DON'S NEW "TOP SECRET" PROJECT

[tracerbob]

Don, I'm glad everything worked out for the better.

 

[PHM Racing]

Don the boal looks great it almost looks like it wasen't that much work to get it shinny

You keep building boat's like that and you'll be a heavy weight contender :lol: :lol:

All kidding aside it look's great

 

[Don Ferrette]

Well she's shinin' again-

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/displayimage...album=77&pos=34

I can't remember gettin' my a$$ kicked by a clear coat like this has been but it still will be one pretty boat.

 

[Duck899]

Well she's shinin' again-

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/displayimage...album=77&pos=34

I can't remember gettin' my a$$ kicked by a clear coat like this has been but it still will be one pretty boat.

Wow Don......she's lookin' awesome.....

The Smokin Joes has got to be the prettiest boat out there.....

 

[Don Ferrette]

Ran the Smokin' Joe's today & I'm pleased, all the hard work has paid off. Now it's time to shine her up for next weekend's race-

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/displayimage...?album=33&pos=1

 

[tracerbob]

SWEEEEEEEET

 

[piper_chuck]

Ran the Smokin' Joe's today & I'm pleased, all the hard work has paid off. Now it's time to shine her up for next weekend's race- https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/displayimage...tup&cat=0&pos=0

Great, glad to hear it's finished. Wish I could see it next weekend. Unfortunately, after all the work selling the idea of going to Centennial to my wife, my parents have delayed their arrival here til Friday. Oh well, guess I'm going to have to wait for next spring to see it.

 

[Mike T.]

Don's outdone himself on this one. That baby looks even better in person! I had the priviledge of throwing it in the water for the first time. She hopped right up on plane and looked good on the water. too. The clearcoat may have been fubar a week ago but it was right today. The details are immaculate. I'm predicting an easy concours win next weekend.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Don's outdone himself on this one. That baby looks even better in person! I had the priviledge of throwing it in the water for the first time. She hopped right up on plane and looked good on the water. too. The clearcoat may have been fubar a week ago but it was right today. The details are immaculate. I'm predicting an easy concours win next weekend.

But it wouldn't look as sweet as it does without the killer polishing job you did on my hardware, thanks buddy! B)

 

[piper_chuck]

I can't wait to drive that baby Don! Lookin Good!!! h34r:

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You crack me up! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Scooter, looks like Don's got it ready for you to drive!!!

 

[Scooter12195]

I can't wait to drive that baby Don! Lookin Good!!! h34r:

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You crack me up! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Scooter, looks like Don's got it ready for you to drive!!!

I am SOOOOOOO Proud of what a Great Job Don is doing!!! I just hope I don't Smash that Baby into a tree or something after Don has spent so much time prettin' it up!!

 

[Bob Morton]

I can't wait to drive that baby Don! Lookin Good!!! h34r:

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You crack me up! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Scooter, looks like Don's got it ready for you to drive!!!

I am SOOOOOOO Proud of what a Great Job Don is doing!!! I just hope I don't Smash that Baby into a tree or something after Don has spent so much time prettin' it up!!

Sazammmm KQQL BOAT DON It will be the talk of the Columbia race :lol:

Bob

 

[Don Ferrette]

I can't wait to drive that baby Don! Lookin Good!!! h34r:

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You crack me up! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Scooter, looks like Don's got it ready for you to drive!!!

I am SOOOOOOO Proud of what a Great Job Don is doing!!! I just hope I don't Smash that Baby into a tree or something after Don has spent so much time prettin' it up!!

Sazammmm KQQL BOAT DON It will be the talk of the Columbia race :lol:

Bob

Thanks guys! I will update the build up gallery in the next day or two with some nice detail shots of the boat & trailer. B)

 

[bsmtboy2]

Don bring her up friday for oprn water so i can get a good look at her before the nitro and muddy water get on it.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Don bring her up friday for oprn water so i can get a good look at her before the nitro and muddy water get on it.

We will be there for open water but she will not get wet until after Concours judging Sat. morning.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Well here they are, the beauty shots. I was hoping for nice outdoor pics at the Centennial race but mother nature kicked our butts that weekend, no race! For those that have been asking, sorry it took so long to post these.

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=77&page=4

 

[Piston1]

Don, very nice SJ Scale.

 

[Bob Howard]

Very definitely a concourse winner.

Bob

 

[missbudpilot55]

Hey Don,

Really super job you did on the Smokin' Joes scale, truely a winner.

Could you share with us the hardware used on the boat, ie. rudder, strut, turn fin.

Thanks and again, a beautifull job,,,WELL DONE

 

[Don Ferrette]

Hey Don,

Really super job you did on the Smokin' Joes scale, truely a winner.

Could you share with us the hardware used on the boat, ie. rudder, strut, turn fin.

Thanks and again, a beautifull job,,,WELL DONE

Thanks to everyone for the compliments as it sure turned out nice, especially when I was ready to shoot myself over the bad batch of clear.

Bill- the list of hardware & running gear is as follows-

MAC67 with CMD parabolic pipe

CMD 3rd channel needle

Octura X457/3 prop

Dick Tyndall turn fin

Speedmaster 40 rudder

Thunderboat Reproductions 1/4" strut

Walt Barney custom stainless 21oz. fuel cell

Futaba servos 9405 & 2 3101's on 6 volts 1500mah pack

Yeah I know I don't have my custom OS needle base in it but this set up was already done before I finalized the base design. The CMD needle is damn good & there is plenty of room for it in a scale hull. As I've said previously, when I build a boat I set it up right down to initial trimming of radio even before first drop of primer goes on. B)

BTW- It's interesting how that out of the all the "glamour shots" the engine compartment & bottom rear showing running hardware have the mosts views.