Whatever

Well, here I go, building my first airboat. Building them sure is different than just driving one. Thanks to Mr. Cajun Gator, playtime56 and Bonehead.
Mr. Cajun Gator, your step-by-step instructions are great and with some help from Bonehead and your encouragement, you guys have convinced me I can do this.
The Engine will be a O.S. 40FP that Playtime56 has so generously donated, and the radio will be a Futaba 2PL which I got for Christmas from Bonehead. Also, the Cajun Dragon is a kit that I got from [link=http://www.cajungatorairboats.com]Canjun Gator Airboats[/link]
So without further ado....here's what we have so far.

Staining of The Cajun Dragun - Walnut

Whatever

Assembly of The Cajun Dragon

Whatever

The rake is done, just need to epoxy it. Here are some more pics.

jasperrc

That's a great looking boat you're building!

Nice work!

Whatever

Thanks, it's getting there.

Whatever

Here she is, the finished product, Valkyrie. I have had great fun building this boat, now we need a little warmer weather and less wind and we can get some vids!
I want to say a big thank you to all the guys for the help and suggestions along the way.
And, Pete, Gordy and Hal...you guys rock!

Mr Cajun Gator

You are very welcome, just when your racing BoneHead, take it easy on him. You did a great job on the build! Hope the weather warms up soon for ya'll

wave waker

thanks for sharing the pics, it's so informative for the newbie...u did great job man!

BoneHead

Well, I'll guess I'll throw in my 2 cents now!!

She's definately be able to outrun me....but if she gets close...I can just run her over!! Once the weather warms up a little more, the snow's gonna FLY! I can't wait to run both airboats together!!! I'll give her a run for the money......but I think I'm already whipped...[sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

Whatever

Thanks Wave Waker. I am glad you find the pics helpful. I had a lot of help from my airboating friends, with out them I would have probably made a mess...I'm a newbie too...this is my first airboat.

BoneHead

Well Guys....

We finally got some nice weather...although the sun was only out for a few minutes more.....but we NEEDED to start this thing up!!!

Primed the engine, put on the glow starter and 3 flips later......VALKYRIE LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!

Since our side yard is sooooo small, Whatever took it easy, and didn't go over 45% throttle. Looks like shes got tons of power!!

Here are some vids......

Valkyrie Snow Run 1
Valkyrie Snow Run 2

Whatever's just itching for some wide open field to open up that throttle!!!!
Hope you enjoy the vids....I got all the blowing snow in my face when Whatever was driving away!!!! I don't mind....I don't get MAD.....I GET EVEN!!!!!! [>:]

TERBObob

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Very nice looking build there , but I was curious if I could see what the bottom looks like ?
Reason - seems to have a hard time starting off on the snow ( I , too , live where theres snow )
With mine , give here a touch of throttle , and she's off and running WAY more than I wanted .

Whatever

Hello Terbo:

Just wanted to let you know, the hull was sticking a little in the snow because it was still warm. I had just brought it out of the house and also, I couldn't give it much throttle as it was just a small test run and we have a very small yard. I didn't want to put it through the neighbours window or anything.

TERBObob

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Gotcha ...
betcha can't wait to get a good run , in , huh ? lately , its been SOOOOO windy here that running is just about un-thought of . ( been wanting to fly also , but again , been sheet of out luck there too ![&o][]
But ..... my BIG excitement is coming when the snow/ice thaws


Again , VERY nice build there .... HAVE FUN ... ( I KNOW you will )