Looks great man, I like it a lot.
Darin's Raptor P-Spec Rigger Build
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Very nice Darin!! Yes.. the Krylon primer is the ticket!! Seems to bond very well...
I'll be very interested on how she runs! Beautiful!!
-Kent
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I don't know... I haven't seen the the revised sponsons. I do know he's making them out of fiberglass now, as opposed to wood over foam build-up.Originally posted by detox View PostIs your ride pad mod the same as Brian's version ?
..Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
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I'm building up a new set of sponsons for Darin. He had an UGLY wreck at the gas/nitro nats. The boats are fast. The front runners in our club are running 55-60. the fastest boats are in the mid 60's. The extra speed is all in the prop and tuning.
The current boats are all composite. Tub, sponsons, ride pad.
Here are a couple pics. One is the kit form of the boat, the other is my personal red/white heat race boat.Brian "Snowman" Buaas
Team Castle Creations
NAMBA FE Chairman

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NASTY Crash... but you should've seen the other guy... His boat was but in half...
My fault... I gave him a brand new UL1 motor and ESC to make up for it... now his boat is freaking FAST!!! One of Brian's older N2-style rigger designs...
The purple boat is John Morana's boat, which is sister boat to Brian's Red/White one... again, mid-60s... handles great as well...Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
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How much for the kit and do you offer it ARTR with hardware installed?Originally posted by raptor347 View PostI'm building up a new set of sponsons for Darin. He had an UGLY wreck at the gas/nitro nats. The boats are fast. The front runners in our club are running 55-60. the fastest boats are in the mid 60's. The extra speed is all in the prop and tuning.
The current boats are all composite. Tub, sponsons, ride pad.
Here are a couple pics. One is the kit form of the boat, the other is my personal red/white heat race boat.
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Darin, sorry to hear about the carnage! Hopefully it wont be to hard to fix..
Very nice riggers!!Nothing like keeping you lipos warm and your prop wet!!
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OK... Finally time to get this fixed... All torn down, and ready to strip the paint...Oh the joy!Attached FilesDarin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
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Darin Hi.
I know you had problems with the Dupla colors when you used it. But I came up with a setup that has been working great for me. I have been using the primer and the white for my base, then I paint the colors in house of color or Dupont top coat clear coat paints. I have had real good luck with no pull ups when taping down. If you want more info I can post or I can call you.
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Thanks Randy... That's one of my main concerns... I'm thinking of going to full automotive paint, at least on the tub, since it's going to be just bright white. I'm a little tired of repainting this thing, so any help to make sure the paint doesn't peel would be appreciated...Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
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I can call you if you want give me a # then you can tell the story to every one. I have to work a little.Originally posted by Darin Jordan View PostThanks Randy... That's one of my main concerns... I'm thinking of going to full automotive paint, at least on the tub, since it's going to be just bright white. I'm a little tired of repainting this thing, so any help to make sure the paint doesn't peel would be appreciated...
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Here's my 2 cents worth. If your stuck on using automotive paints SummitRacing's Urethane paint is probably the most affordable way to go if your painting more than one hull. Hardener has a limited shelf life once opened.
Another Automotive type paint for painting just one hull I would use Klasscoat. You can buy it in small amounts.
Most simple and affordable method is use Krylon primer and paint. This combo will not peel.
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if you want just white, send it to me prepped and primed...I have some white to shoot on some other parts.
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