Anyone Into Unlimited Hydros?

[Aros]

I grew up just miles from the Unlimited Hydros...Hearing the piston boats (the same motors that were in some of our most treasured WWII warbirds) in the 70's, that turned to the quieter whine of the jet turbines in the 80's. A total fanboy to be sure.

I am in the process of building my all-time favorite hydro...The 1982 Miss Pay N' Pak. The first ever turbine unlimited hydroplane. A 1/8 scale FE (Fast Electric) version. I was curious if anyone else here is into unlimiteds? Better yet, RC 1/8 scale unlimiteds?

If so I will be happy to continue this thread with details, info, video and photos. If not, no biggie, just checking to see if there is any interest.

[Clugh]

I am. I have for over 30 years. I have several 1/8th scales a 1/12th and a 1/16th

This is a real wood Luan birch ply and Balsa scratch build fast electric 1/8th scale in progress now. that can be the Pak turbine yu have in the photo.

[Clugh]

[Clugh]

Im also currently building a carbon fiber 3 wing miss circus circus and have the ML boat works 2 wing laser cut wood kit and roger newton plans for another 3 wing .Im running futaba 10PX with castle creations speed control and castle/Nuemotor powerplants and a few custom wound outrunners of my own.

[Clugh]

A cad rendition of the 2 wing with salt snorkel I found online.......

[Clugh]

I like sport 40 size hydros too. Here's my sold away Phil Thomas Super sport 45
Mine had a castle 1717 on 6 s lipo with a Castle HV 200 Hydra V2 and an octura X452
I had a Virgina Crafstmen turn fin and should have not should the boat for how well it ran.

[Clugh]

The starting pieces for the carbon fiber 3 wing which is a special hull that truly not available. I worked with RC Hydros to put me something together I can make work.

[Aros]

That's great! Love the homage to the Circus Circus! What year is that 3 wing? Love the CF as well. Here's some photos of the build of my 82 Pak. I think my builder is beyond tired of me as I am super picky about scale details but he is doing an excellent job. Very lucky to have found him.

[Clugh]

Beautiful build brother! I like that alot!

[Aros]

Thanks! I'll pass that along to the builder. He's finishing it up and I should be able to pick it up in a few weeks or so. I'll be responsible for priming/painting/clearing and decals.

[Clugh]

Thanks! I'll pass that along to the builder. He's finishing it up and I should be able to pick it up in a few weeks or so. I'll be responsible for priming/painting/clearing and decals.

Wesleys does a great decal set but so does Kevin Ross if he still does it. You can paint a pak though no decals. Here's a link to another build you mite like.

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[Aros]

I have a decal set I have paid for, just waiting for shipment. He's less than communicative which makes me nervous. Who is Wesleys and Kevin Ross? Any website links or contact info? Just in case my guy flakes. Thanks!

[Clugh]

I have a decal set I have paid for, just waiting for shipment. He's less than communicative which makes me nervous. Who is Wesleys and Kevin Ross? Any website links or contact info? Just in case my guy flakes. Thanks!

Wesley's Custom Graphics (wesleyscustom.com)

Mike MkKnight Thunderboat Graphics

Its not Kevin it is Jeff. Sorry. I had it right the first time....🙄
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[Aros]

Mike McKnight is the guy I am using, lol! I am happy to report he responded to me today, said he had two big jobs to finish and mine should be sent out soon. Thanks again for your help!

Also, any idea where I could get a nice 1/8 scale driver? The one's I've seen so far are 3D printed and open face mask. My first 1/8 Pak, someone custom designed the driver and did a fantastic job using proper materials, etc.

[Clugh]

Mike McKnight is the guy I am using, lol! I am happy to report he responded to me today, said he had two big jobs to finish and mine should be sent out soon. Thanks again for your help!

Also, any idea where I could get a nice 1/8 scale driver? The one's I've seen so far are 3D printed and open face mask. My first 1/8 Pak, someone custom designed the driver and did a fantastic job using proper materials, etc.

Mike McKnight does great work be patient.

[Aros]

Happy to report the build is finished! He did a masterful job. Super pleased. All that's left for me is buying the radio, prop, receiver, and painting/decals.

[Clugh]

That is going to finish out nicely Aros. What motor and esc are you running? How many cells? Did you ask mike about a driver for it? Also dont forget your turbine stack.

[Aros]

Thanks! The motor is listed as "SSS 850KV Combination". The ESC is "Hobbywing 130HV ESC". Not sure yet on battery size? I suppose I should try to figure that out! lol...

I didn't ask Mike about a driver, does he have those? I just assumed he was decals only?

[Clugh]

Thanks! The motor is listed as "SSS 850KV Combination". The ESC is "Hobbywing 130HV ESC". Not sure yet on battery size? I suppose I should try to figure that out! lol...

I didn't ask Mike about a driver, does he have those? I just assumed he was decals only?

I think he can source you a driver. Just ask...

A 130 amp esc seems a little low BTW. I think youll need at least a 200.

[Aros]

Okay I'll have to check that out...That was the recommended setup from Rattlesnake RC (Bill Brandt) so I would be surprised if he recommended an underpowered ESC?

Good news, I found a driver. Perfect!

https://www.bonzisports.com/product/3-driver-figure-bonzi-sports/