1st build. 56" Super Daytona

[gixx1k2]

I started this build on KBB a while ago I figured I'd get it going here too, so I'm gonna get everyone up to speed as to where I'm currently at. I'm just getting into the FE boating hobby and thanks to Rocstar I'm already addicted. I'm starting my 1st build with the Figtercat Super Daytona, I plan on running twin TP Power 5660's 1100kv on 10s, with 300A swordfish ESC's. I'm sure I'll need plenty of help and guidance throughout the build, thankfully I'm a 30 min drive from one of the best builders around. If you've built one of these and have some tips that could help me along they are greatly appreciated. So lets get this started.

[gixx1k2]

1st step I think I'm going to have ROCSTAR do a CF inlay. Also laid some core mat up in the bow and along the seams.

[gixx1k2]

Got all the holes drilled for the stingers, rudder and cooling inlets. Thanks to some awesome templates from Joel.






sorry didn't get any pics of the rudder mounted

[gixx1k2]

The Swordfish 300's came in

[gixx1k2]

Got the motors direct from TP

[gixx1k2]

Got quite a bit of work done on the super Daytona. got the carbon fiber from Kieth for the motor mounts, got them cut out and mocked up (thanks Keith)



got the CF top plate masked and templates drawn for mounting the ESC's and servo.



got the ESC's and servo mocked up, and the motor mounts cut and mocked in place




The ESC's mounted and covered with CF



Also got the hatch bolts drilled and mounted.

[gixx1k2]

Just finished up soldering the esc battery leads together and the cap banks. The underside of the top plate don't look so pretty lol
and soldering 3-8 guage wires together is a big PIA




ok now were all caught up here at OSE. I will now be updating as the build continues..

[gixx1k2]

yes I know the cap banks are HUGE lol

[kookie_guy]

Nice build. Just as a safety reminder, make sure you are wearing a respirator when you are filing and sanding CF. On a microscopic level, CF dust is like a spear, and when they get in your lungs and blood stream they can cause a lot of damage.

[twissted]

Sweet boat. I wish my hull came to me that nice! I like the esc's and motor choice as well.

[gixx1k2]

Sweet boat. I wish my hull came to me that nice! I like the esc's and motor choice as well.

Thank you..

[Vortech C5]

Awesome boat and GREAT job!!! Its look REALLY nice!!!! Where did you go for your big TP motors? Do you have a website?

Thanks!

Ray

[gixx1k2]

Thanks man. And I got them direct from TPPOWERUSA.COM

[gixx1k2]

Got some work done today, got the motor mounts drilled and tacked in place here



motors installed so we could bend up the stuffing tubes




motor mounts epoxied in with west systems gflex



also had the hatch Kevlar reinforced



got the holes drilled for the carbon fiber top plate stand-offs too, next gotta get the stuffing tubes secured in place, and drill holes for the cooling lines then she will be ready for paint

[Johnnysplits]

Quick question...are those wires ok to just come through those holes without using grommets?