Carbon Fiber Inlay & Seem Reinforcement Proboat UL-19 - Rc Boat Hull Strengthening

[@norcalrc]

Hell yeah B. Now you have a template. Have a bunch of them cut and you can sell them

[@patderuytter8784]

Thanks for the vid. That was about 10 hours worh of time & hard work into half hour, boom!🎉🎉

[@IRONCLADRC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mad_lizard]

The boat it’s looking great brother. Nice work on the inlay. 1/4 masking tape and cut through the tape. Leaving 1/8 of tape on your fiber. Resins in just fine. Helpful tip for you. Nice work and looking forward to seeing your build.

[@robinhooks3772]

Can’t wait to see an 8s setup!

[@IRONCLADRC]

Gonna be insane

[@55steviegreene]

Came out beautiful. Carbon seems to hard to work with. looking forward to see you mount electronics back in. Great job BigB

[@OldScorpion]

Well that'll give me an idea what to look forward to when I do my outrigger thanks a lot good video

[@sjorswouda6865]

Really really nice. Carbon fibre everything: servo mounts, battery trays, (wat cool) motor mounts, the lot !

[@norcalrc]

You are taking the ironclad mantra to the next level. Well done bro

[@IRONCLADRC]

You know it 😜

[@TheAWallace1212]

Big B nice work buddy!! Looks great! On my too doo list also. Looking forward to next video mounting motor mount & rest of build! Stay after it.

[@215cyclone]

Looks great ! You must have $2000 in that boat now 😮

[@RenePedersen-kz5xj]

Hallo.ionclad.😮. I love it, when you show us. All, what one ,can do. And thanks for all your videos. WOW. Mvh Rene'Pedersen Danmark 🎉🎉.

[@IRONCLADRC]

You are so welcome

[@Dr_Jet]

I agree with you 100% on the spray glue thing having an impact on the strength of the epoxy bond.... 👍 Been there, done that, not doing it again. 😉

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks for the confirmation 👍 glad I didn't spray her down with glue, cause I had a can in my hand 😅 got to thinking about it, decided not to. Good call!!

[@billstech1715]

2 ounces, wow that is great. This is also way stronger than the glass would have been.

[@vking2.5]

timing is everything! I'm starting to do that on my Geico 29! Thanks big B!

[@never-stock-rc2968]

I have the gieco 36 can you send your boat out to anyone and have this done? Thx

[@robinhooks3772]

Great build here! Been waiting for more of the Ul-19!

[@IRONCLADRC]

More to come! Thanks for watching ironclad rc

[@rodneyrasmussen1199]

Love the work you do BIG B🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mildtowildrc7343]

Freakin great job for your first time and great tips to a hell of a project👍Done this numerous times and never an easy task😅

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks brother, I was extremely nervous about the whole process 😫 been putting it off for weeks. Worth every second, the hull is super ridged now, unbelievable....

[@mildtowildrc7343]

I still have my MG29 and have beat on it and never broke the hull after the carbon inlay💪

[@mildtowildrc7343]

Great video and you are right on the templates as you can’t handle the carbon fiber but one time when you have it all going down👍I filled my sponsons with two part floatation foam and are solid💪20grams per side

[@IRONCLADRC]

Pour foam maybe be my next big project with this one, Thanks for the info

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

Great Video 👍

[@peteroosterhoff8850]

Oh man... Got a lot off tips. But some off them i learned myself to get a nicer result. Put my boats upside down to measure cloth, but your way also worked fine. I put near edges low sticking tape on weave before cutting (but should be able to reach it later on). Put it on length and width (so it stays square). Then smear hull with resin, fold up cloth so it fits thru hatch and you can unfold it inside the hull. Then work from middle to outside with a small paint roller and a hooked flat brush for difficult places and small corners. The resin has to come thru the cloth, when not enough apply some. When tape gets soaked it will losing itself, if not you could use for instance a little bit of brake cleaner, or alcohol (witch evaporates quickly and has no influence on resin strenght). Thats how i learnt it myself to do it. This way the cloth is nice and straight in the hull. There is also non-shift carbon (haals a very small amount of dried resin so its "stiff"). I ordered it to try but for my build but isn't available in my or surrounding countries. Also the smaller weave patterns and lighter cloths work best in my experience so far. Rather do 2 thin layers then one thick. Hope this long reply makes sence to you...

