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"1 layer mat and two to three layers cloth. Way to heavy (not measured yet). but the 2700kv motor ought to handle it (I hope). Next version I'll try only two layers of cloth. All that was available at w*lm*rt is a very heavy cloth used to repair…"
"OOOOHHHHH.... toughstar, I like that name. Haven't quite decided how the hatch will be held in place yet. Fit is so tight I have to pry it off. Thought of using super magnets, but they aren't secure enough."
Here the fuse halves are joined with masking tape and the inch and a half seam tape is applied to the bottom.Landing gear being molded into the bottom and will be sanded smooth after resin sets. The long brush on top will be used to apply the seam…
"I have no clue how to work with carbon fiber, wish I did. First part out of the molds and getting seamed together. Yes my glassing skills are not the best."
"Sprayed the plug with mold release today, Next step...glassing. Sorry lost the download plug on my camera or I'd have pictures. Single wheel is a good idea, thanks for the suggestion."
"Yes more interior room, reduce the exterior drag of components and better crash resistance.
Damn near every picture of "experienced" easy stars are covered with tape."
Damn near every picture of "experienced" easy stars are covered with tape."
I'm in the process of making a mold for a easystar fuse. I used the replacement foam fuse from the local hobby shop and mounted it to a board, filled the pushrod channels and servo holes on the outside. Fuse plug is painted and waxed.I must decide…
