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  • Опубліковано 15 кві 2023
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  • @signdeals4972
    @signdeals4972 Рік тому +148

    Stevon: “Crashing that car was the sketchiest thing I’ve ever done!”
    Rich: “Hold my stroopwafel.”

  • @ES-1984
    @ES-1984 Рік тому +311

    The 70 mph Blow Over on dry land is going to be epic. It's going to make Stevens crash look like a 5 mph fender bender.

    • @Nphen
      @Nphen Рік тому +2

      I don't know if going to a lake would be better or worse!

    • @Blasterxp
      @Blasterxp Рік тому +27

      Yeah, the safety thing isnt getting better

    • @kylehagertybanana
      @kylehagertybanana Рік тому

      :(

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio Рік тому +1

      its okay, as long as its intentional

    • @michaelreynolds1904
      @michaelreynolds1904 Рік тому +8

      Maybe he can hit the same tree?

  • @WarpedPerception
    @WarpedPerception Рік тому +334

    The Hellcat was fun but the Jet Powered hovercraft was more fun. Sorry about your tires and sorry I had to redo Leendas work haha, all she needed was a pair of long nose vice grips 🤦‍♂️. Glad it worked, hope u get to ride it more with the jet engines.

    • @Mortifix
      @Mortifix Рік тому +1

      This man is doing the Lords work.

    • @Jacobtheunwise
      @Jacobtheunwise Рік тому +4

      Its been 6 months buddy when are you dropping some content

    • @WarpedPerception
      @WarpedPerception Рік тому +11

      @@Jacobtheunwise Soon...This week finally. I was building the Cordless Tesla 2.0 which took forever smh, then went to Rich Rebuilds to hook up the hovercraft, now I'm building another car for Mr Beast but I'm back on track now 🙂.

    • @Jacobtheunwise
      @Jacobtheunwise Рік тому +2

      @Warped Perception awesome i loved the last cordless tesla video cant wait for the new one

    • @Curling_Rack
      @Curling_Rack Рік тому +1

      9:53

  • @ebaysutube
    @ebaysutube Рік тому +74

    I crossed the English Channel many times in the 1970s on a huge hovercraft, along with several hundred passengers, buses, cars ect. It was awesome, went from a concrete loading area right on top of the water, 3-5 swells meant nothing, smooth and fast! Loud as hell and you couldn’t go outside, but it *definitely* worked!

    • @travisash8180
      @travisash8180 Рік тому +2

      He won't understand the English Channel, perhaps you should call it the British Channel ?

    • @MrR6pilot
      @MrR6pilot Рік тому +14

      @@travisash8180 - because it's in England, therefore it's the English Channel. "Britain" is a political construct, not a country.

    • @palleppalsson
      @palleppalsson Рік тому +11

      @@MrR6pilot I think the joke hovered right by you.

    • @MrR6pilot
      @MrR6pilot Рік тому +2

      @@palleppalsson hilarious 🙄

    • @klaasj7808
      @klaasj7808 Рік тому

      it didnt work, otherwise it would still exist hahaha

  • @pascallaviolette2383
    @pascallaviolette2383 Рік тому +133

    Man, i never comment on youtube videos, but Rich I have to tell you, all of your videos makes me feel like I’m watching the old top gear with Jeremy Clarkson. You are always hilarious 😂. Thanks for making me laugh every times and please continue as long as possible.

    • @enfamy_OG
      @enfamy_OG Рік тому +6

      That's a great observation. Been watching Rich for a few years, used to love watching BBC top gear!

    • @Killerbeege
      @Killerbeege Рік тому +5

      pulls the exhaust spring off with ease then puts it back on. Why would you do that! had me laughin out loud literally.

    • @curmudgeon1933
      @curmudgeon1933 Рік тому

      Like the old top gear with Jeremy Clarkson...but funny.

    • @dallysinghson5569
      @dallysinghson5569 Рік тому

      Difference here is Rich is real, gebuine, authentic, and attractive.

  • @slclos2534
    @slclos2534 Рік тому +98

    hows Stevon?

