46" Gas F1 Tunnel 2011 build
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RE: 46
Hi Latiff
im gonna keep the rcmk,i was thinking outloud if i was to get hold of an outboard lower thats all,i should of stated that shouldnt i
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im gonna try and complete the fibreglassing today on the nose and canopy and modify the strut and bracket so i can get the stuffing tube in.
Rgds Daz
im gonna try and complete the fibreglassing today on the nose and canopy and modify the strut and bracket so i can get the stuffing tube in.
Rgds Daz
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RE: 46
Hey daz why not sell it and get the side ex theyre better motors anyway and you dont need a tuned pipe an x can would be ideal for an outboard setup,less weight and decent power too.
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RE: 46
Hey mart
ill stick to this 1 for now,cant afford to start swapping and changing now,the only reason i would is if i had a outboard lower.
Ill just finish and run this and get the hull tested and setup the best i can then go from there
ill stick to this 1 for now,cant afford to start swapping and changing now,the only reason i would is if i had a outboard lower.
Ill just finish and run this and get the hull tested and setup the best i can then go from there
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RE: 46
I agree with Mart even for the inboard setup I would still sell the rear exhaust. You are only going to get about 2 hours of running out that motor before it is rebuild time. My second hand Zenoah I sold after 2 seasons of running and all it asked was a ring. We race 4 heats of 15 laps 10 times per year on the Naviga M course of 300mtr. If you calculate that it is 198km of running (not even taking practice day running) and the Guy that bought the motor is still racing with that same ring and running strong in our championship. yes the side exhaust would detract from the neat lines you have made but man the cost saving will far out weight it.
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RE: 46
Just started trimming the canopy and thought id double check the clearnces,holy hell how lucky am i,theres about 4mm between spark cap and canopy and about 8mm either side of the head LOL
I need some practice at fibreglassing but not bad for 1st attemp LOL
Close fit or what
I need some practice at fibreglassing but not bad for 1st attemp LOL
Close fit or what
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We'll see,if i did change to SE engine id still buy a RCMK unit
We'll see,if i did change to SE engine id still buy a RCMK unit
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RE: 46
Hey Bud,
Looking real good there.
I guess you'll be putting some Naca duct for cooling the engine as well as the inside of the fuselage when running.
Won't be long now before she hits the water.
Can't wait for that moment so I can claim my bets.lol.
Keep up the good effort mate.
Looking real good there.
I guess you'll be putting some Naca duct for cooling the engine as well as the inside of the fuselage when running.
Won't be long now before she hits the water.
Can't wait for that moment so I can claim my bets.lol.
Keep up the good effort mate.
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RE: 46
Hi mart
im sticking with this 1,im looking at a J&G top for it which will cure the problem,but ill run it 1st while i save up the pennies LOL
Cheers Latiff
your the 2nd 1 to mention those ducts LOL
Yeah ill add some some how,should of carved them into the foam would of made life alot easier,argh well live and learn haha
What bet ??????? hehehe
im only teasing bud
im sticking with this 1,im looking at a J&G top for it which will cure the problem,but ill run it 1st while i save up the pennies LOL
Cheers Latiff
your the 2nd 1 to mention those ducts LOL
Yeah ill add some some how,should of carved them into the foam would of made life alot easier,argh well live and learn haha
What bet ??????? hehehe
im only teasing bud
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RE: 46
I could to that and use some CF vinyl to round it once painted to finish it off hmmmmmm
i chose the RE to keep nice clean lines,i did look at the QD version but out my price range
Ill make do with for now,im not that bothered at min,ill just order a spare piston and gaskets when im ready
i chose the RE to keep nice clean lines,i did look at the QD version but out my price range
Ill make do with for now,im not that bothered at min,ill just order a spare piston and gaskets when im ready
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RE: 46
Wait for the K30 to be released. They have changed the barrel to support the piston better. Should be better as a rear exhaust. Look on MGB there is a thread about it showing the jug.
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RE: 46
Just seen it cobus,and its a 28.8cc kit
Wonder what the power output and torque will be on it,also looks like it will still fit under the canopy
Cheers for the heads up
Daz
Wonder what the power output and torque will be on it,also looks like it will still fit under the canopy
Cheers for the heads up
Daz
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Yea that would look cool mate go for it.As a side note it pains me to say but RCMK are letting down its customers,releasing motors that havent been tested enough then coming up with new ones to replace the ones that dont work,might be worth emailing mr Park and asking him to exchange that one for the new one when its available ?.I used to be a fan of rcmk and have defended them in the past but they now just seem to let customers test there motors for them and thats just not right.
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I agree,they should test the motors fully themselves.
i emailed about the K30 28.8cc topkit just waiting a reply,ill keep you posted
i might send mr parks an email also and see what he says
Iv cut the screen out,just looking for some mesh now so i can order it,ill finish it tomorrow and post a pic up.
i emailed about the K30 28.8cc topkit just waiting a reply,ill keep you posted
i might send mr parks an email also and see what he says
Iv cut the screen out,just looking for some mesh now so i can order it,ill finish it tomorrow and post a pic up.
