homemade gasser w/pics
02-16-2007, 05:42 PM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
The 2nd boat arrived, thanks again dougaldy. I'm sure I will have a lot of questions on this boat. If anyone could please help out on a "needed list", that would be great.
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02-16-2007, 05:53 PM
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Hey Koolaid,
Im glad you got the boat and you like it. Just keep looking on here as to how different people have their tunnels set up. I just built another one, you can take a look at it. Ill post the link.....hold on let me find it.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5416458/tm.htm take a look here to see the basic set up.
Scott
Im glad you got the boat and you like it. Just keep looking on here as to how different people have their tunnels set up. I just built another one, you can take a look at it. Ill post the link.....hold on let me find it.. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5416458/tm.htm take a look here to see the basic set up.
Scott
02-16-2007, 06:19 PM
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I will do some research, studying the setups and so on. I looked at the thread you posted and plan to look at it some more soon, thanks.
BTW I've been reading that book a fair amount that mopartybob gave, I think I'm on page 15 give or take a few pages, the book is actually quite interesting.
BTW I've been reading that book a fair amount that mopartybob gave, I think I'm on page 15 give or take a few pages, the book is actually quite interesting.
02-16-2007, 08:56 PM
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Hey kool-aid,still workin on that 3.5 for ya,still been sick [&o],Doug Aldy, 
BIG CHEERS and a HOO-RAH to you buddy,I think these guyz are hooked now.....,thank-you and to all for your support.....
BIG CHEERS and a HOO-RAH to you buddy,I think these guyz are hooked now.....,thank-you and to all for your support.....
02-16-2007, 09:13 PM
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Mopartybob, yes, these guys are hooked. I was too when I bought my first boat and ran it. Half the fun is setting them up, then its all about making it go faster.
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02-17-2007, 02:14 PM
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Does anyone know how I mount the servos in the radio box? I take it I should use the provided micro servo for the throttle, rite? Sorry, I cant get pictures because I don't have access to a camera until Tuesday, but maybe this same one might help.
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02-17-2007, 02:39 PM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
Koolaid,
Ill take pics of the way I have mine set up. The way that radio box is set up is for the aluminum servo mounts. I just use a piece of wood and run them across and set the servo on those. That servo I would use for the throttle not the steering, you need a hi torque servo for the steering.
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Ill take pics of the way I have mine set up. The way that radio box is set up is for the aluminum servo mounts. I just use a piece of wood and run them across and set the servo on those. That servo I would use for the throttle not the steering, you need a hi torque servo for the steering.
Scott
02-18-2007, 09:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: dougaldy
Koolaid,
Ill take pics of the way I have mine set up. The way that radio box is set up is for the aluminum servo mounts. I just use a piece of wood and run them across and set the servo on those. That servo I would use for the throttle not the steering, you need a hi torque servo for the steering.
Scott
Koolaid,
Ill take pics of the way I have mine set up. The way that radio box is set up is for the aluminum servo mounts. I just use a piece of wood and run them across and set the servo on those. That servo I would use for the throttle not the steering, you need a hi torque servo for the steering.
Scott
edit: The money for shipping will be sent out Tuesday.
02-20-2007, 12:50 AM
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Koolaid,
Here is a pic of my radio box, its simple. Im sure you have some scrap wood laying around. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Here is a pic of my radio box, its simple. Im sure you have some scrap wood laying around. Let me know if you have any questions.
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02-20-2007, 05:48 AM
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I guess my first question is, why is there a total of three servos? I know there is one for throttle, and one for steering, but what is the other one for?
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02-20-2007, 05:59 AM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
u guys are crazy if any body donated boats to my club i would have enough boats for the whole club one boat per 20 people is bad [:@][:@] but giveing away lots of stuff to teens is worse how will you feel when thier mom sues u because they sut thier finger with a prop
02-20-2007, 06:29 AM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
ORIGINAL: 500 lb. koolaid man
I guess my first question is, why is there a total of three servos? I know there is one for throttle, and one for steering, but what is the other one for?
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I guess my first question is, why is there a total of three servos? I know there is one for throttle, and one for steering, but what is the other one for?
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Or it could be for trim but I've only seen that on monos and the radio box appears to be a tunnel
02-20-2007, 03:10 PM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
u kids y do u sit here all day how mutch time do you spend on line you are going great this is a gas boat fourm why dont u try to post questions about your boat (tunnel hull hydro )
in the nitro boat fourm?
you are going great this is a gas boat fourm why dont u try to post questions about your boat (tunnel hull hydro )in the nitro boat fourm?
02-20-2007, 03:44 PM
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Who are you? the moderator????how do you know they are not building a gas tunnel, it's time for you racina to go back to the humor section and view your thread there...
02-20-2007, 10:17 PM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
Dougaldy, I see that you are online.
- I was wondering, are we going to need a third servo?
- Which of the two functions that John Howell listed is your reason for the third servo on your Bandit Tunnel?
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- I was wondering, are we going to need a third servo?
- Which of the two functions that John Howell listed is your reason for the third servo on your Bandit Tunnel?
Thanks
02-21-2007, 10:09 PM
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Koolaid,
Sorry for the delay in the response. John was correct in that it is for on board fuel mixture. Dont worry about a third servo, the carburator on the motor will have a needle on it for the necessary adjustments. I would locate a servo for steering and use the other one you have for the throttle.
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Sorry for the delay in the response. John was correct in that it is for on board fuel mixture. Dont worry about a third servo, the carburator on the motor will have a needle on it for the necessary adjustments. I would locate a servo for steering and use the other one you have for the throttle.
Scott
02-21-2007, 10:34 PM
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Ok, thanks dougaldy. I will be purchasing this servo soon since you said it should be high torque. (Futaba S3010) http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDTB3&P=ML
02-21-2007, 10:40 PM
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Koolaid,
Looks good, once you get your motor, put it on there then measure for the length of pushrods and the throttle cable. It will all go together pretty easily.
Scott
Looks good, once you get your motor, put it on there then measure for the length of pushrods and the throttle cable. It will all go together pretty easily.
Scott
02-24-2007, 10:55 PM
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I've been following this post from the beginning and your lastest comment just lost me. Are you some type of ingrate that doesn't appreciate the kindness of others?
02-25-2007, 10:55 AM
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RE: homemade gasser w/pics
How are the boats coming along. Any updates. I have a few parts that you might need. Do you have a list of things that you need to get them running. Thanks Tim