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07-16-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,828
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: Opinion wanted on converted airplane to water cooled boat engine.

Just an idea-if it runs air prop ....pop it in an Airboat! best of both worlds : ) far more amusing to steer lol
Forum: RC Airboats
10-05-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 721
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: First Airboat

Hi CamSLU
good choice for a start project-airboat- cant go wrong- soo much fun!
i think you'll want to go nitro power unless you have plenty of $$ for big lipo's to run a big brushless -more...
Forum: RC Airboats
09-30-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,076
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: Sharp curve

if you really mean 'Hovercraft' then you'd do much better with air rudders behind your thrust fan-unless your meaning an airboat then water rudders are fine
if you have a water rudder -kind of...
Replies: 15
Views: 13,698
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: Mode change instructions for Hitec Eclipse

HeHe! glad it helped!
and yes your comment near the end is quite right -it does look quite daunting when its all in bits but keep going and all works out gr8 :)
V.nice photos and instructions by...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-20-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: new project need some advise

i made the front sponsens with a square outer edge-instead of curved like a rigger
when its at speed theres virtually nothing in the water to dig in but i think i slowed down AND turned ....hence...
02-20-2008, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: SC.21 replacement carb

Vamp -no i think its defo the carb's fault lol -i have 5 other nitro's and theyre up and running:D
like Glenn said for some reason a few people seem to have troubles with the carb setting
Glenn i...
02-19-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By mrfixitwhite

SC.21 replacement carb

hi i was wondering if theres any other carbs i can fit instead of the standard one that came with my SC.21 marine engine?
i konw its not a fantastic engine but with the current carb it revs all or...
02-19-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,596
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: nitro boat white heat v

yes afraid the prices are good but comunication isnt gr8:(
hope your builds goes well :)
Forum: RC Airboats
02-19-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: new project need some advise

well i run both! nitro and brushless
only done a 3 pointer brushless at the minute -but bang for bucks the towerpro combo -2409 with esc and prop from hobbycity does a fair job on mine!
spins a 8...
02-17-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,596
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: nitro boat white heat v

hi jadenico
your boats looking real nice so far
you were asking about collet and flex drive- you should find all you need at rcworldwide- same place you got your flywheel
all good prices there;)
02-12-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,055
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: 1/10 Scale Electric Crackerbox

well my one is 22" long and approx. 9" wide
please excuse the polyurethane glue! it does seem to foam up quite alot! no epoxy at the time!
not quite up to a lazer cut kit like taylors! but it...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-11-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,904
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: This is a bit diferent

wow how daft am i ! just read yuor whole build and only noticed on the last pics its an air boat!
can i ask if you've tried different style props? i.e the orange type slow fly props?
i built a...
02-11-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,055
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: 1/10 Scale Electric Crackerbox

im guessing as its in speed electric it's electric[&:]- but what sort of size is that ? and any ideas what sort of nitro it would take to power it?
i have had one of these made- i scaled down all...
02-08-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,191
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: cheap battery idea?

your pack of 480mah for $28 seems alot!
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5634
thats 1200 mah 20-30c rated pack for $20!
should give you 36 amps punch and...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-02-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: cuttin foam??

you can also glue it with polyurethane glue-(gorilla glue?) it foams up slightly when it cures- so make sure you cramp it in place-good for gap filling if your recess isn't to hot!
if you dont have...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,887
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: My 1`st Scratch Built Airboat,,EVER !!

nice would love to see how u do ali brazing- i use the HTS-2000 ali brazing rods with a MAPP gas canister on a plumbers torch- gets hot enough to do brass braizing as well
cost a fair bit for 5...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: 24" Cajun Gator plans .40 build

well i can say without doubt you'll enjoy it coz i got the exact same boat AND engine!
i would guess yours will run faster as i ended up glassing the whole bottom as well-which i did with 1/8 ply!...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,621
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: Anybody besides me running on snow/ice ?

OO sounds like a challenge to me!
getta postin' them vids Terbobob!
i wish i had ice to run on but LOTS of water is the deal over here at the minute
01-31-2008, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,892
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: A couple of free plan's.

Cheers Glynn- thats a nice size @18":)
im not up on brushed motors- im only just into brushless! and have NO ideas on gears!!
i wonder what brushless direct drive could replace the Trinity?? any...
01-30-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: BETTER TYPE OF BOAT?

i run both !
the electric brushless for sheer ease of switch on and play but batteries dont last long enough for all day running
switch to nitro for power and long running
some people can't run...
01-30-2008, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: Problem for water cooled boat ??

i'd try in the GAS boats section-rather than general boats- someone there will have the answer- probably pros for both ways lol!!:D
01-30-2008, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,892
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: A couple of free plan's.

i like the banshee :) does it have an idea of the overall size ? and motor type??
01-28-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,038
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: rigged insanity 2.1

thats a new way of doing a vid photo by photo lol![&:]
looks nice on the water -gives a feeling of speed!
can iask what motor you ended up fitting?
Forum: RC Airboats
01-22-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,346
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: swamnp buggy brushed

i was wondering if you were going to use the motors on the same channel as all for power or if you have 2 esc's you could try a thrust differential setup! so you dont need an air/water rudder!
i...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-20-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By mrfixitwhite

RE: foam boat what do you use

foam wise you can also try the yellowy white stuff that has foil on both sides- its polyurethane foam so fibreglass doesnt melt it- i doubt fuel will either
you can get it from builders merchnts...
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