Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / July 2007

Hi Jim. Any more progress?  Doug

with cooling & upgrades
eBay: http://301url.com/Traxxas_Villain

Just thought I would throw this out there for the purpose of
discussion....
I am in the process of building a Wildthing hull from the plans on this
site. I will power it with twin in line 25cc weedwackers. The question

My first ever RC boat was a rigger with an brushed motor and
an AM radio system.  It runs well and for my 8 yo  nephew
enjoys running it.  I am now starting on my second boat.  It
will be an outrunner powered air boat and I've picked up a

I've got a question about boats.
How do you solve the problem of leaking water in at the drive shaft of
the proppellor/ motor?
I only have made so far airboats.

I picked up the above 4 ch Futaba at an estate sale this
afternoon. It appears to be in very good condition and the
transmitter battery appears to be new  but didn't get battery
for receiver or any servos. I would like to use it for small

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