S-Boot 101

Gary · May 28, 2006, 06:19:42 AM

Sure those aren't hydrofoil wings to make yer boat even faster? AG Bell tried to sell antisubmarine Hydrofoils and minesweepers to the Canadian Navy in the 20's.

GTX · May 28, 2006, 02:54:59 PM

Quotefor those of you who are interested, this was a great page of a fantastic site:
http://www.foils.org/gallery/vs8.htm

Interesting - I never knew the Germans experimented with hydrofoils during WWII. It's interesting to read that it was underpowered. I wonder how it would go with a bank of turbojets mounted at the rear (with appropriate spray guards)? Hmm, there's an idea for a naval what-if - a highspeed invasion buster maybe?

Regards,

Greg

cthulhu77 · May 28, 2006, 04:27:43 PM

Sort of the effect I am going for...a modified hydrofoil prototype, still using props...still, fascinating reading. Wikpedia has a bunch of info too...

cthulhu77 · May 28, 2006, 05:25:17 PM

Cut out the clear plastic for the side wings, and glued them into place using a funky technique...instead of accelerator, I used elmer's white glue to speed up the c/a...worked really, really well!

Brian da Basher · May 28, 2006, 07:20:36 PM

Yowsa Greg the addition of the hydrofoil makes this one a real eye-catcher! I love it! That's a great idea to use Elmer's glue as an accelerator. I'll have to try it!

Brian da Basher

cthulhu77 · May 31, 2006, 08:46:09 PM

puttysandputtysandputtysand

cthulhu77 · June 08, 2006, 05:57:24 AM

Finally was able to spray on some primer...time to start more deck surgery!

Brian da Basher · June 08, 2006, 07:14:24 AM

Greg that S-Boot is looking totally killer now that you've got it primed! I'm really looking forward to your next update.

Brian da Basher

Ian the Kiwi Herder · June 08, 2006, 10:56:40 AM

Looks great, Greg, any chance it may be painted in DAZZLE camo ??

Ian

BlackOps · June 09, 2006, 11:05:52 AM

Greg, I don't know how you can consistently put out such totally buttkickin' builds!

I really, really like this one a lot

Jeff G.

cthulhu77 · July 22, 2006, 04:30:00 PM

Going with a centerline prop, and two pods on the outriggers...so, it's cardstock for the middle fairing, and a lot of PSR:

Eddie M. · July 22, 2006, 04:35:06 PM

Good looking boat Greg. Looking forward to your workmanship as it progresses. B)
Eddie

John Howling Mouse · July 22, 2006, 07:21:11 PM

Quoteand a lot of PSR:

"Lord loves a workin' man..." (line from some movie but I can't recall which...)

Go Greg Go!!

cthulhu77 · July 29, 2006, 08:29:10 AM

The hull is painted, the deck is starting to be weathered:

John Howling Mouse · July 29, 2006, 11:20:53 AM

This is such a tease! Can't wait to see more.