12" scratch built cat

[cjs]

I think a guy at work has a laser cutter... may be quite the time saver.

[Jesse J]

Chris, I'll send you the plans in the morning in dxf format, which should work for the laser cutter.
I tried to upload updates but ose server was on a smoke break.

[cjs]

Thanks again!

[Jesse J]

fluffy kitty

added some US composite 2part foam - 4lb lightest version.
then shave it down to fit deck line
these bad boys are tipping the scale at 100g (3.5 oz) at this point. still nice and light!

[z400]

Good looking work!

[Jesse J]

productive weekend

sanded flush the foam, made room for battery and got her belly skinned

[Jesse J]

more progress

nice bottom shot, battery slot for the twin and a sneaky passage for wires.

[Jesse J]

one almost done

the twin is got her top skinned, just ready for some sealant and a hatch

[Jesse J]

Thanks for the motivation, Travis. I should have yours done in the next week or so. need to get your hatch done.
I can set yours up to take same hardware and servo as mine, i.e., reinforced transom and a place to mount the micro servo.

[Jesse J]

micro cat done!

ready for the test. but first a few pics to fully document.
Motor mount - CF design as you build.

[Jesse J]

Hatch - trace the drawing on the band saw and sand to desired shape

[Jesse J]

Hatch - make deck shape of curve, glue foam in place and paint with epoxy and fg fibers

[Jesse J]

finished product:

bare hull weight: 155 g / 5.5 oz
ready for the pool: 410 g / 14.4 oz

[cjs]

So cool!

[Jesse J]

Had a chance for a maiden voyage yesterday and was very pleased with how she ran. very stable, smooth and quite dry. working on movie today and will post later.