Zippkits Rockett hydro build
03-25-2008, 08:52 AM
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Zippkits Rockett hydro build
Hi guys well its finally begun,i recieved a few more supplies today so began the build of the Rocket.Everything went together really well,hardly any sanding of the parts was needed once popped out of the sheets.A quick cut with a knife to release the parts is needed ,that takes a matter of seconds then a quick sand and its ready for glue 
.The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later 
.Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .
Mart
.The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later .Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .Mart
03-25-2008, 09:10 AM
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I knew you'd like that cowl. This thing is going to be impressive. Keep the thread alive.... I'll be watching from the peanut gallery. 
03-25-2008, 09:15 AM
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I knew you'd like that cowl. This thing is going to be impressive. Keep the thread alive.... I'll be watching from the peanut gallery.
I knew you'd like that cowl. This thing is going to be impressive. Keep the thread alive.... I'll be watching from the peanut gallery.
.Have to say ive seen some very nice thunderboats out there so i have some work to do to get mine as nice.I think the kit is going to go together very fast but ill take my time especially when it comes to the finnish on the hull,allready got some nice ideas but im saving those for later .Mart
03-25-2008, 09:50 AM
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The motor will be a zen 260 full mod from a friend in the states ,the motor has had some use but has only recently been modded so should be perfect for this boat .What you see in the pic is 1 hrs work ! now all i need to do is wait 8-9 hrs for it to set lol hence why its sat in the kitchen as its been freezing here the past cpl of days [X(],thats going to be the hard part waiting .
Mart
.What you see in the pic is 1 hrs work ! now all i need to do is wait 8-9 hrs for it to set lol hence why its sat in the kitchen as its been freezing here the past cpl of days [X(],thats going to be the hard part waiting .Mart
03-25-2008, 10:14 AM
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Mart!!!! A modded Zen from the States??? Oh my god.... do you realise the stick you're going to get for that!!!
NO!!! Don't even think about commenting... you know what'll happen then....
Haha, just kidding.
While you're waiting for it to set why don't you scale the plans down and build an identical mini electric one? Gives you something to do whilst ones clamped and drying and they'd look good together
Kev.
NO!!! Don't even think about commenting... you know what'll happen then....
Haha, just kidding.
While you're waiting for it to set why don't you scale the plans down and build an identical mini electric one? Gives you something to do whilst ones clamped and drying and they'd look good together
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03-25-2008, 12:39 PM
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Hi mate i allready have plans for a smaller version of a roundnose notredame somewhere if i need them ,mind you i think id go nitro rather than electric theyre too expensive [X(].
Mart
,mind you i think id go nitro rather than electric theyre too expensive [X(].Mart
03-25-2008, 01:24 PM
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Hi guys well its finally begun,i recieved a few more supplies today so began the build of the Rocket.Everything went together really well,hardly any sanding of the parts was needed once popped out of the sheets.A quick cut with a knife to release the parts is needed ,that takes a matter of seconds then a quick sand and its ready for glue.The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later .Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .
Mart
Hi guys well its finally begun,i recieved a few more supplies today so began the build of the Rocket.Everything went together really well,hardly any sanding of the parts was needed once popped out of the sheets.A quick cut with a knife to release the parts is needed ,that takes a matter of seconds then a quick sand and its ready for glue
.The new cowl came today also and wow its awesome this things going to look great once done,ive even got a ready made driver to fit in there which ill show later .Heres a cpl of pics of what ive done so far all comments welcome cheers Joe for making this fantastic kit .Mart
That's going to be way too fast for you Mart!
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03-25-2008, 04:25 PM
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Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
03-25-2008, 04:45 PM
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Less of the lad im 45 ,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.
Mart
,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.Mart
03-25-2008, 04:48 PM
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Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.
Anbjørn
Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.
Anbjørn
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03-25-2008, 05:01 PM
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Less of the lad im 45 ,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.
Mart
Less of the lad im 45
,yea Glenn it will be way too fast put another record on .Brod we shall see mate first let me get it built ehh , as for the spare time thats debatable mate.Mart
Make sure you use waterproof Bostik...
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03-25-2008, 05:09 PM
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Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
03-25-2008, 05:19 PM
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Epoxy all the way mate,by the way if you need some i know a place in Fleetwood sells it for 20 quid a kg which is cheap [X(] its good stuff too used for building real boats .
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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build
ORIGINAL: martno1fan
Hi mate so whats stopping you? ill tell you what this kit is really good and you couldnt ask for better instructions,id say ideal for a begginer never mind someone with experience .If you get one you wont regret it i promise you that and the cowl is awesome.
Mart
ORIGINAL: Anbjorn
Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.
Anbjørn
Way to go Mart. I will be watching the build.
Would realy like to build one myself.
Anbjørn
Mart
I would say just slowing me down a tadI have started to redo my Conquest. I also have to complete and test my homemade deep V. After that however...........
My Conquest will be fast this year[8D]
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03-25-2008, 05:23 PM
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That will make four that i know of in EUROPE ,the other two belong to Jamie if he ever gets to building them .
Mart
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03-25-2008, 06:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: ken0276
So mart is building a fast boat now no more weedy or CY engine...your engine should blow his away big time if he still thinks of the old power plan.
ORIGINAL: brodjack
Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
,this boat will be built to look good and hopefully the performance to match.Im not looking to have the fastest boat in a straightline just one that runs fast round the lake without blowing off .Mart
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Im not looking to have the fastest boat in a straightline just one that runs fast round the lake without blowing off.
Mart
Im not looking to have the fastest boat in a straightline just one that runs fast round the lake without blowing off
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Good luck with it, what engine are you going to throw in there?
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03-25-2008, 08:21 PM
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Glenn, don't ask him that... it'll cause another, er, debate Haha!! (cos it's not from over here... sshhhhhhh)
Kev
Haha!! (cos it's not from over here... sshhhhhhh)Kev
03-25-2008, 08:25 PM
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RE: Zippkits Rockett hydro build
ORIGINAL: martno1fan
Never owned a cy Ken just a weedy and the stock zen 260 ,this boat will be built to look good and hopefully the performance to match.Im not looking to have the fastest boat in a straightline just one that runs fast round the lake without blowing off .
Mart
ORIGINAL: ken0276
So mart is building a fast boat now no more weedy or CY engine...your engine should blow his away big time if he still thinks of the old power plan.
ORIGINAL: brodjack
Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
Looking good so far,good job you've lots of spare time lad.
Should be a good challenge for the Mercury Cat[8D]
Brod..
,this boat will be built to look good and hopefully the performance to match.Im not looking to have the fastest boat in a straightline just one that runs fast round the lake without blowing off .Mart
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mart looking good dude i hope i'll be getting mine soon. i'll have to give joe a call and ask him where my name is on the list....
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Glad you finally got the kit. I'll be watching as this is going to be my next build.
Joes' got me hooked on his kits,
Happy building
Joes' got me hooked on his kits,
Happy building