surfcurls

Cool !

Jimi Findrix

Hi Guys,
As well as the board John is buiding me  also now have a "New In The Box Yellow Lisa" on her way from Hong Kong.
After reading a bit I didn't think one board was gonna be enough to keep me shredding.
I will be talking with John about parts and help as well as reading the rest of this forum looking for ideas.
This will be my first effort at modifying one for myself although I will probably base it on John's XT Pro model for starters.
I intend to paint it myself, can I use "Lacquor Paint  Spray Packs"on these boards?
This sure is one sick surf scene you got goin' here.

Whatever It Is "Surfcurls" Put A Spell On Me

Jimi

RC Surfer

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Well here's exactly my point of thinking outside the box, but you'll have to go a little farther. My boards (Dude and Lisa) run BONE DRY! At one point I had 10 battery packs and would run back to back batterys in the water 3+ hours No water so no spunge, sham wow, no tampon is needed.
As far as my Kyosho Dude for sale I was selling it for $750.00 but due to the economy I'd sell it for $500.00 + shipping
Later BB

Jimi Findrix

Thanks BB,
Inspiring words, I hope I can learn to perform at that level of confidence.
I have been talkin' to Ed @ RC Surfrider, just sussing out parts and availability.
I gather you might know him.
I m very interested in your board for $500.
Perhaps I can buy it off you and get you to send it to Ed for the mods.
If you know him well I could pay him for the board, modifications and delivery to australia
He could pay you your $500 on delivery of the board.
We can work it out.

Surfers made of gold, slip into the sea, eventually.
Jimi

Jimi Findrix

Ok BB
I have decided I don't want to buy the board after all.
It was just an idea.
I will work on my Lisa and look at other offers when she is up and running.
Thanks heaps for the offer and other info.
Jimi

Jimi Findrix

Goggs,
So stoked to hear your board is happening
Parts and dude are on their way for Lisa project..
Off to the paint shop tomorrow.
Big thanks go out every one for sharing your knowledge and experience on this forum.
Waves have been good.
Winters nearly here.
Boards should be ready in a few weeks.
Sorry for gettin' so excited.
You guys all rock.
Hope your all getting barrels.
Jimi

surfcurls

To Jimi:

Around Here We Call That STOKE !
But, You Already Know That ...



John @ Surfcurls

RC Surfer

What ever happened too;
Metaldog, Cyclesoul, Roque 29, Rpmsurf, rc surf, h2obound, Licolau, Palolo.75, Oahubuilt, SurfMike4, Big Wave Max, gnarbrah, Tuna, Welshboy, Longboard3, TechyJoe, Yowza, MOOK, Halfwave, to name a few. Where did they GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!![X(][sm=drowning.gif]
Later BB

surfcurls

I Know Big Wave Max, Techyjoe, Yowza And Mook Are Still Around, Just Not Active on The Blog, But mostly they check in When They Have something new going on, or want to post a note.

Jimi Findrix

Yowza, waxing metal surfaces?

A while back , I see Yowza mentions using a thin film of wax on scews and metal parts to help prevent corrosion.

The slide wax used by skimboarders to polish up the bottom of their boards is very fine and sofr, nothing like surfboard wax.

It could be used for the anti-corrosion idea and would be easy to wipe off and keep parts clean as it is so fine it is almost unnoticable.

Even if your board is perfectly watertight you never know when something could go wrong and as the general marine environment is not really a great place for unprotected metals this idea makes a lot of sense to me.

This type of wax is also a very good lubricant.

I am interested in anything that will help protect the investment and keep the boards in the water.

Peaking waves all around, RC Surfers going up and down.

Jimi

surfcurls

We Add Marine grease to the deck screw nuts, so every time you screw the deck down, you are lubing the screws too

Plus, We are sending you all Stainless Steel Screws, So it's not an issue...

Your Board Only has aluminum, brass or stainless, so nothing will rust or corrode [8D]

Jimi Findrix

Thanks John,

Just thinkin' out loud.
While I Wait.

Jimi (going mad)  in Gero

Jimi Findrix

OK, John
Sham Wow.
Slide wax.
What next?
What else won't I be needin'?
Jimi

surfcurls

You Won't Be Needing To Worry About A Thing,

I'm Setting You Up To Just Surf it !, We're Working On Your Board At The Moment.
Going To Paint Shop Tomorrow. It Will Have A Base Coat, And A Gloss Coat In White.

Then We'll Install Deck Seals, Do A Tub test, Then Install The Go Fast Components, and Test Run...

Looks Like It Will Ship Out, Within A Few Days.

J

Jimi Findrix

Thanks John,
Now I am really peakin'.
How are my dudes gonna survive Jakes point?
Can you strengthen them?
What do I need to get for them?
They are gonna die for sure. Aren't they?
Help.
Jimi

surfcurls

Dude !

