30" Scratch Built Cat

[lomdel]

Lomdel, very nice looking build. I really like your paint scheme, how about shooting some pics in the sunlight during a float test? Great struts! I am ready to see her wet. Do you have any recent pics of the innards? Lookin good and SV lid works out real nice. Good job!

The King of Shaves decals is next. I don't want to post a sunlight pic on here, 'cause that will show off all the imperfections . Nothing on the inside yet but keep watching this space with a lot of patience... The SV27 lid is a great solution for this size hull.

[Jesse J]

Are you going to add intake scoops like in your avatar? if so, what do you have in mind? I am wanting a pair as well and have not come up with a good idea other than shaping them out of foam and fiberglassing...

[sailr]

Either will work for epoxy but Denatured alcohol is better for epoxy and Acetone for polyester resin. Alcohol will not thin polyester.

Hi all. Jesse is correct. You can also use acetone to thin the resin. The hull weighs 15 oz. without
the hatch and canopy which I still have not received from tower. Will post some pictures this
afternoon. Regards
Norman

[lomdel]

Are you going to add intake scoops like in your avatar? if so, what do you have in mind? I am wanting a pair as well and have not come up with a good idea other than shaping them out of foam and fiberglassing...

If I decide on scoops I will order a pair of H&M pre-made scoops, but I'm thinking about doing a turbine-look set-up with huge exhausts like the pic below...

[Norman2]

30" scratch built cat

Hi Lomodel, Jesse, and Rawson,
I am going to follow your idea on some turbine exhaust instead of scoops.
Running last week end lost the two scoops with just the wind. If you do
go for scoops make sure they are bolted on or some real strong glue. I
am eagerly waiting to see your cat with the decals. Don't worry about the finish.
I have seen these cats race and they are pretty on TV but when up close they
are full of dings. Regards
Norman

[Jesse J]

I definitely like the scoops - where do you order?
thanks

[lomdel]

I definitely like the scoops - where do you order?
thanks

You can get these or similiar from Hydromarine.de or I think MHZ also carries a variety...

[Jesse J]

oh yeah, thanks for the tip. got em ordered!
J

[jesflorida]

Just received my 32" balsa/ply frames and stringers from Alex Guzman, nice work and good price.

Can anyone provide be the site to obtain ETTI stingers?

Thanks,

jesflorida

[Jeff Wohlt]

I handle them but I will tell you they are a bit small. I would use them on smaller hulls....small cats and monos.

[lomdel]

I agree with Jeff. Rather try the "Strut SB for .187 flex cable" from www.toughracing.com

[kennyrach]

Just received my 32" balsa/ply frames and stringers from Alex Guzman, nice work and good price.

Can anyone provide be the site to obtain ETTI stingers?

Thanks,

jesflorida

Glad to hear you got the frame from my friend m8 and yes he do very good work

[rawsonreyes]

hi guys i am back started the build will post soon working on something new but you all will see it by friday .rreyes thanks kennyrach mr guzman job was excellent.

[kennyrach]

yep rawsonreyes .excellent is his name my m8 let see some picture of the cutting work

[rawsonreyes]

hi kennyrach lomdel,normam. i will be posting on friday so you guys can see the cutting works of mr guzman and how my build is coming along.this is for anyone with sound racing exp, i am looking for a speed of about 60 mph i need prop motor and esc combination for 3/5 min runs. eg size of rudder dist from transom for twin setup.cmon fluid/jessej put me in the game.