Wakesetter 23 LSV scratch build r/c boat

[Dare2goBare]

Mind Blowing... Good on you Man! Fantastic Work!!!! 

[UWSkier]

Looks like you've correctly modified the drive to use LH rotation instead of the original prop setup.  Figured you'd do that...

[xx29l9]

On 10/27/2017 at 10:47 AM, UWSkier said:

Looks like you've correctly modified the drive to use LH rotation instead of the original prop setup.  Figured you'd do that...

Glad you noticed....no way I'm going through this much work to have the wrong prop rotation on there. My OCD would not allow it!

Bob

[twitchee2]

I can't wait to see the finished product.  Looks amazing, as always!

[xx29l9]

This is too cool to not give an update....been working on finishing up the wiring. Dock lights, tower lights, cabin lights all work. Before I glue the big side cushions in place I figured I better make sure the stereo works since I'll lose access to a lot of the wiring. Temporarily soldered in the 2 dash speakers, turned the power on, hit the ipod and......NOTHING. After minor heart failure and some choice words, turns out my ipod was about dead on the battery. Put some juice back in it and, well see for yourself-

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1210959-Malibu-Wakesetter-23-LSV-scratch-build/page36#post38643546

I'm so pumped that all this stuff is really working...

Bob

[agarabaghi]

amazing

[JeffK]

Truly imprsssive. So jealous of your skills on that project!

[obski]

Wow!

It looks awesome and sounds great.  The amount of detail is truly impressive.

[Dare2goBare]

This just blows me away... So Nice!!!!

[holden]

So nice I can’t like someone else’s post! It deserves its own comment. So much attention to detail! That is going to be one sick 1:12.

next project is to add surfgate to ur 1:1 and then update ur 1:12!

[xx29l9]

18 hours ago, holden said:

So nice I can’t like someone else’s post! It deserves its own comment. So much attention to detail! That is going to be one sick 1:12.

next project is to add surfgate to ur 1:1 and then update ur 1:12!

Ooooooohhhhh.....DO NOT DISTRACT ME with talk like that. Last thing I need is to add more stuff to this build. Focus, focus, focus and finish this thing.

 

Thanks everyone for the comments, it is appreciated. Keeps me pluggin along.

Bob

[Molarbu]

I am amazed every time this thread updates.  Keep it up!  Love to see my vintage of boat represented!

 

 

 

[AJwakedevil]

2 hours ago, xx29l9 said:

Ooooooohhhhh.....DO NOT DISTRACT ME with talk like that. Last thing I need is to add more stuff to this build. Focus, focus, focus and finish this thing.

 

Thanks everyone for the comments, it is appreciated. Keeps me pluggin along.

Bob

Dont forget an actuating wedge! Ok maybe just a floating wedge.

[vanamp]

Have You been leaving tiny zip ties and wrenches in the bilge as you build? 

[Dare2goBare]

2 hours ago, vanamp said:

Have You been leaving tiny zip ties and wrenches in the bilge as you build? 

don't forget the Nuts, Washers, and Screws.... 

[Wakesetter67]

1 hour ago, Dare2goBare said:

don't forget the Nuts, Washers, and Screws.... 

Found a few the other day...Like hidden treasure! 

[xx29l9]

17 hours ago, Wakesetter67 said:

Found a few the other day...Like hidden treasure! 

Love finding hidden treasures in the bilge, or in the drives storage area. Haven't left anything too obvious laying around in the model, but there is still plenty of opportunity to screw something up.

Bob

[xx29l9]

Between the Holidays and a nasty sinus infection, the build has been going slow. I knew it would even if I was feeling 100% since this interior is a slow grind. Finished upholstering the captains seat yesterday and it only took me 10+ hours to do it....eeeeesh. So now only the dash and driver side panel left to finish for the interior. Getting there.

Latest build link-  https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1210959-Malibu-Wakesetter-23-LSV-scratch-build/page39

Bob

[martinarcher]

Excellent work as usual.  A project like that isn't about getting it done under a deadline, but the enjoyment and journey getting there.  I know I've enjoyed watching it come together.   

[Dare2goBare]

First off...... Kotos to your Patience 

And evertime I see more completion I'm more and more amazed. 

Very nice.

Edited January 16, 2018 by Dare2goBare

[jrvs23]

Awesome!

[UWSkier]

Is that a nod to our own @IXFE on the starboard seat?    Looks like a Leinies to me but LOLed at the can.

[xx29l9]

29 minutes ago, UWSkier said:

Is that a nod to our own @IXFE on the starboard seat?    Looks like a Leinies to me but LOLed at the can.

Well....I'm actually trying to cut way back on my beer consumption for awhile while I try to work my way into better shape. So after a long day of working on the seat I figured I'd leave a beer out there for someone to enjoy. Not sure what the label says....but there is a close picture of it on this page-   https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1210959-Malibu-Wakesetter-23-LSV-scratch-build/page27

And that can reminds of something, the typical 1:12 scale dollhouse beer cans you buy don't fit in my cupholders. If you measure them out they are way out of scale. So I'll be making a variety of true to scale beer/pop cans that will actually fit in the cupholders. All in good time.

Bob

[Raimie]

8 hours ago, xx29l9 said:

 So I'll be making a variety of true to scale beer/pop cans that will actually fit in the cupholders. All in good time.

 

How about a tiny box anchor and some life jackets to go in the storage areas too lol. You are amazing. I love following your progress!

[IXFE]

11 hours ago, UWSkier said:

Is that a nod to our own @IXFE on the starboard seat?    Looks like a Leinies to me but LOLed at the can.

I would NEVER rest a soda can on the vinyl like that! 

@xx29l9 I see you went with light graphite and white on your seat cushions.  The colors are SPOT on for Malibu.  Same as my '15 LSV.  

Edited January 17, 2018 by IXFE