Alpha Series Jaguar 3 Build (20 Size)

[longballlumber]

What servos did you upgrad too?

 

[Grimracer]

BLS CM600s

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

NOW.. having said this I have a question out to Futaba on those.. the specs sheet states NOT FOR AIR RECEIVER. they make a version of this servo called the BLS A600..

I REALY HOPE we have not entered the "it matters" when it comes to servos regarding system type.. I am hoping as long as you use them in "normal" it will work with either.

We will see.

Grim

 

[dr gary turner]

Did Don Ferrette obtain Bob Ferguson’s templates after his passing?

Any word on whether Don is going to produce some Jaguar boats?

 

[Tim Kish]

NOW.. having said this I have a question out to Futaba on those.. the specs sheet states NOT FOR AIR RECEIVER. they make a version of this servo called the BLS A600..

I REALY HOPE we have not entered the "it matters" when it comes to servos regarding system type.. I am hoping as long as you use them in "normal" it will work with either.

We will see.

Grim

This has to be the longest build in the history of toy boats lol.

 

[Grimracer]

just ONE EPOXY sensitivity and it takes YEARS to complete a boat...lol

 

[Tim Kish]

just ONE EPOXY sensitivity and it takes YEARS to complete a boat...lol

I'm sure it will be to the same level of everything you do Mike, looking forward to seeing it on the water!

 

[Grimracer]

second time I have printed TPU mounts for a boat.. I have convinced myself.. this is the only way to do this.. LOL

The mounts get attached with shoegoo.. the servos get a small dab of shoegoo under the mounting tabs.. its just TO EASY!

Grim

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Grim, care to share what the issue with the previous mixture/throttle servo's were? Vibration kill them?

 

[Grimracer]

happy to share.. I HAVE NO IDEA.. I had them all setup.. ready to go.. did a check before I headed to the pond and one of the small servos (S3270svi) started cycling. NO CLUE..

I tried a few things to trouble shoot but the servo was not having it.

Out she all came!

Grim

 

[K F Wheeler]

YIKES!!! You really dodged a bullet there!!! Wow!!!

Ken

 

[Grimracer]

yes.. thanks Ken.. that would have been the Maidan run too. Motor had never been fired in the boat.

Grim

 

[TJ Hammons]

BLS CM600s

Grim

$160 per..cha-ching! Have you used these servos in the past or are they a newer offering from Futaba?

 

[Grimracer]

new.. very new..

AND I just got word back from Futaba,, these WILL work with air systems in "normal"

Good.. LOL. I have a project radio for this boat.

Grim

 

[SayMikey]

Pretty sure that PEA SHOOTER IS HOLDING DOWN THE RECORD

 

[Grimracer]

that it is... LOL.

I designed the files for that back in 09 or so... parts are all laser cut (I have one of those in the garage) so who knows.. BTY.. the front sponsons are built up.. AND have these neat little weeping pockets for the boom tubes to glue into.. (trick for sure)

 

[Grimracer]

progress... not fast progress.. just progress.

We did get the launch area cleaned at our test pond last night.. so that was good..

 

[Chris Wood]

mike i really really like them servo hold downs. would like to see them mount to the side instead of the bottom but i dig it man.. miss chatting with you and our absolutely great times at mendota!!

 

[Grimracer]

Control rods are installed and a few last minuet mounting ideas for the other components.

I have a full weekend this weekend so no testing..

Update pics soon

Grim

 

[Wally Marsh]

Control rods are installed and a few last minuet mounting ideas for the other components.

I have a full weekend this weekend so no testing..

Update pics soon

Grim

Hey Mike, your builds are always so pristine, mine are clean too but yours just have that extra touch of bling I’ve got a “forever” build going with a Whiplash 20, really 90% done plus seal and paint, REALLY want to finish and start testing the beast, gotta put those lazy genes to rest and just do it!

Wallster