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hostile projectile (racing boat)

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

hostile projectile (racing boat)

I got the hull from e-bay for 30 quid, decided to make my own carbon fiber plates to mount the servo,esc,and lipo to by cutting carbon fiber cloth to size to fit inside the clear plastic pack fronts (blister pack) that a lot of items come packaged in nowadays.then pour in the special polyester/fiberglass resin to just cover the cloth,then heat gently with a hair dryer to burst any air bubbles trapped in the carbon fiber weave.when dry just pop out the carbon fiber plate,the results are superb super light and super strong(looks great too).I also made the propshaft support from ply covered in carbon fiber(I love the stuff).the watercooled motor mount was secured with the same resin I use for making the carbon fiber parts,with the addition of kevlar strands through the holes along the bottom of the mount plates,then surrounded by a single layer of carbon fiber.Always use the same type of adhesive that the boat was made with(polyester/fiberglass)to get the best possible bond.
2 comments
  1. markh
    Able Seaman
    Looking really good Mark !
    Carl and myself cant wait to see it on the water.
  2. hydroman
    Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
    with the size of that brushless I'm thinking of putting wings on it and turning it into a flying boat if it dont sink,i'm ordering more parts this thursday so won't be long before the maiden voyage (or flight).thanks mates

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

propshaft support &motor mount

carbon fiber propshaft support and motor mount fix

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

carbon fiber lipo,servo,shaft support,mount surround

these are the plates I made myself

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

hostile projectile name

had to split the letters of projectile so I could still tape down the hatch

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

stinger and prop

4mm flexi-shaft stinger and 40mm racing prop

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hydroman
Update · 14 years ago

rudder and turn fins fitted

prestwich model boats top quality racing rudder fitted, along with carbon fiber(yes more carbon)turn fins.through hull water nipple and watercool tubeing.

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hydroman
Opening post · 14 years ago

hostile projectile (racing boat)

received the hobbywing seaking 90amp esc and fitted It with my carbon fiber plate and velcro strap,just waiting for spektrum marine rx and turnigy lipo's.

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