HobbyKing Swamp Dawg Airboat!
Where I got it:
Fun little machine! Very inexpensive, it does NOT come with a radio or ESC, so that does add a little cost, but for what you get its fun! I added a 30a esc, and the Hobbyking GTX3 Radio system, Ill be doing a future video on that, so make sure you subscribe!
Assembly was pretty easy, make sure you locktite the screws in the motor setup! I eventually removed the plate that holds the servo and esc, and hot glued the servo to the side wall inside the battery compartment, esc and rx the same, otherwise its a pain to get batteries in and out, and your limited by what fits, now anything fits!
I plan to play with it, and try to use it as an airplane/boat retriever as well, and if we ever get snow again, drive it on that. I will be upgrading the motor in the future, its not powerful enough to move if its not in water. That said, it goes pretty well on the weedy pond in the video!
Initially I ran it on 2s, but I also ran it on 3s, and I think Ill continue to do so!
Running on the pond at 5:00 min mark
PROs:
- Price
- FUN FACTOR
- Looks
- Comes with motor and steering servo
CONs:
- Battery compartment plate, just dont use it
- No esc
The HobbyKing Swamp Dawg Air Boat comes just about ready to run, Only a few minutes of assembly time are required to have this fun RC model skimming the surface of your back yard pool or local pond.
The Swamp Dawg features a full plastic platform that is foam filled making the Swamp Dawg virtually unsinkable. A CF and Alu motor mount, 2300kv Brushless motor, 5.5in propeller and a 9 gram servo have been included.
You will require a 20amp ESC, 1000mAh 2S 7.4v Lipoly battery and your own Tansmitter and receiver (Tx/Rx) to complete this model.
Spec.
Length: 479.5mm
Width: 188.5mm
Height: 196mm
Propeller size: 5.5in (Included)
Total weight: 625g -635g
Motor: 2300kv Brushless Outrunner (Included)
Servo: 1 x 9g (Included)
ESC: 20A (Required)
Battery Compartment Size: 70mm x 40mm x 20mm
Required.
2 Channel Transmitter & Receiver (TX/RX)
20A ESC
1000mAh 2S 7.4v Lipoly