    • @TomSuckAtFinance
      @TomSuckAtFinance Рік тому +11

      Uncle rich not updating us about Stevon is very sus

    • @xxvvvvdjcocopuff1xxz825
      @xxvvvvdjcocopuff1xxz825 Рік тому +6

      Think he left with riches wife nice seeing lennda
      though😂

    • @alfreddorkalam5954
      @alfreddorkalam5954 Рік тому +3

      What happened to the video this week? It’s 2 days late

    • @ricky624
      @ricky624 Рік тому +1

      They are not friends anymore / won’t insure him anymore also

    • @randomname4726
      @randomname4726 Рік тому +3

      ​@@ricky624 Source?

  • @matthieugerard3124
    @matthieugerard3124 Рік тому +68

    Watching Rich pull off the exhaust spring in two seconds and putting it back for her to try herself sent me😂🤣😭

    • @jmanlinc
      @jmanlinc Рік тому +9

      I do the same thing when 40 year old men need help with rather simple tasks. If you just do it for people, they don't learn to figure stuff out on their own.

    • @davidgunther770
      @davidgunther770 Рік тому

      I'm still laughing 😂

    • @TheGNexus
      @TheGNexus Рік тому +4

      I about fell out of my chair laughing at the look of disbelief on her face.

  • @pileofstuff
    @pileofstuff Рік тому +29

    You know it's going to be a quality project when the guy says "some drywall screws for the jet engines..."

  • @Sabnok
    @Sabnok Рік тому +326

    Rich having his fly down and not knowing is a totally Rich thing to do

    • @ZeusTheImortal
      @ZeusTheImortal Рік тому +5

      This comment needs more likes

    • @donaldcolbert8317
      @donaldcolbert8317 Рік тому +3

      He totally "didn't know"😉😉😉😉😉

    • @Banks4004
      @Banks4004 Рік тому +3

      more of a Rich thing to know its down

    • @RealRickCox
      @RealRickCox Рік тому +6

      This is how you know Rich is a marketing GENIUS!! He's making sure the ladies knows he's packing major heat and he's not afraid to whip it out.

    • @elizensiado4130
      @elizensiado4130 Рік тому +4

      Meanwhile, where Stevon at?

  • @GNKI
    @GNKI Рік тому +59

    WE NEED STEVEN'S UPDATE STAT.

  • @retro_grade
    @retro_grade Рік тому +6

    As someone who tried building their own Hovercrafts in middle school and high school, this shows me (now in my mid 30's) where we could have gotten to if we just kept plugging away at it. Childhood dreams can can true. Thank you for that Rich, and keep up the great content.

  • @simpulacra
    @simpulacra Рік тому +92

    leenda has such great energy! she's so eager and happy to do whatever she can to help and learn. that's such a wonderful way to be.

    • @murry001
      @murry001 Рік тому +12

      AND she has air fresheners!

    • @klaasj7808
      @klaasj7808 Рік тому +4

      i think she doesnt have anything else to do, as most females dont really have hobbies for their own. have you ever seen women sitting at a bar and having fun and enjoy the moment. i havent in my life time.

    • @Sh4rkill3r
      @Sh4rkill3r Рік тому +10

      9:42 leenda when the camera turned off

    • @jamalwilkesbooth7190
      @jamalwilkesbooth7190 Рік тому

      @@Sh4rkill3r 😂😂😂

    • @narvul
      @narvul Рік тому +10

      @@klaasj7808 since when is sitting in a bar considered a hobby?

  • @stuartround
    @stuartround Рік тому +121

    Good to see you've learned your lesson from Stevon's accident and are following proper health and safety procedures now with your jet-powered hovercraft. Totally sane, and not at all dangerous. Bravo! (Get well soon Stevon. Hope to see you back again soon!)

    • @ralphalvarez5465
      @ralphalvarez5465 Рік тому +17

      How is that Uncle Rich's fault? Stevon always went full throttle with the builds. He's a grown man and no one forced him into the driver's seat of that race car.

    • @kadmow
      @kadmow Рік тому +3

      @@ralphalvarez5465 (I think that was a joke - yes Steve did what Steve does... OSHA doesn't always agree with the redneck fans though.) I too was (at least a little bit) wondering is tonight was going to be a replay of "into the brush"... lol...

