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.
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.
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
carbon fiber propshaft support and motor mount fix
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these are the plates I made myself
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had to split the letters of projectile so I could still tape down the hatch
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4mm flexi-shaft stinger and 40mm racing prop
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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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prestwich model boats top quality racing rudder fitted, along with carbon fiber(yes more carbon)turn fins.through hull water nipple and watercool tubeing.
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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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.
Carl and myself cant wait to see it on the water.