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New plastic gasser
After much contemplation....I decided to make another plastic hull airboat. This design has been borrowed from Hooty301 (with blessings) and his legendary, wall climbing "Kamakazee" airboat.
44" long 20" wide and 4" deep. A poulon Wood Shark (36cc) from a previous build will be used for power.
44" long 20" wide and 4" deep. A poulon Wood Shark (36cc) from a previous build will be used for power.
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RE: New plastic gasser
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that looks pretty sweet! what sort of plastic are you using, and how are you gluing, adhereing, etc?
that looks pretty sweet! what sort of plastic are you using, and how are you gluing, adhereing, etc?
I get the 1/8" ABS plastic in 4 x 8 sheets from a local company called Regal plastics . cost is around $40. I put it together using Methyl Ethyl Ketone, or MEK for short. It is a solvent normally used in painting (I think) but it melts the ABS quite readily. I also make a paste glue using the MEK and ABS scraps that is used for sealing the joints.
Weight as shown: 22 LBS. hoping to stay right around 25 LBS RTR, which will be about 10 LBS lighter than my last one. It may be heavy...but it's almost bullet proof.
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Floats a little low huh. If you keep it going - up on plane - no problemo.
Its a shame to change that nice hull.
Floats a little low huh. If you keep it going - up on plane - no problemo.
Its a shame to change that nice hull.
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RE: New plastic gasser
yeah try it first
it is a really nice build and i'm planning an ABS boat some time in the future
maby i'll go with the kamakaze design too[&:]
if it doesent sink under the cage weight then give it a go because the water WILL clear out as soon as it moves.
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it is a really nice build and i'm planning an ABS boat some time in the future
maby i'll go with the kamakaze design too[&:]
if it doesent sink under the cage weight then give it a go because the water WILL clear out as soon as it moves.
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Heck with closing her up ... living up in Onalsaka , that white stuff is soon to hit and stay . Keep her as is for the winter , and THEN modify if needed .
( snow runners are LOTS more fun that running on water - that is soon to be FROZEN [] )
( snow runners are LOTS more fun that running on water - that is soon to be FROZEN [] )
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Check out this cage - made of an old bike rim - aluminum - super light 1 lb at most. ok - Its ugly - but very functional .
Ok - it's not really a cage - but a rollbar !
Ok - it's not really a cage - but a rollbar !
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Sweet work![8D]
As far as the floating issue goes, not sure how the extra weight from the cage is going to effect it but I think it should be fine.
Id definatly try it first before you close it in.
As far as the floating issue goes, not sure how the extra weight from the cage is going to effect it but I think it should be fine.
Id definatly try it first before you close it in.
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Thanks guys!
I have formulated a plan to keep the cage weight to a minimum. I think 1/4 x 1/4 square and 1/4 x 1/2 Aluminum will be the building material. It'll be much like this other cage, but with only 1 hoop and not as much bracing. BTW the one in the pic is 4 1/2 LBS.
I have formulated a plan to keep the cage weight to a minimum. I think 1/4 x 1/4 square and 1/4 x 1/2 Aluminum will be the building material. It'll be much like this other cage, but with only 1 hoop and not as much bracing. BTW the one in the pic is 4 1/2 LBS.
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Those must be solid sqare metal rods used to build that. Cuz MAN that seems heavy, does that include the gas tank?
Your motor doesn't mount to the cage does it?
Your motor doesn't mount to the cage does it?
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RE: New plastic gasser
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Those must be solid sqare metal rods used to build that. Cuz MAN that seems heavy, does that include the gas tank?
Your motor doesn't mount to the cage does it?
Those must be solid sqare metal rods used to build that. Cuz MAN that seems heavy, does that include the gas tank?
Your motor doesn't mount to the cage does it?
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RE: New plastic gasser
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Thanks guys!
I have formulated a plan to keep the cage weight to a minimum. I think 1/4 x 1/4 square and 1/4 x 1/2 Aluminum will be the building material. It'll be much like this other cage, but with only 1 hoop and not as much bracing. BTW the one in the pic is 4 1/2 LBS.
Thanks guys!
I have formulated a plan to keep the cage weight to a minimum. I think 1/4 x 1/4 square and 1/4 x 1/2 Aluminum will be the building material. It'll be much like this other cage, but with only 1 hoop and not as much bracing. BTW the one in the pic is 4 1/2 LBS.
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Crispyspa is there any chance you could post a couple pictures of your cage roller ? I for one would like to see it . Maybe in another thread . Us DIYers you know
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Crispyspa is there any chance you could post a couple pictures of your cage roller ? I for one would like to see it . Maybe in another thread . Us DIYers you know
Crispyspa is there any chance you could post a couple pictures of your cage roller ? I for one would like to see it . Maybe in another thread . Us DIYers you know
did some more work, but I ran out of aluminum stock. I'll have to finish later.
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got a little more done, and another strength test. LOL Oh ya...L_J_ ...here's the rudders. EDIT: weight (without me on there) 24 Lbs.
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VERY nice ...
( seems someone is VERY handy with working with aluminum )
Now , get those foot prints mopped up and get out there and get us some video ---- LOL
Not sure about water ... but that boat SURE does look like a perfect contender for the snow .[8D]
( seems someone is VERY handy with working with aluminum )
Now , get those foot prints mopped up and get out there and get us some video ---- LOL
Not sure about water ... but that boat SURE does look like a perfect contender for the snow .[8D]
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Thank you for the complement Terbo.
As far as water running.....it'll probably be like all the others, trouble turning right. WHY? I dunno. Never figured that out.
It is DONE. Except for the maiden voyage. Got done late (like 1/2 hr ago) so I didn't get the chance to run it. Finished RTR weight is 27 Lbs 3 Oz. (including full tank of gas). Tomorrow I will try to get out and shoot the vid.
As far as water running.....it'll probably be like all the others, trouble turning right. WHY? I dunno. Never figured that out.
It is DONE. Except for the maiden voyage. Got done late (like 1/2 hr ago) so I didn't get the chance to run it. Finished RTR weight is 27 Lbs 3 Oz. (including full tank of gas). Tomorrow I will try to get out and shoot the vid.