In-Depth Tour of RC Hydroplane | Racing Sponson Design & Construction
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2020
- This video looks at a competitive racing RC hydroplane and will discuss sponson design and how to build your own radio controlled racing boat
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Vary mathematical I like it I have run real offshore boats throttled and built lots of engines boat design is always changing it's always where you start to gain speed or loss I am going to keep watching racing is a thinken man's game keep thinken your way threw it all
Yes, please bring on more videos. Love them and anything that would help me build a good boat.
I'm working on it!
The ones that put a thumbs down they are jealous, your video s are always helpfull Thank You for the info
U are a Master of Detail . What a fantastic job U do at everything . Would love to see more electric .
I've been thinking about that...
Sir i have been building for over 50 years and every time i have the pleasure of watching what you are doing i'm learning things that make my builds in the future simpler. Have never been a power boater more a glider/sailing person, but looking for the next challenge. watching you build the way you do is inspiring. As for me the more boat builders you show the better. More very knowledgeable builders spreading their knowledge the more modelers in general due to the availability of said knowledge . I do not know enough about building a powerboat to make suggestions on build content .
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!
Hey Scott. Thanks for the quick reply. Looking forward to more great videos.
I'm on it!
Great stuff as usual!! I enjoy watching these video’s, thanks.
Another great video, would be interesting to look at the differences between different builders boats, but at the end of the day i'm happy to watch any video you put out because they are always informative and entertaining. Cheers from Australia.
Thanks Auz!
Man I am new to you but,love your videos!I have been doing some rebuilds of boats and am very good at fiberglass and wood working after working in car audio for over 30yrs.After an accident that left me unable to do large builds anymore I got back into rc’s again but do electric motors and fast ones.I am wanting to design a stable 100mph 40” hydroplane and have learned so much seeing the builds.I have a 17” tunnel hull plastic though that I have just ridiculously fast,but will not stay planted over 54mph on glass and 36-38mph in ripples.I also do street builds and love em all!People have no idea the same laws of physics apply to our rc’s when they are true hobby grade👍
And you are right on the big radio boxes with the new electronics available no need for em at all🙏
I'm trackin' right with ya!
I've raced a little bit of everything in my lifetime, and been very successful at all of them, but nothing I've done was nearly so difficult to master as RC hydroplanes. I guess that's why I keep coming back to them also... Such a fun challenge!
Good luck with your projects. You can do it!
Love your videos. I have started building a MLBoatworks 8255 10th scale and you have clarified so much for me. Thank you. Len from ERCU
Sweet! Good hull choice too. Good luck with the build! Go get 'em!
Love all your videos. I’m a long time R/C guy, and boats have been a constant addiction. I’m kit bashing a second BackLash Hydro Gasser. I built and watch videos all the time. Thanks for sharing
Terry&ThePirates South Florida
Aye Matey!
Your teaching me a lot. Looking forward to putting it to practice on my own build. Many Thanks
You're welcome John, thanks for watching!
Love your videos! Keep it up and yes please on the tour!
Thanks Tom!
keep the videos coming like this.i spoke to you by facebook messager late last summer about getting into this hobby I doubt you will remember,but I find these videos very helpful especially when you don't live anywhere near any clubs that run hydroplanes.i plan to start a boat later this spring and these videos give me a place to get questions answered.
Why wait Gary? Let's get started! I can almost guarantee that once you show up at the pond with a hydroplane the other guys will be all over it!
Great video once again Scott.
Thank you Mr. Wizard! Finish that Gasser so we can order some plans. Summer on the River is coming up quick. Hah. Good stuff Scott, and definitely more walkthroughs are wanted. 🤙🏼
I love all the detail man dont change a thing love the channel Ive always been interested in boats!
Build one... Let's race!
Yes it would be cool to see what they have going on. Thanks for the videos.
I'll do it... Thanks!
Scott I love the rubber band and clip trick but most of all love your videos
Thanks Charles! Now go build something....
Scott, Ive been building and flying RC airplanes since '78. Started with Guillows kits in the early '70s. I Love watching these videos. I was published in Boat Magazine Feb '05, the St Louis article on the last page. I took the high-speed boat photos at a local race, and I did the story with a race buddies help. I built a Dumas Tunnel nitro from a jig once. I have owned a few smaller boats and would love to try one of your plans. I also really enjoy your race and pit footage.
