Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
03-02-2008, 03:09 AM
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Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
03-02-2008, 04:41 AM
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Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
,i will start a build thread when i start it.This is one build im looking forward to more than any,hopefully i can do it justice 
.Mart
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RE: Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
ORIGINAL: martno1fan
Congrats Jamie as you know i have one on its way to me too ,i will start a build thread when i start it.This is one build im looking forward to more than any,hopefully i can do it justice .
Mart
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Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
,i will start a build thread when i start it.This is one build im looking forward to more than any,hopefully i can do it justice .Mart
03-03-2008, 07:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: martno1fan
Congrats Jamie as you know i have one on its way to me too ,i will start a build thread when i start it.This is one build im looking forward to more than any,hopefully i can do it justice .
Mart
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Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
Oh yeah~!
Got two complete kits in the mail this week. Probably won't start building until next fall after we get moved into our new house. Just currious to see who else here has done one?
Werd.
,i will start a build thread when i start it.This is one build im looking forward to more than any,hopefully i can do it justice .Mart
03-03-2008, 07:12 PM
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He hasnt got em yet he just got the invoice should shipp this week i think he said?.Mines left the States so should be here soon .Still not sure what motor to use yet either stock zen or mid mod but in no rush,this is going to be an exiting build .
Mart
.Still not sure what motor to use yet either stock zen or mid mod but in no rush,this is going to be an exiting build .Mart
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RE: Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
Built one of the first Zip kits RIVETS .... prototype pre-production kit.
Very easy assembly, GREAT quality kits !!
You will LOVE the boat once done
Very easy assembly, GREAT quality kits !!
You will LOVE the boat once done
03-04-2008, 04:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: Scott Schneider
Built one of the first Zip kits RIVETS .... prototype pre-production kit.
Very easy assembly, GREAT quality kits !!
You will LOVE the boat once done
Built one of the first Zip kits RIVETS .... prototype pre-production kit.
Very easy assembly, GREAT quality kits !!
You will LOVE the boat once done
.Mart
03-04-2008, 02:42 PM
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RE: Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
ORIGINAL: martno1fan
He hasnt got em yet he just got the invoice should shipp this week.
He hasnt got em yet he just got the invoice should shipp this week.
ORIGINAL: Hydro Junkie
Okay DD, what happened to Mr Deep Vee?
Okay DD, what happened to Mr Deep Vee?
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about how long is the wait from the time you get put on the waiting list until it's shipped??
about how long is the wait from the time you get put on the waiting list until it's shipped??
Right after they posted the ROCKETT drop sponson kit, I got put on the mailing list. Joe Petro frequents the boards here and has to be the BEST with communication that I've ever seen from any dealer/retailer. I emailed him saying exactly what I wanted... two complete ROCKETT drop sponson kits w/cowl & hardware. He responded within 24 hours saying I was on the waiting list. A few weeks later, a mass update was sent out saying the cowls were taking longer than expected due to them now having to farm them out. A couple weeks pass, another update. Then I sent a courtesy line saying I'm excited and just making sure I wasn't getting overlooked. Again, within 24 hours a response came saying my name was coming up..... THEN FINALLY the confirmation saying the kits were ready for shipment as soon as funds received. A paypal invoice later, I get five tracking numbers almost instantly.
THATS how business should be conducted. This is going to be fun.
SCOTT SCHNEIDER....
You are something else.
I've got a three ring binder of your whole Whiplash build. Large full page pictures and the complete thread w/responses to all q's. My Whiplash is still in the box waiting for some love. Want to give it some?
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03-05-2008, 12:16 AM
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ORIGINAL: Doubledog
SCOTT SCHNEIDER....
You are something else. I've got a three ring binder of your whole Whiplash build. Large full page pictures and the complete thread w/responses to all q's.
My Whiplash is still in the box waiting for some love. Want to give it some?
SCOTT SCHNEIDER....
You are something else.
I've got a three ring binder of your whole Whiplash build. Large full page pictures and the complete thread w/responses to all q's. My Whiplash is still in the box waiting for some love. Want to give it some?
