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Old 10-12-2014, 08:18 AM
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A handy formula to know ! - when setting out in designing a board... ..Knowing what it will need to weigh...for successful self righting...

http://youtu.be/LbhS3E3t4Dw
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Wardrobe session !.....choosing colours ? .....tailor made rash vests...to be easily spotted in the surf..adds further dimension to the Bro's presence...


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Old 10-13-2014, 01:56 PM
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All for good reason ....

http://youtu.be/g_-Y0T6u4-w
Old 10-14-2014, 07:58 AM
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Old 10-15-2014, 03:31 AM
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Howzit Dominic

The Tutorial Videos have been awesome. Thanks for sharing them. You are a true craftsman.

I have really learnt a lot, and can't wait to get stuck into my own build once my exams are finished.
Old 10-15-2014, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kev.d
Howzit Dominic

The Tutorial Videos have been awesome. Thanks for sharing them. You are a true craftsman.

I have really learnt a lot, and can't wait to get stuck into my own build once my exams are finished.

LOL ....thanks Kev ! ....lol... I decided that if you can't make Saturdays - I will have to create an 'online instruction just for you.......
I have actually had quite a few positive mails with regards to the tutorials...even have a few building already !
I'll be using the video's to be a part of an Bro rc Surfer e-book/DVD series - which will have more theory - calculations - template patterns
- as well as maintenance and surfing tutorials ......a kind of A-Z...at least 10hrs of video and gumph...that will be a 2015 project between surf sessions and building Bro's
I still have a few more orders to get made before year end...

Stay in touch !
Old 10-16-2014, 06:05 AM
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Yeah !...Ozzie Peppers build complete ! - bar installing the electrics and flat water testing !...will still be publishing the last two video's Part 19- Sealing and installing electrics - Part 20 - Flat water test...





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Old 10-17-2014, 10:20 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxMAutERcls
Old 10-17-2014, 10:21 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVS-7AZhH40
Old 10-18-2014, 09:11 AM
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A quick - much needed session !

http://youtu.be/899mFlPBO5c
Old 10-19-2014, 10:37 PM
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hi dominic boards are looking awesome can hardly wait to get the green machine into some hollow pits !! rc surfer is only as good as its weakest link and the way you build a bro rc surfer there no weak link !! very cool cheers chris
Old 10-20-2014, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 3bully
hi dominic boards are looking awesome can hardly wait to get the green machine into some hollow pits !! rc surfer is only as good as its weakest link and the way you build a bro rc surfer there no weak link !! very cool cheers chris
Howzit Chris !....thanks for the Heads Up !....we have had a National Postage Strike - SO ! ..experiencing a slight delay in receiving the Motors and ESC's .....as soon as I have them the boards will be Wrapped Packed and Shipped ........looking forward to seeing a few Vids of Bro's Ozz surfing activities !
Old 10-20-2014, 12:47 AM
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no worries just got a dji phantom with fpv and brushless gimbal should now be able to get some great close video of bro ripping it up down on the far south coast of new south wales
Old 10-20-2014, 02:01 AM
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Very Cool machine Chris ....I'm sure you could get amazing footage with that !.....

From Ozz - were off to the USA ...fresh foam for two! ...One 28" CrackerJack and a 28" Hybrid Bro build coming up !



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Old 10-21-2014, 01:01 PM
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They are taking shape !



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Old 10-22-2014, 01:51 AM
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Red - White & ......

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Old 10-23-2014, 04:15 AM
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Flip ém .....once the laminating resin cures, I will apply the first filler coat to the deck before turning the board around and glassing the POD in place...



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Old 10-24-2014, 12:13 AM
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1st Filler Coat applied to deck - filling in the cloth pattern and laps...to be sanded...



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Old 10-27-2014, 11:20 AM
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Podding' around this morning !.





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Old 10-27-2014, 12:53 PM
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Filler coat on deck / hull & pod sanded down .....ready for housing ...


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Housing hollowed out and glassed - Rudder tube installed .





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Pods hollowed out... Housing/pod coated with a flow coat - Hatch covers laminated with decals....

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Old 10-30-2014, 01:37 AM
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Taking a break from the 'dusty workshop'.....surf looks cool !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSsuXEo_Stg&list=UUGF0z9XOc-eCEjP1qQh-aig
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Housing wall trimmed - Deflection rim fitted/shaped - Hatch cover shaped and fitted .....




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Final colour coat applied to deck before decals and clear gloss coat ...

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