That's quite a history but I agree... It's time to build a hydro!
Unfortunately it won't be one of mine. The plans sold out long ago and I won't be printing more. There are many good plans available online from Newton Marine, but even better yet might be to build one of the really great kits available from MLBoatworks here; mlboatworksrc.com/
@@M5PerfHydros Ok thanks! Those Newton kits are sweet.
Love your work
Thank you!
Nice videos . Learning a lot from them . I'm planing on building an 1/8 scale . Lot's to learn.
Thanks, I appreciate that. You can do it.... start sticking some wood together and see what happens!
.More boat tours. 👍
Yes more boat tours please 😇
Ok I'm on it!
I've been waiting all week to do my sponsons waiting on this video....thank you!
What?!? Don't wait for me, I build way too slow! Now start mixing some epoxy.....
@@M5PerfHydros Well, I'm glad I did, I always skinned the sponsons and then put the steps on top of the skinned sponsons..you just go straight to building the steps...mind blower.
BOOM!
Awesome paint Job
Thanks for watchin'!
Great video brother. Love the boat tour and also the building tips and tricks. Very interested to see your take on sealing techniques.
Coming soon!
Mate , The whole lot is cool to follow , I'm new to boats and have had an AC R42 Cat for the last month ,with 30cc Zenoah, I love it , it runs Sweet, keep it up And loved the Pit tours also .
Thanks Paul, and thanks for watching!
Show all and any mate... it’s all interesting to those watching these videos. Cheers
Thank u and yes more vids of all kinds
I'm on it!
Love the pipe mount
Thanks. Simple and light!
Keep up the great videos very interesting.I actually have a full size hydro.
Thanks. I quit toy boat racing a number of years ago and ran full-size boats myself for a few years. RC boat racers are better big-boat racers!
More boat tours will be great!
Sponson insides near their end look like they pack a lot of air but it is a large boat. Learning a LOT in this one. Very interesting ideas in here. ok, ok... :p
Love your pit tour videos can you make one about their field box set ups?
I hadn't thought of that.... Will do!
Your videos are wonderful! I raced many years ago in APBA. Mainly tunnels and electrics didn’t exist at the time. Seems like nitro is slowly
disappearing. It is great to see the advances in equipment and building techniques. I probably will never build or race again but sure enjoy the videos! Would love to see you do some paint work in the future. You are great for the hobby!
Thanks Mike, but why don't you want to race again? Let's do this!
M5 Performance Hydroplanes - Scott Meyers I am from Colorado and have raced in New Mexico and Texas as well. The 1/8 scale class was not and I think is still not big in these states. My work schedule kind of killed it for me in the early 90s. I now have to work most weekends. It is great that you are willing to share information. Sharing info was not common when I raced. I guess that is still a part of racing at any level. On the other hand, my brother and I had some great times racing that were awesome and that I won’t ever forget. The cost to build a competitive boat could certainly add up but we always thought it was a relatively cheap way to race at a serious level. The racers in Washington were almost always way ahead of us especially in the scale class. Raced a few times against Jerry Dunlap and Jerry Wright who I believe are both still racing. Also had a few motors built by Rod Garrety who I understand is no longer alive. Great engine guy and a nice guy.
@@mikepratkelis8274 - Thanks for the note. It's fun getting to know other like-minded people.
I guess you would have a pretty long drive from Colorado to race with us huh? C'mon man... Where's your commitment?
Just kidding....
Jerry and Jerry haven't raced scale with RCU in some time. They may still be doing some stuff with the division guys but I don't know. They're "West siders" who race only in the North Seattle area. I live in the SE corner of the state and travel west for the RCU events but not Div 8.
You're absolutely right about racers not sharing, and I remember what it was like trying to get started in the sport... Everyone just let the new guy hang out to dry instead of helping out. Fortunately it's changing now that everyone has realized that the sport is fading and we desperately need new blood.
It's one of the main reasons I do these videos. I love racing and I love the competition so I'll help any way I can. At least until you start catching up to me. At that point you're on your own!
Absolutely LOVE this video man! The in-detail information is exactly why I watch all your video's! Do you use epoxy to stick the G10 to the boat frame? If so, how come it pops off so easily with the exacto knife?
