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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats

09-27-2010, 01:45 PM

Replies: 4

Easy Vee Build Question URGENT

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Posted By charre2

RE: Easy Vee Build Question URGENT

I contacted a zippkits representative and got some answers. He told me to just make it fit as best as Ican and that others have had my issues. He told me to use epoxy with some silica in it to make a...

Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats

09-27-2010, 10:42 AM

Replies: 4

Easy Vee Build Question URGENT

Views: 888

Posted By charre2

Easy Vee Build Question URGENT

I'm currently building a zipp kits easy vee boat and I have run into what Ifeel might be a serious problem. Iam at the phase where I am joining the two bottom panels onto the boat. I have already...

Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats

07-22-2010, 09:25 AM

Replies: 4

Beginner - Need Help

Views: 828

Posted By charre2

RE: Beginner - Need Help

great thanks! I was kind of thinking that, but I wasnt really sure. What Ireally need is some good articles on adapting the engine to fit a drive shaft

Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats

07-22-2010, 06:25 AM

Replies: 4

Beginner - Need Help

Views: 828

Posted By charre2

Beginner - Need Help

I have been looking around on the airboat forums for a fun and simple project, but now Iam considering a deep-v hull powered by a weed-eater motor.

I need a tip on some plans for a deep-v hull and...

Forum: RC Airboats

07-14-2010, 04:46 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

I corrected some dimensions. For example, I modeled the runners as 7/32" instead of 1/4" because that is the true dimensions of the ply you get at the hardware store. I also modeled a 10 oz fuel tank...

Forum: RC Airboats

07-13-2010, 11:03 AM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Ok here is the update:

Changes: Engine stand is not as wide. I made it 3" wide instead of 4" and reinforced it.

Name: "The Spirit of Lake Charles" - after the city that inspired me.

Paint...

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 06:19 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

I would have done that originally but im concerned about compatibility... im running 2009

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 04:29 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Ask and ye shall recieve...

http://rapidshare.com/files/406605119/Airboat_Assembly_Final.EASM

make sure you have eDrawings it should be free on solid works website

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 02:24 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Yes Solid Works is awesome but I need to get this thread back onto the original topic so im quoting my last thread-relevant post.

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 02:16 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

I saw that thread. Its a very nice design. I havent built too many things but Iam being educated in machine design so I'm interested in all kinds of interesting vehicles and projects.

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 01:35 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Its a program called Solid Works and unfotunately it is probably above the casual airboat builders pay-grade. It costs a few thousand dollars for a license. Ihave access to it through my university....

Forum: RC Airboats

07-12-2010, 11:58 AM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Ok here it is the FINAL version. Rendered using solid works in loving 1440x810 resolution (HD Widescreen). Final dimensions are unchanged but I made the hull a bit simpler to make production easier....

Forum: RC Airboats

07-04-2010, 04:45 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Ok here is the update

Total Length: 28 in
Total Width: 12 in
Hull Height: 4 in
Tower Height from Hull: 7 in (I can adjust this pretty easily)
Width between Tower struts: 4.5 in. < Is this too...

Forum: RC Airboats

07-04-2010, 04:47 AM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

thanks for the responses im going to post a new model a little later to incorporate these ideas.

Forum: RC Airboats

07-03-2010, 09:09 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

RE: Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

I plan on using air rudders, however after sitting on this model for awhile I am concerned that it will drive more like a traditional boat than the slip n slide feel that Iwould like from an airboat....

Forum: RC Airboats

07-02-2010, 01:47 PM

Replies: 23

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

Views: 2,864

Posted By charre2

Designing My First Airboat Need Advice and Pointers

I've been reading posts on this site for a while and have finally signed up and decided to throw my design out here. I've posted a picture of my computer model so far and I need your opinions on...

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