A WHIPLASH ... Come on now .... get it built !!
Actually I am in waiting for one of Brian Blazers NEW Thunder boat kits. Also waiting on one of the new PHM riggers out of CANADA.
Carmen at Need For Speed has his new multi diffuser pipe ( A proto type ) coming to me any day now for some testing as well.
Damn it, my plate to over full of interesting projects for the near future.
NO EXCUSES, get that WHIP built !!
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03-05-2008, 02:42 AM
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original: Scott Schnieder
NO EXCUSES, get that WHIP built !!
NO EXCUSES, get that WHIP built !!
The Whip WILL get built, just a matter of when. & thanks for the encouraging words. bud.
ORIGINAL: Hydro Junkie
If I remember correctly, someone named Double Dog at one time had 2 or 3 Enforcers
If I remember correctly, someone named Double Dog at one time had 2 or 3 Enforcers
Mark, I thought you was talking wood brother. I've still got the Enforcer Team Pro with only one good run on it.
For some reason, there's a love affair with them. (btw, this is my fourth.)[X(]Now, the question is, do we need to take up a collection and order you one of these Zipp hydro's or what? I'm in for a small donation.
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03-05-2008, 08:15 PM
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Carmen at Need For Speed has his new multi diffuser pipe ( A proto type ) coming to me any day now for some testing as well.
Carmen at Need For Speed has his new multi diffuser pipe ( A proto type ) coming to me any day now for some testing as well.
03-05-2008, 10:15 PM
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Now Jamie, be nice. I already have a Sport 40 Whiplash and several scratch builds going on. Now if you really want to help, you could take up a collection and get me a couple of G-260s for some 1/6th scale boats already in the works
03-07-2008, 09:56 AM
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RE: Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
Guess what arrived today...
Problem is, they'll sit on the shelf for at least six months before they get any attention. [&o]
Problem is, they'll sit on the shelf for at least six months before they get any attention. [&o]
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Don't feel bad. That has to be the quickest shipment ever. Usually they take 7-10 business days.
Like I said, its not like I'm going to do anything with them other than.... open the box, inspect, share some love with the parts & then carefully box them back up and put on the shelf for six months.
Like I said, its not like I'm going to do anything with them other than.... open the box, inspect, share some love with the parts & then carefully box them back up and put on the shelf for six months.
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RE: Who else is starting a Zipp kit Hydro?
check this site out mate some nice pics of real thunderboats,might give you some ideas on paint schemes and decals .
[link]http://thunderboats.smugmug.com/[/link]
.[link]http://thunderboats.smugmug.com/[/link]
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Mart, I had to take a quick peek and opened up one of the cowls. All I can say is WOW. Epoxy glass, no stink and VERY nice lines & QUALITY. You're going to love this thing.
Dang it.... can't start on it. We've got to get moved in the next two months and the last thing I need is to lose parts.
Dang it.... can't start on it. We've got to get moved in the next two months and the last thing I need is to lose parts.
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Silly me i never bought the cowl wish i had now but no worries ill make my own ,you know how i love to build .I hope those rockets wont be shelved as long as your whiplash kit [X(].
Mart
.I hope those rockets wont be shelved as long as your whiplash kit [X(].Mart
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Hardware kit arrived today as well.
I highly doubt you will find a kit as well thought out, COMPLETE with super nice stuff as this. Price break down:
(2) hull assemblies
(2) epoxy glass cowls
(2) complete hardware packages -- Rudder brackets, rudders, pushrod seals, strut, drive dog & even a prop nut
$570 SHIPPED.... Beat that~!
To Joe Petro & support gang, THANKS Brother. This is going to be fun.
I highly doubt you will find a kit as well thought out, COMPLETE with super nice stuff as this. Price break down:
(2) hull assemblies
(2) epoxy glass cowls
(2) complete hardware packages -- Rudder brackets, rudders, pushrod seals, strut, drive dog & even a prop nut
$570 SHIPPED.... Beat that~!
To Joe Petro & support gang, THANKS Brother. This is going to be fun.