Carbon Fibre Super Astute Build

[djmcnz]

There's like about 1.5mm clearance between the battery and servo so it's not totally wedged in. There is downward pressure courtesy of the strap but there's no stop as such as I had to trim the front of the battery holder to accept the slightly oversized battery.

Actually 1.5mm is probably enough I would think - the servo and posts will have some natural flex anyway. It might pay to put a piece of rubber in there as a shock absorber for the servo.

Edit: I used Fibre-Lyte for my Top Force Hop-Up build, they make awesome stuff.

[F2 Stu]

I agree, they were very accomadating to making some changes to their drawings as well as making stuff I drew up in CAD, got carbon endplates to go on the rear wing for the bling factor.

[djmcnz]

I agree, they were very accomadating to making some changes to their drawings as well as making stuff I drew up in CAD, got carbon endplates to go on the rear wing for the bling factor.

Amiable guys for sure, did you ever mount the end plates? Pics or it didn't happen!

[F2 Stu]

Measured off an original end plate. Same part on an egress I think?

[djmcnz]

Measured off an original end plate. Same part on an egress I think?

Yes, same as 53055 Tamiya Racing Rear Wing Set "A".

And I was meaning a picture of it installed - I believed you had them, picture is on first page...

[F2 Stu]

Not done the body yet, that's this weekend's job

[F2 Stu]

And hear we are, just racing numbers to complete. Not run it yet in anger yet.

[Tamiya Era]

Super cooool

Cheers

[isthisnametaken]

That looks great! Well done... Fiber Lyte stuff is top notch. I've got a few pieces for my upcoming RC10 build...

[94eg!]

Best Astute build I've ever seen. Are you worried about not having a slipper or ball diff?

[F2 Stu]

Ideally I'd run a TTC but lack of cover stops this. I''ve got somebody on the case to produce a reproduction but it's work in progress. Ball diff would last all of 60 seconds if my other brushless astute is to go by!

[Gruntfuggly]

Sweet.

[Thommo]

That's a great concept that you started with and a great result. Sik. Would love to see it parked next to the Black Special Super Astute!

[Grastens]

That is one fabulous Super Astute! I am sure running it in anger will only bring joy.