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So PTI is offering lexan cowlings on their tunnels. I think it is a great idea (especially coming over from the car side of RC) Has anyone used one and if so what are your thoughts?
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Hi Mark,
I really like the idea of Lexan and if Mike came up with the idea, he is truly a visionary. The bodies are easy to produce through vacuforming and can be massed produced. It also helps lower the CG by being lighter in weight. I would love to know exactly how much lighter one actually is.....also has anyone ever played with the idea of making an a hull out of Lexan?
I really like the idea of Lexan and if Mike came up with the idea, he is truly a visionary. The bodies are easy to produce through vacuforming and can be massed produced. It also helps lower the CG by being lighter in weight. I would love to know exactly how much lighter one actually is.....also has anyone ever played with the idea of making an a hull out of Lexan?
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If you go to the PTI website, look at the bottom "Current News".. Paul has a lexan mono....
The lexan is 7oz while the fg for the nx-320 is 10oz. This includes the magnets that are used to mount the cowl to the hull..
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Grim, what cowling is that? Great lines.
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Does high nitro affect the lexan cowls? Also does the lexan spray paint you see at the hobby shop hold up to high nitro?
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I'm running BAM 65% and the cowls were painted with lexan paint from the LHS. Lexan and paint are holding up fine. No issues at all.
Ron, that is the Nemesis, the mod .21 boat from Power Surge. Never offered by Aquacraft after the purchase of Mike's company. The interesting fact about that cowl is it covered the whole center section top. Wasn't just a "cowl".
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Mike Sorry
Worked late yesterday.
We turn the OS motor mount around . the bottom edge motor mount is even with the bottom of the tunnel.
I've got pictures of the transom and the prop height
I'll make sure to get them to you tonight
Also not sure if your radio is install, but we put the servo forward ESC in the back and the battery in the center
Again I'll send picture tonight
SORRY for the delay
Worked late yesterday.
We turn the OS motor mount around . the bottom edge motor mount is even with the bottom of the tunnel.
I've got pictures of the transom and the prop height
I'll make sure to get them to you tonight
Also not sure if your radio is install, but we put the servo forward ESC in the back and the battery in the center
Again I'll send picture tonight
SORRY for the delay
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My setup is as Paul stated. Don't think there is a pic of the lexan cowl on the PTI site. No weight was added. Moving the batt around will give a different cg. Test and make adjustments as needed. Emailed you the instructions for the PX-300 build and the cowl..
I'm doing well. Thx. Hope you and the family are doing the same.
Man, glad I've lost weight since then! More to lose, but dang....
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Thanks for the info Mark!
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I can't seem to get a good picture of the lexan cowl (because its clear) but its virtually the same as the fiberglass one
Here is one on a boat. Also one other note, I made a couple of test Lexan Cowls for Anthony_Marquart's (he was here on IW) rigger, he seemed very happy with them
Attached are a couple of pages of the instructions that show the motor mount changes
PX300 pg 33.pdf
Here are a couple of the set up. I use an M445, Mark has had better luck with and ABC prop
One last thought, I'm not clear if this is a newer kit or one of Mike's... But if the stumble blocks are triangular, may I suggest switching to the new shaped stumble blocks. I'd be glad to send you a set at No Charge
Jeff
Here is a link to the P-LTD Lexan Mono running if you are interested. Please note not sure it's setup right, it was just to prove the concept.
That boat has been run many times and has been pounded on a table to demonstrate the strength of the lexan without shattering or cracking
It was designed as an entry level product. We have some production problems to solve, then we'll put it on the market
Thanks
I can't seem to get a good picture of the lexan cowl (because its clear) but its virtually the same as the fiberglass one
Here is one on a boat. Also one other note, I made a couple of test Lexan Cowls for Anthony_Marquart's (he was here on IW) rigger, he seemed very happy with them
Attached are a couple of pages of the instructions that show the motor mount changes
PX300 pg 33.pdf
Here are a couple of the set up. I use an M445, Mark has had better luck with and ABC prop
One last thought, I'm not clear if this is a newer kit or one of Mike's... But if the stumble blocks are triangular, may I suggest switching to the new shaped stumble blocks. I'd be glad to send you a set at No Charge
Jeff
Here is a link to the P-LTD Lexan Mono running if you are interested. Please note not sure it's setup right, it was just to prove the concept.
That boat has been run many times and has been pounded on a table to demonstrate the strength of the lexan without shattering or cracking
It was designed as an entry level product. We have some production problems to solve, then we'll put it on the market
Thanks
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Jeff
Here is a link to the P-LTD Lexan Mono running if you are interested. Please note not sure it's setup right, it was just to prove the concept.
That boat has been run many times and has been pounded on a table to demonstrate the strength of the lexan without shattering or cracking
It was designed as an entry level product. We have some production problems to solve, then we'll put it on the market
Paul,
Thank you for the video, it was great! Way to innovate, I look forward to being able to purchase one. Jeff
Here is a link to the P-LTD Lexan Mono running if you are interested. Please note not sure it's setup right, it was just to prove the concept.
That boat has been run many times and has been pounded on a table to demonstrate the strength of the lexan without shattering or cracking
It was designed as an entry level product. We have some production problems to solve, then we'll put it on the market
Paul,
Thank you for the video, it was great! Way to innovate, I look forward to being able to purchase one. Jeff
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But what?
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This is a px300 i just picked up from here . As a person allergic to rubber i love this no radio box seals . But aside of that i think its a awsome way of doing the steering servo.
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