AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
08-20-2009, 11:24 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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Hi,
I just ordered the Miss Vegas VI. I was hoping that is was on stock in my LHS, but was sold out. Luckily, they had it in the central store and they will send her to me
. I read that TwistedLiquid has managed 52,7 mph. Anybody else managed this with the .18 engine? This is pretty fast!
I will dismantle the engine, give it a flowport job, optimize compression ratio, knife the conrod and make a turbocut in the cranckshaft. Then bring her to the pond along with my speedgun and see how fast this baby is with the .18 engine. If this will not bring her above 53 mph, I put in my tuned, high-reving O.S .50 hyper
Hi,
I just ordered the Miss Vegas VI. I was hoping that is was on stock in my LHS, but was sold out. Luckily, they had it in the central store and they will send her to me
. I read that TwistedLiquid has managed 52,7 mph. Anybody else managed this with the .18 engine? This is pretty fast!I will dismantle the engine, give it a flowport job, optimize compression ratio, knife the conrod and make a turbocut in the cranckshaft. Then bring her to the pond along with my speedgun and see how fast this baby is with the .18 engine. If this will not bring her above 53 mph, I put in my tuned, high-reving O.S .50 hyper
08-20-2009, 12:26 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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I'm not saying that you can't get it that fast, but it will be tuff! The hull will need some attention as well, like blueprinting, tuning the rudder and turn fin.
Good luck, and keep us informed!
I'm not saying that you can't get it that fast, but it will be tuff! The hull will need some attention as well, like blueprinting, tuning the rudder and turn fin.
Good luck, and keep us informed!
08-20-2009, 01:29 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
No. 1 rule: Keep everything sharp, straight, and true.
I still run a stock rudder, pipe, and engine in one of my MV, and I have GPSed her at 43. But on the other hand, I have a MV with a OS VZM 21, Macs 3.5 pipe, thinned rudder and turn fin, and it has only GPSed at 48.9 so far. This set-up is still new and I haven't finished tweaking things yet, it only has about 6 tanks in it now. But I am hoping with the right prop and tuning the engine... she will be in the mid 50's.
I still run a stock rudder, pipe, and engine in one of my MV, and I have GPSed her at 43. But on the other hand, I have a MV with a OS VZM 21, Macs 3.5 pipe, thinned rudder and turn fin, and it has only GPSed at 48.9 so far. This set-up is still new and I haven't finished tweaking things yet, it only has about 6 tanks in it now. But I am hoping with the right prop and tuning the engine... she will be in the mid 50's.
08-20-2009, 10:09 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
ORIGINAL: 1150ap
Jerry i have a question i have played with a few boats over the years mainly riggers but have made a sport 40 and a scale 60. i just got a mv the other day and noticed that the shaft is down quite a bit but is set 1 1/16 below the transom. I have always run straight shaft on my stuff and i have always set the prop shaft just slightly below the rear running surface. My question is if the shaft was raised up say 1/2inch could you not run a bigger prop.
Jerry i have a question i have played with a few boats over the years mainly riggers but have made a sport 40 and a scale 60. i just got a mv the other day and noticed that the shaft is down quite a bit but is set 1 1/16 below the transom. I have always run straight shaft on my stuff and i have always set the prop shaft just slightly below the rear running surface. My question is if the shaft was raised up say 1/2inch could you not run a bigger prop.
The problem sometimes encountered with raising the prop depth to 1/2" is getting the boat to stay on step. A shallow prop depth also requires a strong toss to launch.
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08-21-2009, 01:40 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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No. 1 rule: Keep everything sharp, straight, and true.
I still run a stock rudder, pipe, and engine in one of my MV, and I have GPSed her at 43. But on the other hand, I have a MV with a OS VZM 21, Macs 3.5 pipe, thinned rudder and turn fin, and it has only GPSed at 48.9 so far. This set-up is still new and I haven't finished tweaking things yet, it only has about 6 tanks in it now. But I am hoping with the right prop and tuning the engine... she will be in the mid 50's.
No. 1 rule: Keep everything sharp, straight, and true.
I still run a stock rudder, pipe, and engine in one of my MV, and I have GPSed her at 43. But on the other hand, I have a MV with a OS VZM 21, Macs 3.5 pipe, thinned rudder and turn fin, and it has only GPSed at 48.9 so far. This set-up is still new and I haven't finished tweaking things yet, it only has about 6 tanks in it now. But I am hoping with the right prop and tuning the engine... she will be in the mid 50's.
What propeller are you using? the O.S .21 VZ can produce approx 61 oz-in of torque @ 22500 RPM, far more than the stock engine. To compare, the O.S .12 TZ which is also strongerthan the stock engine producec 44oz-in @21700 RPM. Hence the .21 can handle much more prop.
08-23-2009, 03:58 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Hello, could somebody please recommend a flywheel that will fit the SG shaft of a 28 buggy engine?
