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Old 05-03-2009, 08:08 PM
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I have been working hard on finding the right combo for great control. Heres a little video of the testing.
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Old 05-03-2009, 08:42 PM
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Andy looks like your doing some homework, good job.
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Andy looks like your doing some homework, good job.
Thanks Hal.... I have added a second short video(up top) to show it turning harder.....a little too hard.

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Don't like them. A true airboat does not have turn fins. Some people may like them, it's my opinion.
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that goes alot faster than my alligator tours, straight sided hall=HORRIBLE IDEA
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Don't like them. A true airboat does not have turn fins. Some people may like them, it's my opinion.
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Troll. (just kidding) LOL
These are airboats, just a different type

Yes a true flat bottom airboat won't have them, but in an application such as this, they are a wonderful addition.

check [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8193404/tm.htm]this[/link] thread. (sorry for the hijack asmith)

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