Hpr 06 / 115 build

[Chrisg81983]

@ Remmie thanks for the info, and how is your build coming along.

@ nata I as well ordered an extra set of cables, and prop shafts.

@ Gator the template I made was a huge help it's the best way that I thought of to ensure that both my drives are equal. The newer style drives from Hpr can be a little tricky to mount as you need to watch how low you mount them so the big brass nut on inside can thread on. It tool me a day before I grew the balls to drill this thing.

Thanks guys for the help and feedback
Chris

[nata2run]

Chris, you sound just like me building the 114. Your right it takes a bit of ball's to drill the holes. It was a natural thing for me to make all templates before drilling any holes as well. You should really make a template for everything your about to do. Just make one and mirror it, that way you know it's identical on both sides. I even made templates to cut out for the hydraulic, pull pull, pickups, everything.

Took me about a day as well, ball's grew so big I had to drill or they would burst LOL. This time it took 30 minutes.

[Chrisg81983]

Lol I hear that the worst part was the hole for the drives is 31/64 just about 1/2 inch. That's a big hole to mess up next is the hydraulics, but need to wait for Manuel to send them along with the rest of my parts. It took close to 4 hrs to get where I am at now. By the time I made all the templates along with testing, and fine tuning them it's probally more time than I kept track of.

[nata2run]

The way I see it, once drives are in that's the hull half way done "for me anyway" beyond that no fear "except on the water" edges of my little pond is concrete. It looks like you got the drives in ok so now it just lining up motors. The rudder should be easy enough. It's good you spend time thinking rather than just drilling left, right, center. Drill 1 hole and make it right the first time. Remember you can't make it too strong, use what ever you can to make it as strong as possible, even if you never crash your dealing with a lot of power,, and you don't want things/parts flying off. Plus of cause 40+k RPM, now hurry up LOL I'm running out of popcorn.

[Chrisg81983]

The rudder is complete I just need long enough bolts to go through the standoff because it's going to be filled with epoxy along with a cf plate on top but all the holes are done I am just waiting for Manuel to send the epoxy needed. To fill the standoff I was maybe going to use west systems epoxy.

[nata2run]

I think the west systems will do the job. Couldn't imagine only one type in the world will do the trick. :) plus, waiting is bad.

[liteumup69]

What will you use for stuffing tube, Teflon or no Teflon, I can't decide, Manuel use's Teflon, but a lot of guys here don't, I don't use it on my gas boats, but I don't care if a little water get's in them, These on the other hand :Praying, Also what prop combo are you going to try??
Paul

[Chrisg81983]

I will use Teflon as I find it always makes a smoother, quiter drive train. The key with Teflon is to have a very good quality cable, and Teflon. I am not saying that drive trains without Teflon don't work or are no good. I have many boats done both ways, and I like the Teflon better. I actually had maneul get me the brass, teflon, and cables as well.

[Chrisg81983]

Ok well I could not wait another 15 days for the rest of my parts along with the epoxy from Manuel. I ran out today and got the west systems resin, harder, and microfibers (a thickening agent). This way I could at least fill the rudder standoff with epoxy, and a cf plate. The only thing I need is the long 3mm bolts for attaching the rudder.
Here are some pics of the first pour. I filled about 3/4 of the way, and i am letting that get hard. I will then pour a light layer, and take the carbon plate and sit on top. Next I will fill the rest of the way leaving a very light layer of epoxy on top of the cf.


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[nata2run]

Very Nice,
This will definetly do the trick!!

[Chrisg81983]

I must say the west systems epoxy is very nice to work with


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[Remmie81]

Looking good!!
Im not familiar with West systems but I assume its an A-Brand. So you are good with using this!!!

[Chrisg81983]

Thanks remmie e west systems was originally bought just for a few minor things on this build. I must say I am very happy with how it works. I will be using an epoxy made by a german manufacturer R & G for the rest of the build.

[Remmie81]

Hi Chris,
Im familiar with R&G. I know thats good stuff.
Keep us updated ;-)

[Chrisg81983]

I will do, but I am at a stand still for a few as I am waiting for my final shipment of parts to come in.