    • @stuartround
      @stuartround Рік тому +8

      @@ralphalvarez5465 Did I say it was Uncle Rich's fault? On re-reading my comment, I don't see that anywhere. Whoever was to blame, the lessons can be learnt by the entire team, and should be. It's not worth someone being injured for internet entertainment, likes and shares. That said, obviously my comment was tongue in cheek, I'm sure it's perfectly safe to hoon around on a jet-powered hovercraft with an open container of fuel and a child in the front seat. I trust 100% that, like wrestling, bungee jumping and lion taming, the appearance of danger was a carefully crafted pretence, whilst in reality, a highly trained team of professionals was at work behind the scenes to ensure the well-being of all involved.

    • @herbertkraft7379
      @herbertkraft7379 Рік тому +3

      That gave me really bad vibes too... Hope not another person gets hurt.

    • @lukebarnes8097
      @lukebarnes8097 Рік тому

      ​@@ralphalvarez5465I mean.... Who's channel is it?

  • @aaronwalcott513
    @aaronwalcott513 Рік тому +105

    I'm never disappointed by a Rich Rebuilds release. This was a quality episode.

  • @jacobstofmeel3619
    @jacobstofmeel3619 Рік тому +11

    This has to be the loudest fuel to noise maker out there. The sheer amount of noise it makes to go so slow is incredible.

    • @Sci-flyer
      @Sci-flyer Рік тому +5

      It’s no Harley Davison but it’s right up there

  • @m.7567
    @m.7567 Рік тому +7

    Where's Stevon? I hope he's well. Did he go underground for legal shenanigans?

  • @KennethHolland800
    @KennethHolland800 Рік тому +436

    i hope Steven is healing up and faster than this thing can go

    • @dmurphy1578
      @dmurphy1578 Рік тому +7

      I was at a station that had kerosine the other day. Never saw that before.

    • @wowcolors
      @wowcolors Рік тому +110

      At this point I assume Stevon is suing Rich why else would he say nothing for so long?

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio Рік тому +1

      too bad ure about a year late

    • @airjacer_2016
      @airjacer_2016 Рік тому +5

      @@MrPaxio stupid a 2nd video a month ago saying that steven crashed a 1000 HP race car.

    • @ralphalvarez5465
      @ralphalvarez5465 Рік тому +5

      ​@@wowcolorsI hope not..

  • @Hogiewan1
    @Hogiewan1 Рік тому +60

    Love seeing the kid go for a ride. Child endangerment. Just like growing up in the 70s. The strong survived. Love it!

    • @mondvogel6124
      @mondvogel6124 Рік тому +4

      its quite fucked up. one might think they learned from Steven but whatever

    • @johncastle95
      @johncastle95 Рік тому

      @@mondvogel6124 I dont get it but what happened to Steven lol?

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio Рік тому +4

      @@mondvogel6124 learned what exactly? that when objects meet trees at speed = no no bad

    • @mondvogel6124
      @mondvogel6124 Рік тому +1

      @@MrPaxio that would be a good learning to have before putting a kid into a jerryrigged deathtrap maybe, yeah.

    • @MrPaxio
      @MrPaxio Рік тому +4

      @@mondvogel6124 dont worry mate that thing wont take off like an actual jet and start domestic terrorism any time soon.

  • @daniellizarazo516
    @daniellizarazo516 Рік тому +11

    I couldn’t stop laughing at the driving position of the hovercraft. Those turbine engines look so dangerous 😂

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- Рік тому +3

    The originally hovercraft is actually a well-packaged design for a manufacturer. Like a lot of small engineering firms / projects they didn't consider that it would need to be maintained and look at the packaging from that perspective. They did what was easiest for them in the short-term.

  • @segunonanuga
    @segunonanuga Рік тому +18

    Any updates on Stevon? Say hi to him.

  • @user-gw6sn2yb6b
    @user-gw6sn2yb6b Рік тому +66

    I miss Stevan

    • @ComblessMan
      @ComblessMan Рік тому +8

      Very much. I am worried.

    • @flexplexico480
      @flexplexico480 Рік тому +14

      Let me put your worry to rest. If he was coming back, we would know by now. Time to accept and move on, and hope the channel survives the financial fallout from the lawsuit.

    • @blackrob1804
      @blackrob1804 Рік тому +2

      @@flexplexico480 so who’s suing? Stevon or the other of the other car

    • @ralphalvarez5465
      @ralphalvarez5465 Рік тому +8

      ​@@blackrob1804good question.. I don't miss Stevon, Uncle Rich has the sharp wit and is the reason I subscribed. He was the original non Tesla fanboy and his mocking of Elon was classic. Sorry that Stevon was injured but the show is called RICH REBUILDS.

