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Forum: Multi Rotor Helicopters
09-26-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,022
Posted By hqdby1

RCexplorer custom made FPV Tricopter

Here is my Tricopter based on the famous David Windestål AKA RC Explorer design. This build has been constructed with care and attention to detail. It is very stable and agile. The Tricopter folds up...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-02-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Yeah you'll need a motor, servo, bat and esc to run an upgraded jet boat.

These work well and are very long lasting with good speed also:
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Forum: Speed - Electric
06-26-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Long time no post.

Aight well my first boat is dead... D:

I smashed it into a hidden rock which punctured the hull, (and it was an actual Graupner hull) so it started flooding with water...
Forum: Speed - Electric
10-09-2011, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Well in my water cooling system I have done as you say, but with a slight modification. I also drilled a hole in the jet drive outlet and attached the tube there, but without actually putting a...
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-30-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Well I've just got all my parts together and tub tested it! The power is immense, could barely hold it properly.

However, like most people say... The dog joint couple well... melted and blew up....
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-11-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

I'm actually using the real Grapner jet sprint, it's slightly different in terms of the hull; it's a bit thicker and of a greater quality. As for the coupling the one I have should fit.

Edit:...
Forum: Speed - Electric
09-11-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Long time no post indeed.

Anyway, i'm making a new boat. What do you think of this setup:

Motor:...
Forum: Speed - Electric
07-13-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Well. I'd say your Kv is way too high on a 3 cell! Because any higher then 3000 with a 3 cell it just churns water not really doing anything wasting energy!

I'd say 20c isn't enough, best get...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-17-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Extremely nice :D

If only I could make one so awesome. I can't even if it had the skills, no machines to do it with...
Yours seems professional, I would certainly buy one if I had the offer :D...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-17-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 705,667
Posted By hqdby1

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

I agree with you, having those deep guide lines. Jet sprint boats have to turn round tight corners and this will eliminate sideways motion... On the other hand it needs to be non resistant to...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-17-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Awesome, I'm interested in buying this, what does the kit contain, how much does it cost and do you ship to the UK and for how much?
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-14-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Thanks, great speedy reply!

New full listings:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9947 lipo $20

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Forum: Speed - Electric
02-14-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Based on your help I've chose this set up:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7028 Charger

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Forum: Speed - Electric
02-13-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

What is the sort of motor specifications I'm looking for to propel the boat fast, but also to be efficient and not overkill?
I heard that 3200Kv was a good area is that correct? But also I need to...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-08-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

New set up:


http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11173 Motor

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11931 lipo

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Forum: Speed - Electric
02-08-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 705,667
Posted By hqdby1

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

I found where you can buy a 29mm booster, but not an actual steering drive.

Nope I don't actually have a 29mm, it's some other size anyway I'm using that in my other boat so it doesn't matter.
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Forum: Speed - Electric
02-08-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 705,667
Posted By hqdby1

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

The graupner drive that comes with the real graupner jet sprint.
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-07-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

So my Graupner Jet Sprint (I know this is not a tear into but it's very close so I might as well post here about it) arrived!

It was very dusty; looked like it had been in storage for a few...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-07-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 705,667
Posted By hqdby1

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

OMG get your dog put down :P jk
I have a 29 mm drive just got one off ebay with my jet sprint.

So my Graupner Jet Sprint...
Forum: Speed - Electric
02-05-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5,017
Views: 705,667
Posted By hqdby1

RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread

Yeah it is that one, got it quite cheap. Still waiting for it in the post.

I'll update you when it arrives :P

I think I'll ask around the tear into thread; the boats are basically the...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-31-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

It's in post unfortunately, but it has the jet unit. The seller did not specify that size, but when it arrives I will measure it :D
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-31-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Thanks, yeah 'bit overkill and too much $, thanks for the advise.
I got a power supply, it's good very versatile i use it for my 450 heli and it suits these boat bats too.


Also hqdby was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,516
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Take out the $$$$ factor and what would you build?

Hmmmm even though I have a pilots licence anyway but you say we are not allowed full scale if not a real F35B than a huge scale one.

A fully functional F25B 1/2 scale with working guided weapons...
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-30-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Ride!

Edit:

Anyway back to my question above what do you think about that set up.
Will it work for a start, how well and if there is a way to get the same performance but with less money?
Forum: Speed - Electric
01-30-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 3,285
Views: 605,572
Posted By hqdby1

RE: Unofficial

Right so i've picked my electronics I just want to check to see if this will work well.

Here are the links to what I might be using (excluding the servos and rx):

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