aluminum stock

[dirt101]

Where is everybody getting their aluminum plates to build custom parts? I am looking to build my rustler up here soon, and I would like to build a custom chasis, and flip the tranny around. I was thinking either 3mm or 4mm thick but I am not sure. I'm planning on using a 60mm medusa on 4s so it will be fairly heavy, so im leaning toward a 4mm plate.

tell me what you guys think.

[JERRY2KONE]

If you just Google aluminum plate you can find a number of sources to purchase plate stock from. You can get just about anything you wish from on line sources. Aluminum, Carbon fiber, nylon, hybrid composites, fiberglass, titanium. You name it and it can be bought from on line vendors.

[dirt101]

I found a place where a 12x24 sheet of .125(3.175mm) thick 6061 aluminum is $27.
doesnt seem to bad.

[fatboyelroy]

Where can I get custom parts made? I need some parts done that require tools and expertise well beyond my own and a dremel.

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by fatboyelroy

Where can I get custom parts made? I need some parts done that require tools and expertise well beyond my own and a dremel.

If you need it machined i would go to the monster himself or a local machine shop if you have one.

If you need cad work done, im your man
:)

[fatboyelroy]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

If you need it machined i would go to the monster himself or a local machine shop if you have one.

If you need cad work done, im your man
:)

For starters I need to find a way to mount 4 motors on an E-maxx tranny.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by fatboyelroy

For starters I need to find a way to mount 4 motors on an E-maxx tranny.

! ?

[JERRY2KONE]

Why would you want to go with multiple motors, when it would be much easier and cheaper to go with one huge powerplant??? Whatever you are trying to do I think it has been proven over and over again that simple is better. One single motor over V-twins or even Quad mortors will out perform just about any configuration that you may come up with. Just the weight and balancing issues alone make sense for a single motor setup. Hey we all have our dreams to achieve so you do what you will, but listen to word of reason here. This factor has been discussed several times here in RCM. Good luck with your project.

Originally Posted by fatboyelroy

For starters I need to find a way to mount 4 motors on an E-maxx tranny.

[fatboyelroy]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Why would you want to go with multiple motors, when it would be much easier and cheaper to go with one huge powerplant??? Whatever you are trying to do I think it has been proven over and over again that simple is better. One single motor over V-twins or even Quad mortors will out perform just about any configuration that you may come up with. Just the weight and balancing issues alone make sense for a single motor setup. Hey we all have our dreams to achieve so you do what you will, but listen to word of reason here. This factor has been discussed several times here in RCM. Good luck with your project.

From what I have gathered I thought multiple motor setups were better suited for torque applications which is what I'm after, not so much as speed. You can only gear down so much. I can't lie the "WOW" factor has a bit of influence in my decision as well.

[dirt101]

no Im the CAD man...JK, but I do alot of cad work at school and I get tired of my teachers drawings so sometimes I make my own.

[doo540]

What system are you guys using for your cad drawings? I've been running Unigraphics (nx2 nx5) for 8 years. Everything we do is solid models.

[dirt101]

I use autocad 2006. its what my school has and I like it, but its the only program I have experience with.

[TexasSP]

Try www.mcmaster.com for aluminum plate. They have a variety of sizes and thicknesses of all types and ship same day in most situations.

[dirt101]

that place was expensive

a 1/8 12x24 sheet of 6061 was $45-97 depending on finish.

[TexasSP]

You can also try here: http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...=76&top_cat=60