I know this is not the normal build on this site but I thought if y'all want to see it I will keep posting. This is a replica of a boat that raced here locally (Louisville, KY). I grew up on the Ohio river about an hour from the Madison Indiana Regatta (unlimited hydros). So not only did we have drag boats but the big boys too! A lot of sport boating, a few sailing yachts, cabin cruisers and of course House boats ( have one in the works soon). As a young man I got to ride in all of them. But I was so impressed with these old flat bottoms 😮. ( Talk about brass balls) I have had this Idea of a real V-drive setup in my head so I'ma try to work that out. Found this transfer case from a 1/8 monster truck. I think I can make it work. Working in 1/6 scale. I sourced a Hemi engine. 4074 brushless 6s setup? Thanks to all on this site for being friendly and helpful. I really love the diverse subjects. Thanks, Dave (RR)
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I know this is not the normal build on this site but I thought if y'all want to see it I will keep posting. This is a replica of a boat that raced here locally (Louisville, KY). I grew up on the Ohio river about an hour from the Madison Indiana Regatta (unlimited hydros). So not only did we have drag boats but the big boys too! A lot of sport boating, a few sailing yachts, cabin cruisers and of course House boats ( have one in the works soon). As a young man I got to ride in all of them. But I was so impressed with these old flat bottoms 😮. ( Talk about brass balls) I have had this Idea of a real V-drive setup in my head so I'ma try to work that out. Found this transfer case from a 1/8 monster truck. I think I can make it work. Working in 1/6 scale. I sourced a Hemi engine. 4074 brushless 6s setup? Thanks to all on this site for being friendly and helpful. I really love the diverse subjects. Thanks, Dave (RR)
Got the lower hull sheeting done, I use a lot of wood glue in this stage as you can see before and after. The gorilla glue sucks itself into the small gaps and when it dries it is strong. It will also get a coat of total boat epoxy on the inside after sheeting the sides. Dave
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Got the lower hull sheeting done, I use a lot of wood glue in this stage as you can see before and after. The gorilla glue sucks itself into the small gaps and when it dries it is strong. It will also get a coat of total boat epoxy on the inside after sheeting the sides. Dave
Todays work went well, Finished up the hull sides. This rear section to transom is curved drastically so I soaked the wood for 30 minutes and taped it around pint cans. Let it dry overnight and made it easier to attach. Also got a coat of total boat resin (thinned slightly) on the entire inside to seal it. Will use fiberglass cloth and total boat resin tomorrow on the hull. So far so good...waiting on Amazon delivery (the fiberglass cloth) 😔 Dave
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Todays work went well, Finished up the hull sides. This rear section to transom is curved drastically so I soaked the wood for 30 minutes and taped it around pint cans. Let it dry overnight and made it easier to attach. Also got a coat of total boat resin (thinned slightly) on the entire inside to seal it. Will use fiberglass cloth and total boat resin tomorrow on the hull. So far so good...waiting on Amazon delivery (the fiberglass cloth) 😔 Dave
Last evenings work went well. Got all the deck skins in place and sanded. I have a couple little filler spots. Hope to start the fiberglass today. Slow but sure...I am going to run a 3674 brushless 2600 kv with a 120A esc on 3S Lipo to start, I can go up to 6S with this motor/esc setup. Don't know if the little transfer case will take it. It has to be fast! ( After all it is a Drag boat) We will see. Thanks, Dave
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Thin layer of Bondo to smooth everything. Roughed in dashboard. Will start glass tomorrow.
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This is my rough setup so far... 3674 motor tucked in dummy block, still working on motor mount... Transfer case will get more bracing. Blah blah blah right? Thanks, Dave
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This is my rough setup so far... 3674 motor tucked in dummy block, still working on motor mount... Transfer case will get more bracing. Blah blah blah right? Thanks, Dave
The hull looked kind of plain so I added side boards to the interior and side skirts to the windscreen. I will make interior panels as well. Got the whole boat fiberglassed sanded down and second coat of Total boat high performance resin on. I will switch over to epoxy primer after this sanding (easier to sand and get flat) This resin is not easy to sand at all. Went through 12 pieces of paper and about 2 hours with 1 sanding. It's labor intensive and time consuming (and expensive) but it's worth it in the end. Thanks, Dave RR
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The hull looked kind of plain so I added side boards to the interior and side skirts to the windscreen. I will make interior panels as well. Got the whole boat fiberglassed sanded down and second coat of Total boat high performance resin on. I will switch over to epoxy primer after this sanding (easier to sand and get flat) This resin is not easy to sand at all. Went through 12 pieces of paper and about 2 hours with 1 sanding. It's labor intensive and time consuming (and expensive) but it's worth it in the end. Thanks, Dave RR
Been working on the drivetrain. It seems like it is going to work...having trouble finding a universal joint that is 5mm motor shaft to a 3/16" prop shaft 🤔. Anybody know where I can find one please let me know. Going to beef up the rudder shaft to 3/16". Will post again...taking a vacation to Arizona. Gonna check out Barret Jackson Auction. Hopefully they have a couple woodies... Thanks, Dave RR
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Been working on the drivetrain. It seems like it is going to work...having trouble finding a universal joint that is 5mm motor shaft to a 3/16" prop shaft 🤔. Anybody know where I can find one please let me know. Going to beef up the rudder shaft to 3/16". Will post again...taking a vacation to Arizona. Gonna check out Barret Jackson Auction. Hopefully they have a couple woodies... Thanks, Dave RR
This week's work went well. Have the rudder box installed. Have the stuffing box installed, motor mount and transfer case mount installed. Added a short turn fin, drilled dash to accept gauges. I got the gauge kit from Mack rc industries. I used UV glue for the lenses (came out ok). Made up the radio box with a magnetic hatch. Seat mounts attached. Finally ready for sanding and priming. This step will take me a while but I will keep you posted asap. Thanks,. Dave
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This week's work went well. Have the rudder box installed. Have the stuffing box installed, motor mount and transfer case mount installed. Added a short turn fin, drilled dash to accept gauges. I got the gauge kit from Mack rc industries. I used UV glue for the lenses (came out ok). Made up the radio box with a magnetic hatch. Seat mounts attached. Finally ready for sanding and priming. This step will take me a while but I will keep you posted asap. Thanks,. Dave
3 days of priming and wet sanding. Finally have a color on. I made 14 plastic panels for the interior panels and floor. Also made8 strips to cover the plywood edge to be painted and then installed. The wifey picked purple and yellow 🙄. I can work with it. It will get .04 silver flake and then cleared. Then some airbrush work. Yep purple and yellow 😴.... Dave RR
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3 days of priming and wet sanding. Finally have a color on. I made 14 plastic panels for the interior panels and floor. Also made8 strips to cover the plywood edge to be painted and then installed. The wifey picked purple and yellow 🙄. I can work with it. It will get .04 silver flake and then cleared. Then some airbrush work. Yep purple and yellow 😴.... Dave RR
I am looking forward to seeing the paint job you mentioned as I have done a bit of custom spraying in my time, Mainly on motorcycles.
Martin.
Keep us updated on your progress.
Keep the pictures coming...