MHZ 138 - McLaren Theme

[nata2run]

Hello Folks,
Time to do a new build. Some of the main features are:
LMT 3040's with LMT couplers
SF300 Lite
MBP Click Drives
Gundart cables and tubes
Savos 1268MG
A lot of custom carbon work. Here is an overlook of the 95% completed drawings

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[nata2run]

Here is the good part, I have spend some time coming up with a jig to fit the click drives. I have to say its one of the best things I ever did as it takes the guess work out of installing the drives. It also ensures that the drives are identical on both sides. This is very important for a potentional fast boat. Here is the process for installing the drives.

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[nata2run]

Ok, so the holes worked out well and the drives got installed successfully!!

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[nata2run]

Time to get the motors installed. The mounts are x2 3mm CF Plate to make a total of 6mm support. The McLaren tick was also cut into the plate. It worked out really well and I'm happy with the result.

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[Tamelesstgr]

Awesome build, love the artwork ideas!

[nata2run]

So far, so good. I got the mounts tacked in, and started to lay some glass strips around the mounts. I think I ended up with 6 layers on all sides of the mounts. This was followed by tinted epoxy with CF cuttings and some micro balloons (pics to follow) after that, I will do the final step and mask up again for a stream line look.

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[slr30ate]

Keen to follow this one, another piece of art in the making

[RandyatBBY]

Hi Nate your work is always inspiring and clean. What graphic program do you work in?

[nata2run]

@sir30 thanks, hope it turns out nice
@Randy, I mainly work in Adobe illustrator, thanks for the compliments

[RandyatBBY]

It would be neet to see a thread on how you do it, and not hijack your thread.

[nata2run]

It would be neet to see a thread on how you do it, and not hijack your thread.

Any parts in particular?

[nata2run]

Mounts are finally in!!! Should be nice and strong.

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[iridebikes247]

Looks great Kent!

[Mxkid261]

Man those drives are so sweet, exactly how much movement does each "click" provide? Cant wait to see this when its done!

[nata2run]

@ Mike, thanks dude!
@ MxKid, I believe 1 click = 1/10mm so 10 clicks should move 1mm