K-Boat

[jken1995]

I wanted to show everyone a k-boat a built a year ago. It's 38" long and has a OS 46VRM in it. I learned a lot about mold making and casting. I had a lot of fun last year driving it and looking forward to getting more out of it this year. I'm hoping the pictures attach.

 

[Michael Costanzo]

very cool,I like the detail.

 

[jken1995]

Thanks. Still working with props. Thinking about building a larger gas version soon.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

WOW!!!!

That is a very kewl looking boat, very nice. Who/Where did the driver figure come from? Is that a "Judy's Driver"

Any plans on selling your hulls since you made a mold for it?

The OS Max 46VRM, that is the engine that has front exhaust (exits over the flywheel) correct? Do you need any spare engines, and parts?

I have 4 pretty much complete engines and a slew of spare parts.

 

[jken1995]

I heavily modified a driver with clay and made a rubber mold. From there I cast the new driver. The material I use works well and also floats. He has flown out of the boat a couple times. Lol.The same process was used for the mock engine and fuel tank. Yes I am using the same OS engine you described. I may be interested in your engines. Let me know what you would want for them. I have thought about selling these boats. There are a couple minor things I would like to improve after building the first one to make it easier to build. Example how the mock engine mounts in. When I get home from work I will post a couple more pics of the inside of the boat.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Sending you a PM Jeff

 

[David Bryant]

I will post a couple more pics of the inside of the boat.

yes, very cool "SK" style boat there. Curious to see the inside, how the O.S. Max .46VRM is installed/laid-out

 

[jken1995]

It's a tight fit but it works well. Had to move the fuel tank from the front to the middle to get the CG correct.

 

[jken1995]

Here is one more pic with everything in its place.

 

[Mike Siriani]

I saw this boat at a race over the summer and it is flat out neat

Jeff you did a great job

we will have to get together and get both out boats out there

Mike

 

[jken1995]

Thanks Mike. Looking forward to running some boats together this year. Ready to have some fun!

 

[jken1995]

Mike-Do you have a similar boat?

 

[Joenagy]

Very Cool Boat! Keep me posted when you start production.

Joe

 

[jken1995]

I sure will Joe. Thanks.

Jeff

 

[Karl loveless]

Great job, awesome stuff! I have driven the full size for years, K, Ps and SS.

 

[jken1995]

Thanks Karl. That has to be a big rush driving the real deal. What boats do you drive? Would like to see some pics.