Thanks! Yes I attach G10 with epoxy. As I mention in the video, G10 is some sort of gee-whiz-hard fiberglass that has a very hard surface, so despite the fact that I scuff it like crazy with 80 grit sandpaper before gluing, it still "lets go" of epoxy fairly easily.
But with that said I've never ever had it let go when I don't want it to, so I just love the stuff.
@@M5PerfHydros Thanks for the tip Scott! BTW, I'm envious of the beautiful finish you achieve on your boats - they are seriously slick!
Very impressive 👊
Thanks!
I’ve been customizing my rtr boats. But this is the Direction , I feel like craftsmanship shines .
I absolutely love your videos, please keep them coming! I'm a Novice builder ( building my 1st boat as we speak, 1/10th 1985 U-100 Mrs Rock) and I'm trying to figure out the underside of my sponsons. What degree to run, how long to run it ect....
Thanks Steven.
Wish I could help with your 1/10th scale but I haven't built one myself. I'm willing to share everything I've learned about 1/8th scale and gas, so when you get 10th scale figured out it'll be your turn to share!
Its a another outstanding video from you. Please if you would cover the engine mounts and lowering with a pan under it... How to and Why for's. Thank you for great Vids Scott M. HOW TO on the GASSER The Gasser! ! ! ! ! 2 stroke
Thanks, I'll do that on the next build!
Another great video as always! Scott, what is your tool of choice for cutting G-10? Hear it's hard on bandsaw blades.
Yup this crap is hard. I'm sure there are proper blades available, but I pretty much wreck one of my band saw blades every time
I’m not new to rc but I’ve never built a boat. I have always wanted to get into boats but for the past year I haven’t been able to decide where to start. I have been trying to learn much as possible to make an educated decision on what I decide to try to build. Is there a model you would recommend for a 1st build etc. I would also like to see in depth video on how you measure out where to mount engine and drill stuffing tube. Love what you’re doing.
Tough question! So hard to know where to tell you to start. I guess I might suggest you start by buying a used rc boat first just so you can get a feel for it. But on the other hand, you sound like you're experienced enough and not afraid to build, so maybe you'd do ok building one from a kit. The best place I know of to buy wood kits is MLBoatworks;
mlboatworksrc.com/
These kits practically assemble themselves, and are very rewarding to build. Use one of the simpler designs, something without wings, just to keep it easy.
Whatever you do, get hooked up with someone in your area who's willing to mentor you through the process. I've built and raced lots of different things over the years... Dragsters, karts, motorcycles, road cars, full size hydroplanes, slot cars (fun!), but racing rc hydroplanes is by far the most challenging of them all! Maybe that's why I do it... So fun trying to figure it all out!
Hey Scott I have been watching your videos & picking up some great tips, keep up the good work. I would like to know where to get the G 10 & also where do you find or purchase the Aluminum screws, nuts & bolts that you use in your builds? Thanks
Here you go Dave!
www.eplastics.com/sheets/micarta/g10-fr4?page=4
www.fastener-express.com/
Just want to give you a shout out that your videos are very inspiring!! During the covid shutdown i decided to build an offshore cat from scratch 36", and it was a lot of fun and the boat is a blast, but then I caught one of your build videos and was very pleased on your attention to detail and the quality of your builds. (It just makes me want to build) so, the more I watched the more I got inspired so I started to build an 1/8 scale hydro thanks to you LOL. Now I'm soooo hooked that I want to start racing but not sure if I can race with just any hydro or does it have to be one from ML boats? I used to race 1/8 scale nitro and electric on and off road cars, so hopefully I can add 1/8 scale hydro to my list. I would really like to see a video on the rules and strategy of RC hydro racing an actual on the water tutorial on racing would be awesome!!! keep up the great vids and go build something. LOL... PS your boats are like a piece of moving art for real🙂
Thanks Gary. Rules and requirements are different from club to club so you'll want to get hooked up with whoever is racing in your area to learn what's legal there. Our club follows fairly strict rules with regards to hull dimensions, engine etc. Maybe check out the rulebook found in our website to get a general idea of how our boats are set up; www.rcunlimiteds.com/
@@M5PerfHydros hey Scott, I live in NW Oregon so your club is the closest, if I was to build a scratch-built boat that dimensionally is scale, and the correct paint scheme with approved motor and prop would that be acceptable? or does it need to be a specific kit that I need to buy? and again thanks for all your great vids.