    • @kbgp4826
      @kbgp4826 Рік тому

      im here for Rich and he is the only reason why i subscribed, if Steven comes back great if he does not come back great. What Steven can maybe do is start a channel for his fan base and they can go over the to support him.

  • @watchmanic
    @watchmanic Рік тому +1

    Re: Steven, he is handcrafting flutes in a communal setting. He has found the true meaning of his life. Rich reached out to him to test drive the Hovercraft and he was concerned about a lack of residuals from the videos. The flute song’s apparently were copyrighted.

  • @thetruemorg
    @thetruemorg Рік тому +1

    @29:30 that jet noise is what hovercraft always needed

  • @kumaboyy.7443
    @kumaboyy.7443 Рік тому +19

    Rich's crazy rebuild! I can imagine the heat coming off those engines! Stay safe, Rich!

  • @bbigford
    @bbigford Рік тому +18

    $1020 per hour seems like a good deal.
    Watch you do crazy stuff on that street at night definitely had me missing Stephon.

  • @licencetoswill
    @licencetoswill Рік тому +32

    this is the shonkiest build ever. 2x4s and drywall screws holding 250lbs of thrust. awesome

    • @MonsterSound
      @MonsterSound Рік тому +2

      What could possibly go wrong? 🚧🚧🔥🔥🚧🚧🔥🔥

    • @stephanrosos4957
      @stephanrosos4957 Рік тому +2

      Jet turbines, insane temps, flames and.... wood for structure? But it damn well WORKS!!!

    • @MonsterSound
      @MonsterSound Рік тому +2

      @@stephanrosos4957 True

    • @rdizzy1
      @rdizzy1 Рік тому +3

      250lbs isn't much at all for 2 2x4s in a set up like that (And the clamp).

    • @RonniePTexan
      @RonniePTexan Рік тому

      @@MonsterSound I've been thinking all day and I can't think of a *_single thing_* that could go wrong!

  • @chris7015
    @chris7015 Рік тому +3

    The sound of those jet engines put a smile on my face!

  • @Cloxxki
    @Cloxxki Рік тому +50

    Did Stevon take the intellectual property for sharp recorder tunes?

    • @TheRealAlpha2
      @TheRealAlpha2 Рік тому +28

      I believe he was the one doing them live.

    • @AMLagonda
      @AMLagonda Рік тому +1

      He was the musician lol

  • @WatchRichRebuildsChannel
    @WatchRichRebuildsChannel Рік тому +37

    I think Ste-Von ran away with one of the male nurses from the hospital. 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @327JohnnySS
    @327JohnnySS Рік тому +3

    Correct me if I'm wrong but where is the intakes of the jet engines? The fronts are inches away from the "Spuce (on the) Deuce ". Great video Rich, yet can we address the elephant in the room about the last captain's log update? Thanks man.

  • @KevinFields777
    @KevinFields777 Рік тому +5

    This is like the slowest moving jet EVAH! But props on learning the science behind hovercrafts. Uncle Rich is the greatest autodidact of our time.

    • @The_Dood
      @The_Dood Рік тому

      Props.. Nice pun :)

  • @BudtheBeekeeper
    @BudtheBeekeeper Рік тому +12

    Awesome, was going to say an open field rip is just what we all need to see! Every episode I'm looking for Steven, hopefully he's on the up and up!

  • @antonioramirez-gw3cw
    @antonioramirez-gw3cw Рік тому +9

    No open tabs on top of the screen during the sqarespace sponsor bit!?!? I always enjoyed seeing those

  • @ExpatonTwoWheels
    @ExpatonTwoWheels Рік тому +3

    It is pretty well known those skirts don't last on asphalt. That's why most people use them on water or grass. I hope you figure out the fuel consumption. Looks really fun.

  • @AndyJayLark
    @AndyJayLark Рік тому +1

    Gotta love Matt’s warped perception channel. Dudes a legend.

  • @mistertherabbit
    @mistertherabbit Рік тому +10

    Long format videos for the win! Awesome content the last few weeks. Back to the roots of the channel. Way cool!

