Apache build
01-21-2010, 12:47 PM
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RE: Apache build
Cheezewizz,
Keep an eye on that camp box you are useing for a radio box. I tried that same box and found out that it will not tolerate the vibration that is transmitted through the stringers. It cracked at the mounting holes that I drilled and it broke where the hinge pin is attached. I went with a "tupperware" type box that has a little flex to it. The lid has four snap over latches that hold it against a silicone o-ring seal. I have this box in three boats now and no problems. The picture of the green boat shows the box like your that broke.
Keep an eye on that camp box you are useing for a radio box. I tried that same box and found out that it will not tolerate the vibration that is transmitted through the stringers. It cracked at the mounting holes that I drilled and it broke where the hinge pin is attached. I went with a "tupperware" type box that has a little flex to it. The lid has four snap over latches that hold it against a silicone o-ring seal. I have this box in three boats now and no problems. The picture of the green boat shows the box like your that broke.
01-21-2010, 06:55 PM
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Ah HA! Danny, do you see this type of stuff??? an MRD engine for that apache?? Here I am saying that I want to build a 57 inch apache with a stock engine (to have fun with you guys) and Leo brings out an MRD...... jijijijijijijji j/k good looking set-up Leo. (my conquest is not here yet [:@] ) I did receive all the new hardware already and the recoil-starter that had broken last weekend for my falcon. The weather seems to be nice for saturday 4-6mph winds, cats here we come!!!!
01-21-2010, 07:36 PM
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Ah HA! Danny, do you see this type of stuff??? an MRD engine for that apache?? Here I am saying that I want to build a 57 inch apache with a stock engine (to have fun with you guys) and Leo brings out an MRD...... jijijijijijijji j/k good looking set-up Leo. (my conquest is not here yet [:@] ) I did receive all the new hardware already and the recoil-starter that had broken last weekend for my falcon. The weather seems to be nice for saturday 4-6mph winds, cats here we come!!!!
Ah HA! Danny, do you see this type of stuff??? an MRD engine for that apache?? Here I am saying that I want to build a 57 inch apache with a stock engine (to have fun with you guys) and Leo brings out an MRD...... jijijijijijijji j/k good looking set-up Leo. (my conquest is not here yet [:@] ) I did receive all the new hardware already and the recoil-starter that had broken last weekend for my falcon. The weather seems to be nice for saturday 4-6mph winds, cats here we come!!!!
Eddie I am going to try to remember to grab the extra header I have for your dad to try out. Yeah the weather seems to be on our side this weekend. Do you plan on getting there early? Looks like we will only have the Super Sport with us. Leo stripped down the Apache and is going to try to take it to the shop tomorrow to start the glass and prep work.
Cheezewizz,
Keep an eye on that camp box you are useing for a radio box. I tried that same box and found out that it will not tolerate the vibration that is transmitted through the stringers. It cracked at the mounting holes that I drilled and it broke where the hinge pin is attached. I went with a "tupperware" type box that has a little flex to it. The lid has four snap over latches that hold it against a silicone o-ring seal. I have this box in three boats now and no problems. The picture of the green boat shows the box like your that broke.
Keep an eye on that camp box you are useing for a radio box. I tried that same box and found out that it will not tolerate the vibration that is transmitted through the stringers. It cracked at the mounting holes that I drilled and it broke where the hinge pin is attached. I went with a "tupperware" type box that has a little flex to it. The lid has four snap over latches that hold it against a silicone o-ring seal. I have this box in three boats now and no problems. The picture of the green boat shows the box like your that broke.
01-21-2010, 08:28 PM
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Yeah, we will pobrably be there by 10:30am. Actually i did order 3 inch offset header for my dad from zippkits, it hasn't arrive yet. Hopefully it will get here tomorrow.
01-16-2011, 01:54 PM
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Wow I cannot belive it's been a year since we made any progress on my son's Apache. Anyway if anyone can remember last year we talked about the paint scheme for Leo's boat. Here are is a photoshop of what he wanted and the almost final product. I just need to find some scale sponsorship decals and one or two more graphics and off to get clearcoated it goes.
I just need to find some scale sponsorship decals and one or two more graphics and off to get clearcoated it goes.
01-26-2011, 07:12 AM
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Too many projects not enough time
Here are some more pictures. We added the sponsor decals last night. It is off to my buddies shop for clear coat this afternoon.
Here are some more pictures. We added the sponsor decals last night. It is off to my buddies shop for clear coat this afternoon.
02-06-2011, 09:55 AM
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Well guys she hit the water this Saturday. We didn't have a flex shaft that would fit the Speadmaster drive so we had to reuse the WHH setup. Here are a few pictures of the boat my son and I have been working on. Great fun this weekend with friends.
I think Leo is happy with the outcome.
These are two youtube videos shot by Scott (wannagofast)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmcYfcNDBA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnSjFizMZb4
I think Leo is happy with the outcome.
These are two youtube videos shot by Scott (wannagofast)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmcYfcNDBA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnSjFizMZb4