Build it out of two by fours, I don't care, just build it!
Really enjoying your videos Scott. Do you fabricate turn fins out of stainless or are they aluminum?
I use 7075 aluminum plate, .100" thick
Scott,
How do you make your cockpit windows for the cowl? Do you Vacuform a plug? Enjoy the videos and tips. Thanks!
Up till now I've been finding and buying windshields wherever I can, but I'd like to start making my own so I'll tell you how I do it after I figure it out!
Meanwhile, Steve at RCBoat Company has a ton of them and you can almost always find something that will work for you here; rcboatcompany.com/
Hey Nice Job, I'm Building A Boat Also ,But I'm Having some trouble with the scale ,so i can compare ,how long is your boats,,,Mine is 50inc long so I'm not shore of what the scale would be, just looking for some direction ,tks
Hi just started looking your videos, they are very good. Why do RC boats turn right and not left like full size hydros ?
Motor torque... Same reason big boats turn left. Our engines rotate counterclockwise, opposite of full size engines, and the rotational force naturally lifts the left side sponson. So... Turn right and the sponson stays down. Turn left and the dry side becomes the wet side real quick.
Thanks for watchin'!
Scott - I've enjoyed all of your RC Hydroplane videos. I enjoy your approach to boat design/re-design, building/re-building, adding "lightness", video presentation, and narration. +++
I noticed that the turn fins on your boats are "flat" and not curved. Are curved or bent turn fins allowed where you race? In the Midwest, nearly everyone who races hydros have curved turn fins.
One suggestion on this video - I think your videos would be even better if you were to keep your head or camera a little more steady, and not "look" back and forth, side to side so quickly. I almost experienced motion-sickness on this video. I have noticed this only on a few of your videos. Your other videos are smooth and just fine. Keep up the good work overall! I'll be watching.
Thanks Dave, I really appreciate the input. As you can probably tell, most of my videos are shot with the camera on my phone which gives me only one free hand to work with. Recently I've been experimenting with a GoPro strapped to my head so I can use both hands in an effort to show more actual work, but I tend to forget it's there and move around too much. I'm working on it!
Now about turn fins... They do seem to be kinda like vocal accents, different in different parts of the country. Same with rudders; Some on the left, some on the right.
Which way is best, I don't know. I do know that all successful full sized hydroplanes use a straight fin, so maybe that's why we tend to do the same. My personal experience has been that a curved fin seems a bit more finicky. Great when it's right, terrible when it's not. Also seems that any potential left rudder needed at speed with a curved fin usually results with the boat upside down. Maybe I'm just not doing it right, and it certainly wouldn't be the first time!
Where can I get that skid fin like What you have there Scott.. that would work perfectly on my hydro build....
I build these parts myself Brad. The bracket is 1/8" 7075 aluminum angle cut and drilled, and the turn fin is .100" 7075 cut out with a small bandsaw. You can do it!
Hey Scott! I just revisited this video cuz I'm finally getting serious about breaking out the plans and getting started. Two questions fer ya. First...Why do you run two gas tanks? Second...Being one of the suckers, err umm, lucky individuals to buy your plans, you mentioned a couple of times that you may make some changes after you run it. If you do end up making changes, would you be willing to do a short video explaining the changes.
Two tanks on nitro, one for gas, at least as I have it configured for now. I like using a small "sump" tank that I can fit sharply tilted under the deck in order to create a very positive pick-up point to avoid gulping air. You can imagine how much the fuel would slosh around in a large tank, especially once most of the fuel is burned out. Funny how your question has me wondering if I shouldn't do that in the gas boats too!
Oh and to your second question, yes I should probably do a follow-up video on The Gasser because there are some changes needed. Heck I've already totally redesigned the boat in my head and can't wait to build the next one!
After all this covid stuff is behind us, would love to see other builders, you mind if you show how you go about installing rear wing on a hydroplane.
Oh I think we can do better than that... I'm about to make a new wing mold so I'll video that and then the mounting too!