  • @andyschrick127
    @andyschrick127 Рік тому +17

    I miss the signature rich rebuilds recorder music :(

  • @SamuelVella1995
    @SamuelVella1995 Рік тому +2

    Fun (maybe) fact about that fan on the hovercraft. They're exactly the same as what is used in commercial tube axial fans which are in carpark or building ventilation systems. I used to work as a HVAC engineer.

  • @uncommonlogic1698
    @uncommonlogic1698 Рік тому +3

    I used to have the scat, a lot of noise, dirt, but a whole lot more fun.
    6 blades will make the throttle more responsive.
    Reduce the angle of the 6 blades since you only need lift, you need to keep the engine speed in the power range.
    You can reduce the duct size of the skirt to balance the lift.
    Keep it rear heavy to "land" or you will "nose in".
    You really should be testing on water, safer if you have a chase jetski .
    I would not recommend grass field unless you plan to start a fire......
    Snow covered field would be easier on the Scat.
    Wear a light helmet and neck collar on your speed runs..🎉

    • @Nphen
      @Nphen Рік тому

      This is the smartest, most well-informed, and underrated comment on here right now. They powered up the blades just to refocus them entirely underneath, giving too much lift. Then they ripped a brand new skirt on the pavement.

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio Рік тому +3

    6:48 Hilarious Leenda!!! You got the spirit of a repair shop. 😂😂😂

  • @davicanarin
    @davicanarin Рік тому +25

    let Stevon design it

  • @kentonian
    @kentonian Рік тому +7

    I can confirm they do float without the fan working. I was doing an experience day and the fan sucked up a stone just as I was entering a water section. The fan exploded and I have to be rescued and did not sink lol. Btw there are loads of jet powered hovercraft, the ones that did a ferry service across the English Channel had two rolls Royce Spey. I think the fans were turbo props though.

    • @kentonian
      @kentonian Рік тому +1

      Correction. Mountbattern hovercraft had 4 rolls Royce proteus

  • @ToastyProductions.
    @ToastyProductions. Рік тому

    Rich walking around with his fly down has to be a HR violation

  • @StillShatter
    @StillShatter Рік тому +58

    I love the editors note at 40:12 you know everyone was on the edge of their seat because they thought it was gonna be a Stevon update 😂😂😂 well played uncle rich!!!

    • @deltafactory
      @deltafactory Рік тому +11

      Hoping for a Stevon update as well...

    • @StillShatter
      @StillShatter Рік тому +7

      @@deltafactory I am sure he is just fine, judging by the type of humor usually found on this channel when it comes to sponsors and just in general im guessing they know how bad the people want a Stevon update so they are riding that viewer anticipation wave, can't say I blame them 🤣🤣 I could be totally off base though who knows!!

    • @kylehagertybanana
      @kylehagertybanana Рік тому +3

      I'd like to know if he's ok

    • @StillShatter
      @StillShatter Рік тому

      @@kylehagertybanana I agree it would be nice to know but in the mean time there is one thing I can say for certain Stevon seems like a fighter and a strong soul....the injuries didn't really look life threatening in the video of the accident but hey crazier stuff has happened...

    • @Yelonek1986
      @Yelonek1986 Рік тому +2

      Stevon, you like those comments, so here's one for ya. I hope you're getting better and we'll see you and your unmatched skills on the channel again!

  • @markpark8887
    @markpark8887 Рік тому +9

    You guys never cease to amaze me with your engineering!

  • @mwolrich
    @mwolrich Рік тому +2

    Uncle Rich’s neighbors must just love him 😂

  • @stephanrosos4957
    @stephanrosos4957 Рік тому +8

    Looking forward to further Spruce Deuce developments. This is exactly the right flavor of insanity. I really miss Stevon, his absence is felt. Hope he is doing well.

    • @jzila9900
      @jzila9900 Рік тому

      Ms. Stevon?

    • @stephanrosos4957
      @stephanrosos4957 Рік тому

      @@jzila9900 not quite. The subject was I, implied and not written. It was verb object. I miss him. I'll edit for clarity.

  • @jesserhodes7430
    @jesserhodes7430 Рік тому +26

    Everyone saying good bye to Rich is the type of person who eats 100 times at a restaurant and never leaves a review but gets one bad meal and gives one star, what about the years of amazing content Rich has brought all of us. Rich if you read this, im sticking with you, i hope all is well with you and the crew.

