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BenG	03-12-2006 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OldTimer (Post 17096)

Aaron - Really nice job and refreshing to see something a little different.

Tyrc - The best place to get Carbon fibre fabric and epoxy is http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/ they are pretty fast, look under Fibreglass mat & fabrics > Carbon Fibre fabric. And if you want a pretty good guide how you do it have a look here http://www.mashie.org/guides/cfbalsa01.html, and there is no need to pop it in a oven :D but don't use the balsa, just plenty of layers of CF.

Attached a pic of what kind of things you can do with it :cool:

thanks matey

mad max

17-02-2007 09:53 AM

Hi everybody!

As this is my first post I'd like to congratulate you Jimmy on, well, everything you've done here - amazing job! :cool:

Your Photo Tips 2 article inspired me to take some new pics of my Piranha... (at last)
http://www.offroad-cult.org/Public/p2blue3.JPG

Settings were: f2.1, iso 100, 20 seconds with my rather antique Sony DSC F707 :rolleyes:

jimmy

17-02-2007 08:48 PM

Awesome mate!! :) gives a nice mood doesn't it.

mad max

17-02-2007 09:57 PM

Thanks!!:D
You can really create some atmosphere by playing with colour, light and dark areas.. Well, it took me 'bout half a bazillion shots to get this - but hey.. at least I'm able to operate my cam in complete darkness now *hehe*

jimmy

17-02-2007 10:16 PM

hehe, you get faster with practice but yeah I was doing it for hours to get the first good shots - I was slightly drunk which helped, otherwise I might of got bored :D:D:D:p

mad max

17-02-2007 10:33 PM

good one!:D :D
I couldn't allow myself to get drunk - or otherwise chances would've been good that I'd step onto the prototype while fiddling with the flashlight:wtf:

Brat	22-02-2007 06:16 AM

Oh my God! That's a cool car!!!! How about a few snap shots for the internal layout?

mad max

22-02-2007 07:27 AM

Thanks! :)
All I can give you at the moment is the (already posted) link to the offroad-cult thread: http://30486.rapidforum.com/topic=10...5088&startid=1
These are some early-stage shots but you can pretty much figure it out.. Mid-motor, 2s LiPo in front of it, servo right behind the bulkhead.
There will be more on the car - though I can't tell you when. But I'll be sure to let you know. ;)

aaron_

25-03-2007 12:07 PM

Time for an update:

The Buggy is featured on the April issue's cover of "AMT" (German RC-Car magazine) with a 6-page article inside

http://www.vth.de/Modellbau/amt/0704/amt0407.gif

Of course, AMT has the exclusive right to publish the article first, so I still have to hold back the english version a few weeks.
It may then be presented solely here on oople - I don't know if Jimmy has decided yet! ;)

albertobdq

26-03-2007 07:52 AM

Could I do a Spanish version of your article? I'm still in love with that car!!!

mad max

09-04-2007 01:58 PM

It's about time for an update..;)
The prototype chassis was a bit of a patchwork - okay for testing, but a little weak. So here's the new, single piece carbon/kevlar chassis:
http://www.offroad-cult.org/Public/p2chassisneu.JPG

Edges are still rough here, some work to be done..

@albertobdq: How's the Spanish version going? I'm looking forward to it :)

mattym0310

09-04-2007 02:34 PM

you got anymore pics?? any info. on how its going?? how testing is coming along? i love this car i think it looks amazing keep us updated :p

thanks

BenG	10-04-2007 08:33 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo, I love this car, a one piece kevlar chassis :) Thats awesome.

I have made a convo of the B4, I will post pics when I convert the parts from acrylic to delrin parts.

Then I must get parts CNC'ed like you lot :D;)

albertobdq

10-04-2007 11:04 AM

I'm pretty busy at job now and since next month I won't have internet at my new flat... so the translation will take a little longer

mad max

10-04-2007 07:16 PM

That's all right albertobdq - don't hurry it ;)

@mattym0310: I'm not sure..but I think Jimmy's got some info :rolleyes:

@www.tyrc.co.uk: I can't wait to see some pics of your convo - especially the laydown shocks..sounds tricky with a B4.

mad max

28-04-2007 08:04 PM

http://www.offroad-cult.org/Special/Piranha_P2/P13.JPG

Finally got permission to post it.. ;) So here's what you've all been waiting for: the article.. :cool:

BenG	29-04-2007 03:30 PM

Max, this is fantastic.

I am ordering the carbon fiber and kevlar for my moulded chassis, and some other parts I plan to mould, then I will send the pics.

Do you have MSN? :confused:

tc2k	29-04-2007 03:53 PM

Excellent work mate, I was thinking of doing this but its too expensive and I couldnt improve upon the B4 anymore. Looks ace though

mad max

29-04-2007 04:22 PM

Thanks a lot dude! :)
I've just ordered a XXX-CR kit to match the new chassis, so the 'factory' version of the car will feature the new steering, EA3 compound parts and the long life diff, of course. Not only Kokam, but also Team Orion or TrakPower LiPos should fit...

BenG	30-04-2007 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mad max (Post 36313)

thats awesome mate, looking forward to it. ;)

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