fightercat daytona build

[dude123]

Ok sounds good, i got the motor mount in yesterday so today i will be putting moat of the drive line in

[TheShaddix]

Don't forget to sand the stuffing tube where it'll be epoxied in and also clean it with alcohol. And to bend it properly you will need a bending kit like the K&S Tubing Bender Kit so the tube doesn't kink/distort. And if you want a perfect bend, don't do it by hand! Just place it over a kitchen pot or something so you get a smooth curve.

[dude123]

So should i get a bend kit or do it witha pot? I thought u said dont do it by hand?

[TheShaddix]

The bend kit is a must anytime you bend a tube. It's just a set of coiled rods, you pick one the size of your stuffing tube (inner diameter) it'll keep its shape when bent. Now, the pot is just an example of what you can use to create a perfectly smooth curve. You can bend the tube by hand but it'll never be 100% smooth and will have multiple bend points to achieve the angle you want, even if one looks good enough, why not make it perfect when it's so easy! Especially in a single motor application like yours where the angle is greater than, say, in a twin where it's just a subtle bend. This reduces the flex cable friction and will wear your teflon out less, and as long as you grease/oil it after every run in between charges it should last for a while.

[dude123]

Ok thanks

[ls1fst98]

I have found that in a twin the bends are far more complex or multiple, where as in a single it's one nice gradual bend, or should be. It is definitely easy to do without having to buy a special tubing bender. It's such a large gradual curve that it won't kink. Get a torch, heat it til it glows, cool it under water, and it'll bend nice n easy.

[TheShaddix]

In a twin there is still just one curve and it's usually very subtle unless running larger motors which sit higher. The only time there are multiple bends is with gas/turbine motors when they can't sit at an angle so you end up with 2 bends. Also, the tube bender kit looks like this, it just keeps the tube from caving in and costs 10 bucks, nothing special about it but it's priceless. http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...qM9JgAR-_w.jpg

Certainly, you can bend it by hand. However, it won't be as perfect as doing it with the coils inside and bending it on top of something that's got a round shape. In my opinion, if you can do something better, then why wouldn't you? It feels good to do quality work even if it's not always necessary for any particular purpose.

[dude123]

I know what cha mean.

[dude123]

So i am going to try and finsih up the drive line today and get all of the accesories onto the esc.

[Fella1340]

You can cut the piece longer than needed and fill with fine sand as well, you need to crush both ends to keep the sand contained. Works great if you don't have the bending coils. Just make sure you keep taping the tube to let the sand settle each time you fill it, just a little a a time!

[larryrose11]

Something I have done that has saved my ass, is install the stuffing tube holder. This is just 1 size larger of K&S tubing. This is what get epoxied to the hull, and the stuffing tube just slides in. I use a small section of adhesive heat shrink on the bottom just to secure it. Works great, AND your stuffing tube is removable!!

[Fella1340]

That's a great idea Larry, makes tube replacement a breeze! How about some pictures Dude! Your leaving us hanging here....:-)

[dude123]

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Its not much but i mean i have been very cautious because i dont wanna screw up but heres what ive done so far, i want to get the flex in and also i would like to fabricate a esc mount out of this alluminum sheet that i aquired, you can see it in the second pic. But should be done soon

[kfxguy]

That's a great idea Larry, makes tube replacement a breeze! How about some pictures Dude! Your leaving us hanging here....:-)

You never seen that in ALL my build threads? Lol

[dude123]

So ive been really busy latly on this project ao i finaly got all of the electronics and such not and my friend is letting me borrow his batteries, but other than that i was up till 4 last night getting it all together and it finnaly is. Their is alot of asthetic thinfs i would like to do on the inside but i didnt want to do all of it and then end up ripping it out. Well i bench tested it acouple hours ago and it seems to all be in running order so tommorow will be the maiden voyage. I will get pics tommorow to!!!