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Would take too many batteries to power it for any length of time.

Well, its been 8 years now. Still nothing built :cry: But I haven't lost interest.... Hey David! this is such a cool project! I would encourage to do it... if you need any help just ask. If you surf the web you can find a lot of tank bases in which you can build your design around. I would suggest ...

Well, its been 8 years now. Still nothing built
But I haven't lost interest....

I was looking into the taulman bridge for printing parts like your propellers. It should be very strong. Waiting for delivery now.

Hi. I am currently looking into the same topic (one of the reasons why I joined the forum) and have hooked up with a tinkerer here in Germany who is building pulse induction detectors based on the barracuda design. Currently exploring the possibilities with him. Will keep y'all posted. SV Been play...

Is that lost wax casting? I have been making progress on my Rice Nozzle. I am getting 2lbs of thrust from 5.5A using a 55mm 3 blade prop. That's Ole's thruster design. I printed it in pla, joined the two parts with wax then investment cast it as one piece in aluminum. It's called lost pla casting, ...

Here ya go Ole...Not my best work, but not too bad.

SHHH, its a secret....

Welcome to the forum, Plenty of people willing to help you out here.

Having trouble locating the 500Kv motor, all I can find is 750 Kv. I guess it will work out ok...