Archive for the RC Boats Category

Octura Catalog - July 11th, 2006

Have you ever tried to choose anything from the Octura Catalog? I did, and I must tell you that my choices were very difficult to make. What’s included in the packages, what parts are needed, how do you match prop shaft and flex cable, etc. HTML is perfect for this kind of application. Go forward [...]

Traxxas Nitro V - July 11th, 2006

A friend of mine bought a TRAXXAS Nitro Vee and we decided to get some experience with this model. And we had lots of problems…  

Prestwich Targa - October 15th, 1998

The Targa in all it’s splendor

 

This is an excellent boat for 7 cells direct drive. The hull is fiberglass, very light and sharp. It comes assembled, so I had to cut the hatch with a Minicraft. I had to make some adjustments because the cutting disc went too far a couple of times.

Dumas Hot Shot Sprint 3.5 - February 24th, 1998

A cat with an attitude Some details of the Hot Shot 3.5. The painting scheme was really simple to do and the results looks ok. Vinyl decals applied over this immaculate piece of work. The painting resulted in a glass like finish.       DPI motor cover for 3.5 motors. This cover is suited [...]

Kyosho Heatwave - December 7th, 1997

Inboard engine catamaran The boat accelerates. The front points upwards and the wet area of the hull is reduced to the last step. A high speed turn. The outside sponson barely touches the water.  I wanted to try a calm nitro boat. My preference is clearly the cats, and I wanted a complete boat (all [...]

MRP Bud Light - November 11th, 1997

This is the MRP Bud Light. 24" ABS hull, electric outboard (flex shaft) 12 cell (original). My version has an updated set of decals (new Bud Light logo) It looks good doesn’t it?   First run May 1st 97 and it’s really fun! The speed is incredible and the handling excellent. It gets on plane [...]