Scratch Built Thunderboat
10-02-2008, 03:01 PM
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Scratch Built Thunderboat
Here are a few photos of my 266 division hydroplane that was scaled up to Thunderboat specs. Length 51 3/4" X 24 1/2" Width. This was built mainly for fun but boat actually runs pretty well.
Last test run was 54.5 MPH on GPS.
When the motor loosens up and maybe a few more tweaks it may improve a bit more. I posted a video of the last run for those that may be interested..
I'm looking to find a suitable 1/4 scale driver to replace 1/6 scale Earnhardt Jr.
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mamas...#theater_title
Last test run was 54.5 MPH on GPS.
When the motor loosens up and maybe a few more tweaks it may improve a bit more. I posted a video of the last run for those that may be interested..
I'm looking to find a suitable 1/4 scale driver to replace 1/6 scale Earnhardt Jr.
http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/Mamas...#theater_title
10-02-2008, 03:41 PM
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RE: Scratch Built Thunderboat
Nice boat mate whats her construction wood or glass?,seems to go really well dont you love how these things handle even in chop 
.Great video too keep them coming.
Mart
.Great video too keep them coming.Mart
10-02-2008, 04:06 PM
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Nice boat mate whats her construction wood or glass?,seems to go really well dont you love how these things handle even in chop.Great video too keep them coming.
Mart
Nice boat mate whats her construction wood or glass?,seems to go really well dont you love how these things handle even in chop
.Great video too keep them coming.Mart
The entire hull and cowls are wood. Plywood hull, Basswood and epoxy with glass cloth on Cockpit and Cowling.
10-02-2008, 04:33 PM
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RE: Scratch Built Thunderboat
Cool mate i built mine froma zippkitt as you know but i plan on building one from scratch too just for the fun,then i might mould one and do a glass version for a cpl of mates .Never had a ghps on mine but shes pretty quick what motor are you running in yours.
Mart
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