MHZ 114 High End Build

[nata2run]

Hi all, here are some updates. It has been a busy Easter with family and WORK! but this project is really starting to come together. I got all the carbon for the project cut, but also spend some time on the drawing board making little mods here and there. Although we knew exactly what the interior was going to look like, I wanted to create some more details like little "M" logos in all the mounting posts and so on.

Here is what they look like
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The supports for the stuffing tube and servo horn were also modified, and some more details was put into the servo plate also.
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[nata2run]

Getting the posts in was a real PITA, as they had to be slightly elevated (tunnel is V-shaped) but I got there in the end. The servo mount was designed to be a stand alone unit so the boat can run with minimum components, but at the same time be at the right height for the pull-pull system. The top plate is also elevated to cover the ESC's and made in 1.5mm carbon instead of 3mm. With x6 30mm oval shaped mounting plates and M4 stainless stand off's the servo mount should hold up to almost anything.
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[royalcasa]

BRAVO you are the maestro of the orchestra. looking good

[nata2run]

BRAVO you are the maestro of the orchestra. looking good

LOL thanks, that was funny!! (some wired picture came into my head when I read that LOL)

[nata2run]

My idea of the interior was designed around something "water related" and of cause CANADA was VERY important also. For some reason octopus came into my mind so I started drawing around that idea, and this is what we ended up with. (A MYSTIC Canadian Octopus) ...or in other words, Spirit of Canada
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[nata2run]

Here is the final layout before the build started. She should be a stunner!

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[flraptor07]

Very cool Kent, stunning as usual!

[nata2run]

Very cool Kent, stunning as usual!

Thank You, appreciate the feedback. It's been a fun project so far. It's also a very practical build and I will definitely apply some of the methods to my future builds.

[Pheyd]

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Hard to tell from the picture, but how did you secure the ESCs to the mount? Looks like the mounts are holding the ESC like bookends.

She is really coming together though, looks top notch.

[nata2run]

Hard to tell from the picture, but how did you secure the ESCs to the mount? Looks like the mounts are holding the ESC like bookends.

She is really coming together though, looks top notch.

That's a good question. Since the smaller MGM's has no mounting holes, I figured I can attach a "U" channel from one bracket to the other, so there will be a carbon strip going across the 2 ESC's and mount onto the sides. That part is still on the drawing board but will hopefully work. Its going to be one of those PITA jobs LOL I feel it!

[nata2run]

Hello,
Although I had my big 4'O on the weekend I still managed to get a few hours into the build. Not much to do anymore, but I managed to get the pick-ups installed (very tight fit), some carbon veneer on the motor mounts, the servo horn completed and all the standoffs to keep the plates elevated. I will get the hull to the painters in the next couple of day and in the meantime work on all the electrics...

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[nata2run]

...some more pictures

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[kfxguy]

Looking awesome as always Kent! I'm almost 2 years behind you but the big 40 is coming up fast for me! O well. Nothing we can do about it except being big kids playing with our toys! Happy late b day!

[nata2run]

Thanks Travis! LOL very true, kids with toys. By the way, very impressive with your mono. I have one sitting around waiting for a build. How are you liking the MGM controller? getting hot or playing up in any way?

[kfxguy]

Thanks Travis! LOL very true, kids with toys. By the way, very impressive with your mono. I have one sitting around waiting for a build. How are you liking the MGM controller? getting hot or playing up in any way?

This is my first taste of mgm and lehner and I'm hooked! Love them. The mgm runs about 105f to 115f the whole time. It's not really breaking a sweat. I love them. Building Rivercat with the same setup now. It should easily pass 100.. Thanks btw!