Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / August 2007

Doug Reeve, the designer of the popular Wild Thing Mono, has been kind
enough to release his plans for a 72 inch Offshore Mono.  The plans can
be downloaded from here:
http://tinyurl.com/2htsw8

Hi just wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between a Zenoah
260pum and an engine that looks exactly the same except for the zenoah
logo on the head or crankcase i was told they are made in the same
factory but what is the difference between the 2.

I'm new to boat modelling and would like to make a model
rowing boat about 6 feet long during the winter.
I would be better placed to deal with the electronics bit
than the engineering assembly.

together but when i measure the sides they come out at 50 inch is this
correct ie does it take into account the curve of the hull to bring it
to 48inch. also should the straighter edge be completely straight or

i am going to build a tuned pipe for my 28cc weed wacker motor that is
going into a boat, im not sure how to measure the exhaust port
timing/duration corectly i know how to use a degree wheel, i have seen
the info in the making a tuned pipe section of this site but it doesnt

I am going to finish a hydro boat...
It is 75 cm long and it's weight when it will be ready,will be between
3,4 and 3,5 Kgm(a little heavy but a very strong ship!!!)...
I want to be very fast and i thought to use an OPS .45...