Lehner Rivercat build

[kfxguy]

Finally getting cranked up on this build. I've been having parts for a while, just been stacked up with other stuff. I did the inlay in it a couple months ago so I won't show it. Here's a list of parts:

Lehner 2240
Mbp collet
Swordfish 240 pro plus 2 esc
Savox waterproof servo
Carbon Rivercat 32" hull
Fiberglass hatch to allow gps tuning
Custom cap bank
3/16 flex
Ball bearing converted strut
Aeromarine sts (stuffing tube seal)


Here's some pics as I get it started...

Mockup

[srislash]

Hoohoo, big boy gear. Way to go Trav. Let's see what the little machine will do.

[kfxguy]

Hoohoo, big boy gear. Way to go Trav. Let's see what the little machine will do.

Heck yea, this guy wanted top line components, I'm glad he did...made me buy the same esc (in my Daytona) and order me a 2260 lehner for my shocker. Here's more pics:

Got everything measured and marked where I want it. Tape off and sand...

[kfxguy]

I was stressing on how the motor connectors would look. I cut a little off the nubs to get the connectors closer for a cleaner look. I angled them. Turned out nice.

[kfxguy]

Sand it...

Then I line it all up, tack in place.




I called it quits for the evening. I'll get back on it tomorrow night. It may go kinda quickly because I'm pretty sure on what all im doing, plus I've done a few already so that helps lol

[kfxguy]

Making a little progress.

[Heath M]

What KV motor is that?

[kfxguy]

What KV motor is that?

1850kv

[kfxguy]

Cut hole for shaft. Lining things up...




Getting ready for epoxy. I let the tubes of jb weld sit in hot water for a few minutes. It flows out very easily like this. Brb.....

[kfxguy]

Ok, I touched on this before but I'll add some to it. I like to use jb weld to hold my high stress parts in. I didn't like the color of it but found out I can use graphite powder to darken it. Jb weld is naturally thick and does not flow well, we all know that....but..if it's warms it does flow well. What I do is use a heat gun several times to warm it as I'm mixing and pouring it. When im done pouring I'll heat it a little and it will flow out on whatever I'm doing. It also gets rid of air bubbles inside it you don't see, making it even stronger than normal. When it flows out like this it gets shiney and smooth looking. I'll use a paint brush an brush away from the part at the edges (I forgot to mention the shape I want is taped off) and use the paint brush to feather it. When it starts to kick off in about 4 hours, I go peel the tape up to reveal a nice clean looking shape.

[kfxguy]

I really like how this turns out doing it the way I posted above. Looks super clean.

[Heath M]

WOW awesome job, nice looking motor coupler to

[785boats]

Very nice indeed. Customer will be happy.

[kfxguy]

Very nice indeed. Customer will be happy.

Thanks! I hope so! This will be my nicest Rivercat to date

[Fella1340]

Looking great Travis. That motor is going to make it a rocket, beauty job on the connectors. How does 1850 kv loaded translate to the unloaded kv that all the others use?