Blazer Marine Slingshot Build!

[Mario Johnston]

All in place but not glued as yet

 

[Mario Johnston]

Coming up on 8 weeks in and I realize I'll need my engine to mock up the stuffing tube in the tub so that can wait. Onto the next thing: rear shoes!


Let's just say I had to do some pretty creative tricks with masking tape to pull these stringers into place.


Added some structure to the radio box.
I can't be the only one who lays parts out to see how far they've come, right?!

 

[Mario Johnston]

Outer skin tacked in place, epoxy next

 

[Bob Blazer]

A really nice job Mario!!!

 

[Wally Marsh]

I agree nice and careful build, I try to make mine clean also (with a lot of help!) and appreciate watching this one progress.

 

[Mario Johnston]

A couple of additional stringers wouldn't hurt rigidity. Time to seal


Super solid!

 

[Mario Johnston]

Just about 2 months worth of building in so far, getting tank section ready for supports, which means more clamps and epoxy.

In the radio box, I've opted for removable aluminum servo mounts on a reinforced floor section near the rear bulkhead. This should not only make the floor more sturdy in case I whack a branch or buoy and the rudder servo takes a hit, but also allow for a much shorter, more rigid rod


Don't worry, this 2-56 rod is another mock-up piece. Will be installing something much stronger later

 

[Ray Sametz]

Save some money on clamps. PVC pipe different sizes.

 

[David Bryant]

Definitely! That's the next step
This part took a bit of work to get everything aligned properly. Enlisted the help of my wife and my son, all hands on deck!

wow, nice job

 

[Mario Johnston]

Save some money on clamps. PVC pipe different sizes.View attachment 278934

Thanks! This whole building thing is so new to me, I didn't find out about this little shortcut until I had already bought 6 different kinds of clamps!

 

[mike walker]

Very nice, gona have get over and see it run

 

[Rene Berndt]

Hi Mario,
Nice built.
I started with my Slingshot end of January.
Here is my result yesterday.

 

[Mario Johnston]

Great work, Rene!
It's good to know that I'm moving through it at a similar pace that other builders do.

 

[David Bryant]

But first, we'll cut some foam

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Shaping nose foam before epoxying floor in place is a must
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curious, do they supply the foam with the kit? Or must the user aquire it?

 

[RobertDoak]

Mario and Rene...
Beautiful builds....and the attention to detail is spot on....have you thought about one of these but hand held for the foam....they are super simple to make with the leftover wood that came with your kit....plus you can use a 9v battery to power it...

 

[Mario Johnston]

curious, do they supply the foam with the kit? Or must the user aquire it?

Yes, the foam is supplied with the kit

Mario and Rene...
Beautiful builds....and the attention to detail is spot on....have you thought about one of these but hand held for the foam....they are super simple to make with the leftover wood that came with your kit....plus you can use a 9v battery to power it...

Yes, I've looked into one of those. I haven't quite gotten that far as yet, I have one or two more steps on the sponsons before I may need one. Good thinking though! I'm with ya!

 

[Terry Keeley]

Nice work!

 

[Walt Barney]

Mario,
Great looking build, it may be time to get a fuel tank, Let me know the sizes and I will give you a price
Walt Barney
Tanks 2 U

 

[Rene Berndt]

So the last sheet is on the sponson. I used toothpicks to hold the sheet in place. After the epoxy is cured, i trimed the picks und sand it flush.
Now i glue the ridepads in place.

The next step is the installation of the engine with the existing mounting holes.

 

[Rene Berndt]

Today I had time to test the motor position. I made a motor mount from scrap wood. I had to cut out the tube side for the carburetor. Now is all aligned and I can make the motor mount from aluminum.