AquaCraft Alligator RTR
 

AquaCraft Alligator RTR
http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/boats...urs/index.html
Looks to be brand new... And awesome looking.[8D]

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who's getting it 1st and posting vids?? lol:D

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lol ill get it near christmas =D
or mabey earlier....:eek::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D:D:D:D:D[8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D][8D]

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well are rc airboats hard to turn without flipping it??:D:D[8D][sm=confused.gif]

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if the had straight sides they r more likely to flip

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Towers got $25 off a $199 order and $30 off if your in the club. With the $30 off and free shipping I had to order one. Or I should say backordered one, supposed to be in early july. I was going to do a kit or boogie board but the gator won out when I saw it.:D

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Kfoss1, glad to hear you ordered one.:D

I looked it up on tower earlier http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXURN3**&P=ML
Expect it to cost less. Their prices are close to always lower when a new product arrives. And I highly doubt it will be $90 more than the AquaCraft Air Force but we'll see.

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Couldn`t resist, club members get it for $259 with $30 off of that made me jump. Now lets see when they become available.

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that looks cool .

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Video. Not on the Aquacraft site as of today yet.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4PqL5jpX8

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Great find! Now I`m even more excited :D

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Tower has the video up now, were getting closer :D

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Geez, now they backed it up to late august. :eek:

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Well they need to smack those little Asian sweatshop 5 year olds harder and get those kits produced faster darn it!

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Sorry all, it will be late August when the Alligator Tours will be available. We had to source a new glow plug at the last minute, which was scheduled to arrive at the end of this month. Takes a good plug when pushing:)
The plug we had was only good for 2 - 3 minute run. New plug is a LR3 made by O.S., it is very good plug.

If any of you are near Evansville, IN from the 17th to 26th of this month, plan to have one there to run after a day of racing. Can't wait to try taking it around the buoys:)

Have fun!
Russ

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May we ask what plug not to use ?

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Sounds like the boats are here, just not being released yet, is that right?

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There not here:(
Rw

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We found only one plug that works really well so you are not chasing the needles throughout the run and have a good transition from idle to full throttle, that is the DTXG3010 LR3 plug;
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?FVSEARCH=lr3

This is the plug that will be included. We tried 8 other types/brands. Some others will work, but not as good. I'd stay away from a "cold" plug.

Thanks,
Rw

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Thanks Russ! Is the included tactic radio AM?

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Who makes the Tactic radio? Is that another offshoot from Futaba?

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The engine doesn't sound very user friendly, which is odd for an aircraft engine, usually they run very easily.

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The engine is very user friendly, it is a SuperTigre G34 airplane engine. Been around and proven for years.
Plug had to be changed because it is being used in a "pusher" application.

Thanks,
Russ

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This is not made by Futaba. However, same radio we have used in many other boats, very reliable 27mhz system.
Thanks,
Rw

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Anytime you take an airplane Glow engine and remove the needed air cooling from the prop you will have issues. When I saw Aquacraft's Gator I was very suprised.... it's a pusher. I just want to know who will warranty this engine when poeple burn them up. You know some JOE out there will be running on the ground full throttle uphill going 2mph not thinking of the needed cooling. Then he burns it up on the first day. I really hope this is not a bad move on Aquacrafts part. Seems if they would have stuck with the Airforce and made it better it would be better for our hobby.

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Thanks for the feedback; this is one reason we picked the G34, it is a tough engine. We run the airboat on grass a lot in anticipation for what you mentioned. The G34 will still have its 3-year warrenty:)
Thanks,
Russ

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I also agree with the cooling issues on this boat. 6lb 5 oz. is a lot of weight for the 1 hp motor to be pushing around, especially on dry ground. With my flat bottom builds, I like to use a 3 - 5 lb per hp ratio, with a puller configuration. I have seen many motors toasted (by others) running pusher set ups. No matter how tough the motor is, when it gets warm, you loose performance and engine life. I have a feeling you may get quit a few warranty returns on these motors, especially with the inexperienced air boaters. If someone doesn't break the motor in properly and goes right out putting a lot of static load on the motor, something is going to happen.

Don't get me wrong, I think its great for Aquacraft to come out with a scale airboat. At the price, its a great boat for someone getting into airboats. I just hope Aquacraft has done all the research and development on the cooling issue and that it doesn't become a persistant problem for the consumer or Aquacraft.

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The solution would be to install a water cooled head. Take a look at the marine engines, it's the same situation. The real airboat's don't run on land only randomly. Sure would be nice to see a pusher config with a water cooled head.

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Russ it is a good looking boat, and from the vids it looks to run descent. I have been building the pushers for years now, most have been nitro's ranging from .46 up to the 2300 SuperTiger engines as to date I have not had one customer complaining about the engines. Just as any other nitro RC product, you act the fool run it hard and there will be troubles.
This is the same style hull that build and sell as a hobby business, been testing different setups for many years with countless hours of running time. I'm one of the very few that has experience with the nitro pusher setup, and I am here to say that for $270.00 this is a very good deal. Anyone looking to start into a rc airboat that looks like the real thing, this is the boat. The MABA has a class for this size boat, so all of you guys that are wanting to pass a good time racing and not looking to spend a lot of money this looks to me to be the way to go. I myself will buy one just so I can race with you guys in this class.
IMO anything that does not have a roll cage, air rudders and a pusher prop its just not a airboat, everything else is just air propelled.
Fireball makes a very good glow plug that last a long time in the SuperTiger engines.

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Thanks Russ for following this thread and keeping us up to date!;)

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Ut Oh! What happened Russ? I just saw the Alligator got pushed back another month.[:o]

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WOW, Looks like poor planning or the games in China took first place. By the looks of things the alligator name will not fit. The RTR Snow Bunny sounds more like it B/C it will be winter before people get it.

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ASM,

What.. ?

I can not quite follow your message? RTR Snow Bunny? Dont get it?

Help we can, but a clear undersanding of your post is needed.

Thanks a bunch

Grim

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While not trying to speak for asmithnc, I believe his statement was in reference to the weather. In other words the weather at the current estimated time of the AquaCraft Alligator release. As opposed to being released in warm weather more conducive to an Alligator.

What is the latest for a release date ? I had really hoped to have one in my hands before Labor Day. [&o]

Bob

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I don't think it could have been any more clear myself. [sm=49_49.gif]

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aha.. OK..

If I figure right and truth is Russ is the dude when it comes to dates.. They are on the way to Hobbico via normal shipping processes. This means to me that we..you.. should be seeing your boats in less then one month.

Now...ASM... Im not sure about your area.. o wait let me check.. NC.. YOU GET SNOW?.... must be in the hills.. O wait.. air boat and snow.. humm.. could be FUN......
:D

Grim out

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You can speak for me anytime. Thats was perfect

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Ok GRM The area where I am from has nothing do with my Snow Bunny remark. Personally I hate when people or a company makes false statements. You get people excited and then WAIT..... WAIT..... Oh, NOW It's on the way. I hope you will not disappoint and your addition will be quailty product.

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I wonder how loud this boat is (?) I like what I see, but if it is too noisey my other pondside neighbors may not like me too much. I don't want to terrify our ducks either ! :)