Installing Magnetic Cowling Mounts | Radio Controlled Model Hydroplane Racing Boat Build

In this video we'll create a fool-proof (perfect for me!) method for securing the engine cover/cowling on our scale racing RC hydroplane. Just don't get your fingers between those magnets!
Better yet, watch the entire playlist to catch all the details and then build your own... I'll show you how!
   • Building a Radio Controlled Model Hydropla...  
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Need tools and parts to complete your build? Check out the links to see many of the tools and supplies used in this video series. Disclaimer - as an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on stuff in these links. And by commission I mean pennies, but, yeah, well, it's something.
But have no fear! You pay nothing extra, only get great parts!

https://amzn.to/3iD3ZVK G/Flex Epoxy - This is the one you want for all framing construction
https://amzn.to/46yplYy Butane Torch seen in my videos
https://amzn.to/3vXd7Yc Digital angle gauge
https://amzn.to/3W6KILn Awesome Dewalt clamps - The Best - Go get 'em!
https://amzn.to/3Fiw0tA 1-2-3 Blocks as seen in my videos - Super Handy!
https://amzn.to/3jl3f7R Wood Craft Picks for making perfect little radius fillets
https://amzn.to/3kbMdcq THE BEST epoxy application brushes - no stray hairs! Luv em!
https://amzn.to/40R9zVl Total Boat Flotation Foam - Awesome stuff!
https://amzn.to/3xB0H9r Craft Sticks, for making slightly larger radius fillets with epoxy
https://amzn.to/3XtMlSU Dremel wood cutting wheel. Get the mandrel too;
https://amzn.to/3QAtfIy Get this Dremel mandrel for mounting the cutting wheel
https://amzn.to/3SSBeC2 Dremel Carbide Tooth Cutting & Grinding Bit
https://amzn.to/3XKWXh1 Cordless Dremel Rotary Tool - Ditch the cord!
https://amzn.to/3wHnHmG Dremel Right Angle Attachment - Best. Tool. Ever!
https://amzn.to/3ISiAqF Angle Protractor as seen in my videos - A must have tool!
https://amzn.to/3XxuKK1 Starbond Flexible Medium CA - The only CA glue you will ever need
https://amzn.to/3JjNRTR Half-Inch Hobby Blades as seen in my videos
https://amzn.to/3Hph3rp Digital Scale for epoxy measuring and mixing
https://amzn.to/3DtueFm West Systems Colloidal Silica (Hey, YOU try to pronounce it!)
https://amzn.to/3CW6DwJ 48 Inch Aluminum Straightedge - Gotta have it!

Wesley's Custom Graphics - Here's where you get all the graphics to complete your build; https://www.wesleyscustom.com/

Finnish plywood from Aircraft Spruce available here in metric sizes; https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...

Domestic birch ply from BalsaUSA; https://shop.balsausa.com/category_s/...

Need to build your jig first? Watch this video and I'll show you how!    • RC Hydroplane Construction - How to Build ...  

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