3D Printed RC Boat Build! Biggest Project So Far!

3D Printed RC Race Boat!
This is a fun project. I did a test run and it was fast and fun. Unfortunately it was windy and choppy so I did not get a good video. I will release a test run video after the winter!
0:00
0:15 Finding the STL
0:36 3D Printed Parts
0:53 Sanding and Gluing the Parts
2:49 Prepping Surface for Paint
3:27 Glazing Putty
3:59 Epoxy Coating
5:29 After Epoxy Coating Has Cured
5:44 Filling Imperfections Before Paint
6:49 Hardware
7:04 Measuring for Motor Mount
7:33 Drill Hole for Drive Shaft
7:51 Install Rudder Assembly
8:23 Epoxy Drive Shaft in Place
8:31 Prep Surface for Motor Mount
8:42 Epoxy Motor Mount in Place
8:59 Install Servo
9:08 Finished Boat Ready for Test Run
9:26 First Test Run Coming Soon!
STL can be found here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:245...
Designed by thepael
Parts I used -
Brushless Motor & ESC: www.amazon.com/dp/B095GNR1N2?...
Flex Collet: www.amazon.com/dp/B09K3HGTZ5?...
Propeller: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQL6LYY?...
Lipo Batteries: www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y56XHMK?...
Rudder & Drive Shaft: www.ebay.com/itm/173865062345
Motor Mount:www.ebay.com/itm/222902551317...

[@SoloCrimeWave]

Turned out really nice. Good job!

[@bchobby]

Thank you! It was a fun project. Working on another one now.

[@corbymodelboatclub]

Nice one. Just printing the same boat. Some good tips, thanks.

[@bchobby]

It is a fun build!

[@Shinobi117]

Fantastic. Great job

[@bchobby]

Thank you!

[@rcnortechboats]

You make good job.

[@bchobby]

Thank you!

[@jean-philippepimentel5108]

Beautifull work!

[@bchobby]

Thank you!

[@franciscogozon]

great job!

[@bchobby]

Thank you!

[@mohdfaizalajun_tv]

I really enjoyed this video... greetings and support again my friend👍good

[@bchobby]

Thank you!

[@jonabernathy3227]

Looks Great? What did you use to mount your servo and ESC?

[@bchobby]

Thanks! I just used Velcro to mount them both. That way I can easily remove them when needed. I also swap them into other projects sometimes.

[@zaneshaw7913]

What would you charge for a 46" cat hull with canopy shiped in pieces ready to assemble?

[@tiinorivera7606]

Hmu

[@billjonesnation]

Nice build! I have a similar build on my channel with the jet boat from thingiverse. I didn't use any resin to cover my boat but in hindsight maybe I should have. Did it add noticable strength ? Are you worried the resin will separate and crack off the plastic or does it bend enough not to do that?

[@bchobby]

Thank you! It was my first 3D printed boat. I just know PLA will absorb water so I wanted to coat it. I have seen others coat it in carbon fiber. As for it delamination I have not had any problem yet. Waiting for winter to end before I can do some real testing.

[@bchobby]

Your channel looks awesome! I just subscribed.

[@billjonesnation]

@@bchobbyThanks. I did the same. I look forward to your next builds.

[@daiciuapostol79]

Great project,if you whill build another one put one layer of fiberglass or carbon inside not only resin,and maybe twin motors whill be nice🙂

[@bchobby]

Thanks for the tips! I am going to build a bigger one next. Dual motors for sure!

[@daiciuapostol79]

@@bchobby believe me it whill be something amazing,I hit the🛎

[@daiciuapostol79]

@@bchobby kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fYpJV9d8mja7M that's a twin 😉

[@bchobby]

That is awesome! I just subscribed. Very cool channel!

[@daiciuapostol79]

@@bchobby thanks,yes a nice hobby I like to build my boats🙂

[@douggordon3096]

Will you print for customers

[@bchobby]

I am not sure it would be very cost effective for the customer but it is possible.

[@JusRc]

Awesome but where did you find the file for the trailer??

[@bchobby]

Thanks! I got it on cults3d. I had to modify the length a little bit. Here is the link. cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/blackjack-catamaran-boat-trailer

[@bchobby]

I have a build Video of the trailer coming soon. But the designer has great documentation.

[@alexiapostolopoulos5374]

Is there 24” STL file for the Blackjack 24-Inch Catamaran Brushless: R?

[@bchobby]

I am not sure if there is a 24" version. You could probably just scale it down in the slicer.

[@sgeier1883]

I omitted one section to make it shorter

[@PlancksTime]

Ur boat is gonna explode, it looks really weak

[@bchobby]

I have about 10 batteries through it so far. No problems whatsoever. If it does break I will build a new version tougher next time.

[@TheGreatBooger]

@@bchobbynot sure how it looks weak, you coated it with epoxy, same way full scale cigarette boats do. Lol 😂

[@bchobby]

@@TheGreatBooger I agree haha! I am no expert though. This is my first attempt at a 3D printed RC boat.

[@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254]

Didn't mind the video except there's no talking and it just stupid music

[@bchobby]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@BlueByouRc]

So lame.