine, however...

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Darin, you are correct as to off

Douggie

**Darin Jordan** · 01-28-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Darin, you are correct as to off

Douggie

Just live with it then... I don't think there is anyway to correct that short of replacing the hinge-pin... I'll get some shots tonight to post of mine so you can see what I'm referring to...

Not a big deal, really... Just looks a little off...

**Capt. Crash** · 01-28-2009, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

..check the powertrain allignment...mine was off...
Douggie

Ok...how do I do this...what do I look for...how do I correct?

**Fluid** · 01-28-2009, 02:33 PM

The flex cable should slide right into the coupler as you feed it through the stuffing tube. If you adjust the strut much this will throw the motor/cable alignment out. I was able to bend the tube down a slight amount to bring it back into alignment with the coupler.

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**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 02:43 PM

Captain Crash from the prop to the motor the shaft should be in line with each other and allow you to push the flex/wire shaft into the motor connector with no binding.

Douggie

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 02:59 PM

Jay, your answer is much better than my feeble attempt.

Also, I will try Jay's resolution to the water jacket problem. As found in my edit

Douggie

**detox** · 01-28-2009, 03:07 PM

I received my replacement water jacket from Aquacraft. The new end caps and housing have that same sloppy loose fit at the threads as before.

**Capt. Crash** · 01-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Thanks...I had a bear getting that cable into the coupler last night...I thought it was the motor shaft being misaligned after I added a thrust bearing and remounted the motor. I will look at the stuffing tube tonight.

BTW...the motor mount bolts have very fine threads and strip out pretty easy...trust me...I know!

Crash

**Darin Jordan** · 01-28-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Capt. Crash

BTW...the motor mount bolts have very fine threads and strip out pretty easy...trust me...I know!

Crash

Are you referring to the mounts where they bold to the hull, or the mount to the motor??

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 03:53 PM

should i not get the ul-1?

lol you guys are startin ta scare me.

**Capt. Crash** · 01-28-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Darin Jordan

Are you referring to the mounts where they bold to the hull, or the mount to the motor??

The motor casing. I turned the starboard one a little too far....now I have the magic blue liquid on the threads.

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 04:04 PM

Killjoy. I trust that you enjoy your UL-1. As many FE boaters are very excited with this RTR model. What boats do you presently own and what is your RC experience...just currious?

Douggie

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Killjoy. I trust that you enjoy your UL-1. As many FE boaters are very excited with this RTR model. What boats do you presently own and what is your RC experience...just currious?

Douggie

i know,,,,im excited toooo! I CURRENTLY DO NOT OWN A BOAT...

*3 years racing & building rc cars (nitro)
*6mnths flying helis (electric)
*1 year miss elam (nitro) sucked because it had a 15 dynamite
*4 years ww2 planes (electric)
*2 years EDF

AND NOW IM READY FOR MY UL-1

I MUST ASK:::: WHAT ARE THE UPS AND DOWNS ABOUT THIS MODEL?
AM I ABLE TO USE A PAIR OF 2200MAH 20C's?

**Capt. Crash** · 01-28-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by killjoy781

should i not get the ul-1?

lol you guys are startin ta scare me.

Don't worry about us....I love the boat...get one and it will put a huge grin on your face the first time you squeeze the trigger!

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 04:21 PM

Enjoy and view the mod updates. Also look up the differences with nitro and FE boats on this and other FE forums. On your edit, yes you can use those batteries But the boat will not reach it's potential. Total available amperage. FE 101 logic

Douggie

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 04:29 PM

man i cant wait!!!!!!

where is the best place to buy one at? i think OSE is the answer....cheaper than towerhobbies.

has anyone of you ever orderd from here before? if so, how long did the shipping take to get to you?

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by killjoy781

man i cant wait!!!!!!

where is the best place to buy one at? i think OSE is the answer....cheaper than towerhobbies.

has anyone of you ever orderd from here before? if so, how long did the shipping take to get to you?

Oh boy, I give up on twits,

Douggie

**Grimracer** · 01-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by detox

I received my replacement water jacket from Aquacraft. The new end caps and housing have that same sloppy loose fit at the threads as before.

We are just about done with the work on this.. hang tight..

I know.. boring blaha blaha blaha..just want it to work.. ME TOO!... none of this comes easy.. sorry and thanks for haning with us on this...

Grim

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Oh boy, I give up on twits,

Douggie

twits? hey thanks for 411 on the UL-1

**egneg** · 01-28-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by killjoy781

man i cant wait!!!!!!

where is the best place to buy one at? i think OSE is the answer....cheaper than towerhobbies.

has anyone of you ever orderd from here before? if so, how long did the shipping take to get to you?

I have ordered quite a bit of stuff from OSE and although it was not this boat it has only taken 2 and at the most 3 days. And if there was any question Steve emailed me for clarification.

Chuck

**Jeff Wohlt** · 01-28-2009, 05:05 PM

You have to take Douggie with...well valium if you have it :)

OSE is a great provider of parts and boats with top class service. As far as boats....you can read albout the many boats on this site. Some good reviews and some not so good. The nice thing is you will get help here from guys that know their stuff.

You want a good experience with your investment so ask questions and read posts about them before you buy.

Miss Ellam is nice boat and well put together...why not convert it to FE? Would not take much.

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 05:05 PM

Thank you Grim, for staying on top of minor issues. Jeff.... VALIUM.. NO.....THE FAMOUS GROUSE

now you are talking

Douggie

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by egneg

i have ordered quite a bit of stuff from ose and although it was not this boat it has only taken 2 and at the most 3 days. And if there was any question steve emailed me for clarification.

Chuck

thank you! That is awesome news to hear!

Do you guys think i should also get me a retrieval rc boat? Like a tug boat? Where is the best place to find such a model?

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Yes, we all need some means of retrieaval!!
If you are serious, send me a pm and I will advise you of where to purchase the same boat, I use.

Douggie

**Jeff Wohlt** · 01-28-2009, 05:35 PM

LOL...well I could not think of that so I used something stronger. My point was to make sure our new people feel the love ! :) Only females can be twits. Males are just good ol d----bags

**egneg** · 01-28-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Yes, we all need some means of retrieaval!!
If you are serious, send me a pm and I will advise you of where to purchase the same boat, I use.

Douggie

Is that the same inflatable pool duck that Paddy uses?

**Flying Scotsman** · 01-28-2009, 06:32 PM

Interesting Chuck no pm and no it is an awesome tug, that should get his juices running.

NB. It would be great to get back to the topic of this fine hull, warts and all

Douggie

**killjoy781** · 01-28-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Interesting Chuck no pm and no it is an awesome tug, that should get his juices running.

NB. It would be great to get back to the topic of this fine hull, warts and all

Douggie

how much do they range in price?

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