Thanks Randy, It's been slow going but the holidays are about over and I'm getting things done slowly but surely. Got the front wing hinges installed on the flaps, padded up the rear hull wings and got the initial shape done, The front flaps will be operational and assigned to an auxiliary channel on radio20161214_153739.jpg20161214_153735.jpg[ATTACH=CONFIG]148508[/ATTACH
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Also worked on the fitment of the cowl, got the framing epoxied to it 20161221_185034.jpg20161221_185047.jpg20161227_213647.jpg20161227_213657.jpgand worked on the cowl latches tonight getting them installed. Servos will be here tomorrow and can start work on setting up the servo that will work the flaps and finalize the push rod for the rudder by the weekend, Figure I should be ready for primer in about four weeks.Comment
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Some updates, built the rear deck that will have the turbine tube attached to it. Found the tube at summit racing (intake tube 3-1/2") a little heavier than making one but it's a solid piece with no welding or gluing of seams.20161231_142118.jpg20161231_142136.jpg20161231_154848.jpg20170101_145843.jpg20170101_145934.jpgComment
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Got the rudder servo (MKS) 20170107_123410.jpg20170107_123424.jpg20170107_123431.jpgand rod setup, using carbon fiber rod with the OSE rod ends.Comment
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Here's a few of the setup for the flaps, will be adjustable on the radio (Airtronics)20170119_122808.jpg20170119_122813.jpg20170121_133809.jpg using an auxiliary channel and a MKS wing servo mounted to the battery tray I made upComment
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A few pics of the boat. Am using catboi's idea for the mounting of the window plastics20170102_175720.jpg20170102_175730.jpg20170102_175754.jpg20170102_175817.jpg20170118_230033.jpgComment
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Rotated a few pics for better viewing20161231_154915.jpg20170102_175720.jpg20170107_123431.jpg20170118_230033.jpgComment
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Did all of the filling this past week using bondo (wood filler) and will do all of the final sanding this next week and the sealing of wood. Sand one more time then take it to a buddy that will lay down the primer for me. Should be done with all that in about two weeks then color can be laid down. Can't wait to be done with this project but it's been fun trying to figure things out and prefab something from scratch.Comment
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Very nice build !!!
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Thank you WestJL21!! Got everything sanded and ready to start sealing wood tomorrow. Got the graphics today, Mike at Thunderboat Graphics did an awesome job and can't wait to see them on and paint will be here on Wednesday. I can finally see a lttle bit of light at the end of the tunnel...lolComment
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How are you going to seal the wood and prep for primer?Comment
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I used a epoxy finish resin...sanding wasn't too bad...usually where I start to lose my patients but came out pretty good and primer laid down niceComment
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beautiful boat , very very nice.Comment
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Thank you!!...Will post some pics soon...all parts are painted white and have some of the smaller parts ready for clear.Comment
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