Does the LLF mini comply with the FISLY 5.6m rule? And by how much? Before I start carving up lumps of not so cheap metal (I have to buy it all in new).

And will this stuff do for the main chassis tube -
Size: 2" (50.80mm) x 2.50mm wall
Material: Stainless Steel 304L (1.4301) Welded Tube. Strangely I can get hold of this stuff cheaper than mild steel with a 2mm wall. 3mm wall is horrendously priced.

Cheers Col

Thanks mate. That answered everything nicely. Best start stockpiling in the corner of the shed ready for a build.

Thanks Col

Nikrum said...

Col,
You can Blame the bloody Chinese for the cost of Mild Steel and any other Steele for that matter.. They are stripping Australia of its mineral resources as fast as we can mine it.. Steel is poison here as well and we have the world resources---------just about.. Business is no longer about getting product out cheap but about the Big Multinationals ripping the guts out of all and sundry..
You got it, we want it. Gime your money and F off.
Ron

dont go busting an artery there nicky poo, he just asked about a bit of stainless. yes the LLM fits in with buckets to spare, 2mm would be ideal, dont forget that strap under the mast

Hi Col The same problem with suppliers applies here which is why I went to exhaust tube
The local exhaust shop had a range of sizes and would cut it and charge for what I took Its welded tube BTW and presumably very mild steel for bending into exhaust
pipes but has stood up well My minis dont have mast straps either but I would put one on if doing it again Whats a pierced lug style mast strap?
My minis cost around NZ$320 each to build [the first one anyway I didnt cost the second ] Probably under 200 BP? Thats with second hand w/s masts and sails New wheels and tyres
If I had a choice I would go with the stainless if I didnt have the supply problem-- slightly stronger,no painting, less corrosion and I like the look
You will enjoy the mini they are fun
Hiko

colk2004 said...

Thanks Paul. I've just found some 2" x 2mm wall mild steel for the same money but welded seam again. Problem I have these days is companies won't give up their offcuts like they used to. I used to raid scrap bins in exchange for a couple of pints and a bag of chips - now it's all weighed in, so I get charged enough for an invoice to be worthwhile raising I reckon a LLF will cost me £250 to build - a Potty is about £850 and an X-sail/blowkart over £1200 so I'm still quids in

Cheers Col

(I was going for a pierced lug style mast strap )

Now that is the spirit. You are in front when you save those quids and the self satisfaction of having built your own is wonderful and deserving of Pride..

Nope! Paul not going to Bust a Boiler just stating the Bleeding obvious with passion
Ron

so col ,will you be on the scrounge for any unused pieces of core tube that are left in my crate after the racing in Cherreuix

Gees! Col,
Strap it along the side, Rocket Launchers are perfectly normal.. Frog Police/gendarmes would only think you were a Plumber[}:)] .

Scrounger, Eh? Sounds like you'd make an OK Aussie We're always on the scrounge.
Ron

Sure we can sort something out with that one.

Cheers Col

IPKSA said...

You could probably pack a few miniyacht wheels in your shipping crate as ballast for the home leg [}:)]

but what if the fallshaws turn out to be really amazing compared to the Euro wheels? then i would have to get a round the clock security guard to keep an eye on them