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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/21/2012 8:21 PM   
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I think between you and SK1 you will work out the right homes for these. It would be a shame to see these go to a place where they shouldn't or wont get the respect they deserve. If only there was a model museum!!

I agree .. they need to be respected , a nice piece of RC boat history

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/25/2012 1:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Bob remember the first outdrive that you produced, the one you sold
in the UK that was painted white, I still have the one I purchased from you
when I lived up in Scotland back in the mid 1970's, it has never been run.
I also have one of the newer outdrives that I never found a suitable hull for.
The red hull, I think it was called he SX100 (the 4th pic in ones you posted)
was the hull I bought back them also, but never got to run it and when I moved
back to the US I couldn't bring it with me. Great to see that you are still active
since your move back to the UK.

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/25/2012 9:12 PM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/26/2012 12:40 PM   
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This is my latest project !! I believe this is a relatively rare AMPS Offshore Cat.

that look nice . i cant wait to see you run it .. I want to use two of my AMPS outboards to make a scale Center console fishing boat somthing like this guy did in the pic

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/27/2012 3:37 PM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/28/2012 5:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi I'm new to the forum and new to rc boats> recently purchased a Formula 402 sr1 the full sized version, and while researching info on the boat I learned about the amps international hobbies version and basically had to have one.I picked up a hull with the open cockpit design on ebay needs alot of work but looks solid, and found a pair of amps out drives they should be here next week. I plan on just playing with it around the dock and out on the lake, not racing it. I have read some about engines with clutches and that sounds like the direction that would be best, Not to say I don't want speed and sound cause i do. so my initial questions are what would be the best way to remove the existing paint on the hull, it's primered, color coated and clear coated, do i sand it or can it be chemically stripped. What would be good engine =clutch set up to start looking for. Will get some pics up soon.
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/28/2012 8:57 PM   
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Hi I'm new to the forum and new to rc boats> recently purchased a Formula 402 sr1 the full sized version, and while researching info on the boat I learned about the amps international hobbies version and basically had to have one.I picked up a hull with the open cockpit design on ebay needs alot of work but looks solid, and found a pair of amps out drives they should be here next week. I plan on just playing with it around the dock and out on the lake, not racing it. I have read some about engines with clutches and that sounds like the direction that would be best, Not to say I don't want speed and sound cause i do. so my initial questions are what would be the best way to remove the existing paint on the hull, it's primered, color coated and clear coated, do i sand it or can it be chemically stripped. What would be good engine =clutch set up to start looking for. Will get some pics up soon.
Thanks for any input
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Hi Chris and welcome to RCU . the guys here are real good on any help you need . I think i know the hull you just got , post up the pics of the AMPS formula hull you are working on and we will go from there . i will say this stay away from chemically stripped your hull , I made that mistake two years ago just plan on lots of sanding .. lol . but it will be worth it at the end . that hull is meant for cruising not racing so don't worry about over kill on your engine selection onr day i woul like to get my hands on a real formula 402

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/31/2012 1:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Special K thanks, the real one are hard to find they only made 12 to 15 of them. here are a few pics of the hull, still waiting on the outdrives to arrive. It did not come with the radar arch so I need to either find one or make one. does anyone know where to get the bow railing looks to be about 3/16 stainless the stancheons are about 1/2 inch tall.i appreciate any input, well time to start sanding. 

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/31/2012 5:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you have a Lowes near you ,Peel Away 6 is not a harsh paint remover ,but will remove multiple layers at one time.It doesn't have a bad oder and won't hurt your skin or clothes.I 've used it on a few polyester fiberglass hulls and it is made not to hurt the gelcoat.Just spread it on thick ,about 1/8" and cover it with plastic kitchen wrap and let sit over night.Take the plastic off and start scraping it off with a plastic putty knife.Any residue can be washed off with a brush and running water. http://www.lowes.com/pd_168188-565-6032_4294729354__?productId=3549094&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 8/31/2012 10:12 PM   
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Special K thanks, the real one are hard to find they only made 12 to 15 of them. here are a few pics of the hull, still waiting on the outdrives to arrive. It did not come with the radar arch so I need to either find one or make one. does anyone know where to get the bow railing looks to be about 3/16 stainless the stancheons are about 1/2 inch tall.i appreciate any input, well time to start sanding. 

