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Title: 6th sweepstakes- Exploration and Rescue Airboat(ERA?) Post by: RCNeil21 on July 07, 2015, 05:30:12 PM Hello fellow RCIndians this is my entry into the for the sweepstakes, always wanted to build an airboat for having fun with :). This airboat will also double up as a rescue boat for future water projects.
Have taken inspiration from ashok sirs design and also researching on the aquacraft mini alligator tours ;D. The basic ratios were taken after looking at a few airboat designs. I have only designed my airboat and before i proceed further i would like boat builders to review this design and tell me if any changes have to be made. Material i am planning to use is 3mm coroplast with internal frame from 6mm depron. Basic dimensions: Bow to stern: 18" Beam: 10.5" Thickness: 2" Planned Electronics: CF2822 18A ESC 9gm servo 2200Mah Lipo 10x4.7 prop Title: Re: 6th sweepstakes- Exploration and Rescue Airboat(ERA?) Post by: ashok baijal on July 07, 2015, 10:07:53 PM The design looks good. Go ahead with the build
Title: Re: 6th sweepstakes- Exploration and Rescue Airboat(ERA?) Post by: sanjayrai55 on July 11, 2015, 11:40:09 AM In corro, be careful of the alignment of the flutes. Align in such a way that water can not collect in the flutes - will add significant weight. If there is an odd open flute, seal off with hot glue
One way to strengthen the corro to prevent rupturing if you hit a sharp stone at speed is to coat with resin. Be sure to use a thin coat as that is heavy. Sand the corro lightly then wipe off with thinner before applying resin to remove Silicon Oil traces (used as a mould release agent) |