Blackbird 21 build thread

[Don Ferrette]

As promised I am getting started on the build thread for the Blackbird 21 hydro kit that I was fortunate enough to win in the raffle here on I/W (I still can't believe I actually won, I never hit the big raffles!) I will say that after unpacking the kit, laying it all out & reading through the instruction book that Chris Wood has put together, this is a really nice kit and has to be one of the most complete I've seen. Besides the typical tub, sponsons, boom tubes & cowl you get the complete hardware package right down to the shims for the boom tubes & the excellent shaft oiler that Steve Wood makes. Also included is a Walt Barney fuel tank as well as carbon fiber servo trays and the cowl is a real nice lightweight 'glass one as opposed to the typical ABS. I don't expect this to be the usual four or five pages of pics because this has to be one of the easiest builds I've seen which is good as I've already entered the boat in the Atlanta SpringNats in April! Here's the link to the start of the build gallery, as always click on the plus "+" sign next to the word title in the header bar to put them in proper order-

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=971

 

[moparbarn]

that's going to be one sweet boat! still say i'm glad it went to someone who will do it justice ! not saying that anyone else entered couldn't have, but i've seen your boats, don B) .

 

[shadow]

It's lookin' good so far, reminds me of another boat that I want to see finished or at least some pics of it the way it is. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Do us proud once again Don,

Cliff

 

[Don Ferrette]

It's lookin' good so far, reminds me of another boat that I want to see finished or at least some pics of it the way it is. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Do us proud once again Don,

Cliff

I'll get those pics done for you this weekend ........... really.

 

[Richard Dahlheimer]

It's lookin' good so far, reminds me of another boat that I want to see finished or at least some pics of it the way it is. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Do us proud once again Don,

Cliff

I'll get those pics done for you this weekend ........... really.

Thank You for the build thread, Don. Looks like a very complete kit. Good luck in Atlanta. Richard D

 

[Chris Wood]

thanks for the thread don.

I try to build something that is complete and easy. looks like you are making good progress.

chris

 

[shadow]

It's no rush Don, I just have little to do with all the snow and you left me the perfect opening. B)

Cliff

 

[Don Ferrette]

Added a few pics to the gallery. B)

 

[Preston_Hall]

What engine? Don't even say CMB.

 

[Don Ferrette]

What engine? Don't even say CMB.

Yup, it was part of the raffle prize.

 

[Russell Bear]

What are the other choices?

 

[Scott Norris]

Looking Good Don!

 

[Don Ferrette]

Looking Good Don!

Thanks Scott! I just added a couple more pics. Chris wasn't kidding when he says it's a easy build. The only reason it isn't done yet is all the parts aren't here. B)

 

[Andy Greene]

Looking Good Don!

Thanks Scott! I just added a couple more pics. Chris wasn't kidding when he says it's a easy build. The only reason it isn't done yet is all the parts aren't here. B)

Looks great Don, as usual. B)

Andy

 

[Scott Norris]

I'll give ya what you have in it Don.

 

[Chris Wood]

i give ya triple what you got in it lol..

looking good don

chris

 

[Don Ferrette]

I've added a couple more pics showing the CMB RS-7 looking right at home in the Blackbird. B)

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=971

 

[Roxyflash]

Looks like a screamer to mee.Nice looking also.

 

[PHM Racing]

It will look even nicer with a PHM Racing cowl on it B)

 

[Chris Wood]

It will look even nicer with a PHM Racing cowl on it B)

no it won't