    • @graymatter78-23
      @graymatter78-23 Рік тому +4

      Kinda weird how people turn so fast with no info, 100% right on what you said

    • @bradsheridan8658
      @bradsheridan8658 Рік тому +12

      its more that he obviously mistreated Steven and what happened and that is the issue

    • @segunonanuga
      @segunonanuga Рік тому +1

      ​@@bradsheridan8658 Details please? I'm reading through the comments to find out the situation with Stevon.

    • @randomname4726
      @randomname4726 Рік тому +1

      People are just upset because Rich is saying nothing and pretending Stevon never existed.

    • @ralphalvarez5465
      @ralphalvarez5465 Рік тому +1

      ​@@bradsheridan8658mistreated Steven? What do you mean? Without Rich, no one even knows about Stevon..

  • @g3user1usa
    @g3user1usa Рік тому +4

    It's nice, but what is Rich going to use it for? Two minutes run-time doesn't allow for much playtime. Those jet engines use up far too much fuel even at part-throttle.
    I'm glad the group used much more caution this time around as no one had much hovercraft driving experience😅.
    How about a Stevon update? He's definitely being missed. He's like Robin missing from Batman's side.

    • @randomname4726
      @randomname4726 Рік тому +3

      Oh so much caution! Like having a kid in a barely tested, slapped together vehicle with NO HELMET.

  • @m-tech1816
    @m-tech1816 Рік тому +1

    12:56 who else did the old "not inhaling the dust for safety"-trick while watching the video?

  • @erinfredrisk9840
    @erinfredrisk9840 Рік тому +1

    I love Leenda, she seems like a genuinely genuine person.

  • @rogerboone1609
    @rogerboone1609 Рік тому +12

    Hey Rich how is Stephen doing?

  • @samuelarsenault5484
    @samuelarsenault5484 Рік тому +4

    my hands itch just watching Rich cut that fiber glass with no gloves

  • @K_S...
    @K_S... Рік тому

    The struggle taking place in the background with the 5 gallon bucket was enough of an eye detractor.

  • @nuttyDesignAndFab
    @nuttyDesignAndFab Рік тому +1

    changing the number of blades on the fan is kinda like changing the gear: more blades = higher gear, less blades = lower gear. technically more blades are less efficient, but its not the main effect you're experiencing.

  • @lsucody3687
    @lsucody3687 Рік тому +6

    Rich tell us if Stevon is alive? Paralyzed? Suing you?(that’s what we all assume) and is he planning on coming back?

  • @CriticoolHit
    @CriticoolHit Рік тому +4

    I've been watching a lot of 2STROKESTUFFING lately and there's like 50 simple things and 1,864 complicated fiddly things you can do to get that running right.
    Whoa. Warped Perception out of nowhere. He hasn't posted in 6 months.

  • @allareasindex7984
    @allareasindex7984 Рік тому

    Hovercrafts were used as ferries across the English Channel for years. They were referred to as Hoovers (same thing they call all vacuum cleaners). I took a hovercraft ferry to Newfoundland from Maine. It was many hours quicker than the regular ferry but pitched and rolled so much lots of people got seasick. They said it was the nature of the hovercraft, independent of how rough the seas are.

  • @DMaN333v
    @DMaN333v 10 місяців тому +1

    You need to install a lift up rudder system on the hovercraft. It will give you turning stability and then you can just lift it up before you hit land. If you ask me that makes way more sense than changing air direction.

  • @mikebiron7339
    @mikebiron7339 Рік тому +15

    Steven?

  • @giulianoscasso5220
    @giulianoscasso5220 Рік тому +6

    Solid vid. Great project. Love to see these unique builds. Especially the colab

  • @rafagd
    @rafagd Рік тому +1

    13:10 Nothinglike breathing a little bit of fiber glass in the morning to wake you up.

  • @KevMoney
    @KevMoney Рік тому +1

    We definitely gotta get a followup for the Spruce Deuce! Love the idea of seeing this go 75mph in an open field!

