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📝 SHARK ESC Brushless
1 day ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly (
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Hi Ron!
The Shark esc seems to be a budget friendly and fairly reliable choice. I personally like to stay with Traxxas when using Traxxas gear because of the finicky nature of Traxxas drivetrains where their esc's become "integrated" to their transmitters in many useful ways. i.e. low voltage automatic cut-off and automatic overheating shutdown.
Then we have the whole Lipo world which is a whole new animal so the learning process has been long and difficult for an old fool like me. Specialty charging systems, voltage meters and discharge rates and battery cell balance...yikes. LOL!
High speeds can be fun if you're ok with 6 minutes of run time, and constant (and I mean constant) lubrication of the flex shaft, and the inevitable need for plenty of spare props. There is an upside to that boat you've pictured is that it has an upgraded cooling jacket on the motor...super useful.
But then again, the Traxxas customer service is pretty damn good as I sent my whole Spartan Boat chassis to them and they reworked it for a nominal fee.
Despite my ramblings, I'd still give the Shark a try. Online searches on modeler sites for answers can be a huge help.
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The Shark esc seems to be a budget friendly and fairly reliable choice. I personally like to stay with Traxxas when using Traxxas gear because of the finicky nature of Traxxas drivetrains where their esc's become "integrated" to their transmitters in many useful ways. i.e. low voltage automatic cut-off and automatic overheating shutdown.
Then we have the whole Lipo world which is a whole new animal so the learning process has been long and difficult for an old fool like me. Specialty charging systems, voltage meters and discharge rates and battery cell balance...yikes. LOL!
High speeds can be fun if you're ok with 6 minutes of run time, and constant (and I mean constant) lubrication of the flex shaft, and the inevitable need for plenty of spare props. There is an upside to that boat you've pictured is that it has an upgraded cooling jacket on the motor...super useful.
But then again, the Traxxas customer service is pretty damn good as I sent my whole Spartan Boat chassis to them and they reworked it for a nominal fee.
Despite my ramblings, I'd still give the Shark a try. Online searches on modeler sites for answers can be a huge help.
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💬 Re: Dole Aztec cont.
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Awesome clamp jigs Chris!!!!! It's a brainstorm for me on my next build! Thanks!!!!
Just for the heck of it, get some spar varnish over the Polycrylic before priming and painting. I am not totally sold on Polycrylic for "in water" applications. You can ignore this advice if you've had success in the past with it in the water.
I'm just get a bit obsessed about such things from my house painting days.
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Just for the heck of it, get some spar varnish over the Polycrylic before priming and painting. I am not totally sold on Polycrylic for "in water" applications. You can ignore this advice if you've had success in the past with it in the water.
I'm just get a bit obsessed about such things from my house painting days.
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💬 Re: Business end
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Hi Alessandro:
Yes, I opted to go with a blue that is not exactly historically accurate to the final version of the craft, but pleasing to my eye as I used the same color decades ago on a smaller version.
As for the rudder and prop shaft I was lucky enough to find a similar colored paint that is specially formulated for exterior metals. The original color of the rudder and prop shaft were an anodized blue that tended towards purple and just wouldn't do with the overall look of the boat. In essence the colors clashed and upset my artistic sensibilities. I guess I am a slave to fashion!
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Yes, I opted to go with a blue that is not exactly historically accurate to the final version of the craft, but pleasing to my eye as I used the same color decades ago on a smaller version.
As for the rudder and prop shaft I was lucky enough to find a similar colored paint that is specially formulated for exterior metals. The original color of the rudder and prop shaft were an anodized blue that tended towards purple and just wouldn't do with the overall look of the boat. In essence the colors clashed and upset my artistic sensibilities. I guess I am a slave to fashion!
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💬 Re: Superstructure painted and decaled, some fittings and the mast
2 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Cash!!!! Yessir, the various "grips" are floating around this winter.
Never avoid anything that settles in the lungs!
My daughter-in-law got that flu and my youngest daughter got the damn new COVID. Mary and I have managed to dodge the bullets. We always get the shots. No matter what that p.o.s. Bobby Kennedy says. 👍😂
Just glad your fightin' through it all and still doing beautiful work!
You got this!
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Never avoid anything that settles in the lungs!
My daughter-in-law got that flu and my youngest daughter got the damn new COVID. Mary and I have managed to dodge the bullets. We always get the shots. No matter what that p.o.s. Bobby Kennedy says. 👍😂
Just glad your fightin' through it all and still doing beautiful work!
You got this!
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📝 Business end
6 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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I touched up the "business end" mechanicals with a matching paint that makes it seem less offensive to me. Water tests soon.😉
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💬 Re: New Moth MKII semi scale yacht
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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It'll be strong as iron with the 6oz cloth! Excellent work JB!
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📝 Finally, back to work...
7 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Happy New Year Gang!
Today I finally had some time and got back to work on the Bluebird project. Powertrain, linkage, and cooling lines were installed in a huge rush of enthusiasm. All is working as it should even though it's not a turbine 😔.
The next step is to get this monster into a tank again for final ballast and water adjustments. Donald and his cockpit are being actively planned. Thats the good news.
Now back to reality and the bad news
Fully laden she's coming in at 8 pounds 12 ounces with a standard Traxxas Spartan set up. As this is almost exactly double what a stock Spartan weighs I seriously doubt she'll plane let alone hit a scale speed of a shade over 80 miles per hour. No worries as I anticipated this and will look for motor, esc, and lipo upgrades down the road.
