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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
08-21-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: OS Max 77 VRM

Hi again guys

I have recently purchased a 'basketcase' OS 61 VRM(?)

Given previous posts I wondered if this is a precursor to the 77 and if so if the piston is of the same style and format...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-25-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hi guys , finally found time to respond.
First thanks for your kind compliments - it's not what this thread is about but it is encouraging - thank you.

Hydro, I'm sure you're not but please...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-21-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hi all thanks for your input as always.

I decided in the end to use the glue I have used throughout the build. Simple reason was I ran out of epoxy and had to use 'Tufcote' fuel proofer to...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-21-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,299
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: Dumas Drag'n Fly 40 - Vintage Build

Hi Fastkat
It's looking good so far. With regard to the engine mount thought you might be interested in the response to my 'hard mounting' in my AvL. Try this link - reply #7 onwards...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-13-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hi guys, thanks for the advice. Just want to confirm something though.

The epoxy resin I used to water/fuel proof the interior was a very thin laminating epoxy used for skinning wings on model...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-08-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hi there,
Not much difference from the last post but it is now ready to fit the top skins. I have given the insides two coats of epoxy resin which should be more than adequate and the fuel tanks...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-06-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: OS Max 77 VRM

Thanks F16 - truly, your help is much appreciated.

I saw the complete engine on ebay - No one, not a one, made a bid. I could not quite believe it as it is obviously one heck of a power plant....
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-06-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: OS Max 77 VRM

Thanks F16. A pic or so would be a real big help. If you are still able to (I hope you didn't have to break a engine down for this info) could you tell me the overall height and if possible the skirt...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-04-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,299
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: Dumas Drag'n Fly 40 - Vintage Build

No offence Dan, I'm sure there are , just that most seem to go the exhaust route. At one time some engines came with a nipple to screw into the backplate mounting hole that had been drilled right...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-03-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 26,299
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: Dumas Drag'n Fly 40 - Vintage Build

This is an HP 40 made originally as you state in Austria. They are still manufactured in several versions by MECOA http://www.mecoa.com/hp/index.htm which may be helpful.
I have recently rebuilt a...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
07-03-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: OS Max 77 VRM

All the above noted to do F16

I have removed the bearings which appeared at first to be okay but I'm glad I did as there was a considerable build up of crud behind them. I can get replacements...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
06-30-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: OS Max 77 VRM

Thanks F16 that's much appreciated.

This is a 'new' engine for me, have you any running advice? though it will be a little while before it gets used. I have had the drawings for 'Miss Thriftway'...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
06-30-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hullo Raymond,
I know the feeling - gardening, chores, etc -never enough time but I've long held the view that if you try to do something each day, no matter how small it is, the thing gradually...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
06-28-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Well guy's it's been quite a while since I was able to spend some time on this build but I have picked at it here and there when the opportunity arose.

The radio gear boxes are in and the...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
06-28-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,080
Posted By Ramon(tug)

OS Max 77 VRM

Hi,
Owing to commitments and other factors it's been some time since I have been on here. I've just noticed that I haven't logged out so it must look as if I've lived on here - apologies if that's...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-23-2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

'Morning guys

I have to confess HJ my original thought was to make all compartments 'watertight' as a bouyancy aid when it flips! Ha Ha! The comments made so far soon made me realise this was...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-22-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Not sure that's a good idea Chief but I have given it another look and can see that with a bit of manipulation I can gain access to the fittings enough to remove them if necessary. If the worst...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-20-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Hi Guys,

More food for thought ! This forum really is such a good asset.

Chief youv'e tweaked a nagging thought that was lurking in the background. As a past engineering machinist I have...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-19-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Great link that as you say explains it well. Taking his comment that despite several flips it has only removed the fins twice I think I shall go ahead and make the fins fixed as first planned but...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-17-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Here are a few pics of the fueltank make up

The aerosols are the 'drawn' type and as such have no side or bottom seams. Despite quite a search I could not find this type in anything larger than...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-17-2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Morning HJ,
Well I think I get the message there!! No Glass it is! Just for interest the glass I have used on my aircraft has been .6oz per sq yard - I believe just about the lightest available. I...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-16-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

I now have the underneath finished and today got the engine mounted. I'm using a 'control line' technique mounting the engine to ally plates let into beech bearers. Bolted tightly to the engine...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-12-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Thanks HJ all taken on board. I really have been smitten by Miss Elam ('99 colours) and have the Newton plan. This will be some time in the future of course but I shall take your advice on timber...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-12-2009, 03:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

RE: First Hydro

Morning HJ, Thanks as usual. I will get on with the tanks today.

Regarding the non trips, sorry to be so dim but I dont quite follow -


They are already glued in place - its the 1/4"...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-11-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,042
Posted By Ramon(tug)

First Hydro

Hi all,
This is a follow on from my previous posting under ‘Hydroplane weight?’

As said there this is my first hydroplane build and whilst happy with the actual construction techniques I...
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