Gas Scale hydro builds

[Tim Strange]

Sorry for the interruption....but...with Jeff's help finally got some paint. Still need the clear coat and decals. I might just make the race. tic... tic... tic...

Actually Jeff did all the painting! Thanks!!!

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Oh man! Now a Coors Light too! So there is an oberto, miss houston, seems like there was another one too....If you guys have them all together at one race, could you please get me some group pics! Thanks, Mike

 

[Tim Strange]

Yes, we will have the '82 Oberto, '83Miss Rock, and the '85 Coors Light (if I get 'er done) in our club. Plus Phil's Miss Houston and Jeff's '79 Circus Circus as well as Harvey's T6 Bud at the race!

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Man, a group pic would be so cool!

 

[jeffaustin]

a group hug would be nice.................. then a pic

 

[P THOMAS]

Man, a group pic would be so cool!

We will get the picture for sure, and some video. Who is going to have the best looking boat? I was out testing and that 82u55 still runs light on the water, had strut at 2 inches and a bit of weight in the nose.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Sounds great Phil!

I would take and put a piece of 1/2" radius quarter round and glue it about 1" back from the front of the center section on the bottom side and I think you will the light issues go away. I really wanted to move that break further forward on this hull in gas form as I felt this could be an issue, but some others said that would be a mistake as the extra weight would require the extra lift...now I am not so sure. Give the above a try, and tell me how much you like the difference! Mike

 

[P THOMAS]

Not so sure about moving the break as that would make more of an angle in the front. The air dam does affect the lift. Mine is close, just makes you nervous HA

 

[jeffaustin]

some pictures taken today with different props

 

[Steve P]

Nice pictures....................... no video? looks like it running pretty good

 

[SayMikey]

If jeff dont email you right away just wait,he dont check mail very often

What are you gonna build?

7474 OLY beer kit came today and of course I had to mock it up.I could ride in this thing....

 

[rob williams]

looks good jeff can't wait till mine is done..

 

[Tim Strange]

OK...got the decals about 5 PM, and didn't get back home to work on the boat until around 7:30. Two and a half hours later some quick wet sanding and the decals are on! Now I hope the guy who is supposed to clear coat it for me is still willing to shoot it for me tomorrow.

 

[Tim Strange]

Big thanks to Carl for shooting the clear for me...turned out awesome! Now lots of work to do to that cowling and hopefully everything goes back on it OK. Might just make it...

 

[Rick Larocque]

Awesome job boys. Looking forward to some video of all the bigboys running together. Just finished coating the inside of my 8255 with epoxy and adding some glass strips for strength. Has to dry till tomorrow now.

Rick

 

[Tim Strange]

Awesome job boys. Looking forward to some video of all the bigboys running together. Just finished coating the inside of my 8255 with epoxy and adding some glass strips for strength. Has to dry till tomorrow now.

Rick

Isn't it just so fun watching glue dry....

 

[Tim Strange]

Got her in the water today. I think maybe 4 runs and managed to blow it over twice even though is is slow as molasses. Still have to make a cockpit and driver...as well as the rear deck. The cowling (and attachment) is temporary since I had to rush to get it finished.

It is riding with the tail very low. Not sure if lowering the strut will help or another prop (just using a 67/17 for now).

 

[Rick Larocque]

Tim

What were you running your strut at? Obviously your motor is not broken in yet so there is a lot more left there. I am watching this thread with a lot of interest. I just started top sheeting my 8255 yesterday so I am getting close to having to choose a motor. Installed my strut and rudder yesterday also. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Do you have a 2716 with a 15 degree? Give that a try. It has some lift to get the back end up and works really well on my T-boat.

Rick

 

[jeffaustin]

Tims boat was not slow by any means, motor has plenty of power, he just needs some more water time, left sponson was out of the water on every pass.

 

[Rick Larocque]

Well that's good to know. Ever notice that when you run your own boat it always seems slow .LOL. So the stock K30 is plenty of power for this hull or would you say go to the full mod like you did Jeff?

Rick