The grand experiment continues...👍😉
Today I finally had some time and got back to work on the Bluebird project. Powertrain, linkage, and cooling lines were installed in a huge rush of enthusiasm. All is working as it should even though it's not a turbine 😔.
The next step is to get this monster into a tank again for final ballast and water adjustments. Donald and his cockpit are being actively planned. Thats the good news.
Now back to reality and the bad news
Fully laden she's coming in at 8 pounds 12 ounces with a standard Traxxas Spartan set up. As this is almost exactly double what a stock Spartan weighs I seriously doubt she'll plane let alone hit a scale speed of a shade over 80 miles per hour. No worries as I anticipated this and will look for motor, esc, and lipo upgrades down the road.
The grand experiment continues...👍😉
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💬 Re: Other Classic Fairey Builds
9 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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They are such beautiful things! 😉❤️
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💬 Re: Vosper
10 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Garth: Give Luis a write through his FB page, he prints in all scales and does many naval crews...
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📝 Just happened
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Yep, on the more aggressive side...😉
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📝 HAPPY NEW YEAR
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Cheers to All!!!
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💬 Re: New Moth MKII semi scale yacht
14 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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JB!!!!! Starting the New Year with another great build as it should be!!! An inspiration!!!!
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📝 Last xmas sailing of the year
18 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Nice!!!!!!!!!
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💬 Re: Krick Paula | Work / Crane Boat
19 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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This where I get out the self-stick velcro pads (fabric side) and cut them to size to line the tops of the stand. Just an old habit if mine.
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💬 Re: Vosper
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Great gift Garth!!! Beautiful build Ron!!! Fill us in on your ballast set up.
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📝 My Christmas present
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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My wife after an ebay win. 🤣🤣🤣
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📝 Next project
21 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Merry Christmas Gang!!!!! Enjoy and let's build our boats like never before in 2026!!!
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💬 Re: Next project: 36 ft Northern Bay sport fisherman
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Great Choice!!!!! Go Chum GO!!!!!!!!!!!
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📝 Update re: PeterD
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Hang in there Peter! We've got your back with the well wishes and good vibes.
Best -- Guy
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💬 Re: Graupner Pollux
23 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Cash, are you using Micro-Balloons as your filler with the epoxy?
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💬 Re: Graupner Pollux
24 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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This is excellent Cash! Knowing you, it'll be a showpiece! Keep the pix coming!!!
As for builds, my shop has moved outdoors building my wife's winter sun shed for Christmas. Can't wait to get back on my boats!
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As for builds, my shop has moved outdoors building my wife's winter sun shed for Christmas. Can't wait to get back on my boats!
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📝 Animal and nature photos to enjoy.
24 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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A Bobcat on the prowl caught on my game camera at my boss's house on the December, a rare site in South Western Connecticut indeed.
As for the doe, she seems to be saying, "I'm ready for my close up Mr. DeMille."
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As for the doe, she seems to be saying, "I'm ready for my close up Mr. DeMille."
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📝 Waterproof servos
25 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Eric, there's always the great rc sub guy on youtube! I would touch base with him on his channel to inquire. He def knows his stuff.
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📝 Bluebird
28 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Yessir Ed! I downloaded them and they are beautiful!!!
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📝 Waterproof servos
28 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Eric! Traxxas makes decent waterproof servos. Here is their micro sub servo...
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📝 Holiday greetings from the seaside
28 days ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Hey Gang!!!!! To all my friends on the best site on the internet. Keep building and Bless Us All!!!!!
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📝 Movie rust and aging...
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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I am glad you like it.
It's about 9 feet long! Notice the tracking dots along the hull and the blue screen background. Those are for the motion graphics animators to refer to in order to help create the ocean waves.
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It's about 9 feet long! Notice the tracking dots along the hull and the blue screen background. Those are for the motion graphics animators to refer to in order to help create the ocean waves.
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💬 Re: Hullk Hogan
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Lew!!!!!
The WWF offices were right near my house and we used to see a bunch of the old timers poking around; Sargent Slaughter, Jimmy Snuka, Bulldog Brower, The Iron Sheik...etc. Met Hulk once up close, he was a monster, but amazingly soft spoken. But, the all-time monstrosity was Andre the Giant. Rode on the freight elevator with him at Sound One in NYC, the elevator dropped noticeably when he got on with me. His head was as big as a basketball! And his hands were as big as Easter hams.
Amazing individuals, one and all!!!
The WWF offices were right near my house and we used to see a bunch of the old timers poking around; Sargent Slaughter, Jimmy Snuka, Bulldog Brower, The Iron Sheik...etc. Met Hulk once up close, he was a monster, but amazingly soft spoken. But, the all-time monstrosity was Andre the Giant. Rode on the freight elevator with him at Sound One in NYC, the elevator dropped noticeably when he got on with me. His head was as big as a basketball! And his hands were as big as Easter hams.
Amazing individuals, one and all!!!
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📝 Movie rust and aging...
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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I have some friends that work at Peter Jackson's WETA workshop and loved this photo from the model shop of the freighter from King Kong. As you know I am a huge fan of dirtying up a kit.
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💬 Re: "Port Seminole" a SSMBC portable dock system for R/C model boats
1 month ago by 🇺🇸 jumpugly ( Admiral)
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Lew!!!
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