08-23-2009, 06:16 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
ORIGINAL: KingofSpeed
Hi,
I just ordered the Miss Vegas VI. I was hoping that is was on stock in my LHS, but was sold out. Luckily, they had it in the central store and they will send her to me. I read that TwistedLiquid has managed 52,7 mph. Anybody else managed this with the .18 engine? This is pretty fast!
I will dismantle the engine, give it a flowport job, optimize compression ratio, knife the conrod and make a turbocut in the cranckshaft. Then bring her to the pond along with my speedgun and see how fast this baby is with the .18 engine. If this will not bring her above 53 mph, I put in my tuned, high-reving O.S .50 hyper
Hi,
I just ordered the Miss Vegas VI. I was hoping that is was on stock in my LHS, but was sold out. Luckily, they had it in the central store and they will send her to me
. I read that TwistedLiquid has managed 52,7 mph. Anybody else managed this with the .18 engine? This is pretty fast!I will dismantle the engine, give it a flowport job, optimize compression ratio, knife the conrod and make a turbocut in the cranckshaft. Then bring her to the pond along with my speedgun and see how fast this baby is with the .18 engine. If this will not bring her above 53 mph, I put in my tuned, high-reving O.S .50 hyper
Here is one of my attempts with an .18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWHXrn68LAo
08-25-2009, 07:33 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
ORIGINAL: srt10
any more vids with a .32?
any more vids with a .32?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
08-25-2009, 10:47 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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Here's a short video of the .32 mod Vegas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
ORIGINAL: srt10
any more vids with a .32?
any more vids with a .32?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
Looks great! is this your hydro?
looks like low 50s?
FAST!
08-25-2009, 10:49 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
ORIGINAL: srt10
any more vids with a .32?
any more vids with a .32?
08-26-2009, 08:37 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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Looks great! is this your hydro?
looks like low 50s?
FAST!
ORIGINAL: ka350kaptain
Here's a short video of the .32 mod Vegas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
ORIGINAL: srt10
any more vids with a .32?
any more vids with a .32?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkCmoDo_EA
Looks great! is this your hydro?
looks like low 50s?
FAST!
We didn't have a GPS with us yesterday, but hopefully at the next outing. I'm guessing mid 40's right now.
08-26-2009, 10:45 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them?
08-26-2009, 10:52 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them?
Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them?
08-27-2009, 07:25 PM
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Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them?
Just have to ask, is anyone racing with your boat or just going fast. How is this boat compairing to the .20s hydro class? is the Vegas running with them?
Hasn't been in real sanctioned races. I still have alot of improvement needed in my driving skills.
09-01-2009, 09:54 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
My other mod Vegas - an OS 18TZ powered one. Der Red Max (trim scheme from my younger model rocketry days)
OS 18TZ (no mods)
Cooper .18 Quiet Pipe
Associated header
Stock Rudder/Strut
Grim UL-1 Turn Fin
Octura Y535 Prop
Sponson Mod
30% Nitro
OS 18TZ (no mods)
Cooper .18 Quiet Pipe
Associated header
Stock Rudder/Strut
Grim UL-1 Turn Fin
Octura Y535 Prop
Sponson Mod
30% Nitro
09-02-2009, 10:20 AM
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Wow Karl,
Another killer boat! I like the starting stand too, excellent job! Which is faster the TZ or the .32?
Scott
Another killer boat! I like the starting stand too, excellent job! Which is faster the TZ or the .32?
Scott
09-02-2009, 11:17 AM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
I'd like to sand the bottom of the hull but am unsure about where exactly to do it. Anyone know which areas need to be sanded?
09-02-2009, 07:31 PM
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
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Wow Karl,
Another killer boat! I like the starting stand too, excellent job! Which is faster the TZ or the .32?
Scott
Wow Karl,
Another killer boat! I like the starting stand too, excellent job! Which is faster the TZ or the .32?
Scott
Right now the .32 is faster, but the TZ still needs some tweaking. I'm starting to learn more about modding props and motors, so hopefully I'll really be able to get some even better performance out of both boats.
09-02-2009, 07:35 PM
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I'd like to sand the bottom of the hull but am unsure about where exactly to do it. Anyone know which areas need to be sanded?
I'd like to sand the bottom of the hull but am unsure about where exactly to do it. Anyone know which areas need to be sanded?
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RE: AquaCraft U-18 Miss Vegas Hydro Thread_Make it Fast!
Would it be possible to run this motor in a Ver 2 Vegas?
Its a Losi .27, info on the motor can be seen [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSR1002]HERE[/link]
I was thinking I could wind a cooling coil around the head but wonder if it would be enough. What do I need to add the coupler and such?
Any thoughts?
Its a Losi .27, info on the motor can be seen [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSR1002]HERE[/link]
I was thinking I could wind a cooling coil around the head but wonder if it would be enough. What do I need to add the coupler and such?
Any thoughts?