Suzie -Q
A vintage semi scale offshore rc boat from 1965
original design by Vic Smeed
Complete redesigned in cad for cnc cutting
this boat is easy building a joy to sail has great looks
Do not expect flat out speed , but it has great full speed turning capabilitys .
Very easy handling , the complete superstructure comes of to replace batterys or for maintenance
it can be powered by lowcost brushless systems or even the cheap speed 600 series
Also low cost shaft and rudder systems ,
we used a 1220 kv brushless motor and 3s4000 lipo , plenty of power
Specs of the Suzie Q
Lenght : 684mm
Beam: 231mm
weight: 1500 gr
4 sheets of poplar ply cnccut formers
2 sheets of 1mm ply cnccut hull sheeting and windows
1 sheet of balsa cncut formers
3mm sheeting for the deck
The kit contains a building jig and a boat stand,
(Decals with Suzie Q and racing nr are not available but added as a pdf)
a superb cad drawing
A cd with building pictures and a 3d pdf to show all parts and construction in the boat
Full cd download here
The kit does not contain hardware.
Sample movie here
See this movie from James , really nice with the building also
Suzie Q from James Crowther see the gallery for more pictures
some build pictures :
setup at the included cnc building jig
Balsa stringers added
sheeting is easy as it is pre cut cnc ply
supersrtucture also simply build and straight
Top sheeting from balsa
Finished suszie-Q
top with glass finish sides painted decals added (in kit included)
Lots of room
the cad design it is on the cd as a 3d pdf with all formers shown in 3d
Product Code: SUZ07UJ8114
