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Forum: RC Airboats

10-23-2011, 03:22 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

More pictures

Forum: RC Airboats

10-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

Here are some pictures of the finished boat

Forum: RC Airboats

07-29-2011, 08:21 AM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

Thanks for looking.The last two pictures are of the boat in primer.The boat is gong to be yellow and white.The bottom of the boat and cage will be yellow with the top being a combination of white and...

Forum: RC Airboats

07-28-2011, 07:15 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

Here are some more pictures of the boat hull.Final paint and assembly will begin this weekend.Looking forward to test running the new boat in the next week or two.Thanks to everyone on this forum for...

Forum: RC Airboats

04-20-2011, 05:10 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

The dimensions of the red boat are approximately 41"x23" with the bottom being 17" wide.The new boat is approximately 44"x 25" with the bottom being 21" wide.

Forum: RC Airboats

04-18-2011, 08:25 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

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Posted By Don1028

RE: 2nd Build,new step hull

Forum: RC Airboats

04-18-2011, 08:24 PM

Replies: 13

2nd Build,new step hull

Views: 4,145

Posted By Don1028

2nd Build,new step hull

This is the start of my second airboat.My first boat was a flat bottom boat built from blue styrofoam and coated with fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin.The boat ran great but I was looking for...

Forum: RC Airboats

01-10-2011, 09:30 AM

Replies: 2

PLYWOOD FOR BOAT HULL

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Posted By Don1028

PLYWOOD FOR BOAT HULL

I am looking to build a new hull out of 1/8" birch plywood but was wondering what grade and a good souce for the plywood.Are people using baltic birch in a 3 ply or a birch plywood that is good one...

Forum: RC Airboats

10-12-2010, 11:30 AM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

I was finally able to get some pictures of the boat when running.This was my first time driving anything remote controlled and have had a blast trying to learn.In response the steering question by...

Forum: RC Airboats

09-13-2010, 08:09 AM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

Here are the pictures of the finished boat.Will be able to test run in the next couple of days.

Forum: RC Airboats

09-01-2010, 01:44 PM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

The engine stand and prop adapter are anodized in blue.Unfortunately the material the stand is made out of is not the best for anodizing.The prop adapter is a much crisper blue.

Forum: RC Airboats

08-30-2010, 08:06 AM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

Sorry,the pictures did not load.

Forum: RC Airboats

08-29-2010, 08:17 PM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

All of the glass work and paint is finally complete.Hope to be up and running in a week or so but some parts are still being designed and made.Special thanks to Greygoose 81 and Lester Burch for...

Forum: RC Airboats

08-20-2010, 11:13 AM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

RE: FIRST AIR BOAT

All of the bolt on components(engine stand,cage,electrical box) are attatched to threaded alluminum plates that have been let into the foam and epoxied in place.The fiberglass is over this.You can...

Forum: RC Airboats

08-20-2010, 08:10 AM

Replies: 13

FIRST AIR BOAT

Views: 2,895

Posted By Don1028

FIRST AIR BOAT

This is my first try at building an rc airboat.It is made from 1-1/2 thick blue foam that has been laminated together and covered in fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin.The overall dimensions are 41"...

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