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08-08-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,882
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Exhaust header

First , this is the BOAT section . not airplanes . and also , there is a picture of his DIY header at the beginning of the thread . Not the presttiest , but it IS cheap and when you can't find one...
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Anybody help identify this truck/buggy

So , can anybody tell me what these are worth ? Roughly ? Anybody ?
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By TERBObob

Anybody help identify this truck/buggy

Ok , can anybody tell me what truck/buggy this is ? and also , what its dollar value would be ?

Thanks
Forum: RC Airboats
05-13-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By TERBObob

RE: here is you a motor

Nope ... for an airboat , heres the one to have :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutb7KgA9NM&feature=related
Forum: RC Airboats
02-07-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By TERBObob

RE: anyone remeber the Puddle Jumper?

They're not as uncommon as you might think . I picked one up about 7 months ago from a fellow from Georgia on EBAY for a mere $15.00 plu $10.00 to ship . ( although the motor was seized , it was...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Anybody besides me running on snow/ice ?

Make yourself a set of "runners" for the bottom . ( hint - think of figure skate runners when making them - without the front grips . and NOT too tall either - no more than 1/4 inch tall)
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By TERBObob

RE: engine mount help

Just curious why you don't simply fibreglass the mount(s) to the hull and be done with it ? Forget the screws , forget the iron ...
Forum: RC Airboats
02-01-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,608
Posted By TERBObob

Anybody besides me running on snow/ice ?

Just curious about if there is anyone else running on Old Man Winters white stuff or his frozen drink ?
I am , and am waiting to see if anybody else is , before I start posting some vids which...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-31-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By TERBObob

RE: which radio???????

Kinda hoping that AM was not being knocked down as I assume ...
Think of this , if you will .
Take a BOSE car stereo , and then take a ROADMASTER stereo ... put them both on the SAME channel (...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-20-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By TERBObob

RE: my boat being built

And those are just the icing on the cake !
It will be TOO heavy and TOP heavy as well . The ass end will sit WAY down in the water and have a hard time planing , it will porpoise , and the torque...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-20-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By TERBObob

RE: im so confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Theres an old saying my dad used to tell me and so when I repeat it , please excuse me if its one of those obvious questions ..
About the foam hull , you ARE gonna epoxy over it , correct ? (...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-20-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Inverted gas engine ok?

I have done inverted gassers . the only drawback I know of is they get flooded a LOT easier on first startup , and accomodating the header/exhaust pipe CAN be a chore just in itself !
Forum: RC Airboats
01-07-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 777
Posted By TERBObob

RE: dumas airboat problems

Paint = thats an easy one - any shaker can that is fuel proof ( usually any of the ones that you will find at an auto parts store - just be sure to buff , or remove the old paint first )
And about...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-07-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,384
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Making a Blizzard, with a Vortex

Just my view on seamless hulls .
I , myself , have taken a couple of hulls , and made them seamless and whenever there is ANY kind of whalop on the front , they do not take it very well . [&o] Not...
01-05-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 385
Posted By TERBObob

RE: WANTING TO KNOW

Wow ... NOT cool dude ! Pics are NOT of your boat ???????
Does the thought of RIP-OFF come to mind here ?
01-05-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 385
Posted By TERBObob

RE: WANTING TO KNOW

To get an answer like the one your looking for , you would need to post as much info as possible about the boat .
Weight , engine , tuned pipe , and how fast she runs ( if already tested ) , what...
Forum: RC Airboats
01-01-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,667
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Foam hull / boat

yep , we have it over here , as a matter of fact , there is a plant that MAKES the stuff over in the Quad Cities and this can be found at ALL Menards .
I made a posting about this over a year ago ....
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,384
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Making a Blizzard, with a Vortex

Do NOT be surprised at how much abuse they can take ....
And like I said ... have fun ....
Thats what its all about .

Look at one of my vids from a while ago . Talk about some flips and...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,961
Posted By TERBObob

RE: New plastic gasser

I see ONE thing that I would consider ...
Do I see correctly , are you using metal to metal on the connecting rods to the horns ? ( metal horns ? )
This might cause glitching .
Otherwise , I...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,384
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Making a Blizzard, with a Vortex

Owning a few of those "style" hulls , I know , your not gonna like what I am gonna say , but here goes ;

First , the rudder should be longer ( taller , if you choose to address it that way )
...
12-30-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,820
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Pool Noodle Alternative

Get a life will you ? TAHOE ...
Seems YOUR the one always looking down the dark side of the street . And , yeah ... go back to that "other" site , you fit right in there :eek:
12-30-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,820
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Pool Noodle Alternative

Nice alternative !
Also gives a person more options on placement for floatation
What would be NICE ... is someone could find another lightweight material that is bouyant AND will last . Even...
Forum: RC Airboats
12-30-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,961
Posted By TERBObob

RE: New plastic gasser

VERY nice ...
( seems someone is VERY handy with working with aluminum )
Now , get those foot prints mopped up and get out there and get us some video ---- LOL
Not sure about water ... but...
12-26-2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,635
Posted By TERBObob

RE: Zenoah G45

Well , considering that this is an airplane engine ... hopefully , you DO know that there are NOT a lot of RPMs that come out from this engine and seeing as to how when running RC boats , the RPMs...
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