nooh

Hi Everybody.

Just received my Ibox from OZ RC boat supplies here in OZ, Since I first saw this boat on this Forum I wanted to build one, So now I got it Im an Official boat builder . The Boat is bigger than I had thought But am going to have fun Building it. will post Pics as I go along and hope all you dont get too bored.

foodstick

Get that jig built up and have some fun gluing!

nooh

Thanks foodsticks, Had an early day from work so did a little to get the project started.

V8Rider

Hey, that is funny! I have those same pictures!! Somebody must have cleaned up my garage!!!!!

Rick

nooh

Might look the same now Rick but not at the end.

nooh

Started on the stingers today but ran out of glue, Starting to look like a boat.

jeff_c

Oi m8. You're not wasting any time. Maybe you'll need a couple more driving lessons before this ones maiden voyage I hope it all goes well.

nooh

Thanks m8, I hope they don't replace buoy 5 again, Hate to think what would happen if the Ibox hit it .

martno1fan

Looks good mate,no problem if your boat hits a buoy theyre as strong as glass boats if you build em right .I allways strengthen any seams with glass tape and epoxy too.
Mart

V8Rider

Nooh,
Sound like you have plans to do things differently. Just wondering what? I made some changes and additions to mine. The build is complete but I still have some finish paint work to do.

Rick

nooh

Hi Mart, m8 am going to use a lot of glass and epoxy I want to make sure she is solid. And Rick I saw your boat before, yours and others that are on here is the reason I wanted to build one. I'm really not sure how or what I'm going to do with it, just go with the flow as im building her, one thing I know is that I will have a clear windscreen in the cockpit but Rick tell me ??? what size are your Crew they look great and just spot on in scale.


Henry.

V8Rider

Nooh,
The "crew" are from Horizon. They are very lightweight plastic for a 60-90 size airplane and they come all painted for around $20 each. They offer three different paint schemes too. I filled them with foam from a pool noodle and hold them in place with velcro. I have 3/8" thick balsa under them to raise them up a little because they couldn't see through the black windscreen!!

Rick

blizard05

My I box build is on hold,til I find some noodels. I did non trip chines and rounded the transom. Larry

martno1fan

No need to go mad with the glass cloth and epoxy mate,all i did was add a few 1" strips on the seams of my hydro.
Mart

nooh

Not going to go mad Mart, I am going to follow the direction as it says, must admit its the best building instruction booklet I have ever come across who ever wrote it done a good job.

And rick in OZ the only figures I could find is the one in the pic, $28 from hobby depot, just not quite sure on the scale yet will maybe know more when I get to build the cockpit.

dwr9

These cracker boxes are approximately 1/4 scale, so drivers should be fairly large if you really want it to look scale. Doug

nooh

Thanks Doug these guys are Hard to tell at this early stage if they will look ok. Funny I only started building this boat and Im worried about who's going to drive the bloody thing.

Plus these are the only ones I found here in oz, well there are lots of Pilots ones in the hobby shops but they just don't look right.

Henry.

JCAustralia

Nooh

You could have a look at K-mart, Big W and Toys R Us. That's what I'm doing for my upcoming Man-O-War build.

There are loads of figures that could be potential drivers and they should cost between $5 to $20 each. They could be WWF wrestlers, soldiers, car drivers or may be Ken and Barbie

Cheers

JC

V8Rider

Nooh,
I think the ones you found will look just fine. Mine are actually just a little smaller than I would have liked them to be but they will just have to do! When I saw them in the hobby shop I thought they were just the right size but like I said, they will do!

Rick

nooh

Have been keeping a look out JC but nothing as yet, Then really don't want ken and barbie in the boat ???? never know what they might get up too. and Rick I think your drivers are ok scale wise they look just right. Didn't do much building yesterday too bloody hot, even my 1/2 hour epoxy was going off in a few second. crazy. [:@] bit cooler today so hope to get back into it. Thanks for all the advice..

Henry.

nooh

Sides are on, Glad I brought extra clamps but had to fiddle around a bit in the front to keep the sides in place.

martno1fan

The builds coming along mate,as for drivers i used action man complete with formula one racing helmet on my 1/8 hydro,perfect size.
Mart

nooh

Hi Mart. The build is coming along ok, I like your boat m8 and the driver looks even better, where you get him from and what scale is he. ???????????????

martno1fan

Im not sure what scale he is maybe 1/6 or 1/8 it was my sons action man i just cut him in half lol.His head and arms move hehe im sure he nods at me when he goes past .
Mart

blizard05

I use the drivers from WHH,they are 1/4 scale,you have to put them together and paint them. Larry