Looking to get in to 1/8 scale gasser. I’d like to have my first one built. Any help on who to talk to would be great. Just got 1/12 but I think I’m going to get hooked
Very few guys will build boats to order. It just takes too long and it's impossible to make a fair buck doing it. Steve from RCBoat Company does fiberglass builds www.rcboatcompany.com/ and David Baker from Amarillo, Texas will do custom builds also I believe. I don't have David's contact info, but you should be able to find him on Facebook. His profile pic is a hydroplane, of course!
Scott, you have the offset to the outside of the hull (as the boat was designed to turn left. Why not offset to the right?
Good observation Philip. The interesting thing about hydroplanes is they don't rely upon weight transfer in the same way that circle track cars do. A hydro is better off having weight positioned away from the turn fin precisely to AVOID a sudden transfer of weight when turning which only upsets the boat. Think of a hydro more like a tetherball where the turn fin acts as the rope and the weight swings around that anchor in a very stable fashion. Of course, we can't overweight the left sponson because we need the boat to fly level and react calmly in the straights too, so everything is a compromise. Lastly, and dealing with a totally different physical effect, our little boats always want to flip themselves over as a result of motor rotation and prop thrust, both forces which act to lift the left sponson. This is why we make right hand turns instead of left... to keep the left sponson down. Having the boat weighted juuust a bit to the left helps counter this effect also. Watch almost any boat blow over and see which sponson comes up first!
I just received a gas-powered fit scale hydroplane from my dad it's about 80% Bulid he lost interest in it so I will probably be asking you a lot of questions and if you could possibly do some how to videos cuz it will be my first RC boat build ever I believe he was modeling it after a pay pak not sure what year
You can do it!
Where do you get your g10 sheeting? And do you put it over the skin or is there no skin in those sections
I use .32" g10 for sponson ride pads, by itself, not over wood. Get it here www.eplastics.com/sheets/micarta/g10-fr4?page=4
I would like to know if you feel that the angled portion of the sponson inboard from mid to rear of sponson has worked for you? I ran something like that on my APBA hydroplanes. Just curious! thank you, Tony Tello
Yes, definitely. I believe this helps keep the nose up at low speeds and keeps the sponson from diving too deep in the rough, thereby reducing any reaction when the sponson comes back up. In other words, it makes the boat more stable. Your thoughts?
@@M5PerfHydros I agree. I did this on stock and mod hydro`s. It made the boat pop quicker to accelerate. It also turned better dumping less air in the turn keeping the sponson higher in the water colunm. Less wetted surface. We also found all radious edges best through out the boat. Adding camber to rear of sponson and same at transom rids you of disturbed air flow. You will never know until you try!! I love your weight reduction methods. Wish I was closer, I would come watch you race and invade your shop.
Road trip?
Joe Wiebelhaus
How did you secure the muffler to the aluminum mounting bracket ? Looks like screws or rivets ? Also, just hi temp tubing on each end of the muffler or clamps and tubing ?
Hi Joe,
The angle bracket is held to the muffler with small screws. There's a screw on the one end that holds the two halves of the muffler together, so I use that screw on that end and drill a new hole for the other screw on the other end, using a locknut on the inside.
1/2" silicone tubing fits perfectly for the inlet and outlet and then I use a zip tie for insurance. I found some neat 'low profile' zip ties that look really cool (very important as you know!)
SecuriTie CTCH8-60100UVB Low-Profile Cable Ties, 8 Inch., 60 Lbs. Tensile Strength, Wire & Cord Management / Industrial / Household Use, Nylon Zip Tie, 100 Pk, UV Black www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4C4Y22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rZ-AEb6ZQ4YQA
Scott, thanks kinda saw that but wanted to make sure. The tune pipe looks like a .45 pipe with the bump or water cooled area at the front ? Going to run the pay n pak this year, i tested it with the NR engines but never gave it enough attention, switched it to CMB for a couple races last year, got cut off 2 times and didnt want to ruin the boat, went back to one of my battleships.
I need to get on board with the weight, my hulls finish out around 14 lbs,
Your videos are great.
@@josephwiebelhaus6785 It's a Nova Rossi pipe specifically for their .67 This one has a water cooling jacket that I don't use... It bothers me a lot... Extra weight!
