My Wife's new boat!

[wswatzell]

Well after the Toledo run, where my wife drove a 3.5 deep-v, she admitted to me that she really liked it even though the weather was less than great (at least it wasn't raining). I have been looking for a boat for her, but never found one that she really liked. Finally I showed her the John Finch's "Wild Thing" & I asked her if she would like me to build her one of those from scratch. She said that was a great idea & she said that it would be even better since I would build it just for her as apposed to getting her something used. She also really likes the name, it fits her well!! LOL!! ;-)

I ordered the wood & plans last week. I got the wood today, & now I am just waiting on the plans. I can't wait to get started!!

My 1st question. I noticed that in the construction article that the plans don't use a strut. I am going to set this up for sport running, not racing. Would a strut be easier to adjust & be more durable? Or should I stick to the plans?

 

[MikeP]

Stick to the plans.

Mike

 

[Ron Olson]

Oh Boy! Eric has someone to race against!

Yes, The Wild Thing moniker fits Missy to a T.

If you run into any snags, let me know. A guy that lives just a mile North of me, Dave Homer, built one. Dave might have his plans yet. He has also built several of J.D.'s tunnels for his kids.

 

[wswatzell]

Ron, I will keep hi in mind.

Question #2

What would be a decent cheep most likely used .21 engine for it? Something that I can still get parts for if it breaks. I figure used, because my pockets aren’t that deep.

 

[MikeP]

I wonder if Hammer still has those .21's, they were a prety good deal.

Mike

 

[MikeP]

The OS RG-M for 115.00.

Mike

 

[wswatzell]

I wonder if Hammer still has those .21's, they were a prety good deal.

I will have to email him & find out.

The OS RG-M for 115.00.

Do you have a source for those? I can't seem to find them except on OS's web page.

Thanks

 

[MikeP]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXALL8&P=7

Mike

 

[wswatzell]

cool, thanks, I couldn't find it myself.

 

[Scott VanSlooten]

Wade I can make you a deal on a Nova-Rossi 21.

I need your E-Mail address as my puter dumped and I had to by new one. Scott

 

[wswatzell]

really! Scott YGM

 

[Ron Olson]

Wade, there you go! Scott's got some nice motors and he's just down the road a little on the other side of town. That Picco I got from him is sweet! It's the one that I ran in Toledo.

 

[wswatzell]

Ya, Scott takes good care of his boat stuff. I wouldn't have any problem getting one of his used engines site-unseen.

 

[wswatzell]

I finally got the plans last night. It looks really simple to build. It defiantly has very few parts to cut out. I can't wait to get started!

 

[CySlyde]

thats really cool wade.. can't wait to see her run it.. maybe spring in kzoo or whereever

 

[wswatzell]

Well, I figured I would bring this one back up. I'm almost done. I have to make some turn(spin)fins, mount the hardware, & install the radio. I will take some pics of it soon. It will be ready for the fun run!!

 

[Propjockey]

What's the paint scheme on "Missy's Missile"?

 

[wswatzell]

AHH, now that is a surprise!!! lets just say that it fits her personality!! LOL!! I'll post a pic tonight when I get home.

 

[Ron Olson]

That I've gotta see! I've been trying to think of what color fits her. Only one so far but I'll wait to see if I'm right.

 

[wswatzell]

Well here you are.

I have the engine & fuel tank mounted, & I have the holes drilled for the hardware.