Hi John,

I've just uploaded an album from my recently refurbished Sportsman II. We built it back in 1989 when I was 14. Since then it has been siting in my dad's loft before being moved to my loft. Finally, and after much nagging by my sons, I have got it out and back to sea worthiness.

It was clear that my early attempts at painting with enamel paint weren't going to be good enough. So I went the route of acrylic spray paints from halfords. You will see that most postings about painting will hark back to preparation being the key. A lot of time was spent priming, filling and sanding but it is all worth it.

Twin prop on the sportsman was a dream of mine, as was bushless motors. In the end costs meant that I stuck with single prop and a thumper brushless with 2 x 7.2v packs in series. The difference in performance was insane. Gone are the days of 20mins of decreasing performance with a lead acid battery and a 540 motor from my radio controlled car to now 1h15mins at full throttle.

Would love to here back on how the project is going. (More fittings have been added since this pick)

Regards

Dave

Edited By David Ashley 2 on 30/12/2013 14:24:36