Scott,
How did you get the muffler apart ? a little heat to get the 2 screws out, but cant get the end out ?
Hello Scott, Love your builds, Wish i could do that Quality of work. Never in 1 Million years, Would you recommend a builder i can contact. Thank you, Scott F.
Don't really know anyone who does wood boats to order, but I think Steve at RCBoat company does complete glass boats. Check him out here www.rcboatcompany.com/
That kit that you're working on what's the name of it like it very much...
Hi Andre, this boat is one I designed myself, but it's patterned very much like the kit boats available from MLBoatworks. Check them out here; mlboatworksrc.com/
@@M5PerfHydros afternoon at last found it...I would like too purchase the plans of 8809 how do I go about it thxs...
Andre, please email me at scott.meyers24@gmail.com
классные видео ты делаешь. спасибо.
что касается плоское днище спонсона или выпуклое как у ложки то не забывай что плоское днище очень плохо работает на больших волнах, плюс на плоском днище сильнее передаются удары на корпус.
в целом я считаю не критичным строение передней части спонсона. В основном его задача помочь быстрее и легче выйти на скорость лодке, а основная часть спонсона на которую опирается лодка она всегда ровная с небольшим углом атаки
Very good!
Hallo i am building a boat uy how do you make the opening to go to battery waterproof thats a pain anders very difficult to make im waterproof greetings
In my newest boats I only put the receiver in a sealed box. Battery and servos are exposed. I use a 2oz condiment cup with small holes for the wires to pass through, sealed with a dab of hot glue
Hey mate, I am currently building a boat but I have no clue on how to paint the letters early, how did you do it?
The graphics on my boats are printed vinyl, not painted. Wes Ellet is The Man to call for custom graphics; www.wesleyscustom.com/
Oh damm alright thanks i might try vinyl in the future but on my boat now i want to paint it on😁
Go for it! Careful taping and painting should look awesome
That is what i am aiming for, my boat is called miss Australia and is going to be green and yellow
@@allrchobbies4042 - Show me some pictures when it is finished!
good stuff mate but how much dose it weigh in kg's thanks
Heck I don't know, but it weighs just under 11lb
@@M5PerfHydros with the motor and electronics?
Yes that's the Stroh fully assembled. The Eliminator was right at 11lbs when I built it but I've added some weight to the front since then so it's about 11.5 now. That's the beauty of wood boats ... If you're careful and weight conscious during the build they can be feather light
@@M5PerfHydros wow that is crazy light and how long is it because in your videos they look giant
The Stroh and Eliminator are 42" long. The Gasser I'm building now is about 51", and I'm hoping to see it come in at about 17 - 18lb
How long you been building this style of boats ?
Errr, huh, lemme think.... I started maybe 15 years ago with R/C's, then decided I needed to own a full-size hydro so I bought one, rebuilt it, and ran it for three years before getting into a tiff with APBA (I want to say mean things but will refrain) after which I sold it and got back into RC. And honestly, if you're wondering, RC racing is a great deal more fun and challenging than the big boats!
@@M5PerfHydros not to mention probably a lot easier on the wallet 👍😎
@@gabeloftus9773 YUP!
Ok, question. I never understood the two fuel tanks. Why not a single tank?
Good question! Maybe I should do a video.... But anyway, here's the thing... With all the hopping and bouncing that these boats do during a race the fuel tends to slosh around so much that the pickup tube can become exposed to air, especially when the fuel level is getting low late in the race. In a single large tank the remaining fuel can slosh way over to one side or the other. So to help alleviate this I use what I'd call a "sump tank" that is very small in order to confine the fuel around the pickup. Is it completely necessary, mmmm maybe not, but it seems to work really well so I stick with it. I HAVE seen guys run single tanks, but they are usually oversized so they'll hold a lot of extra fuel to try and keep the pickup submerged. Extra fuel = extra weight, and if you've watched very many of my videos you already know how I feel about that! Thanks for asking... I like it when my ideas get challenged... it helps me rethink things which is always the first step toward making better stuff!
Ok, makes sense. Have you ever used IV bags? I have seen them used before. Or is that just a preference thing?
Yes but the IV bags won't work for nitro engines. Nitros don't create enough crankcase pressure to integrate a fuel pump into the carbs so they require a pressure line from the expansion chamber connected to the fuel tank to provide the fuel pressure. For this you gotta have a hard tank.
