BIG RC Powerboat in parts for easy -ish "Happy Printing" "5hp" The Beast

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2895 Downloads & so far not one make !! the first maker may just get some thing for free ! Are you fed up printing benchy's .There a great model don't get me wrong ! .. Your in the right place ! Think bigger think better Think Beast @ 940+mm or bigger if you dare try & tame it ! hackaday featured : https://hackaday.com/2018/10/10/3d-printed-catamaran-eats-benchys-lunch/ latest video 13.10.18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT9gbvP68TI Printed with the Creality cr -10 1st edition & Ender 3 with creality filament http _trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dfea239dbe5a74cf5917aeec02422d125%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D283082951768%26itm%3D263761041648&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1nFOxZ_btE https://youtu.be/lROmQxnY61s *******Ensure All items are flat on the bed via layer view and view with layer view to ensure they are to save swearing later when it comes to joining************* "I left hatch part in place and removed with a hacksaw as and where required once in place " No infill 6 shells pla pet g or better most with no top or bottom layers 121.49% scale of the original by printz tom only part 5 "the rear section" requires support total around 4-5 days printing "depending on speeds" i can only say sorry for my previous attempt where i had sliced the parts at angles re joining them were a issue when i come to the back end and rear section .. These are flat and i have printed them in the process of gluing the last part " update its now layed up with some glass cloth epoxy & soon some carbon single motor sorted "5hp Monster 40 series 1900kv" 180esc upto 30v ☆now got carbon laid up a little left to do so now eat some crepe's ☆awaiting delivery of esc and motor mount hardware etc currently weighs 2600g without lid or hardware cr 10 ender 3 spare & upgrades & hobby items https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/creality3duk https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/creality3duk/m.html?_trksid=p3692 http://www.prestwich.ndirect.co.uk/ Prestwich model boats world record holder he should also have one for his fantastic customer service. Best in the business motor https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRUSHLESS-WATERCOOLED-MOTOR-4082-5-BHP-1900kv-rc-boat-40mm-x-82mm/361392384145?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872. motor mount https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTOR-MOUNT-40mm-WATERCOOLED-BRUSHLESS-rc-boat-with-rear-support-parts/390951360014?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Dont get any smaller than 3/16 as you will break it often rudder & strut 3/16 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLEXISHAFT-and-RUDDER-INLINE-3-16-FULL-SET-400mm-rc-boat-brushless/392116782851?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 prop "octura x452 first run" "awaiting x448 to arrive & test & a few others ajust c.o.g " https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROPELLER-X452-OCTURA-3-16-4-75mm-dog-drive-model-boat-helica-2-blade-52mm-brass/361077002285?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksi ****esc issue but not 100% as yet**** 180amp esc by hobbywing v3 "dont bother with this one just look online same cut out issues iam experiencing need to source another " https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1Pcs-Original-HobbyWing-SeaKing-V3-180A-BL-Motor-ESC-6V-5A-BEC-for-RC-R-c/32779149493.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.16e94c4dqlPGLx servo don t go cheap get something half decent https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Savox-SW0231MG-Waterproof-Metal-Geared-Digital-Servo-15kg-0-17s-6v/161705226686?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 CARBON CLOTH X 3 " bloody cheap compared to my local supply https://www.banggood.com/3K-200gsm-20cm-Plain-Weave-Carbon-Fiber-Cloth-Fabric-3060150cm-p-1082144.html?rmmds=myorder super glue for pla parts "good old reliable loctite dishwasher safe lol " https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCTITE-Super-Glue-Precise-Dispensing-System-3g-CONTROL-BOTTLE/161137792204?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bwjyPhEACk parallel/ series cables connectors https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XT60-Series-Cable-Harness-Connector-Adaptor-Y-Lead-Connect-2-Batteries-to-ESC/142545478975?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=441534654384&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 VARIOUS OTHER STUFF FIBERGLASS CLOTH/ WEST SYSTEMS EPOXY KIT/BRUSHES/MIXING POTS /SCALES/MIXING STICKS / THICKENING TALC/ MILLED FIBERS & A LITTLE TIME * motor mounted flex shaft fitted trying to sort out some suitable battery trays printing but " work in progress" servo ordered savox 17kg https://youtu.be/B5U12KX_KWg 18.09.18 " Its Alive just need to secure hatch /esc/rx " motor timing at 0 degree's 20.08 18 fitted two hinges for the front of the hatch awaiting delivery of 2 x 3s 5000mah 60-120c lipo's "larger battery trays " cables & to make series connector only a few bits left now "could do with a bit of sanding but possibly wont bother " & DID NOT was going to 3d pirint a radio box but had a spare two stroke watertight mixing bottle so cut what i wanted & glued it to a pet g flat pannel i had spare then hot glued into place post your comments please Getting there now ! what a beast it works ! around half throttle Battery's need to go forward https://youtu.be/x8B3Dnb9daQ https://youtu.be/vrhAQodjaNg need to move batterys forward a bit 30.09.18 battery's relocated in larger tray's printed in pet g awaiting smaller props to arrive 01.10.18 runs much better with battery's moved forward have now relocated esc "still awaiting props " hull now has a epoxy skinned bottom need to finish the top.also now has separate 800 mah 2s lipo & bec to power rx alone water tight storage box big enough for battery bec & rx octura x448 should be here today with some carbon props also 448s way more power better that the 452 got a 445on its way started wet sanding epoxy whilst waiting 06.10.18 x445 go s good i had pulled the strut off to add some heatshrink over the stuffing tube and strut ..no more water leaks .. i put strut back on but not straight and had no tools with me glad to say no esc cuts on the 180amp sea king this time round only disappointment so far is run time of 5-7 ish mins depending on throttle sucks a little but it sounds so awesome! I need many more or bigger battery's if you can help please do get in touch 5000+ mah with at least 60 -120c on the x445 6s https://youtu.be/-qz2zflEVwA more soon 10.10 18 Added 50g in two part foam in total to the front a quick drive it was windy today i justed strut better again very impressed more video soon guys n girls . Wayne 13.10.18 "I think the fastest run to date even in high wind's" running good with a few ajustments but esc kicking in again https://youtu.be/wT9gbvP68TI 14.10.18 refited it out moved rx box to the rear and batterys forward awaiting testing 20.10.18 added a single large 2700uf cap see and added a fan see if it helps cool the esc 21.10 still not quite right so have relocated yet again ... Happy printing Thought you may also like one of my old boats "not 3d printed "from 10 + years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8Ac6-saaxg fantastic video featuring many boats in germany "wow" if your not inspired to build one by this video rc boat's may not be for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmhRjTpITWw&t=88s may of just landed myself a s5 re-scale time maybe ?! 06.11.18 got some bigger battery's on route 2 x 6000mah 3s turnigy graphine 65-130c made a extrabig lipo tray to suit ordered a double pick up rudder with a cnc machined prop its been a while & iam still waiting 8.11.18 fitted new battery tray new lipos arrived boy there huge cr 10 spares & hop ups https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401631874746 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401570578282 cr 10 & hobby items https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/hd-loader-uk-integra--tuningparts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=