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RE: 46
Hi guys
finished all the fibreglassing now,removed the foam from inside cockpit, cut the screen out and drilled out some big holes in the back of cockpit and in the front of the canopy to allow the air through.
Im gonna modify the strut and bracket so i can get the stuffing in and lined,also make a support for the stuffing.
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RE: 46
Hi Guys
Weighed just the hull 10.6 lbs
not sure now whether thats a little on heavy side.
On another note,im made some enquires regarding the the RE engine and there new top kit for it and this is what i got back
Dear Daz,
Thanks for your mail.
We will supply the K30 Top End kit for Side Exhaust engine and Rear exhaust engine(R254, RX254, RZ254) to our all customers in the world at soon.
And, the K30 piston and K30 cylinder is really perfect and excellent performance for Rear Exhaust engines.
So, if you use the K30RZ Top End kit in your RZ254Evo, you will be very good pleasure for excellent performance and without any problems.
feild testing on the water
48 inch mono with 7020 mod prop - 67 mph
Dyno testing
7.2 HP at 14,000 rpm with 2.8 foot ponds of toque.
Peak RPM : 19,000
This above K30S on stock engine.
The K30 cylinder, K30 Top End Kit and K30 engines will become a best seller for RC Gas boat.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
RCMK
From Mr.Park
Hopefully i will have the money saved and can order 1 of these kits in the next 2 wks and the pipe from zippkits
Weighed just the hull 10.6 lbs
not sure now whether thats a little on heavy side.
On another note,im made some enquires regarding the the RE engine and there new top kit for it and this is what i got back
Dear Daz,
Thanks for your mail.
We will supply the K30 Top End kit for Side Exhaust engine and Rear exhaust engine(R254, RX254, RZ254) to our all customers in the world at soon.
And, the K30 piston and K30 cylinder is really perfect and excellent performance for Rear Exhaust engines.
So, if you use the K30RZ Top End kit in your RZ254Evo, you will be very good pleasure for excellent performance and without any problems.
feild testing on the water
48 inch mono with 7020 mod prop - 67 mph
Dyno testing
7.2 HP at 14,000 rpm with 2.8 foot ponds of toque.
Peak RPM : 19,000
This above K30S on stock engine.
The K30 cylinder, K30 Top End Kit and K30 engines will become a best seller for RC Gas boat.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
RCMK
From Mr.Park
Hopefully i will have the money saved and can order 1 of these kits in the next 2 wks and the pipe from zippkits
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Daz thats not too heavy for a hull that size and like i keep saying a little extra weight is not allways a bad thing.I would think a glass version would weigh in at arround 9lb so i wouldnt worry too much about weight.My roundnoses weigh in at arround 15-16 lb fully loaded so i dont think you will be too far off that.
As regards that rcmk re id ask him to supply that new cylinder head kit free for when yours fails because as has been said they dont last very long.
Mart
As regards that rcmk re id ask him to supply that new cylinder head kit free for when yours fails because as has been said they dont last very long.
Mart
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RE: 46
Hey Mart
just wasnt sure thats all,i havnt weighed itwith everything in yet,im still trying to get round to sorting out the strut and bracket but had a seriously poorly parrot to deal with,hopefuly will get it done in the next day or 2
just wasnt sure thats all,i havnt weighed itwith everything in yet,im still trying to get round to sorting out the strut and bracket but had a seriously poorly parrot to deal with,hopefuly will get it done in the next day or 2
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RE: 46
Daz
To give an idea our 47" tunnel is about 4kg including hatch. After fitting everything we still ad about 300g of lead in the nose to get the cg right. And out leg only weight about 750grams compared to the Lawless which is about 1.2kg. What we did find was that in rougher conditions we have to ad a 500g of lead to get her to settle down and cut the wakes instead of climbing over. Your 10 lb is fine run her.
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To give an idea our 47" tunnel is about 4kg including hatch. After fitting everything we still ad about 300g of lead in the nose to get the cg right. And out leg only weight about 750grams compared to the Lawless which is about 1.2kg. What we did find was that in rougher conditions we have to ad a 500g of lead to get her to settle down and cut the wakes instead of climbing over. Your 10 lb is fine run her.
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RE: 46
@ Mart
hes really sick bud,we having the syringe feed him every 1/2 hr and keep him warm etc so its gonna be a long few days.
@ cobus
Iv converted it to kg and comes in at 4.8 kg so maybe not as bad as i thought then
just wanna get her finished now and get her wet
hes really sick bud,we having the syringe feed him every 1/2 hr and keep him warm etc so its gonna be a long few days.
@ cobus
Iv converted it to kg and comes in at 4.8 kg so maybe not as bad as i thought then
just wanna get her finished now and get her wet