Whiplash / UL-1 Hatch and Canopy

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This is going to be cool. I will be fitting the UL-1 hatch and canopy to my new whiplash build. I will cut off the original nose piece on Whiplash then run a solid piece of shaped pine across front (sponson to sponson).

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I will have to remove and sand areas shaded in red.

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No turning back now. I cut original nose piece off using scroll saw. UL-1 hatch follows Whipash's contour perfectly.

[BakedMopar]

Looks good. Nice job.

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Coming at ya! My wife shot this Dragonfly today.

[T.C.]

Looks good, where are ya gonna put the batt. packs?
T.C.

[detox]

Looks good, where are ya gonna put the batt. packs?
T.C.

Just like in diagram below. I will remove the cross piece before I add fiberglass and epoxy to the floor.

[T.C.]

OK I see, then the motor goes in then rear?
What motor ya putting in it ?
T.C.

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I will be using the UL-1 motor and ESC.

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Making progress. This 9 5/16" long piece of bass wood was cut on a table saw then front edge was sanded round (more shaping is needed). I will then blend in the bottom edge to battery tray using balsa or bass wood.

[Jeepers]

thats pretty cool detox!! something different I like it!

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Thanks Jeepers. It will be easier to tape and use less tape . Plus the UL-1 cowl/hatch looks cool.

Here's picture with measurments of cross piece. This will save you lots of time if you ever decide to do this mod. I cut this from block of bass wood using table saw.
Midwest #4421 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAT45&P=7

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Waiting for epoxy to cure on maple motor mount blocks. Blank 3/16" Pop rivets were glued in then threaded using 6/32 tap. I mounted motor plate same distance from transon as my Raptor rigger so that same length drive cable or wire can be used. COG will be OK......I HOPE.

[LuckyDuc]

Are you enjoying the build?

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Yes...I like building. I just hope this boat runs well.


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