DIY twin motor mono build 'G-Force'

[Dirk Jan]

Thank you Ray! I enjoy the DIY part of this hobby a lot

Today I took the G-Force out and with the sharpened 43mm props is got 106km/h or 66mph.

The boat was too loose though, and I flipped it twice. I found out the boat drives upside down as well, which is great for recovery .

I hope to run it tomorrow again, and I will share a video of it.

*Ray, your last name sounds pretty Dutch. Are you from the Netherlands as well?

[ray schrauwen]

My parents were from Wouwe and Rotterdam? I think, Rosendal maybe... the 2 that are in biking distance :)

They came to Canada in the 50's after my dad served in Java after the war. I never learned Dutch sadly.

[Dirk Jan]

@Ray, Ah interesting! You got Dutch roots

This weekend I ran the G-Force and I got some good results. I fine-tuned the stinger angle for the 43mm 1.6 golden props and I got a new speed record for this boat.

After that, I ran with the 44mm 1.9 pitch props. The G-Force runs very stable with these props. Maybe a bit too wet, so I will move the lipo's to the back of the boat a bit more, next run.

Here's the video:
https://youtu.be/UIbDWtSdwE8

[Dirk Jan]

I broke the rudder blade on a recent run of the G- Force. I made a new one, and took the boat out again. She ran pretty good, although this pond is too small too fully stretch the legs of this boat. I got 74mph with twin 3670 Rocket motors and 44mm 1.9 props. Basically a very budget setup.

Unfortunately, I had a nasty crash and I blew the hatch off. The boat sank halfway, but luckily no big damage. Just the hatch and the hatch mounting.

Video here:
https://youtu.be/ELAW_-Yigs0



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The new rudder looks the business.

[Dirk Jan]

I made a new hatch, with cockpit. I like the looks better than just a flat plate!



I laminated the hatch with carbon fibre, with a glass fibre section for the gps signal.





Next up is the paint job

[BUMBLESPECIMOODA]

So pointy. Me likey.

[Dirk Jan]

Here's the video on making the hatch and the hatch mounting on the hull:

https://youtu.be/bxpKazYAnYg

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[Dirk Jan]

I nearly finished the paint. Only the clear coat is left.




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Mean looking!

[Xrayted]

That does look amazing!

[ray schrauwen]

Very nice! Love the colors! All just spray bomb?

[Dirk Jan]

Thanks guys! Yes, I used rattle cans and I made my own decals on printable paper. After clear coat, these stickers are sealed.

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[Dirk Jan]

Here's the video on how I painted the hull:

https://youtu.be/WJfL3HNCsO0

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[Medusa1198SP]

She's a beautiful vessel Dirk! Love your build, such a work of art.