I know that hull . it is great shape . as for the bow railing . that was made by AMPS at the time . you will not find it anymore . now you can try the one from Dumas boats . it is for the scarab kv hull look here http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?cPath=78_96&products_id=357

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/2/2012 12:40 AM   
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Special K thanks, the real one are hard to find they only made 12 to 15 of them. here are a few pics of the hull, still waiting on the outdrives to arrive. It did not come with the radar arch so I need to either find one or make one. does anyone know where to get the bow railing looks to be about 3/16 stainless the stancheons are about 1/2 inch tall.i appreciate any input, well time to start sanding. 


The bow railing parts are rare as hen's teeth, but I actually have a small collection of the misc parts made by AMPS.
Including the Air Vents, Dash Panels, Cleats, Bollards, Depth Sounder (fish finder), Compass, Straight Railing Stanchions which use 1/8" Stainless steel rod for the railings.

Here's a couple of shots of them and the way they where intended to look on the model.


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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/2/2012 2:44 PM   
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rare as hen's teeth LOL !!! I like that one .. amps did make at the time a great accessory set for the scale look .. now i need to see what other companies make other scale fittings to help dress up our boats . Who else knows what other companies make and still sells dress up parts ? come on guys post up the links ..

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/2/2012 3:34 PM   
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here is how they set up the AMPS popeyes catamaran boat . so you can see how to set up yours

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/2/2012 6:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		4square, i need 2 dash panels, 2 compasses, 14 rail stancheons, 6 of the double pin bow cleats,2 air vents. ill get you some pics of the items on my boat and post tuesday. really want to make this look as exact to my boat as possible.
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/3/2012 9:49 AM   
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This is my latest project !! I believe this is a relatively rare AMPS Offshore Cat.

 Dont know how I missed your pics ocrda, that bis a sweet looking set up mate!!

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/4/2012 7:24 AM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/4/2012 7:25 AM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 2:11 AM   
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Maybe this picture will show up.

this how they did the belt drive in the AMPS Popeyes catamaran that you were asking about

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 2:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		That chainsaw engine is still rotating clockwise,limiting prop choice.If they would have turned it around like near the bottom of this page http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.php?134-watercool-an-engine the rotation would be counter clockwise.The exhaust would have to be run around or over the engine.Probably wouldn't hurt performance since their using what looks like a lawnmower muffler.

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 3:00 AM   
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That chainsaw engine is still rotating clockwise,limiting prop choice.If they would have turned it around like near the bottom of this page http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.php?134-watercool-an-engine the rotation would be counter clockwise.The exhaust would have to be run around or over the engine.Probably wouldn't hurt performance since their using what looks like a lawnmower muffler.

your right about the engine rotating clockwise . but the AMPS outdrive they put on this boat is spinning counter clockwise . so you can spin any LH props you want

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 3:02 AM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 3:07 AM   
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That chainsaw engine is still rotating clockwise,limiting prop choice.If they would have turned it around like near the bottom of this page http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.php?134-watercool-an-engine the rotation would be counter clockwise.The exhaust would have to be run around or over the engine.Probably wouldn't hurt performance since their using what looks like a lawnmower muffler.

they put some work into that Stihl 62cc

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 1:48 PM   
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 8:54 PM   
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Specialk   is the Scarab KV hull the same length as the Formula that railing looks exactly like what is on my big one

yes the Scarab KV hull is close . the railikg kit will fit with some work

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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips - 9/8/2012 10:38 PM   
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