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Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 2:52:08 PM   
martno1fan



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Status: offline 		Hi guys well its finally begun,i recieved a few more supplies today so began the build of the Rocket.Everything went together really well,hardly any sanding of the parts was needed once popped out of the sheets.A quick cut with a knife to release the parts is needed ,that takes a matter of seconds then a quick sand and its ready for glue .The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later .Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .
Mart


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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 3:10:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		I knew you'd like that cowl. This thing is going to be impressive. Keep the thread alive.... I'll be watching from the peanut gallery.

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 3:15:48 PM   
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I knew you'd like that cowl. This thing is going to be impressive. Keep the thread alive.... I'll be watching from the peanut gallery.

Haha cheers mate yes your right the cowl is real nice,i hope i can do the kit justice thanks for your faith in my abbility .Have to say ive seen some very nice thunderboats out there so i have some work to do to get mine as nice.I think the kit is going to go together very fast but ill take my time especially when it comes to the finnish on the hull,allready got some nice ideas but im saving those for later .
Mart

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 3:29:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		looks like its coming along nicely mart, so what are the plans engine wise zen?, cy?

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 3:50:01 PM   
martno1fan



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Status: offline 		The motor will be a zen 260 full mod from a friend in the states ,the motor has had some use but has only recently been modded so should be perfect for this boat .What you see in the pic is 1 hrs work ! now all i need to do is wait 8-9 hrs for it to set lol hence why its sat in the kitchen as its been freezing here the past cpl of days ,thats going to be the hard part waiting .
Mart

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 4:14:15 PM   
Kev_B



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Status: offline 		Mart!!!! A modded Zen from the States??? Oh my god.... do you realise the stick you're going to get for that!!!
NO!!! Don't even think about commenting... you know what'll happen then....

Haha, just kidding.

While you're waiting for it to set why don't you scale the plans down and build an identical mini electric one? Gives you something to do whilst ones clamped and drying and they'd look good together

Kev.

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 6:39:02 PM   
martno1fan



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Status: offline 		Hi mate i allready have plans for a smaller version of a roundnose notredame somewhere if i need them ,mind you i think id go nitro rather than electric theyre too expensive .
Mart

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 7:24:55 PM   
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ORIGINAL: martno1fan

Hi guys well its finally begun,i recieved a few more supplies today so began the build of the Rocket.Everything went together really well,hardly any sanding of the parts was needed once popped out of the sheets.A quick cut with a knife to release the parts is needed ,that takes a matter of seconds then a quick sand and its ready for glue .The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later .Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .
Mart




That's going to be way too fast for you Mart!

Glenn

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 10:21:53 PM   
Anbjorn



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Status: offline 		Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.

Anbjørn

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 10:25:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat
Brod..

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 10:45:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Less of the lad im 45 ,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.
Mart

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 10:48:26 PM   
martno1fan



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Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.

Anbjørn

Hi mate so whats stopping you? ill tell you what this kit is really good and you couldnt ask for better instructions,id say ideal for a begginer never mind someone with experience .If you get one you wont regret it i promise you that and the cowl is awesome.
Mart

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 11:01:47 PM   
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Less of the lad im 45 ,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.
Mart


Well,i'm 50 and your younger,still a lad then.
Make sure you use waterproof Bostik...
Brod..

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 11:09:49 PM   
ken0276


 

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Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat
Brod..

So mart is building a fast boat now no more weedy or CY engine...your engine should blow his away big time if he still thinks of the old power plan.

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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build - 3/25/2008 11:19:26 PM   
martno1fan



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Status: offline 		Epoxy all the way mate,by the way if you need some i know a place in Fleetwood sells it for 20 quid a kg which is cheap its good stuff too used for building real boats .

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