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 Рік тому +4

    ❤️🙏🏻 This was very cool rich!!
    Ps. Why did your duramax stop running? My 2004 LB7 Duramax stopped running several months ago do to melting down the ECM.
    I’ve gone through 4 ECM’s and checked every wire in, on and under the truck and found nothing wrong!! Plz respond Richard, 🙏🏻

  • @lsucody3687
    @lsucody3687 Рік тому +7

    Selling the house because Rich’s Day 1 is suing him for everything he’s got.

    • @Nphen
      @Nphen Рік тому

      Stevon got conned if he is suing Rich. How awful. No one wins except the blood sucking lawyers. Rich will pay everything if he loses. Or Steveon will pay both fees if he loses. They should have settled.

  • @michaeld954
    @michaeld954 Рік тому +1

    On a serious note what about taking? The 2. Motorseparated? On put them on each side of the hovercraft isolate them and make them individually thrust it so one side. Pushes left one side pushes right instead of tilt steering.

  • @jimboagogo
    @jimboagogo Рік тому +2

    Turbines like these are most efficient at flight speeds 200 km/h and up. Putzing around the parking lot, not so much. I'm also seeing a lot of obstruction around the air intake side. You'll be more efficient the more air you can bring in. Don't forget to mount the anti aircraft guns like they did in the James Bond movie...because that won't spin this thing around on a dime, noooo not at all!

  • @ryanfarporte5187
    @ryanfarporte5187 Рік тому +15

    So... No Tesla Model D? No Stevon? 🥲

    • @TheRealAlpha2
      @TheRealAlpha2 Рік тому +7

      I thought he said last time that Joshua was doing most of the work on Model D. Since it seems to be a bit of work getting out to him they probably only visit on occasion. As for Steven I think they know everyone misses him I suppose we'll get some update eventually, but his absence might be legal in nature so they can't talk about it.

    • @ryanfarporte5187
      @ryanfarporte5187 Рік тому

      @@TheRealAlpha2 I'm feeling the legal schmegal

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere1649 Рік тому +5

    At least Uncle Rich wasn't going commando with his fly open. That would be truly embarrassing - for everyone else 😆

  • @MohrRacing2
    @MohrRacing2 Рік тому +2

    Breathing in all the fiber glass like
    👁️👄👁️

  • @popsss2000
    @popsss2000 9 місяців тому

    A couple of things, I'm glad you brought that dude in to check on you. He played a major factor in doing a lot of things and the ride that he demonstrated look like it was so much fun. The jet engine with more directional control was great. Keep him in your videos. The right tools for the right job. Keep your resources open, Keep your resources open you do know a lot of people.

  • @jtkachlmeier
    @jtkachlmeier Рік тому +3

    Dude, I love how you are getting into all these other 'alternate' methods of transportation. Ill.

  • @dash8brj
    @dash8brj Рік тому +4

    Anything with a gas turbine strapped to it is fun in my books. Well done :) (hint - my ring tone is very annoying - its a gas turbine spooling up!)

  • @Jerry-ko9pi
    @Jerry-ko9pi Рік тому +1

    An easy way to get springs off like that , is to use a piece of small rope like 550 cord if you don't have a good set of pliers. Loop it through the end and pull it off. You then have a lot of control.

  • @RattyFlyer
    @RattyFlyer Рік тому

    That old test footage of that RC prototype is so cool

  • @dirtmatt
    @dirtmatt Рік тому +10

    Builds like this prove Rich is the real Blankman lol

  • @checkheck8875
    @checkheck8875 Рік тому +10

    Leenda! Its always nice to see her!

  • @Gargamoth
    @Gargamoth Рік тому +1

    The second innovative hovercraft video I've seen. The first was electric, now jets.
    We need steering and stopping power.
    It wouldn't hurt if it was quieter.

  • @TBustah
    @TBustah Рік тому +2

    Maybe a rotary engine would make sense for these? They’re not very fuel efficient and have other drawbacks, but you can get a lot more power out of one than you can from a piston engine of similar size. That means less weight, which means less power is needed to keep it floating and more power can be used to actually move the thing. Then again, you might have to carry so much fuel for the thirsty thing that you wouldn’t actually be saving any weight.

  • @smithdude1068
    @smithdude1068 Рік тому +3

    LMAO i like how you point out the zipper but in 25:57 in the back ground the struggle is real lmao lmao

  • @Smokkedandslammed
    @Smokkedandslammed Рік тому +3

    Thank you for putting that spring back. 💕

  • @TravisBrown42
    @TravisBrown42 Рік тому

    NGL. This is the most moisturized I've ever seen Rich's hands.

