2025 Backlash

[Roxyflash]

I have never built a gen 3 Backlash so I traded my sport 20 whiplash for a backlash kit from my buddy Adam.I had a couple issues in the build when sanding the burn cuts I had two pieces the wood pealed a ply off one on the top front left skin and on the rear frame.I couldn’t flip the top skin because there was a nasty looking knot on the other top skin so I used it.I had one area on the sponson top out side edge that I sanding tru.I like just clearing the hull easier on the paint side.I used my standard cross brace servo mounts.The nose cap and the wedge blocks I like to make longer so I went to Menards they have carving blocks made from bass wood I used like 7 bucks I made a small wedge to get the angles then I use it for a template.When I took the bottom sheeting out it had a corner the was damaged so I had a piece of 1/16 left over from last years build so I cut one out.Heres some pictures.

 

[Roxyflash]

Here the chip out on the top skin and glueing on the bat wing doublers I also put a plate of g10 on the transom to keep the hardware from sinking in

 

[doug long]

Looks great Bruce!

 

[Roxyflash]

Started on it new years hoping to be done with the building and sealing by next weekend next is to mount hardware get servos installed push rod mounts glued in then finish the radiobox bait box lid.After that will be the stuffing box fuel tank going with a Sullivan waiting for it to come in the mail.

 

[Rich Jones]

Looks great Bruce, you’re really moving along on it.

 

[Roxyflash]

Once I put my mind to it goes fast built so many boats that I get carried away when I get sanding.