7.5 Hawk

[gooycheese]

I was wondering what size battery pack to use in the boat, I use a 4 cell AAA 700nimh in my .12 will that size work? I figured I would be going with 4 cells sub c 1800-2400 nicd does this sound correct?

Thanks Paul

 

[steve wood]

use 5 cells in all boats. 700 should be good for a couple hours use

 

[tnrcboatracer]

I use 5 cell AAA NiMh, 1100 mAh in all my hulls from 21 through 90. If weight is not an issue I also use 5 cell AA NiMh, 2400 mAh.

 

[waltr]

Paul,

5 cell NIMH 1100s will work fine for you.

The 6 volt pack will give your servos a little added strength.That never hurts.

Also check out the hump back packs.They take up less floor space.

 

[gooycheese]

I have been looking at battery packs tonight the aa & aaa are a little too long for what I would want (yes the weight of them is great but the are too long) would this be ok 5C/ELITE1500A/Brick/22AWG Wire/Hitec male these are 1.13 x .66 (the aa & aaa are 1.95 x .56 and those are the only one over 1000mah everything else is 700mah or less) ???

Thanks Paul

 

[Topfuel666]

Paul,

I run a 5 cell hump back 1400mah Nimh pack in my 45SGX. 6 volts give you more servo power along with in being very compact.

Bill

 

[waltr]

Paul,

Here is a great battery site that I use:

http://www.batteriesamerica.com/newpage8.htm

 

[gooycheese]

This Morning I ordered some primer for the boat, I hadn't used primer on the last boat but after talking with Don F last night I would rather try and do the painting part right the first time . So I wont be able to start painting until Tuesday now, oh well gotta do what I gotta do I want a little quality over quantity. Thanks everyone for all the information Yesterday in Chat it help alot

Thanks again to Everyone,

Paul

 

[gooycheese]

Hi All,

I just got my first coat of primer applied to the boat, it could look better (there are some spots of the boat that could use a little attention). I think I will just keep moving forward and let them ride (its a couple of spots that there is a little epoxy lip or bump and on the top of one of the sponson the balsa has a little ding) this is a heat boat and it will prob get a war wound or something just from me driving. I think I will build my own RX pack I have 10 aaa 700mah cells and I could make up 2 5 cell packs with them, does this sound like a good plan?

Thanks ,

Paul

 

[steve wood]

Hi All,
I just got my first coat of primer applied to the boat, it could look better (there are some spots of the boat that could use a little attention). I think I will just keep moving forward and let them ride (its a couple of spots that there is a little epoxy lip or bump and on the top of one of the sponson the balsa has a little ding) this is a heat boat and it will prob get a war wound or something just from me driving. I think I will build my own RX pack I have 10 aaa 700mah cells and I could make up 2 5 cell packs with them, does this sound like a good plan?

Thanks ,

Paul

last one i built caught fire on way to the pond. i let someone else do em now

 

[Chris Wood]

for the 20 - 25 dollars it ain't worth the time and money.

this is one thing i wouldn't short change yourself on.

chris

 

[007clint]

for the 20 - 25 dollars it ain't worth the time and money.
this is one thing i wouldn't short change yourself on.

chris

I have been using four AA Lithium Energizers in my smaller boats. I test them frequently and they seem to hold their charge for a whole race weekend. Any problem with that in a larger rigger?

 

[ek kustomz]

You want to use the 5 cells for 6 volts to get the maximum torque out of your sterring that is especially needed in bigger boats. Paul if you need rec pack I sell 5 cell 1100's assembled with battery bars insted of wire for 18.00 shipped.

 

[Chris Wood]

here is the place i believe don f led me to.. cheap on the prices and the do a very nice job on the shrink wrap of the pac's.

http://www.batteriesamerica.com/

chris

 

[Don Ferrette]

here is the place i believe don f led me to.. cheap on the prices and the do a very nice job on the shrink wrap of the pac's.
http://www.batteriesamerica.com/

chris

Yup, dat be da place.

 

[Nigtmare]

Paul.check this place out!!! I got my battery's from him,good packs and excellent price

http://stores.ebay.com/eee4u_RC-6-0V_W0QQc...idZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm

 

[gooycheese]

These are some pics of my build to this point, Thank you everyone that has help me along the way.

Paul

 

[gooycheese]

Sorry guys I spaced out , this is the link for the pics. http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?automo...si&img=1201

Just for curiosity sake how much does a D hydro generally weigh? I figure I am a little heavy but my digital scale wont weigh it so I am not sure how heavy I actually am.

Thanks Again Everyone for all you Help and Generosity

Paul

p.s. I will cut spar down closer to the fin when I know for sure its set correctly.

 

[ek kustomz]

look'n good Paul!!

zach

 

[Tofastformellow]

looks great , looks like a FFr, with a splash of avenger in it ...

cool

Jason