slusher Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 What a cool project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments.........I really do appreciate them .........I did more mods on the body........I made templates from the Barbie boat to make the hull........I have a ton off mods to go yet.........still in the rough stages........just a reminder that this will "Not" be a replica.......I am using the some of the drawing for reference and putting my own twist on the build........thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 few more WIP pics........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 and a few more.........thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This is one really wild idea John. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Cool project, Johnny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Very nice progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Outstanding work John!! Hull design looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) That's pretty extraordinary.....Amazing scratchwork.....I'm beside myself looking at this one...... Edited January 5, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hello........thank you all very much for the kind comments.........I really do appreciate them .........I got the motor mocked-up.......I am using the 427 engine........I will make the propeller and dual rudder set-up next..........thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 few more WIP pics.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 That .............................................. is really amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelyEd Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Love the whole thing, great design, however, not to rain on your paraide, but there would not be a fan on a boat engine, boats use water cooled engines, either via "closed" systems using an "inercooler" or flow thru cooling using "sea" water that in pumped thru the engine thus cooling it down. But the whole comcept of using the vette body for the "cabin" is great, and seeing some of your earlier work, I know this will be fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Love the whole thing, great design, however, not to rain on your paraide, but there would not be a fan on a boat engine, boats use water cooled engines, either via "closed" systems using an "inercooler" or flow thru cooling using "sea" water that in pumped thru the engine thus cooling it down. But the whole comcept of using the vette body for the "cabin" is great, and seeing some of your earlier work, I know this will be fantastic! Ed........thanks for your input.......my friend just told me the same thing.........I`m not really familiar with boats.......but.is it possible to run a boat the way I have it set up?..........I just wanted to do something different.........thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Extraordinary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hello........Rob ,Ed,Danno........thank you for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them ........I made a dual rudder set-up.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The "Girls" you go with are gonna love this . Great score on the Barbie boat hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Man, I love that double rudder system! Nicely engineered, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelyEd Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) John, Not really, they set up you have required lots of air to cool down the radiator, withit inside the "cabin" it wouldn't get enough air to do the job. The simplest this would be to use "sea" water to cool it down. Here is a link showing how they are set up. hope this helps. https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVzQala5UcLUAIwhXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0dGk4YnBxBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDU2NV8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=moz2-ytff-yff34&va=marine+engine+cooling+system Love the dual rudders. Edited January 8, 2015 by SteelyEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 John, here's a link to the boat cooling systems that is a bit easier to follow! http://www.boatinghowto.com/content/how-boat-cooling-systems-work-240/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) John, Not really, they set up you have required lots of air to cool down the radiator, withit inside the "cabin" it wouldn't get enough air to do the job. The simplest this would be to use "sea" water to cool it down. Here is a link showing how they are set up. hope this helps. https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0LEVzQala5UcLUAIwhXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0dGk4YnBxBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDU2NV8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=moz2-ytff-yff34&va=marine+engine+cooling+system Love the dual rudders. Ed and Mike.......thank you so very much.......this really helps me Edited January 8, 2015 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Would a air scoop on the roof force enough air down to cool the engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 No a scoop would help at speed but wouldn't help at low speeds. Using the water to cool works the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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