Superstox Grumble - Page 4

russmini · #61 05-09-2012

RCDesigns answer to those unruly Velcro Straps...

Much neater and nicer than the original system.

Quick and Easy to put the LiPo in and take out of the SupaStox and adds a definite nice bit of 'Bling', whilst being very Practical.

Apricot Slice · #62 07-09-2012

yeah that velcro sure does pick up the carpet fluff

Chequered Flag Racing · #63 07-09-2012

@ Apricot Slice

If you on FB why not share your drawings on there so those that don't use o0ple can see them here? GT12 Circuit Cars (UK)

russmini · #64 19-09-2012

RCDesigns LiPo System now available to order.

For details see http://www.facebook.com/groups/336445139755237/

If you're not on FB, shout, i can PM, e-mail you all the details.

Thanks Russ.

Apricot Slice · #65 25-09-2012

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Originally Posted by terry.sc

The cleanest cut will be with diamond cutters if you have them, but only of use if you are doing a production run. A tungsten carbide straight two flute cutter is perfect for the job and gives a clean edge, and will cut for some time before wearing out. Any sort of spiral flute will just rip the edges of the fibreglass. Use a fairly fast feed as too slow and the grp can edges burn.

Cooling is not absolutely essential. Ideally you use air for cooling, but that throws the fibreglass shards into the air and not good at all for your lungs. Water cooling helps preserve the cutters.

Finally got round to cutting some bits. Just used a straight flute engraving bit with a jet of air blasting on it. Cuts like butter.

Apricot Slice · #66 28-09-2012

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After much measuring and thinking and taking into account what I can build and what is practical to build I came up with this.

It has a Mardave pod on the back. Which I think is very hard to beat in terms of being robust and good geometry.
The front end is just a Schumacher. Looks a bit different but essentially the same.
Battery is quite a bit further back and the area for the esc is accommodating.

Have made two of them and me and a friend will be trying them out soon. (if out club accepts GT12 rules)
Its kind of a prototype stage and we will be trying to evolve it into something better.

joker · #67 28-09-2012

if your having trouble fitting stuff in and keeping it cool why not do what i did?

Apricot Slice · #68 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by joker

if your having trouble fitting stuff in and keeping it cool why not do what i did?

because I have thrown my Schumacher chassis in the bin. And I prefer green to black.

Martyn (Bomber) · #69 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by joker

if your having trouble fitting stuff in and keeping it cool why not do what i did?

How does it handle in that config ???, my 2s SupaStox is a BEAST! and I can not get it to grip roll what so ever, even with a 13.5

mark christopher · #70 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Apricot Slice

because I have thrown my Schumacher chassis in the bin. And I prefer green to black.

looks yellow to me?

Mr Eccleston · #71 28-09-2012

If the club adopts the GT12 rules would your car be legal having used parts from both Mardave and effectively Schumacher, or could you argue it's a Mardave with your own parts.

joker · #72 28-09-2012

why did you put it in the bin? it handles great im tqing and winning the A final every week so must be good im looking forward to the nationals in a few weeks time to see how it goes at the level

Apricot Slice · #73 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by mark christopher

looks yellow to me?

it does look yellow in the pic. has a greenish about it though. maybe a yellow with green in it or something. I expect a woman would give you the exact 'silly name' color that pinpoints it exactly like 'lemony olive' or 'koala piss'

Mr Eccleston · #74 28-09-2012

Tidy job though.

Apricot Slice · #75 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Mr Eccleston

If the club adopts the GT12 rules would your car be legal having used parts from both Mardave and effectively Schumacher, or could you argue it's a Mardave with your own parts.

Tidy job though.

Thanks.

Yes. I believe it is legal in the GT12.1 rules.

As long as your build follows the rules there is nothing stopping you from making car from the ground up... like Schumacher and Mardave have done.

mark christopher · #76 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Mr Eccleston

If the club adopts the GT12 rules would your car be legal having used parts from both Mardave and effectively Schumacher, or could you argue it's a Mardave with your own parts.

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Originally Posted by Apricot Slice

Thanks.

Yes. I believe it is legal in the GT12.1 rules.

As long as your build follows the rules there is nothing stopping you from making car from the ground up... like Schumacher and Mardave have done.

scratch build is legal, but if it blew the others away the BRCA would look into its legality and poss change the wording,, you may also be asked to show it for sale as a kit or upgrade to others.

jasond43 · #77 28-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Apricot Slice

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After much measuring and thinking and taking into account what I can build and what is practical to build I came up with this.

It has a Mardave pod on the back. Which I think is very hard to beat in terms of being robust and good geometry.
The front end is just a Schumacher. Looks a bit different but essentially the same.
Battery is quite a bit further back and the area for the esc is accommodating.

Have made two of them and me and a friend will be trying them out soon. (if out club accepts GT12 rules)
Its kind of a prototype stage and we will be trying to evolve it into something better.

i want one please please in carbon though cheers

mark christopher · #78 28-09-2012

The one shown will meet the brca rules, a carbon one would not.

Apricot Slice · #79 29-09-2012

I may have interpreted the rules wrong here bt this is how I understand it.

GT12.2. This is the 'kit' class.
Cars should, apart from tuning parts, be as they come out of the box.

The rules state 6.7.1 'A rolling chassis kit may exclude all electrics and body shell, but must include one complete set of wheels and tires suitable for use on a carpet racing surface.'
Should you decide to compete as a manufacturer it looks like you will be investing in tooling for wheels.

GT12.1. Free class.
Can be anything from a basic car fitted with a diff to a completely home built model.
The important thing is that the rules for construction are adhered to.

There is a worry that someone may come along with a homer that goes super fast and will upset the metaphorical apple kart. If you take the time to thoroughly investigate what is possible within the rules, you will find that this situation extremely unlikely if not impossible.

mark christopher · #80 29-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Apricot Slice

I may have interpreted the rules wrong here bt this is how I understand it.

GT12.2. This is the 'kit' class.
Cars should, apart from tuning parts, be as they come out of the box.

The rules state 6.7.1 'A rolling chassis kit may exclude all electrics and body shell, but must include one complete set of wheels and tires suitable for use on a carpet racing surface.'
Should you decide to compete as a manufacturer it looks like you will be investing in tooling for wheels.

GT12.1. Free class.
Can be anything from a basic car fitted with a diff to a completely home built model.
The important thing is that the rules for construction are adhered to.

There is a worry that someone may come along with a homer that goes super fast and will upset the metaphorical apple kart. If you take the time to thoroughly investigate what is possible within the rules, you will find that this situation extremely unlikely if not impossible.

nope as a manufacture you would supply wheels/tyres with your kit, much as schumacher supply contact tyres, they could have supplied mardave, if you produced your car as a kit you could supply either. you do not need your own.