KEP T2

[Niklas Edlund]

What servos are you guys running for the rudder in this size boat?

Any of the Futaba low profile servos, like -> S9550, S9551, BLS551, BLS9570SV, BLS571SV & S9570SV (or simmilar). Any of those will do.

Low profile makes it possible to mount the servo upright, as in much easier to service and mount the linkage rod etc.

 

[Jeff Ross]

So around 80-100oz of torque?

What about a Hitec HS-5245MG?

 

[AgafonovRoman]

5245MG is not low profile and less then 80oz. I would say it must have 100-150oz.

 

[Martin Fields]

I use the Hitec HS- 8775 MG and its great- http://hitecrcd.com/products/servos/ultra-premium-high-resolution-digital-servos/hs-8775mg/product

 

[Jeff Ross]

After cutting the tub sides and doing some mockup & checks I figured out for the FE version I am going to need to move the rear boom tubes forward about 1 1/4"-1 1/2".

The reason I am doing this is so I can put the batteries and motor behind the booms and not need to worry about the CG being to far back while also having some adjustability if necessary.

Putting the batteries between the booms is just not going to work and would be a pain to deal with anyways.

I will post more photos and info on this later.

I will be putting the ESC between the booms then the batteries then the motor is the plan, this can be adjusted later if needed once its built.

 

[Niklas Edlund]

One of my FE-4S test rigs in building progress. Test in a month from now (hopefully).

 

[brad nichols]

Mark's 12 boats are coming along. Great job cutting.

Brad

 

[brad nichols]

Mark's 12 boats are coming along. Great job on the cutting.

Brad

 

[Jeff Ross]

Niklas looking forward to hearing about your testing.

Brad post up some photos if you can?

Or do you have a build thread going?

I need to get back on my KEPS build and get this thing in the water! Been a busy few weeks exited to get back on it again soon.

 

[brad nichols]

I don't know if Mark wants to share, it's up to him.

Brad

 

[shoboat]

Brad,

There are no secrets.

Share your talent with all the others here on IW.

The build is going well so far.

Thanks For Sharing Brad,

Mark Sholund

 

[brad nichols]

Here are some photos of what I received from Jeff for the 2 boats.

 

[brad nichols]

Build in progress

 

[brad nichols]

Can't get multiple images? Maybe someone can help or is it because I'm using an apple computer?

Thanks

Brad

 

[Jeff Ross]

Can't get multiple images? Maybe someone can help or is it because I'm using an apple computer?

Thanks

Brad

Shouldnt matter if you have a mac or not as I also use a mac.

When you upload the pictures click choose file again and it should let you do another image.

Thanks for posting the pics looks like things coming along nicely!

 

[shoboat]

Jeff,

Brad is doing a VERY GOOD job.

I want to thank you both for such nice work and help

for a fellow boater.

Mark Sholund

 

[brad nichols]

OK here are some more photos, I hope

 

[brad nichols]

OK here are some more photos, I hope. The bait box has been eliminated for radio space, The front of the sponsons will be adjustable and will make up a new turn fin mount for the change in the front sponson design/monthly_05_2015/post-9950-0-79116500-1432825918_thumb.jpg

 

[brad nichols]

Try this again

 

[brad nichols]

Lets see if I can do it again. Waiting for Hardware from Mark to get drive set-up and finish boats then off to paint. Yes that is an old Coyote in the back ground that will be old school OPS 90 powered