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01-15-08, 07:18 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
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Rep Power: 2  | Carbon GT mono
Now we started with the build of a carbon mono of a gt.It s a great challenge !I hope we could do it to the end!
We start with the forms of the bottom and the tank Radius. | 
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01-15-08, 07:40 AM
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| | superflyte Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremantle, WA GT40: Roaring Forties
Posts: 94
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
I like this thread already! Where do I send my deposit cheque for the second tub out of the molds?
All the best,
Troy.
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01-15-08, 08:31 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
we are happy when we can get one out of the molds!!there are a lot of things to do and to know.When it s unusable for a gt40 then we use it for a plane 
but i will call you back. | |
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01-15-08, 01:14 PM
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| | Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc
Posts: 1,341
Rep Power: 20 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Urs,
This is going to be one helluva interesting build!
Be sure to keep us posted with pics, and detail the problems you have to overcome, and the factors you have to take into account as the build progresses.
Good luck with this project, I'm sure many of us will be following it avidly.
Cheers
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° Scratchbuild. Spaceframe Mk1 wide body. Dry sumped, forged, 351W. LSD930. 10's & 14's.
Most parts now sourced. Body 80% done. Chassis, rollcage 95% finished. Suspension 70% built. Engine starting to build, and trans in a million pieces.  http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html | |
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01-22-08, 07:54 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
we laminated an vacumed the Bottom of the car .Today i removed plastics and so
and there was a nice picture to see. | |
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01-25-08, 06:50 AM
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| | roclery 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Very nice. Looking forward to many more pictures!
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01-27-08, 08:02 PM
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| | Doc Watson 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Devon, UK GT40: Replica Mk I
Posts: 501
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Carbon GT mono
A good start... looks like your using carbon/kevlar weave, how many layers? and are you using epoxy resin? do you have a sketch of all the components? and how will they be attached to each other? If I had the time/money and knowledge then I would love to do what your doing hence the questions as my limit on using CF is for wing spars in RC models. And remember if all else fails.... anything with a big enough engine will fly ;-)
Good luck with the build.
Andy
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01-29-08, 06:50 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Now i turned the bottom.
We have until now on the under side from sandvich away 4 diagonal uni layers 2 uni on length and two uni from site to side,one Kevlar layer and only on the tanks carbon kevlar with possibility to let it be visible.
on the inner side of the sandvich we have only 2 layers now.
now i build up with plywood. | |
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01-29-08, 07:24 AM
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| | FRPGUY 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2006 GT40: Norwell, Mass. USA
Posts: 351
Rep Power: 6 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Urs,
What type of core material are you using?
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may no resin cure before it's time | |
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01-31-08, 02:56 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
we use PVC herex 10mm as Core | |
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01-31-08, 01:15 PM
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| | Andy Sheldon Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: England GT40: Tornado TS40
Posts: 243
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Urs
Are you going to use your spaceframe?
Thanks
Andy | |
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01-31-08, 01:51 PM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
a car sampler who buys two planes from us he also has 3 Zondas he wants a carbon mono now we first have to build something that brings money
What do you think about a carbon mono? | |
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02-14-08, 02:20 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Now some new pictures
we ordered a roush 427 IR and we are on the waiting list for a ZFQ
And im in helpful contacts for suspension parts.im searching also engine measurings to get forward with the engine cutout in the rear. | |
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02-14-08, 07:23 AM
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| | Big-Foot Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN GT40: Replica
Posts: 1,230
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Suspension attachment points will be really interesting with this project!
Keep up the good work! | |
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02-14-08, 07:46 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
yes it will be a great challenge.But it will be a nice challenge | |
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02-14-08, 08:57 AM
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| | Scott Calabro Supporting Vendor
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New England GT40: TS40 # 875
Posts: 725
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Urs,
Have you been here, or taken any online courses? http://www.abaris.com/Index.asp
What is your plan for fuel storage?
Best regards,
Scott | |
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02-14-08, 08:58 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 2,662
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It should be great with your new RCR uprights and big brake package....
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02-14-08, 09:22 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Calabro  | I took a course at my fathers company
first we thought about fuel directly in the chassis frame like in our planes but we would now put in some rubber tanks we know one whos building tanks. | |
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02-14-08, 09:23 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Quote:
Originally Posted by gt40fran It should be great with your new RCR uprights and big brake package.... | i cant wait until they are here!! | |
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03-11-08, 04:45 AM
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| | Merlin2222 Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: europe
Posts: 62
Rep Power: 2 | Re: Carbon GT mono
Now i had a short brake in bulding the mono.
We get a little daughter  3 weeks ago ! now i had a short baby brake
Yesterday we get the engine from Roush
It s a 427 IR and it s a real masterpiece.And it s amazing what you get for the price.
Today i place the bulkhead in the chassis and i laminate the inner side of watercooler pipe tunnel.Now we have to build the hinge points for the engine and the hinge points for the suspension tubes at the bulkhead.
The parts from Fran are also on the way  Thank you!! | |
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