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.

 

[Bob Blazer]

Looks like t me you are doing a great job!

 

[Roxyflash]

Thanks Bob hearing that from you is awesom.I want to apologize about my behavior in the past I was going tru some tuff situations with the sons accident and trying to find a decent job you and Brian were really good to me I’m real sorry I hope you and Brian can forgive me.

 

[Roxyflash]

Worked on hardware and servo linkages.Before i mount the strut I take a 5/16 adjustable reamer and clean out the strut so the 5/16 tube slides right in.I used a 440 linkage on throttle I made the angle bracket for throttle on engine and fabbed the linkages shorten the throttle arm on carb for more clearance.I use a 1 1/2 drum sander on a drill to sand away the engine rail for carb clearance.I use tig stainless rod threaded for 6/32 threads.I like the woods pushrod seals also.I use this brigit solder suppose to some of the strongest solder.

 

[Roxyflash]

Here’s a better picture of engine throttle