shawn32671 Posted March 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2014 This following is actually a copy of a post from today I had made to my Facebook page in follow up to a build progress report I had started on Facebook before I had joned this forum. I thought it'd go well here...Although this doesn't show the whole build process, I'm sure you all get the idea of what went into building this and even though it's actually an R/C kit build, I hope no one minds. Here's a long awaited final build update on my Dumas Li'l Swamp Buggy R/C electric motor conversion boat build. I had started this build this past fall but the original electric speed control I'd purchased was DOA right out of the package and I just recently finally ordered another one. Everything works perfectly now but I had purchased the wrong propeler. The one I need is a "pusher" type prop and the one I bought is a "pull" type. In other words, a pusher prop propels a boat/plane forward and a pull type prop pulls the boat/plane....so with this prop on the boat, it wants to pull the boat backwards. There are 3 wires on the speed control and without knowing exactly which does which, I really don't want to try installing wires in a reverse fasion to try to get the boat to run in a forward direction and risk frying the new speed controller so I will be buying some "pusher" props this week. Then it's off to my vacant lot I own next door for some fun in the snow, yeehawww. JesseLee 1 Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 3, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2014 NICE.. my first proper.wood boat build was a petrol powered swamp boat.. Lots of fun.. shawn32671 1 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks, I did end up reversing the red and black wires on the electric speed control and it now runs correctly....too late in the day to go try it out outside but it moves well across the carpet....This is going to be super fun on the pond this coming Spring. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 3, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2014 Looks like it will be a lotta fun when spring comes around. David B shawn32671 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted March 4, 2014 I finally got a chance to run the airboat today on the snow in the vacant lot I own next door to my house and boy howdie...zipbang she really zooms along. But after 4 flips upside down however, I ended up breaking the only propeller I have so she's docked until I can order several more. This is going to be so much fun on the pond nearby this Spring....If we ever have Spring, stupid snow. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo4352 Posted March 4, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 4, 2014 That looks like a lot of fun. A few spares sounds like a good idea. shawn32671 1 Quote Tim "That's a fine looking pair of oars you got there, Sir"" 'em aint 'ores --- that's me wife and me daughter! " Current build: Glad Tidings Pinky Schooner Past builds: 1:1 Stick-Up Sharpie Build Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack by Timo4352 - Midwest Products - SMALL - First time builder Gunning Dory sail & oar boat 1:1 Future Build: Scratch built Mower Dory - scale undetermined yet another future build: Martha - Chesapeake draketail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted March 5, 2014 I agree, hindsight is 20/20 though, I hadn't even considered breaking one so buying at least 6 so lots of extras lol Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliechristo Posted March 5, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 5, 2014 I would advise a cowling or roll bar so you dont worry so much.. Just make sure its strong enough so doesnt interfere with prop if bumped... i made many mods to mine.. One solid steel bar could suffice.. something like this.. ollie WackoWolf and shawn32671 2 Quote Current and 1st build - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3958-hm-colonial-cutter-mermaid-by-ollie-modellers-shipyard/page-47 Second Build -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/6815-hmb-endeavour-by-oliver-al-kit-160-kit-bashrehash-second-wooden-ship-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted March 5, 2014 Good Idea Ollie, I'll see if I can rig something up. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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