LSO Geico makeover

[tiqueman]

Im actually making over two of these, but this ones first. I run this one in LSO w/ the local club. I decided I was tired of the tight fit that 4S2P brings and getting the batteries to release sometimes is not fun, breaks trays etc etc. I thought it would be easier if I removed the wood and just installed a simple new motor mount. well, it ended up like this. I also started blue printing the ride pads today....

[maxmekker]

Nice, pleez provide a part list if you use some nice hop ups. And for the truing, what stuff do you use ?

[xkos]

nice

[Piranha22]

Nice work Scott!

[Diesel6401]

Looking good bud.....

[tiqueman]

Thanks for the compliments. Just about finished. Couple things to "touch up" but I hope to get her wet tomorrow.

Maxmekker, the motor mount, servo mount and batt trays are from Ben at Fightercat racing. And I used the Octura stand offs to do the offset. (that was done quite a while ago) The filler I used is from Adtech. Its called P-78. Stuff is awesome, sands super easy, is super strong and lays down very nice w/ minimal "spotting". I did this in one coat. Start to finish was about 45 minutes.

Ignore the color, its good from far but far from good. I mixed a small batch of color to do some touch ups, nics etc, a while back but wasnt enough to shoot the blue printed sponsons, so I just used a combo of 2 colors, one over the other to get it close. As long as it stays wet side down on the water, it matches perfectly

[Piranha22]

Hi Scott,

Did you use Carbon Fiber or Carbon Kevlar in the hull? I noticed that Kintec sells both so I was wondering what would be better to use?

http://kintecracing.com/Building_Supplies.html

Also, are you using the stock servo in that setup? The hull looks bada$$!

Thanks man!

Pete

[tiqueman]

Hey Pete. I used CF in this one. Ive used both, the Kevlar is a bit more rigid but still possible to work with. To update you on a conversation we started via PM a week or so ago, Ive got an order of CF coming in this week. Should be here by Wednesday Id think. I can add a piece in w/ your hatch if youd like. I also finally got the frame mold done yesterday and will be laying up your part today, so everything will be ready to ship mid/ late week. And yes, Im using the stock servo. Thanks for the compliment.
-Scott

EDIT: Oh, and I may have enough blue/ black Kevlar to do one if you want me to check. But again, its a bit harder to work with. Not much, just a little. And when it wets out it becomes much darker than it is when dry, so its more like dark blue/ black.

[Piranha22]

Hey Pete. I used CF in this one. Ive used both, the Kevlar is a bit more rigid but still possible to work with. To update you on a conversation we started via PM a week or so ago, Ive got an order of CF coming in this week. Should be here by Wednesday Id think. I can add a piece in w/ your hatch if youd like. I also finally got the frame mold done yesterday and will be laying up your part today, so everything will be ready to ship mid/ late week. And yes, Im using the stock servo. Thanks for the compliment.
-Scott


EDIT: Oh, and I may have enough blue/ black Kevlar to do one if you want me to check. But again, its a bit harder to work with. Not much, just a little. And when it wets out it becomes much darker than it is when dry, so its more like dark blue/ black.

I think since this is my first try at laying down carbon I would like the normal carbon fiber especially if its a little easier to lay down. Please add a piece of CF, that would be awesome. Just let me know what I owe you whenever you are ready to ship (no rush) and I will send you a PP payment.

Thank you!

Pete

[tiqueman]

A finishing touch to allow it to stand out from the other one or two that may be on the course....

[ron1950]

bring it...i am ready lol

[HYDROJERRY]

Excilent work as usaul Scott,, looks alsume, did you respray yours with clear, its very shinny like it should be,, mine isnt very shinny not like that for sure,, i was also thinking of putting my seaking 120a esc in mine and giving it a try,,oh and my rudder bracket thingy seams to work well she sits wright down now but i think the lower part of my brackets drag in the water,,,

[tiqueman]

Thanks Jerry. I did not re clear it although I thought about it. Fore some reason that pic makes the factory finish look better than it is. Only areas I cleared were areas I painted. As for your brackets, id think once your moving they will not be dragging at all. Swap that esc out and throw on an M445.. it will be a whole new boat

[Piranha22]

Im actually making over two of these, but this ones first. I run this one in LSO w/ the local club. I decided I was tired of the tight fit that 4S2P brings and getting the batteries to release sometimes is not fun, breaks trays etc etc. I thought it would be easier if I removed the wood and just installed a simple new motor mount. well, it ended up like this. I also started blue printing the ride pads today....

What are you using for battery trays to hold in the 4S batteries? They look different from stock.

Thank you!

Pete

Edit: Nevermind, I see that you posted you are using Fightercat ones. Sorry about that!

[HYDROJERRY]

Hmmm dont have that prop but i do have a octura x447 or is that to big,,maybe ill just order the m445..