Duca D Acosta build lay out and Zboat

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  1. jstod

    jstod Well-Known Member

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    Always did like the striping.
     
    jstod, Nov 4, 2019
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  2. ZARUBA1987

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    73821542-C085-4974-BD56-06AE87C9C90A.jpeg 91142579-8FDE-425E-8245-0F6251A22CCD.jpeg Finally done for the most part. I like to modify the rudder to help with the role later on. She weighs in at 9lb 3.14 oz. I removed one stern and one bow gun to save weight. I upgraded to 3s lipo she runs great really fast 73821542-C085-4974-BD56-06AE87C9C90A.jpeg 91142579-8FDE-425E-8245-0F6251A22CCD.jpeg 904B8A63-B2B0-423C-9043-B9D575030372.jpeg
     
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  3. Litch42f

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    Looks great! I think someone already mentioned this but bilge keels are a must on this boat!
     
    Litch42f, Nov 10, 2019
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  4. ZARUBA1987

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    FBA26FA9-808D-4D58-AC5D-A93584C32ABB.jpeg B71512A4-4EEA-4056-A8B5-235254FF4229.jpeg 2E373E25-CD9F-4AFD-8513-E769F4A79B4D.jpeg Installed bilge keels today see how that goes just roll with it. I’m ready for the turkey shoot and some good food
     
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  5. GeekSpeed

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    Where did you get the universal joints for the prop shaft to motor connections? I have been looking for something like that.
     
    GeekSpeed, Nov 16, 2019
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  6. ZARUBA1987

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    Traxxas 1539 U-Joints with Hardware, Villain IV. Amazon usually has the best price
     
    ZARUBA1987, Nov 17, 2019
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  7. GeekSpeed

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    Awesome, thanks.
     
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  8. ZARUBA1987

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    Well after two battles under her belt she needs some adjustments. Rudder needs improvement her ability to turn is awful mostly weight related. 9.13 LB is her current weight I need to lighten her considerably. Shedding the metal for wood and swapping the battery to a 2200 mah. under 8lb Is the goal
     
    ZARUBA1987, Dec 22, 2019
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  9. GregMcFadden

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    Good goal. Also get weight low. I have a half pound of brass glued to the bottom of the hull
     
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  10. ZARUBA1987

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    Well after a full day of work I got her down to 8lb5oz woo. I would like to swap the copper mags to plastic that should get me some additional weight savings. I haven’t got the sliest clue on how to build plastic mags help lol.
     
    ZARUBA1987, Dec 23, 2019
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  11. GregMcFadden

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    Find the right size nylon tubing (I don't recall the right size nor fittings). Personally, 3d printing is easier, if you have it available.
     
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  12. Kevin P.

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  13. ZARUBA1987

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    Excellent i will take a look
     
    ZARUBA1987, Dec 24, 2019
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  15. Gearing

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    What servo did you use for the rudder?
     
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  16. ZARUBA1987

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    It’s a hitec waterproof I forget the part number. It’s a little over kill. Really I could made due with one of hitec mini servos to save weight like I did on my daughters GLORIE. Light cruiser run better when there lighter
     
    ZARUBA1987, Nov 16, 2020
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  17. Xanthar

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    I like the 3DP Props : ) Are those the Machos?
     
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  18. ZARUBA1987

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    The props are shape ways RC warship store.
     
    ZARUBA1987, Nov 17, 2020
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  19. Radioman

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    After reading the Duca posts it might be a ship to start with since I have two hulls. Any opinions?
     
    Radioman, Apr 7, 2022
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  20. ZARUBA1987

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    Are they the strike hulls
     
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