DF pirate 35" first build

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  • jbracehabits
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    • Jan 2013
    • 84

    #61
    Originally posted by kfxguy
    I'm putting my motor mount in my mono too. I use jb weld. Here's some tips I've learned if you want to make I look good:



    1) use a gram scale. Get the mix exact
    2) it's thick. Use a heat gun on low heat to make it flow out. I use a paint brush to feather an blend it.
    3) you can use graphite powder to darken it. Beware, it makes it thicker so you'll need to apply heat more often.
    4) if you want it black, don't use epoxy dye in it. It makes it flexible. Unless you want that? What I do is after its cured, I scuff it up a little and mix up so cheap, clear 5 minute epoxy, then put 2 or 3 drops of black epoxy dye in it and brush it on. It looks killer when done.

    I tried the 406 in my west but I can't get it to flow smooth. I think maybe I got a bad can of it? It's not completely powdery, it has small clumps or bb's in it that's hard to mix in. Maybe someone else who uses it can confirm if this is the way it's supposed to be? If not, I'll order more.
    Here's my mono as is right now




    Here's a completed motor mount with the above process


    Yeh kfx that looks really good! And that 1527 rips.... This new build should be insane!

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    • jbracehabits
      Member
      • Jan 2013
      • 84

      #62
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      More stuff... Time to put some work in this weekend. Esc should be here tomorrow, servo is on its way as well. Going to test fit motor and stuff tube tonight, hope to anchor it all tomorrow.

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      • Luck as a Constant
        Make Total Destroy
        • Mar 2014
        • 1952

        #63
        Crap I forgot to ship your stuff.
        I'll get that out tomorrow priority mail. Sorry dude.


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        • jbracehabits
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          • Jan 2013
          • 84

          #64
          Yeh buddy! No worries, lots of work to do. Turns out I had plans this weekend too. Might not get as much done as I hoped. Thanks again!

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          • jbracehabits
            Member
            • Jan 2013
            • 84

            #65

            Motor mount is in. Batteries, servo, esc, bullet connectors, all showed up today!
            I was a little worried about the batteries fitting, still am, kinda.
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            Its a little late now, wish I had mounted motor further back. ��

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            • Heath M
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              • Mar 2008
              • 806

              #66
              Looks great although you have left to much length of flex shaft between motor and stuffing tube. This might cause it to whip under high speed.
              Brisbane,QLD, Aussie

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              • Luck as a Constant
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                • Mar 2014
                • 1952

                #67
                I shipped today. You should have it Wednesday


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                • jbracehabits
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                  • Jan 2013
                  • 84

                  #68
                  Originally posted by Heath M
                  Looks great although you have left to much length of flex shaft between motor and stuffing tube. This might cause it to whip under high speed.
                  Ok thanks, the tube is not yet secured nor sealed yet, and have more tubing. I'll fix up another one by tomorrow nite!
                  Thank you for the input!

                  Luck! Thank you buddy! I'm getting close! I underestimated the size of 6s packs holy moly! What a tight fit but it looks like I'm gonna be ok after playing with it a bit.
                  Also realized my charger for my 3s packs will not suffice for the new huge gear for this boat. Recommendations for a charger? Also a source for a 24dc power supply would be helpful! I'm over 1k into this build... Crazy... Shhh don't tell the wife hahaha

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                  • Luck as a Constant
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                    • Mar 2014
                    • 1952

                    #69
                    DF pirate 35" first build

                    I have an icharger 206b with 24v power supply for sale on here
                    150 shipped

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                    • Luck as a Constant
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                      • Mar 2014
                      • 1952

                      #70
                      http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=51852


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                      • jbracehabits
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                        • Jan 2013
                        • 84

                        #71
                        Heath, I have 1" from tube to drive collet... What would I aim for? 1/2"? Thanks bro
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                        • jbracehabits
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                          • Jan 2013
                          • 84

                          #72
                          Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
                          Hey bro you haven't sold that yet? That's seems like a pretty good deal. Though I don't know what a power supply costs. I was considering the dual charger for $250 sold from ose. Talk me into it and I'll take what you have off your hands. ��

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                          • Luck as a Constant
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                            • Mar 2014
                            • 1952

                            #73
                            DF pirate 35" first build

                            The Hyperion has more power for sure. You're gonna need a decent power supply. That's gonna run you another 250 or so.
                            Mine is a good affordable unit


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                            • jbracehabits
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                              • Jan 2013
                              • 84

                              #74
                              Pm me your PayPal info luck, I'll take it

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                              • Luck as a Constant
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                                • Mar 2014
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                                #75
                                Pmd brochado


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