The Gasser that I'm building now will use an iv bag and of course, you'll see that in a video soon!
Do they make your gasser 1/10 scale
The Gasser was built from my own plans, and I have not scaled it down to 1/10
Make a video of painting and lettering
A lot of guys all about that... I'll do it
Does panyone have a anyone run canard
?
Sorry does any run a scale canard
Do you sell your boat plans?
Not yet, but I will if the boat works!
Hang tight... Should be running soon
@@M5PerfHydros Scott are you selling any of your 1/8 scale plans I know you're still working on your gas hydro.I was more interested in your 1/8 scale plans keep up the work loving everything you're doing for all us.Thanks Tom
@@tomcyrul3863 -- Sorry for the slow reply Tom. I caught a bit of a cold that slowed me a bit but I'm on the upswing now, hopefully.
You understand that my plans will build the Staudacher hulls only, right? Stroh Light, Sundek, Eliminator (with minor mods), etc.
If this is what you're looking for then yes I'll sell a set if you like.
Note that what you'll get is patterns drawn from the actual finished parts as I was building the boat, deck patterns and all. Since they are traced drawings and not technical CAD drawings they are a bit rougher and less "pretty" than technical drawings.
Nevertheless, the gas boat you see being built in my videos is completely cut from the same plans, expanded by 20% for gas scale.
I don't remember what I was charged for print copies, but if you're interested I'll get a bid from the print shop for you. I'd charge you $20 for my troubles plus whatever it costs for the prints and shipping.
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How do I get one of these kits
mlboatworksrc.com/
Could you tell me about the GSX ver2 series sport hydroplane kit a little more.
Nope, I'm not familiar with it. The builder of these kits is Mike Luszcz, and there should be contact info somewhere in the website. He's a good dude and should be able to help you out
Oh Yea I forget--How do you fuel the gas tank-or Nitro Tank. Thanks, Scott F.
Simple little electric pump.... Maybe I'll shoot a vid on that sometime
Why don't you make a mold out of it and make one out of fiberglass/carbon/kevlar/ and/or hemp fabric rather than wood after you get it dialed in?
I've thought about that, but I never build two boats the same. A mold is a mold and you just pop out duplicates. No fun!
@@M5PerfHydros you could mic it up by trying different materials. I used to work with a surfboard company and the mixture of hemp/silk & fiberglass was incredibly strong. Just a thought. I wish I had your free time!
Size of servos are u using
I use Savox SW1210sg for steering and SW0250mg for throttle
@@M5PerfHydros thank you
What transmitter and waterproof receiver due you prefer
Sanwa M11x and RX371w
Thanks again for you expertise info
на счёт припоя для закрепления латунной трубки. если ты в мастерской то да это очень просто нагрел паяльник и заменил а если ты на соревнованиях то надо еще и газовый паяльник иметь ! это дополнительный недешевый инструмент которым очень редко пользуешься.
что касается руля то у нас руль на моделях класса FSR-H руль всегда стоит по левой стороне транца. это якобы мотивируется тем что у данных моделей только левые повороты. боковое перо изогнутое да может вести себя неадекватно если неправильно установлено но если угадал то оно намного крепче держит модель и его можно делать меньшего размера.
на счёт расположения руля я считаю что его надо размещать впереди или на уровне винта, но не сзади винта. чтобы руль был в стабильной воде а не под давлением брызг после винта. Так управляемость более стабильная.
я сейчас строю гидроплан round nose classic 1\8 gas engine и на этот раз хочу попробовать установить руль с правой стороны транца.
вал планирую сделать жёстким из стального прутка как на моделях класса FSR-V. так проще конструкция и намного надежнее. бытует мнение что с гибким валом больше скорость так как гребной винт можно установить не под углом а ровно и вся энергия от винта будет толкать модель в перед.
если вал жёсткий в виде прутка то часть энергии винта уходит под углом в сторону. но это легко можно компенсировать корректировкой центра тяжести.
я противник гибкого вала так его конструкция тебя полностью привязывает к магазину с запчастями. если что то сломается то спаять сварить или изготовить уже очень сложно. А жесткий вал , пруток там ломаться нечему.
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