"What's Hap-nin" project

[Chris S.]

Here is the latest boat I have built. It was built in memory of a good friend that has past away recently. It is mimicked after his design a little bit, with a touch of my own. Its 26" x 13" x 2" Powered by a TH46 swinging a 11-4 MA. The boat weighs 5 lbs. 15 oz, RTR, minus fuel.

Some may have known the gentlemen I am talking about...Hap Mulvaney
Thus I named the boat "What's Hap-nin"

When I get to test run it I'll let you guys know how it runs.

[Kmot]

That is a gorgeous airboat! I love the natural wood finish. We need video! :D

[arrow5]

Yes video please,watch for `gators

[Chris S.]

Thanks for the compliments! :cool:

As soon as I get the chance to video it...I will. I ran it on dry for a few moments to see how it was going to react. I runs dry real well, hoping it does the same on water, since this is a new design for me.

I'll keep you guys posted.

[Chris S.]

I got to run the boat on water for a moment today. So far I'm liking the performance. I didn't have much time or a camera man with me today so no videos. I will get some as soon as I can. Can't wait to run it again! :cool:

[Chris S.]

Got a chance to burn a little fuel today...took "What's Hap-nin" and the "Home Alone" boat out to the lake. The lake was a little choppy but there was a nice size puddle that made for some good running...just wish I had a little more room to open it up a bit more. But all in all...the boat runs nicely. Has plenty of power when you need it and tracks nicely. It doesn't quit slide in the corners like I like my boats to run, that may have a bit to do with the tappered shape, but is still pleasurable to run. It does develop a little hop under deacceleration but not enough to worry about....sorta reminds me of some of the full size boats.

I had fun building this boat. I think Hap would be proud.

"What's Hap-nin" Video (http://www.rc-airboats.com/gallery/albums/Chris-Selph/What_s_Hap_nin.wmv)

[Kmot]

Hah-hah, excellent!!! :D Great video! Man, that things gets up and goes, whoa! I'm sure Hap would be very proud. ;)

[Chris S.]

Thanks Kmot!

I went out today to run some grass. I got some video of it also. As soon as I get it formatted I will share that with you guys also.

Its been raining here alot. When they mowed the field it must have been a little wet because the mower left tracks all over the place. It made for a bit of a bumpy ride, so I wasn't able to open it up hardly.

[Chris S.]

Here is the video I promised.
"What's Hap-nin" Running Dry (http://www.rc-airboats.com/gallery/albums/Chris-Selph/What_s_Hap_nin_Running_Dry.wmv)

I wish the field was in better condition so I could have put the GPS on it.

[Kmot]

Whoa, almost flipped over at one point! These airboats look like so much fun. I must build one someday. Thanks for the vid's! :D

[Chris S.]

Couldn't resist adding some color to it. :cool:

[Jeff G]

Now that looks cool!

[Chris S.]

Thanks for the compliment Jeff!!

[Chris S.]

I added some better pics to the previous post.

[RCNUT2515]

that flame job is awsome. did you use an airbrush?

how does that boat sit inthe water. It seems like all the weight is to the rear.

[Chris S.]

No airbursh. I sprayed it yellow, masked off the boat with painters tape, drew out the design, cut it out with a razor knife, removed what I wanted to be red, painted, then removed teh rest of the tape before the paint dried.

The boat is a bit more transom heavy than most of my boats but it rides nicely. When I get a chance and have a video man, I'll get some more video of it in action.

[RCNUT2515]

id definitely like to see the video!!

[Chris S.]

What's Hap-nin Video (http://www.rc-airboats.com/gallery/albums/Chris-Selph/What_s_Hap_nin.wmv)

Here is a video I posted earlier in this thread.