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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-20-2009, 10:20 PM

Replies: 6

Where to mount the engine?

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Posted By Rock Steady

RE: Where to mount the engine?

Misshydro, who's boat is that?? I could really use a bunch more pics of it. Id greatly appreciate it if anyone has more of that one. Mine is the exact same plans, I just wanted to make it with the...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Replies: 6

Where to mount the engine?

Views: 678

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: Where to mount the engine?

BTW, i have a sport 40 and have seen a bunch of 1/8ths so I have a good idea where to put it, but just did not know if there any way to place it with out building the entire thing then trying to...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-20-2009, 09:58 PM

Replies: 6

Where to mount the engine?

Views: 678

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: Where to mount the engine?

Ok, but the boat is no where near done, its just I bunch of bulkheads glued together. I dont even have any hardware for it other than the engine and pipe. I guess it would help if I show you what ive...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-20-2009, 09:21 PM

Replies: 6

Where to mount the engine?

Views: 678

Posted By Rock Steady

Where to mount the engine?

Im about half way thru the rough assembly of a new 1/8th scale hydro from Newton plans. I now want to get the engine mounts in before I go too much further. So how exactly do I know where to mount...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

11-01-2008, 08:54 PM

Replies: 3

Is newton marine back?

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Posted By Rock Steady

Is newton marine back?

Their website says that Nov 1st they will be back and operational on a different web site. Does anyone know anything about it?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-28-2008, 08:13 PM

Replies: 18

Good 1/8th scale kit

Views: 1,711

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: Good 1/8th scale kit

I have a band saw and drill press. I will get a scroll saw, are there any other tools or machines I should get to build one of those hulls?

Id really like to build one of the newton boats, just...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-22-2008, 10:19 PM

Replies: 18

Good 1/8th scale kit

Views: 1,711

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: Good 1/8th scale kit

I wouldnt mind building a smaller kit just to try it, but ive already got a phil thomas sport 40 thats runnin great so id have nothing to do with it once im done.

I tried to check out newton...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-22-2008, 08:41 AM

Replies: 18

Good 1/8th scale kit

Views: 1,711

Posted By Rock Steady

Good 1/8th scale kit

I am planning on building an 1/8 scale hydro soon. I just dont know which one would be good. Id prefer one I can build from either glass pieces or mostly wood. Ive heard that the circus circus model...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-19-2008, 10:56 AM

Replies: 6

CMB purple top

Views: 1,703

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: CMB purple top

Yep, once the boat is done, I will be racing it in the 1/8 scale.

What do you mean about the guys in the district and complaining about getting their boats wet?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-16-2008, 10:20 AM

Replies: 6

CMB purple top

Views: 1,703

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: CMB purple top

All i was told is that they are not a very good, reliable motor. No specifics, which is why a am questioning that statement.

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

10-15-2008, 11:00 AM

Replies: 6

CMB purple top

Views: 1,703

Posted By Rock Steady

CMB purple top

Ive got a CMB .67 purple top motor for a 1.8 scale hydro I plan on building soon. Ive heard some bad things about this motor. Is anyone using one? Any advise for it? Are they really bad? Thanks, Steve

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

09-08-2008, 06:15 AM

Replies: 7

New sport 40 hydro, need help

Views: 2,903

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: New sport 40 hydro, need help

Well, after a few minutes, I was able to get it up and running yesturday. I only noticed one problem tho. There is fuel leaking out of the needle on the carb. I have not taken it apart yet to see if...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

09-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Replies: 7

New sport 40 hydro, need help

Views: 2,903

Posted By Rock Steady

RE: New sport 40 hydro, need help

I got it used, but I dont see any kind of fitting like that anywhere, ill have to get one tho. Thanks

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

09-07-2008, 02:49 PM

Replies: 7

New sport 40 hydro, need help

Views: 2,903

Posted By Rock Steady

New sport 40 hydro, need help

I just came into a fiberglass sport 40 hydro. The hull is a supersport 45 made by RC Marine Designs in '02. Ive got a OPS motor, futuba servos and just added a airtronics 2.4 FHSS radio and...

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