Crackerbox boat plans?
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Crackerbox boat plans?
Wanted to start a new build, and I'm leaning towards the Crackerbox. Does anyone out there have build plans for a Crackerbox? Thanks!! -Ed
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Bullboy, it sure wouldn't hurt to take a look at Zippkit's C-boxes as they're inexpensive kits that will save you a ton of hassle, www.zippkits.com .
Air Age's RC Store is down right now for construction otherwise they normally have Jerry Dunlap's original plans that the class was based on.
Air Age's RC Store is down right now for construction otherwise they normally have Jerry Dunlap's original plans that the class was based on.
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Hey thanks Ron! I was fortunate enough Dave (AKA Lil Dave) had a copy of the Jerry Dunlap plans. I will deff look into the zip kits though. I wonder when they will come out with a Cat (would be nice if possible)
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I would be in the NAMBA Crackerbox, which is the "N-Box"...But I don't see a difference between the N-Box, and I-Box?????? Does anyone know?
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Also Doug, I have been wanting to ask you what kind of epoxy/resin you use over the outside of your boats to keep the wood look(transparent)?
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I agree with the guys on the Zippkits crackers,even though I've never built one,but have read all the reviews from builders on them.If they're as easy as the Rocket thunderboat kit,that's the way to go.If you do go with Dunlap plans go to http://occrackers.multiply.com/photo.../Miscellaneous and put the pics of the revised frames into your computer and then print each of them out.Should come out the right size for the plans.You may have to join the group to view them ,but that's easy.If you want to build a little narrower crackerbox,then take off a little from the center of each frame.If you want a shorter hull,put the frames a little closer on your building board,but don't shorten the engine area too much.Keep your final dimentions between both racing organizations rules and you can adjust the bottom angle to either organization or make it so you can race in either,like the Zippkit Z box.
The OCC group built and raced a lot of the Dunlaps,which were mostly weedeater powered,but some were powered by Zenoahs.There's a lot of info and pics to give you ideas.
The OCC group built and raced a lot of the Dunlaps,which were mostly weedeater powered,but some were powered by Zenoahs.There's a lot of info and pics to give you ideas.
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You all have been GREAT help with this topic, I can't thank you all enough. I will let you all know if I decide to use the plans or just go with the z-box. Thanks Again!!! -Ed
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Also Doug, I have been wanting to ask you what kind of epoxy/resin you use over the outside of your boats to keep the wood look(transparent)?
Also Doug, I have been wanting to ask you what kind of epoxy/resin you use over the outside of your boats to keep the wood look(transparent)?
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One last thing about the ZIPPKITS boats...believe when I tell you my buddy is talented,cheap, and has all the tools to build from scratch..he took one look at my Ibox kit quality and said,I can't even round up the wood any cheaper than that, and its already cut out ! Now I am not sure you couldn't find the wood stock cheaper, but barely ! its a great deal with such a nice fit at every stage.
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RE: Crackerbox boat plans?
Hi,
I'm starting to build a crackerbox, you may be interested in which plans i've used:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8972788/tm.htm
In short, google for 'marios rc models crackerbox'.
Having said that, in hindsight, those zipp kits look good!<br type="_moz"/>
I'm starting to build a crackerbox, you may be interested in which plans i've used:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8972788/tm.htm
In short, google for 'marios rc models crackerbox'.
Having said that, in hindsight, those zipp kits look good!<br type="_moz"/>