RC Model Hydroplane Build | Sponson Depth & Angles Explained

Because you've asked, In this video we discuss sponson depth and angles, along with some of the finish work needed on the bottom of our radio controlled model hydroplane. Lookin' good, don't ya think?

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https://amzn.to/3vXd7Yc Digital angle gauge seen in my videos - We'll be using this a LOT during the build. Get it now so you'll be ready.

https://amzn.to/3W6KILn Awesome Dewalt clamps as seen in the video - Go get 'em!

https://amzn.to/3Fiw0tA 1-2-3 Blocks as seen in my videos - Super Handy!

https://amzn.to/3iD3ZVK G/Flex Epoxy - This is the one you want for the majority of the assembly. Getcha some!

https://amzn.to/3jl3f7R Wood Craft Picks for making perfect little radius fillets

https://amzn.to/3kbMdcq THE BEST epoxy application brushes - no stray hairs! Luv em!

https://amzn.to/3xB0H9r Craft Sticks, for making slightly larger radius fillets with epoxy

https://amzn.to/40R9zVl Total Boat Flotation Foam - Awesome stuff!

https://amzn.to/3XtMlSU Dremel wood cutting wheel. Get the mandrel too;

https://amzn.to/3QAtfIy Get this Dremel mandrel for mounting the cutting wheel and other accessories

https://amzn.to/3SSBeC2 Dremel Carbide Tooth Cutting & Grinding Bit

https://amzn.to/3XKWXh1 Cordless Dremel Rotary Tool - Ditch the cord!

https://amzn.to/3wHnHmG Dremel Right Angle Attachment - Best. Tool. Ever!

https://amzn.to/3ISiAqF Angle Protractor as seen in my videos - A must have tool!

https://amzn.to/3XxuKK1 Starbond Flexible Medium CA - The only CA glue you will ever need

https://amzn.to/3JjNRTR Half-Inch Hobby Blades as seen in my videos

https://amzn.to/3Hph3rp Digital Scale for epoxy measuring and mixing

https://amzn.to/3DtueFm West Systems Colloidal Silica (Hey, YOU try to pronounce it!)

https://amzn.to/3CW6DwJ 48 Inch Aluminum Straightedge - Gotta have it!

https://amzn.to/3xMXHXl 10-32 Alloy Steel Button Head Cap Screws

Wesley's Custom Graphics - Here's where you get all the graphics to complete your build; https://www.wesleyscustom.com/

Finnish plywood from Aircraft Spruce available here in metric sizes; https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/wppages/finnishbirch.php

Domestic birch ply from BalsaUSA; https://shop.balsausa.com/category_s/1586.htm

Need to build your jig first? Watch this video and I'll show you how! https://youtu.be/V_LqtFjgHHw

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https://allrc1.com -- Need RC boat parts? Get what you need at Rattlesnake RC

https://www.rcunlimiteds.com/ -- R/C Unlimiteds, the largest scale hydroplane racing club in the world

https://mlboatworksrc.com/ -- Awesome Boat Kits available at MLBoatworks

Need tools and parts to complete your build? Check out the links to see many of the tools and supplies used in this video series. Disclaimer - as an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on stuff in these links. And by commission I mean pennies, but, yeah, well, it's something.
But have no fear! You pay nothing extra, only get great parts!

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