Project: Flux XL

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neil: I will definitely stick with the slipperential and give it a good go. It's a very unique and interesting piece, engineering and capability wise.

I going to try and complete my MDF mockup this weekend. If i get that far i'll post some more pics.

I have some quotes for the 3mm aluminium sheet i need. Quite cheap, though so far i can only find 5083 'marine grade' aluminium alloy which is apparently similar strength to 6061 but maybe not as stiff. I might give it a go and try cutting it myself since it's cheap and it won't matter too much if i mess up.


Out of interest, here are the weights of some parts that will no longer be used:-
Stock gearbox with spur - 366gm
Stock battery boxes with foam, mounting blocks - 133gm each
Stock radio box - 141gm
Total - 773gm ...that's a fair bit considering the replacement parts won't weigh much