  • @heclanet
    @heclanet Рік тому

    Hahaha How happy the neighbors must be when they wake up at 3:30 or 4 in the morning to the sound of 2 jet engines and one hobercraft.

  • @Airplanefish
    @Airplanefish Рік тому +5

    Wonder why Rich gives no update or mention of Stevon? One would think he would mention him if Stevon was still part of his crew?

  • @lulamorton5953
    @lulamorton5953 Рік тому +18

    Love you content! Hope Stephen is ok!

  • @jonmayer
    @jonmayer Рік тому

    Never did I think following this channel that I would see a jet powered hovercraft. But, I wouldn't put it past Rich. Very cool episode.

  • @ogbt
    @ogbt Рік тому

    5:50 the gimbal is the MVP

  • @MrNanoPlankton
    @MrNanoPlankton Рік тому +4

    you produce one of the most entertaining YT vids around, with your sarcasm and pure entertainment !

  • @leetjohnson
    @leetjohnson Рік тому +132

    Hey Rich, please give us a Stevon update, if you can. We would feel the exact same if you went MIA.

    • @quallzone6219
      @quallzone6219 Рік тому +20

      Not until after the lawsuits have been resolved.

    • @KeithZim
      @KeithZim Рік тому +19

      It's pretty obvious this break-up got nasty. That other guy has been erased from the channel.

    • @GarlTsagan
      @GarlTsagan Рік тому +5

      I wont miss him either but hes probably suing for hospital bills

    • @lothre
      @lothre Рік тому +1

      @@danielmoody3640 if there are medical bills to pay, or property damage to be paid, the owner of the car is the one holding the bill.

    • @NewbombedTurk
      @NewbombedTurk Рік тому +5

      @@GarlTsagan His own damn negligence getting into a less than safe car in bad conditions. Of course lawyers will lawyers, and need a reason to get their pound of flesh.

  • @Hi-TechHillbilly
    @Hi-TechHillbilly Рік тому +2

    Steven a month ago: We are professionals and we have to do better and be safer.
    Rich: Here just throw this random massive battery on the front and don't strap it down.
    Rich maybe my father.

  • @FilosophicalPharmer
    @FilosophicalPharmer Рік тому

    Each time that jet-powered hovercraft does a U-turn on that narrow road, a member of the US Forestry Service poops a little bit.

  • @themajesticmanic2751
    @themajesticmanic2751 Рік тому +11

    I can't think of a single thing that could go wrong...

  • @fiery_transition
    @fiery_transition Рік тому +3

    Love this content! A whole build contained within a video and looked like such a fun project!

  • @lukebarnes8097
    @lukebarnes8097 Рік тому +1

    Good to see Rich has learned from previous experiences of testing sketchy vehicles out on public roads...

  • @teropiispala2576
    @teropiispala2576 Рік тому +1

    Hey Rich. I didn't think you are the guy who cuts fiberglass with grinder disc. I mean you can put circular saw blade on that thing and it cuts way better and with less dust. As a bonus, it's dangerous as hell and exceeds maximum rpm with 2-3x. It's not enough to cause immediate failure but it definitely makes life more exiting.

  • @taylorfrederick-os9dl
    @taylorfrederick-os9dl Рік тому +38

    I MISS STEVON THE PEOPLE NEED HIM BACK

  • @WatchJRGo
    @WatchJRGo Рік тому +3

    Hold on, I thought all tow truck purchases came with one free hovercraft?!? 🤔🤔🤔

  • @IraQNid
    @IraQNid Рік тому

    The best design for a hovercraft had thrusters placed two in the front for braking, one each for the four corners for greater control of steering, one in the rear for forward thrust, one below for vertical lift. It gave the greatest control over the vehicle. Hovercraft can be made buoyant so that when fuel does run out, you need to take a break for whatever reason, or if there are mechanical problems the craft acts like a boat. No worries of sinking.

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Рік тому +1

    Looks like fun. Always wanted one after having had two home built ones as a kid 20 years ago and to think one was electric powered (ran off ac motors with a big extention cord)...also learnt living in a hilly place wasn't the best