MHZ Mystic 1380mm build

[nata2run]

Ok, so how are they entering the hull? Any tubes for the wires? Have you got close up pics?

[nata2run]

I don't think you need to worry about anyone accusing you of "cheating" for using CNC to cut your parts. I wish I had access to CNC & laser/water cutter. Nor would I think cutting corners is in your vocabulary based on your builds. Your quick and clean builds are a testament to your planning and preparation. Nice work, nata.
Checking the forecast... you must be close to finished

Hehe, thanks Gator for the confidence. I hear too often, "oh you just have to push a button" well yeah! If I can get it done in a tenth of the time then why not. And its accurate and consistent. About being close to finish.....well look wise it's coming to an end, but there is still plenty to be done, not to mention all the setup. The setup as is now is capable of 90mph and beyond. To actually get it there is a different story. ...... And that's the part I lack.

[srislash]

Hehe, thanks Gator for the confidence. I hear too often, "oh you just have to push a button" well yeah! If I can get it done in a tenth of the time then why not. And its accurate and consistent. About being close to finish.....well look wise it's coming to an end, but there is still plenty to be done, not to mention all the setup. The setup as is now is capable of 90mph and beyond. To actually get it there is a different story. ...... And that's the part I lack.

Ah but you're learning Kent and getting there is the fun.

[nata2run]

True true, as long as you learn a little every time you go out its all good. I still have a bad fear of crashing or boat going boom. With the speed we are doing comes much more risk, no room for a lot of error. But never mind. Tonight I got the anodized purple aluminum under the carbon, looks good! Will take some pics tomorrow.. When my carbon plate lands it's of to make the treys for the lipos. And I guess after that it's just small cosmetic details before I declare done.

[srislash]

LOL ok then...... I got the props locally. They look to be of good quality. I had a x445 from the same company, and they are tough as! Accidently hit something and it just snapped no bend or anything just snapped. So they are hard as. They are so light you can't even balance lol... Hopefully I can finish off the build soon and get her on the water. Just curious to see how she performs before I invest in a nice paint job. Forecast looks good though, and I'm confident I didn't spare anything or cut corners.

So was that Boat Bitz.I e-mailed them and they said they had 1.4's

[nata2run]

So was that Boat Bitz.I e-mailed them and they said they had 1.4's

umm yep :)
you can check it out on their website under counter rotating props. you'll see the the 48, 50 they are all 1.8 even though it dont state. Says on the prop though :)

[Chrisg81983]

Kent what type of epoxy resin do u use

[nata2run]

I spot glued with 6min epoxy mixed with carbon filings/dust, then I used a 2 part resin from West Systems 105 part A + hardner, its a 24hour i believe. It took a while to cure (they sent me a sample pack for free) just enough to glue in the mounts. I think you can use any 24 hour epoxy resin for carbon fiber. as long as the hull and mounts are carbon. not seure what to do if hull is glass??

[Chrisg81983]

I was thinking of using the west systems epoxy but I was unsure if it would bond to the carbon / Kevlar plus my Hpr has an extra layer of glass over the carbon/Kevlar I am in the middle of talking to Manuel about him sending me some of the epoxy he uses in his builds as he needs to send me the rest of my parts.

[nata2run]

Maybe talk to Manuel, as he would know for sure. No.1 importent though, is to make sure you prep right for the job. Cleaning the area using thinners or acetone sanding with 80grid sanding paper even heating up the area with a hair dryer/heat gun. Lots of different ways. As long as it holds :) thats the main thing

[nata2run]

Thought I'd upload some more photos, got the purple anodized aluminium under the carbon.

[srislash]

Looks good Kent, I like the inlay look,Awesome.Did you find the coloured tubing at Bitz as well or did you do that?I have been doing my own but I saw someone with white on the board.I never got a reply as to where they got it.Those props do say 1.8 don't they.mmm 6s

[Remmie81]

Its not about Epoxy bonding to carbon or glass, it will do both as long as you roughen up the surface and make sure its clean (grease and dust free)
its about epoxy bonding to another resin.

Epoxy -> Polyester = YES
Polyester -> Epoxy = NO

I keep following your built Kent! Its awesome!!

[nata2run]

@ Shaun, tube from the UK it's purple silicone vacuum tubing for automotive use. 8mm outer 4mm inner. Got off eBay, you can get many colors. Just search eBay and you will find it bro.

[nata2run]

@ Remmie. Thanks for the clarification and the compliments, look forward to your build as well.