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Well, I have not designed any new scale kits in a while, but I am finally getting back to it, and this is the first of a few I want to work on per some customer requests. This kit, is the '89-90 Winston Eagle Lobster "Extreme Series" 1/8th scale. I will be building this hull for a friend in the coming weeks. I just finished the CAD file, and wanted to share some of the 3d images. Some of the pieces are not shown in these pics as they are some sheeting parts, but for the most part, this is going to be one neat build. This is the most advanced scale kit I have attempted to date, and like the other Extreme kits I offer, it is very complete, and should make the builder VERY happy. If you remember my original Winston Eagle Lobster build some years ago you will see the differences in the ride surfaces, ram wing angles, and the fact that this kit includes the front canard flap system, and I even worked on a rear shoe frame kit, which is light, and will make installation a breeze. This kit also incorporates a new technique I did in my new GSX380 Sport 40 hydroplane kit...which is dowel locks inside the sponsons. This forces the sponson to mount up 90 degrees to the center section. It worked so well in the sport 40, that I plan to use this technique in any new 3 piece design I do. I hope you enjoy the look of this kit as much as I do. I will be ordering the laser cut kit this week, and hope to begin the build next week. I am probably going to make a top deck with integrated hatchs for this kit as well, but that will be shared later! Enjoy, Mike
