Need some help if possible

[gstrbmech]

I have recently become the proud owner of a Falk marine kevlar and carbon boat hull. It is a miss budweiser hull. The center section is off center just like the real thing but it is set up for a gas motor. I am gearing it up to see how fast i can get it to go. I am just looking for any help I can get about this hull. if anyone knows what it is worth or anything anyone might know would help. the boat hull is only 3 pounds 9 ounces. please help a brother out.

 

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are you planning to do gas or nitro?

 

[gstrbmech]

deffinately going gas!

 

[Gale54]

[What kind of help? I run 1/8 scale and kinda know the hull you have.

 

[gstrbmech]

Looking for any help I can get. The hull is so light I am afraid I am going to rip it apart. I am having to reinforce a lot of the deck tue to it being so thin. I am also wondering about engine placement any balast issues and how in the heck do I mount the turn fin. Hey it says you are a LT. I assume you are in the Navy. Am I correct?

 

[Gale54]

No not in the Navy work for a Fire Department my wife thought that would be good. <_<

The hull is very light but is made with Kevlar so it is thin. First question can you get to the inside of the hull? If so use bulkheads and stringers to add stiffness. Remember where ever you want to glue something sand it first. Use 60 grit to rough it up. Also use west systems glue. Engine placement should be as far forward as possible. A gas engine is allot heaver then a nitro. Do not forget flotation very important fiber glass hulls will sink take it from me. Skid fin side I believe they put in an aluminum plate where it goes so you will need to drill and tap the threads in.

 

[gstrbmech]

You are absolutly correct. I just drilled holes for the rudder and metal shavings appeared. What a shock to me. I am just having problems on where to mount the turn fin on the sponson. I have reinforced the hull a lot and you are correct it is light as hell. I am thinking about bounting the fuel bag in the sponson. I havnt found any plans or blueprints anywhere. but thanks for your help, thanks alot.

 

[Gale54]

Hey can you send me some Pic's of where you are talking about on the skid fin side?? Also by gluing in bulk heads you will add weight and make it stronger too. One more thing on fuel tank placement do not put it some where you can not get to it right away, another leason learned. As you set up the hull look at it in the way; if this broke how long will it take me to fix it and how much of a pain in the a$$ will it be....

 

[Mick J]

Looking for any help I can get. The hull is so light I am afraid I am going to rip it apart. I am having to reinforce a lot of the deck tue to it being so thin. I am also wondering about engine placement any balast issues and how in the heck do I mount the turn fin. Hey it says you are a LT. I assume you are in the Navy. Am I correct?

Sorry to digress from the thread, GSTRBMECH,??? you wouldn't happen to be a gas turbine tech (LM2500, etc) with the USN by any chance would you?

Just curious as I am an electronics tech (FFG Sensors maintainer) - SPS-49, SPS-55, SQS-56, (& the list goes on) with the RAN (Spent some time at 32nd St and FLEASWTRACEN in S.D. CAL in 97 and again in 00). Small world hey

Johno

 

[gstrbmech]

AS a matter of fact I am a GSM and I am on my last enlistment right now thank god. I am running a recruiting station in Collinsville Il right now but in six long months I am going back to the fleet to DDG 98 and man I cant wait. WHere are you at now are you still active or retired? I will send some pic's tonight as soon as I get home. I have been trying to build with that mentality in mind but I am really taking my time on this build. And at the same time getting ready to build a rigger. So busy.

 

[SayMikey]

AS a matter of fact I am a GSM and I am on my last enlistment right now thank god. I am running a recruiting station in Collinsville Il right now but in six long months I am going back to the fleet to DDG 98 and man I cant wait. WHere are you at now are you still active or retired? I will send some pic's tonight as soon as I get home. I have been trying to build with that mentality in mind but I am really taking my time on this build. And at the same time getting ready to build a rigger. So busy.

If you are in Collinsville Il then we race 20 miles from you. Contact Kenny Hildreth on this site,he lives close by and can hook you up gas or nitro.....Mike

 

[GMCSW7]

AS a matter of fact I am a GSM and I am on my last enlistment right now thank god. I am running a recruiting station in Collinsville Il right now but in six long months I am going back to the fleet to DDG 98 and man I cant wait. WHere are you at now are you still active or retired? I will send some pic's tonight as soon as I get home. I have been trying to build with that mentality in mind but I am really taking my time on this build. And at the same time getting ready to build a rigger. So busy.

I've alway heard that GSE's make the DDG's run :lol:

Mikey is right you need to see the St Louis gang for help.

Are you going to be part of the PRECOM crew or is she already commisioned?

Were is the SHERMAN stationed at or going to be stationed at?

Steve

U.S. NAVY (retired)

 

[Ken Hildreth]

Hey Guys,

I am aware of Daves project and am anxious to see it. I have been really busy the past few weeks trying to help the APBA boys that are near me convert to IMPBA. That way I can race east and west. haha, But I would like to see that boat soon though. Ken

 

[GMCSW7]

Hey Guys,

I am aware of Daves project and am anxious to see it. I have been really busy the past few weeks trying to help the APBA boys that are near me convert to IMPBA. That way I can race east and west. haha, But I would like to see that boat soon though. Ken

Kenny,

Watch it! He may try to recruit Chucky into the Navy

Steve

 

[gstrbmech]

hey are you the guys from the thunder boaters? if so this is Navy dave from the R/C Outlaws. And I am never recruiting another person again. Yes it is a precom and I will be phase 4 manning. as for GSE's running the ship well lets jus say GSE stands for Get SIMA,s Electricitions. You guys going to be running anywhere this sunday I should have my motor back and need to break it in. I will bring out the new boat to show if yall like to see it. Hell I live in Maryville stop in or call me.

 

[Ken Hildreth]

RIght now my father went into the hospital here yesterday, If all goes well there I will be running somewhere sunday. I will call scott and let him know also as it has been two weeks since I ran a boat. Thats a long time for me. haha. starting to get jitters. I knew it was you, Dave, Scott had called me and told me you had bought that boat. Should be a really cool boat when done. Ken

 

[Ron Olson]

Boy, talk about getting off-topic! :lol:

I'm surprised that you found a Falk Marine hull as they've been out of business for a few years that I know of. If memory serves, Joe Weibelhaus bought one and didn't have much luck with it. If anyone can get one to run decently, Joe can and couldn't.

 

[SayMikey]

Boy, talk about getting off-topic! :lol:

I'm surprised that you found a Falk Marine hull as they've been out of business for a few years that I know of. If memory serves, Joe Weibelhaus bought one and didn't have much luck with it. If anyone can get one to run decently, Joe can and couldn't.

I dont know Joe but Kenny can make a 2x4 run,.......Mikey