Volvo Nimbus

[ammo]

Has anyone tried the Volvo nimbus from jethobby?

Any tips to share?

I got a leak in the boat and have yet to figure out where, but i suppose it's the driveshaft/transom part which i am going to seal it. Recommendations from X34 is to drip CA and seal up with epoxy.

[ammo]

Oh, yup, the leak is from that area, I've just dripped CA thru and the excess drips into the hull. It'll be an easy fix now that the leaking source is spotted.

Anyway to waterproof servos? I am thinking of setting up without the watertight box

[Raven]

Try using a balloon.

[ammo]

Balloon to water proof the servo? can explain?

[dirtdynamics]

that won't do, it'll restrict your servo movements..

try to seal off the hatch as best as possible..

put in some super absorbent cloth (super chamois) to soak up any water that may seep in...

[Mad Armour]

Has anyone tried the Volvo nimbus from jethobby?

Any tips to share?

I got a leak in the boat and have yet to figure out where, but i suppose it's the driveshaft/transom part which i am going to seal it. Recommendations from X34 is to drip CA and seal up with epoxy.

If I can remember correctly, there seems to be a couple of openings covered by wire-mesh on the cockpit just behind the 'window'. I'm not sure what is it's intended function as this is not a nitro/gas boat so there's no need for air intake. Perhaps wholesale copying from the nitro boat without giving much thought?

Well, you might want to cover that.

You can also seal the hatch with electrical tape. Other than that, water can also get in from the stuffing tube. Greasing the drive shaft ought to reduce this.

Another way water can get in is via the many screw holes where the trim tabs are secured. Just remove the screws, apply a bit of rtv silicone over the holes and re-tighten.

You have already covered the part where the stuffing tube passes through the transom.

Cheers!

[Mad Armour]

Anyway to waterproof servos? I am thinking of setting up without the watertight box

Perhaps this article might be useful.

[ammo]

Leak test with my favourite tools

[dirtdynamics]

wah...........nice bathtub

[ammo]

Oh well, i've never used it up to now. Finally it serves a purpose for me...

[SG Villain]

Ammo,

How / where is the release catch for your hatch? My Dolphin is at the rear, like a old style door latch. Water do get in from there too, quite a big slot / hole! I gut a piece of rubber patch and silicon it to the underside of the latching system, taking care that the latch still needs to operates, only glue the edge of the rubber patch.

Hope this help.

[skyblueblue]

My Volvo Nimbus

- found that the battery mounting very difficult

Mods done
-Nylon washer on the nut for the cover, string to the cover so i dont lost anything if it comes off
- rubber washer for the cooling tube, prevent water leaks

Stilling waiting for 1st run... i hope it dont sink

[Mad Armour]

Wah...looks like the Nimbus is pretty popular.

[Adrianli]

Hur???

U also got urself a boat!!! Must be some sweet talk from some guys!!!

[HZM]

Hur???

U also got urself a boat!!! Must be some sweet talk from some guys!!!

Kana conned one .... the conman also tried to "influence" me but pocket not deep enuf, so your swimming in canal w only underwear episode will be something in the past liao