These "Dudes" Are Strong enough To Hit Up Bells On A Swell.

Jimi Findrix

Ok JP,

Ya sure?

Ha Ha Ha Ha

Fin

RC Surfer

So while your waiting, what Batterys, charger, Radio batterys stuff like that have you researched any of that?
Having no stick time (RC controle) a good idea would be a second hand RC car, you can always find a stretch of dirt or pavement to run on and controles and movement are about the same. I live 3 miles from the beach and I still can't get there as much as I would like too, so I find myself grabbing the Mini T and tearing up the streets and shreading driveways around my house! Stick time is KEY! and a Rc car is a fast and quick way to get it. Hope this helps. [8D]
Later BB

Jimi Findrix

Thanks BB,
I was really stoked to wake up and find your questions this morning.
As I am a RC virgin, I have been doing a lot of research over the last week.

Firstly, what type of Batteries will I be using?
7.2v (6-Cell) Ni-mh 3800mAh
According to John, I should get about half an hour run time.
I intend to only use as much power as needed to maximize time in the water.

Second, what Charger?
HPI AC DC Patrick with Banana to Deans connector.
Seems like a good charger for $99 Aus.
Let me know what you think.

Third, what Radio / Battery?
Good question?
I did think about this and forgot again.
I only know that the the "Surcurls" models  use a 75Mhz transmitter, but I don't know what brand or model.
Johnny? Please, spill the beans.

Finally, Stick Time?
I have no interest in other forms of RC, I am a surfer.
I start work at 11am 5 days, and I go to the beach early every morning (most days) for an hour or two.
There are a lot of breaks around here that are perfect for RC Surfing and I know them well.
I will be getting all the stick time I need, that is, as long as my gear is running properly.

Any one interested in RC Surfing take note John Pontrelli @ "Surfcurls is great.

One last thing BB,
Never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, stop Surfing / RC Surfing.

"Are You Experienced? Have You Ever Been Experienced?" (no not yet, but I am learning fast)

Jimi

Jimi Findrix

BB
As I am a guitarist,
I do have an interest in Radio Transmitters for guitar, but they are very expensive for a good one of course.
They also change your tone a bit so I don't bother.

Jimi

goggz

Jimi
The transmitter i got with my package was a Hitec aggressor and it is the 1st two channel radio ive had... so im as new to it as you..

Aswell as been a surfer myself i can read the waves actions and found it a non issue to surf the XT in the 3weeks ive had it ive done sum fun stuffs ie. racing sections like mini G land!! pulled a 360 off the lip to my mates delites i carnt type what they said but they seamed stoked.. manged sum decent top turns into the pit to race it along again..
The thing i regret is not having the extra batterys (got sum ordered in the post) There's nothing like watching perfect swells and good tides wasting and having to wait for a charge. so if i was you get sum extra batterys

My local surf break is a large shingle river mouth and it dose pump.. We get alot of the swell you guys get in Aussie but its nothing like W.A's Power.. So far ive had to renforce the dudes ankles / legs with insulation tape and carbon fibre rods for a quick fix.. cause he was gona break, mangaed to stressed tho's areas to the max! The swell size (just over head for the dude) but it was doubling up for sum cool looking rides..
Now i carnt wait for my next 4days off work

goggz

P.S tho i did secure the dudes feet with straps so he wouldnt flop around and come unstuck so there's more stress on mine than the standard XT
cheers

Jimi Findrix

Thanks Mate,
Sounds like you are having a great time with the little Dude.
I have 4 batteries on the way for starters, that should keep me goin' if it is worth hangin' around for an hour or two.
Yeah about the Dude, I trust John but I know I don't want to break the Dude so we will have to see how he holds up.
Carbon fibre rods and foot straps you say?
I want some. I need some, I'm gettin' some. Ha Ha Ha
Jimi

Jimi Findrix

By the way Goggs
If you can get any shots of your board in the surf see if you can put a couple on here so we can see.

I have a couple of Gath hats that I use all the time now, one has a Oregon ATC3K video camera mounted on it.
You can take video and then take still shots from it. The video quality is quite good for a cheap one and it has a 4GB SD Card thingy.

As I will probably be doing a lot of the RC Surfing on my own I am gonna wear the helmet and film all my sessions.

Even if a lot of the footage is junk, I will surely get some good stuff every now and then.

Just need to learn how to show it on here. I'm not that good with computers but I just go on a need to know basis.

Jimi

goggz

Ha Nice.. Ive got a gath too (visor model) It would be good to get sum footage 4sure! The last two surfs i tryed to get footage.. Gave me mate the camera.. he got sum just with out the zoom abit closer 50ft or so then it'l be good to watch[:'(] (it's hard to get good help these's days ) ive got a picture of the XT in my gallery with all my other R/C tanks ive built.. The water shots are coming!!