Topic: EX O.M.R.A hull (Read 11199 times)

john54 · « **on:** May 18, 2009, 01:16:21 pm »

Hi All
Does any of omra members or anyone else recognise this hull? Picked it up used it was in the old Porsche Golf (le,mans) raceing livery.
Shes 35in x 13in & heavy layup.
Any ideas ?
Cheers
John

andyn · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2009, 01:55:41 pm »

It's a Hellfire, as raced by Keith Weller, As soon as i can get the scanner to work I'll post a pic.

john54 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2009, 02:22:26 pm »

Thanks

So its a Hellfire any idea who manufactered it & when?
Sorry to be a pain

but the more history i can find out the better

andyn · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2009, 03:13:15 pm »

I don't know the details of who made it and when, but in the Model Boats it is featured in, it is said to be new, in the May 2007 issue.

It was a Z Class boat, so you can either enter it in Z Class with a .12 engine, or I believe it should be able to take a .21, maybe even a geared one.

Sorry, the scanner has packed up, so I've had to photograph the article, picture quality is not too good...

ids987 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:42:52 pm »

It does bear a resemblance to a Hellfire, but I suspect it's not. Being 35in x 13in, it is not likely to have been intended as a Z class boat. To the best of my knowledge, all of the hulls raced by the Paul and Keith Weller are made by them, and it could well be one of theirs. If it is, I would guess that it was probably one of their AA class hulls - maybe a Deliverer.

I will see if I can find out any more.

Ian

andyn · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:51:36 pm »

Quote from: john54 on May 18, 2009, 01:16:21 pm

Picked it up used it was in the old Porsche Gulf (le,mans) raceing livery.

Thats what got it for me, also the text in the mag says they only had one lid for the race, and this one is missing a lid, also, the handle is the same

omra85 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:25:28 pm »

It certainly looks like one of Paul's boats, although not the Deliverer (only 1 strake).
Andy may be right as the 13" width would only be about 9" as it's a "bat boat".
Danny

john54 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:53:53 am »

Hi Guys And thanks for the info so far

i pick up the hull in a Portsmouth model shop there were two hulls for sale both the in same livery (Golf fuel)
I now have both

The other one i have been told (By my mentor Mr Bird) is more than likely a Delta Z will post a pic later.

john54 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2009, 08:41:39 am »

Heres the other one 30in x 8in subdrive. Being i am only geared up for brushless/lipo & do not race (only to kill most r.t.r,s

) the big hull will have to wait until funds allow for nitro/spark

john54 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2009, 08:42:33 am »

ids987 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:42:07 pm »

Quote from: omra85 on May 27, 2009, 10:25:28 pm

It certainly looks like one of Paul's boats, although not the Deliverer (only 1 strake).
Andy may be right as the 13" width would only be about 9" as it's a "bat boat".
Danny

It's a fair cop. I saw 35" x 13", and thought it's too long and too wide to be a Z boat - most Z boats being no longer than 30". That was without looking at the photos. The wings and the large step being the significant features......
Humble pie being eaten as I type........

John, If your mentor is the same Mr Bird as I'm thinking of, you're talking to the right person.

Ian

omra85 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2009, 04:21:41 pm »

Ian
There COULDN'T be TWO Kelvins

Danny

john54 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:41:04 pm »

Hes even got boxers & afershave named after him

Might be a spellin mistake C not K Teach me to by them from car boot stalls Oh well close enough.

craftysod · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:19:18 pm »

John
The second boat has now had all the holes sealed,repainted,and motor,electrics etc put in.
Nearly emptied bath on test run.
Will have proper test on water tomorrow,but need to find what is best prop,battery and motor combo for this.
No petrol or nitro as they are silly money.
Suggestions for fast electric motor (non brushless and prop welcome)
Mark

andyn · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:27:43 pm »

It's a saddening thing that our hulls are being fitted with electric motors, RIP that hull in it's proper form

Proteus · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2009, 01:57:46 am »

whats the world record / top speed of a model IC boat?

Proteus

john54 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:33:22 am »

I like to think of it as semi retirement (out to grass) for the ex O.M.R.A hulls

They have had their glory days now they can take it easy on leccy power. Better than being stuck in a loft or in a skip

andyn · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2009, 01:19:08 pm »

Quote from: john54 on July 24, 2009, 09:33:22 am

I like to think of it as semi retirement (out to grass) for the ex O.M.R.A hulls They have had their glory days now they can take it easy on leccy power. Better than being stuck in a loft or in a skip

I do like that idea, sounds nicer than 'I don't like IC so I'm going to electrify it'

The electric hydros are now going faster than the IC's Proteus but that doesn't matter.

ids987 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:50:25 pm »

Not sure if this one still holds the record, but it wouldn't surprise me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR-6dwFVlLs

Anyone else prefer this one ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2sjy0vddQk&feature=related

andyn · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:08:53 pm »

I think it's 140 for electric and 129 for IC, but to be honest I prefer looking at an IC engine to running anything electric. I still don't see the attraction in putting a demented egg whisk into a hull...

john54 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2009, 04:03:42 pm »

Different strokes for different folks (so to speak)

craftysod · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2009, 05:34:17 pm »

Andy
Its not that i dislike ic,would do it if the cost was cheaper,but i already have the egg whisk bits availiable.
And its a happy retirement for the boat after what you animals put them through

Mark

omra85 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:32:11 pm »

Quote from: craftysod on July 24, 2009, 05:34:17 pm

after what you animals put them through

Mark
That's why some race - and some stack them on the cupboard

Must admit the IC osunds as if its more powerful ...

Danny

Proteus · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2009, 07:48:46 pm »

Quote from: omra85 on July 24, 2009, 06:32:11 pm

Mark
That's why some race - and some stack them on the cupboard
Must admit the IC osunds as if its more powerful ...

Danny

Go electric and get someone to run a petrol strimmer next to you, then you have FAST and Noise, Oh and they start themselves

Proteus

omra85 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:24:37 pm »

So you think that having a light, clean, easy to run, fast boat is going to be fun ........
Well let me tell you ..............
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so, a 3S pack feeding a 24Kv outrunner gives 47000 rpm ......... Hmmmm .....

Danny
(I don't BELIEVE it)

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