Last fall, I was given an rc boat for free. The electronics were old and non working. I stripped the old parts and ordered new. I got the new parts (5S capable, lol) installed. My Dad helped me get the esc calibrated and now this boat belongs to my 5 year old, Makayla. When the rain stops, we'll head out to one of the local ponds and try it out with a simple 3S 3000mah pack. I'll get it trimmed, and probably lower the throttle dual rate, so that it's manageable for Makayla.....then, this boat will be 100% her boat.
I think she's gonna have a lot of fun with this boat and I'm pretty stoked to see how the boat runs. I've got about $110 in it, including the tx and rx.
Makayla and HER boat
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Re: Makayla and HER boat
That's one happy girl Derek. Like father like daughter. Both look excited to try it out. Enjoy!
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Awesome stuff!
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Re: Makayla and HER boat
Thanks guys! Makayla is constantly reminding me that her boat is ready and she wants to take it to the local pond and drive it. Unfortunately, she is just getting over a cold and the weather is slightly cold and a bit windy. No sense in taking her out and run the risk of her cold coming back. But....try to explain that concept to a 5 year old, ha ha ha ha ha ha.
We'll surely get to the pond when the weather is a bit more favorable and we'll definitely have video. Video of Makayla driving her boat is gonna be something that we won't want to miss, lol.
We'll surely get to the pond when the weather is a bit more favorable and we'll definitely have video. Video of Makayla driving her boat is gonna be something that we won't want to miss, lol.
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Re: Makayla and HER boat
Wow, she is 5 already?
When did that happen, it seems like just the other day she was being born.
She looks very happy, I am sure she will love it.
Even on 3s that thing will haul.
Next you will be looking to waterproof some FPV gear.
Jacob and I have been having a lot fun with 4wd offroad trucks.
Not so dependent on low wind days.
When did that happen, it seems like just the other day she was being born.
She looks very happy, I am sure she will love it.
Even on 3s that thing will haul.
Next you will be looking to waterproof some FPV gear.
Jacob and I have been having a lot fun with 4wd offroad trucks.
Not so dependent on low wind days.
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Re: Makayla and HER boat
Lol @ Stambo!
"When did that happen?"...thats the question of the day lol. Yeah man, she's Makayla is getting so big, she's just amazing.
We'll get video of her with the boat when the weather cooperates a bit more.
I'm glad to hear that you and Jacob are having fun with some ground vehicles. That's too cool!
Take care buddy!
"When did that happen?"...thats the question of the day lol. Yeah man, she's Makayla is getting so big, she's just amazing.
We'll get video of her with the boat when the weather cooperates a bit more.
I'm glad to hear that you and Jacob are having fun with some ground vehicles. That's too cool!
Take care buddy!
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Re: Makayla and HER boat
Nice one Derek, cant wait to see the Captain Makayla launch video:)
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