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

    #31
    Originally posted by jbracehabits
    lol dang sorry bro, glad you were still able to get a set! Pretty sexy tabs I gotta say! My latest dilemma is locating a sf 220 esc.
    I wouldn't sweat it. Steve will get them back in soon, I was in the same boat, but I just kept building and one day they were in.
    I'm pretty sure you've got plenty of work to keep you busy in the meantime


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    • jbracehabits
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      • Jan 2013
      • 84

      #32
      Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
      I wouldn't sweat it. Steve will get them back in soon, I was in the same boat, but I just kept building and one day they were in.
      I'm pretty sure you've got plenty of work to keep you busy in the meantime


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      Yeh you're right about plenty of work left! Though I do have plenty of time on my hands this weekend, hoping to have everything mounted on the transom tomorrow.
      So is prop sharpening/balancing pretty straight forward? I've only purchased a couple props for my mg, and I bought them s&b. I'd like to try and do it myself though.

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

        #33
        You need a balancer, files, sandpaper and respirator. It can be tricky to do well depending on your ability


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        • jbracehabits
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          • Jan 2013
          • 84

          #34
          Ok well I feel confident about it, being an electrician I feel I can do most anything, since well, kinda have to sometimes.


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          • jbracehabits
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            • Jan 2013
            • 84

            #35
            Yeh watched a tutorial.... No problem... Think I found something else to spend money on lol


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            • kfxguy
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Oct 2013
              • 8746

              #36
              Originally posted by jbracehabits
              Yeh watched a tutorial.... No problem... Think I found something else to spend money on lol


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              Make sure you think about the dust you create. You don't want to breathe it in. I use water or oil while filing or sanding. Then clean the mess up after and dispose of the waste. Also think about the dust in your clothes. A regular dust mask probably isn't good enough. I use a $20 3m dual element respirator.
              32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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              • jbracehabits
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                • Jan 2013
                • 84

                #37
                Good advice, that makes sense, thank you!


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                • jbracehabits
                  Member
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 84

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Heath M
                  Your stringer looks to high up the transom. I haven't built a mono for a while but from memory it only wants to be about 5/16 to the centre of the tube. Make sure you leave enough tube sticking out the back to go into the base of your strut.
                  Ok, I haven't drilled good to know! Thank you Heath

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                  • Heath M
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                    • Mar 2008
                    • 806

                    #39
                    No problem :)
                    Brisbane,QLD, Aussie

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                    • jbracehabits
                      Member
                      • Jan 2013
                      • 84

                      #40

                      Stuff showed up today! Things are happening again woot! Got the stinger and trim tabs mounted....
                      This tp motor is beastly! Motor to the back or front? I liked the way lucks came out with the motor to the back personally, and he said he had no issues with leaks...



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

                        #41
                        Oh hell yeah dude!
                        Motor looks good rite about there man... Leaves room in front for the esc


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                        • jbracehabits
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                          • Jan 2013
                          • 84

                          #42
                          Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
                          Oh hell yeah dude!
                          Motor looks good rite about there man... Leaves room in front for the esc


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                          Yeh buddy! Thanks bro! How far off center should the rudder be mounted? I'll just refer back to your thread see how it looks and go from there. Your battery trays, really just used the silicone? Is it mixed with resin or anything? I don't want anything to move, also I remember you saying your servo came lose, what caused that? Thanks luck youda man

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                          • jbracehabits
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                            • Jan 2013
                            • 84

                            #43
                            Hey luck, also did you just make your stuff tube support out of cf sheet u made? Great idea

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

                              #44
                              Yes sir.


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

                                #45
                                Originally posted by jbracehabits
                                Yeh buddy! Thanks bro! How far off center should the rudder be mounted? I'll just refer back to your thread see how it looks and go from there. Your battery trays, really just used the silicone? Is it mixed with resin or anything? I don't want anything to move, also I remember you saying your servo came lose, what caused that? Thanks luck youda man
                                I just mounted the rudder where it fit, and far enough away from the stinger so when I turn the rudder the prop was still clear of it.
                                On the trays, yes just silicone. It actually allows movement which is good. If the trays are too stiff they're prone to break loose. I have a tube of it from Keith bradley I'll be happy to send you. It sounds crazy and I couldn't wrap my head around it at first, but it works awesome.

                                The servo I had originally used cheap glue.
                                After I re glued with west systems it was fine.
                                Lmk if you want the silicone bro, no charge.


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