Custom Bits made from Bullet Proof polycarb material- See through!

[Jahay]

As some of you know... im blinging out my savage with anodised parts and custom bits...

I wanted to show off my internals from below as my ESC plates etc will block my view of my centre diff etc from above...

So...
I met a guy who makes BulletProof Windows from high grade polycarb meaning they are virtuarly indestructible... Anything 6mm and over is considered Bullet Proof

This is my 2mm skid plate.
He can make them to any dimensions required



He even makes shock towers from 8mm material as well as other bits and pieces





He will make what ever you want as long as you send a template to work from and he will then send your template and finished item back to you *:P

They are even experiementing with thicker material and chassis....

[JERRY2KONE]

Now that looks promising. Since this is something that MonsterMike does not have in his store can we get some ordering info? I wouldn't mind a few pieces for one or two of my projects. What kind of pricing is he charging per piece?

I like the idea of building a nearly complete vehicle from that stuff. One could call it the invisible car/truck. Or maybe just pretend that it is a copy of Wonder Woman's super hero vehicle, much like the invisible plane she used in her series.

[Jahay]

He charges very competitive prices. He will give better prices for people that send him an initial template to work from as he then has that to work from then on.

If you want his email, please PM me :)

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by Jahay

He charges very competitive prices. He will give better prices for people that send him an initial template to work from as he then has that to work from then on.

If you want his email, please PM me :)

GOT IT thanks Josh. I look forward to seeing some more of your creations with this stuff. A poly carbinate center diff mount would be cool, don't you think?

[Jahay]

I would definiltey consider a centre diff if it was going in a lighter application like a buggy as there isnt too much stress or force placed on the diff area... but not likely on my savage :)

Maybe Some See through Upper Arms (i wouldnt get lower arms)

See through TVPs is also an option. I told him to make some stock length tvps, but he can make what ever you want for any car

[JERRY2KONE]

Why not? If this stuff is made to be truly bulletproof then why not put it on a savage or any other MT vehicle for that matter. As long as it is not brittle or weak in any way I would try it on just about anything. If this stuff can handle getting hit with bullets and not break down, then an MT R/C should do just fine under just about any conditions. Keep your right angles to a minimum and round all your edges and it should take just about anything you can throw at it.

[reno911]

Awesome, contact info?

[Jahay]

yes but although bulletproof there can still be a little flex in the material. And the strain most likely put on the centre diff/motor mount, would most definitely throw a mesh off...
Obviously wouldnt know till you try it out though.

I like the idea of Bullet Proof Bulk heads. See through bulk heads would be very tough as well as offer a way of viewing the gears as the work!!! But i do not think they would be possible without some form of milling machine.

[reno911]

Ehh, I like the idea of using this material for Shock towers mostly.

Sounds great! How much does he ask for such a shocktower and could you give some contact info?

Edit: Is he from the USA? Or Europe?

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by Byte

Sounds great! How much does he ask for such a shocktower and could you give some contact info?

Out of respect for the forum rules he does not want to post that info. If you want contact info shoot Josh (aka Jayhay) a PM.

[What's_nitro?]

Those parts look great. Polycarbonate is great for making flat pieces. Bulkheads would be difficult since polycarbonate does not take kindly to being threaded.

[JERRY2KONE]

Theres a right tool for every job in the world. So I am sure that there is a perfect tap that works very well for this application. And there is only one way to find out.

[What's_nitro?]

I've tried a few... Every time the heat from tapping causes the polyCARBONate to harden. The area being threaded turns black. I've tried tapping less depth at a time, no good. I don't know the chemical process occurring, I just know I can't put threads in it.

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Those parts look great. Polycarbonate is great for making flat pieces. Bulkheads would be difficult since polycarbonate does not take kindly to being threaded.

Nothing a threaded insert can't fix though.