cconeill

Hi All
here is my 46 inch hydro design. that looks something like the Miss Merion Bluegrass. I have alot more done. but need to trim the edges on the top before I take more pictures. nothing scale about this hydro. I built it to fit the 26cc engine. it has been a very fun build from drawing up my design to building it. I am starting the cowl this weekend. Craig

martno1fan

Looks good mate,id add some ridepads to the sponsons though,you dont want too much of an angle on the inside of them they need to be flatter or close to 90% to sponson inside edge at the sponson transom.Looking at your pic yours looks angled but it might be my eyesight lol.Heres the bottom of my Rocket hydro.
Mart

wetsleeves

Great work cconeill, looks good, keep us posted with you build.

cconeill

Hi Mart
you have 20/20 vision! the bottoms do have a small angle and I built the ride pads into the bottoms. it is hard to see. but they stick up about 3/16. I wanted to buy a zippkits hydro. but they are all sold out? yours looks really nice. they will be a blast to run. more pictures soon. Craig

cconeill

Hi Guy's
here is the main frame for the cowl. I like it alot. Craig

cconeill

here is what I worked up for my cowl. it will look alot like the Miss Merion. but not perfect. I wish someone would share the plans?? from what I have researched no one knows where thay are. Bummer) Craig

cconeill

the rest.

cconeill

Hi All
I have the top on now. it is a cool boat. once I get the cowl done it will be a beast! my paint scheme will be SGT. Rock. with Calvin on the side of the hull peeing killroy was here. decals are in the works. got to run Craig

cconeill

here are the decals Callie Graphics is making for me. the hull will be olive drab and I will add some white stripes and a GI joe for a driver. nothing over the top but a fun theme. Craig

cconeill

Hi Guy's
I have to go get some more epoxy and sandpaper. but here is what I have done so far today. I will have it sanded to shape later today. more pic's soon. Craig

cconeill

a few more pictures. it is a great build)

chief3452

cconeill your build looks great. excellent work on the cowling.

cconeill

Hi Guys
work has been a BEAR, lots of overtime after the U of I students let out for the summer. so here is the cowl. I will be glassing it Sunday. still some putty work to do on the hull. but she is a Beaut! Craig

cconeill

Hi Guy's
here is the best way to make those special parts for your models. not hard to do. you will have the coolest stuff on the pond. American Engineering remember those days. so give it a try. you will have fun!!![:-]

cconeill

Hi Guy's
I found a liberty classics scale motor surfing the net. should look great in the cowl. Craig

http://www.collectablediecast.com/

martno1fan

Shes coming along niceley,dont see the link to the motor which motor is it ?.
Mart

cconeill

sorry mart look in liberty classics. it is a 1/6 full blown hemi. will be very cool scale effect. 44 dollars had to get it)) I think it is a match to what the Miss Merion had! Craig

cconeill

Hi Guys
I fitted the motor today. it is a nice match!! you almost wish this could be a real boat. Mr, Wham had a very COOL ride. Craig

cconeill

Hi Guys
someday we may get to see the Miss Merion run again. found this today. researching these boats is an on going thing. today was a great day. there are plans out there for this hydro. I can only hope to get a set?? [:'(]



http://www.network54.com/Forum/15733...rion+Bluegrass

cconeill

Hi all
the Miss Merion is coming along. I have all next week off. so I hope to pretty much get it finished. then I will take it to steve to paint.

cconeill

this model is almost done!!

cconeill

working on getting this one finished. it will be olive drab with white bottom. will be cool.

jvdd

looks great sofar...keep up the good work and posts
jim

cconeill

I hope mine sounds this great!! this is the new hydro they built. Earl Wham has to be on cloud nine. his Baby is back) she is a Beaut! and the sound of the big block is awesome. is that Kong?????


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4xIw30nlz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l-SK...eature=related

cconeill

I hope everyone had a great Turkey day. I eat to much for sure. sprayed some paint. it will be a great model. but these hulls are very unforgiving they show all those areas you missed. I should have sanded more? but it is awesome. I will decal it tomorrow. Craig