Great easy to follow build, you might want to add a bit of reinforcement to the rear bulkhead / sides of the tub. Perhaps some wooden blocks / doublers glued inside the corners at the rear, I have seen the rudder tear out the rear bulkhead in crashes.
Sorry DJ , only just seen this on the play list , Great to see these updates , did mine 10 years ago. The other tricks to add speed can be put 8mm of aero down angle too get rid of that flat top on the sponsons ,stop the cut at the front boom bar. And add 2 rear sponsons at the same angle as the front , too CL of shaft . Big B did centre ski , that seemed to work well, and helps take some load off the ESC.
@@CozyRCAt the time the UK class was built around a 1800 ma lipo, so seemed the way too go . Not sure i would go that way again. I did do a mould of the tub and made a Utube clip of it running in the local park pond.
@@CozyRC I did run the shrimp rigger style sponsons when i did heat racing, As they gave good lift at the start of a heat, having to lug an engine and gearbox around. But a skinny flat bottom sponson works fine for modern hulls and you can add plenty of top aero to reduce blow over.
I used different materials to assemble mine I was told by someone with decades of experience, but your video was just, in my opinion, easier to follow and get the basics!!
@CozyRC trust me I don't put as much work into my videos as you do but I do understand the work it takes to make a good video. You did a great job. Only thing is I'm literally building mine as we speak and how did you get the transom to fit? Did you sand the main body stern tabs flush? Then glued the 2 transom pieces together?
Good question. I glued the transom before sanding the tub sides flush. It does need some sanding, and I will add a doubler (tripler) plate at the back to make a new hole pattern for my 4mm stinger.
@@H2oMechanic2RC Thanks! That's nice to hear. I'm actually using some of your mods on mine, such as the carbon fiber motor mount and transom (to be applied still on mine). ✌️
Looking very nice, do you have any tuning tips for ride of the rigger, mine has a bad hop under load. I believe strut height and angle adjustment is needed but it's my first rigger so I dont know. Thank you.
Thanks, Mike. If it hops, I would guess the strut at the back needs a bit more up angle. If that's not possible, try to raise the strut a bit. Good luck ✌️
With a rotary tool (like a Dremel) with a cutting disc. Beware to always wear a dust mask, and use dust suction to prevent the carbon dust to go everywhere
Very cool.. thank you for showing the process. Makes it a little less daunting for a first timer. I have only built one kit so far(car), but I can already tell there is a certain satisfaction you get from seeing these things go from a pile of parts, to a working machine. BG4L! 🚤💨
Great easy to follow build, you might want to add a bit of reinforcement to the rear bulkhead / sides of the tub. Perhaps some wooden blocks / doublers glued inside the corners at the rear, I have seen the rudder tear out the rear bulkhead in crashes.
Thanks, and great advice! I will do that. I will also add a carbon plate, because I use a different hole pattern, too.
Sorry DJ , only just seen this on the play list , Great to see these updates , did mine 10 years ago. The other tricks to add speed can be put 8mm of aero down angle too get rid of that flat top on the sponsons ,stop the cut at the front boom bar. And add 2 rear sponsons at the same angle as the front , too CL of shaft . Big B did centre ski , that seemed to work well, and helps take some load off the ESC.
Thanks for the advice! I built one about 15 years ago, with 2 rear sponsons. This time, I go for the center ski 👍
@@CozyRCAt the time the UK class was built around a 1800 ma lipo, so seemed the way too go . Not sure i would go that way again. I did do a mould of the tub and made a Utube clip of it running in the local park pond.
I've seen your video, nice run! I've seen that you used a different sponson design.
@@CozyRC I did run the shrimp rigger style sponsons when i did heat racing, As they gave good lift at the start of a heat, having to lug an engine and gearbox around. But a skinny flat bottom sponson works fine for modern hulls and you can add plenty of top aero to reduce blow over.
Bro you made the best build video YET!! Best on TH-cam!!
I used different materials to assemble mine I was told by someone with decades of experience, but your video was just, in my opinion, easier to follow and get the basics!!
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Thank you. I appreciate that! A lot of time goes into these videos, so it's nice to get your positive feedback!
@CozyRC trust me I don't put as much work into my videos as you do but I do understand the work it takes to make a good video. You did a great job. Only thing is I'm literally building mine as we speak and how did you get the transom to fit? Did you sand the main body stern tabs flush? Then glued the 2 transom pieces together?
Good question. I glued the transom before sanding the tub sides flush. It does need some sanding, and I will add a doubler (tripler) plate at the back to make a new hole pattern for my 4mm stinger.
Great job on the sponsons👌
Thanks, Daiciu! This might be yours, so I take extra care 👌😎
Amazing❤ waiting for the next episodes!
Thanks! More to come for sure 😊
Pleasure to watch!! Great tutorial video! I like the modified sponsors!
Thank you Dim! It's a simple boat, but yet there are so many upgrades and options for it. I like to give it my own twist 😎✌️
I definitely learned more to help when i build another one!
@@H2oMechanic2RC Thanks! That's nice to hear. I'm actually using some of your mods on mine, such as the carbon fiber motor mount and transom (to be applied still on mine). ✌️
Thank you very much for giving us such videos❤❤
You're welcome! I enjoyed it 😎
Looking very nice, do you have any tuning tips for ride of the rigger, mine has a bad hop under load. I believe strut height and angle adjustment is needed but it's my first rigger so I dont know. Thank you.
Thanks, Mike. If it hops, I would guess the strut at the back needs a bit more up angle. If that's not possible, try to raise the strut a bit. Good luck ✌️
@@CozyRC Thank you sir, I believe you're right. Thank you have a great day!
how did you cut the 2mm carbon fiber? CNC?
With a rotary tool (like a Dremel) with a cutting disc. Beware to always wear a dust mask, and use dust suction to prevent the carbon dust to go everywhere
Low profile servo
@@craigjones2015 I use a 12g servo, and it's a perfect fit. A bigger low profile servo might work as well, but not in the stock servo plate.
@CozyRC in the plate you made out of carbon fiber. Hopefully
Too bad the servo didn't fit, but that isnt`t something you can't fix.
I am very excited to see what you will do with the boat.
@@kekse1669 Thank you! The right size servo is now installed 😊
The volume is low and I had a hard time hearing what you said
Ok, thank you for the feedback. I just use my phone, bit I will try to improve
Very cool.. thank you for showing the process. Makes it a little less daunting for a first timer. I have only built one kit so far(car), but I can already tell there is a certain satisfaction you get from seeing these things go from a pile of parts, to a working machine. BG4L! 🚤💨
Thanks, and you're completely right about the satisfying process of building up a wooden boat kit! Why don't you try it? 😎
@@CozyRC I have to move this month, so things will be quite chaotic. Hopefully by November I can start one up 💯
Good luck 👍