26 inch Whiplash Scratch Build

[Bruferrit]

I got a PDF of the Whip and have drawn in AutoCad from the PDF, I was wondering that when going from full size (1/8" ply) to half size would 1/16" ply (1.5mm) be sufficient?

A question on why the sponsons are not identical?

[high-tech]

I thought about that also and I guess the only way to find out is try it, the glue-up area where the skin is glued to the frame work is what worries me about using 1/16" frames... If you put glue strips on the frame to widen the surface area that might work for you

and the diff in the sponson is for better cornering

I got a PDF of the Whip and have drawn in AutoCad from the PDF, I was wondering that when going from full size (1/8" ply) to half size would 1/16" ply (1.5mm) be sufficient?

A question on why the sponsons are not identical?

[Bruferrit]

Thanks for the reply, I will adjust my drawing to stay with 1/8" @ 1/2 scale.

[Namba328]

High tech did you ever get to this build? I have, since I posted here earlier, Put 1/4 ride pads that match the bottom of the existing ride surfaces and now with a leopard 3660 2550kv motor, atomic(seaking) 120amp esc and 4s 5000mah 50c venom packs its running like a bat out of hell and is going to be my calm water p-sport for this season. Buying a full size whip .21 for rougher waters.

[rayzerdesigns]

High tech did you ever get to this build? I have, since I posted here earlier, Put 1/4 ride pads that match the bottom of the existing ride surfaces and now with a leopard 3660 2550kv motor, atomic(seaking) 120amp esc and 4s 5000mah 50c venom packs its running like a bat out of hell and is going to be my calm water p-sport for this season. Buying a full size whip .21 for rougher waters.

Holy rpms...lol..what prop are u spinning with that??

[Namba328]

Holy rpms...lol..what prop are u spinning with that??

Went all the way to a x642 and its still coming in cold(90-92degrees) on everything.