41" Delta Force Racing Build - Nitro to Electric

[Make-a-Wake]

The first collet is the way to go........................i'd try an x455/457 first...............

[Drax21]

The first collet is the way to go........................i'd try an x455/457 first...............

Ok will do thanks, what size turn fins should I use? 89mm (Large) or 68mm (Medium)

[Make-a-Wake]

Ok will do thanks, what size turn fins should I use? 89mm (Large) or 68mm (Medium)

I like going larger.............you can always tip them back to get them up a bit if need be.

[Drax21]

I like going larger.............you can always tip them back to get them up a bit if need be.

OK Just getting a list sorted out. I have my Apparition on sale to pay for most of this build.

Trim Tabs. Yes or No? Teflon liner. Yes or No?

thanks

[Drax21]

Another question... Stinger or Strut?
I notice struts are a lot cheaper. Is this just because there is more CNC work on the stingers?
tfl_503b80.jpg This is the best stinger Kintec has got $44

The equivalent strut would be $30 from OSE as Kintec doesn't sell a 1/4 strut

The boat previously had a strut on it and I believe a new strut would go in the already drilled holes nicely.
With the stinger I think I will need to fill the old holes and drill a new lot.

[martin]

The 41" Osprey uses large 90mm fins & large tabs 49mm long x 76mm wide.

[Drax21]

The 41" Osprey uses large 90mm fins & large tabs 49mm long x 76mm wide.

Thanks for the info

[Drax21]

Ok I have been doing some body work. Filled all the cracks using some Loctite body filler. I then had the horrible job or sanding it all down. Probably my fault for applying too much in the first place.
The hatch I have filled in the hole for the exhaust with fiberglass sheets layered up. Its a lot stronger than it used to be. Filled a few cracks on the hatch as well but that still needs sanding.
The paint should be coming tomorrow. I decided to go with Hycote's Double Acrylic Ford Signal Green.

Here's the boat now

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[Drax21]

Finished the sanding on the outside then cleaned the dust off it. Paint didn't arrive so I decided to do the Re-enforcing on the inside with the carbon-kevlar. This is my first time using CK and finishing resin. I went over the inside of the hull with some fine grade sandpaper before starting. Hardest bit was cutting around the engine mounts but overall it went in nicely with help from Keith's step by step guide on Fightercat's forum. Just waiting for it to dry now. Will get some pics up tomorrow.

[Drax21]

Here's some pics
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I heard adding an extra coat of epoxy on top gives it some shine so I lightly spread some more on top today. It's still wet in the pic though. Looks good now
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Paint arrived today but primer didn't.....

[RIPFENCE]

joining in for this build...

[Drax21]

Ok what to choose

Strut or Stinger
Here are the 2 I have narrowed it down to

Stinger
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1506120030...ht_1461wt_1080


Strut
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1207035275...ht_1588wt_1080

[Drax21]

Boat still not painted as weather has gone cold again........

Plan is to put the motor as close to the back as possible for power to prop.
Have bought the 16s 200amp FC esc. Still in need of a motor.

[Make-a-Wake]

I'd go with a stinger..........

[Drax21]

I'd go with a stinger..........

Stinger ordered. I have seen the way your large boats fly across the water and I like it

Will be priming and painting the boat shortly.