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes sir you made perfect sense thank you for the tips. Confirmation? So tape the edges of the carbon Fiber, then cut to size with the tape on the edges, install in the boat? Right? You're saying, once the resin wets the CF The tape will pull off the edges.... Jeez, wish I'd known that a couple days ago.😆 thanks a million

[@peteroosterhoff8850]

@@IRONCLADRC depending on its shape/form, but like a mono, i put tape on long side were the cut is. So i can draw the line on it and cut it with special scissors. Real hull is always closest so there tape is at full width (tape is 1 inch wide btw). Front depends on how far you put it to the front. Another tip. When you rolled the middle off cloth, you can put temporarily thick transparant plastic in it. Then i can work "clean" in difficult corners without having everything under the resin. That's why i love your channel man. So we can learn from each other. And you respond to our viewers reactions to try things or give us tips. That's what the hobby is about.

[@brandonwynn9801]

Another good video brother. I've been contemplating doing that to one of my UL's. I reinforced my Delta Force with carbon kevlar about 3 weeks ago and it needed it.

[@IRONCLADRC]

I can't believe how solid & ridged the hull is after the Carbon fiber inlay, unbelievable. Which deltaforce do you have?

[@brandonwynn9801]

@IRONCLAD RC I have the 33. Leopard 4082 1600kv with a seaking 180 pushed by an octura m445. Has not been wet yet. Just finished last week and the weather took a big dive..

[@IRONCLADRC]

She's gonna be a ripper for sure! 4082 in a 33 DF omg. Pull the trigger and hold on! You should get in the 60's with that set up! Maybe more!

[@robbomber984]

Must have watched ten times but im still not confident enough bought a sheet of red black carbon im lookig to use in a boat couple more times watching Thanks for the video of the process.

[@IRONCLADRC]

It is intimidating, once you start the process, it's not too bad

[@mariakaswtaki1781]

The best maker RC boat

[@bernidampfff]

Great work 💪

[@hoodatdare7039]

LOOKS GREAT B. I DO HAVE AN IDEA. FOLD THE CARBON FIBER IN HALF LENGTH WISE, THEN PUT IT IN BY THE BOW THEN THE STERN AND THEN OPEN IT UP. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind. I was extremely nervous about this installation, the edges of the carbon weave is delicate, to say the least.

[@Mr.Blackhatt]

gahhleyy that's boss looking! guud job BigB 👌🏾🖤

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks

[@garyrose1300]

I watched the test on the UL19 when you tested the 8mm connecters. Try an ABC 1814 or 1815 17* [2]. You will be pleasantly surprised

[@IRONCLADRC]

Oh yea that would definitely do it.

[@PhilBender612]

I can't believe you cut the beam out. lol For real tho, The factory beam looked nicely integrated into the hull, You must have a lot of confidence in that cf, where it wont allow the hull to twist. I guess we shall see. Great vid.

[@IRONCLADRC]

It'll be fine.

[@robbomber984]

Might could try anti grey my mom uses it for sewing think she gets from Joanne fabrics. Most any sewing store should have it.

[@robbomber984]

Anti Frey

[@OTWRC]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@georgegonzalez9281]

Very nice job Big B. I've glassed several boats in the past but never tried a carbon inlay. Watching this video gives me confidence to give it a shot. Not the first time you inspired me to go beyond my comfort zone. I picked up a used UL-19 on Offerup with no electronics, missing rear fins and a cracked front sposon for $100. I plan to fix the damage and give her a fresh paint job. I'll probably ditch the radio tray and install a carbon inlay as you did. Where do you by the carbon material from?

[@IRONCLADRC]

I got my CF from an eBay vendor, it's a thicker carbon fiber weave with resin & harder. www.ebay.com/itm/115173374556?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h_VTjp8oTOS&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=yQkZS9FcQay&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY. Peter O mentioned going lighter weight cloth with 2 layers as opposed to a single layer of thicker cloth. The single CF layup added quite a bit of stiffness to the hull, without adding to much weight. Surprised the heck out of me

[@diytypeofguy6502]

Wouldn't it be easier to cut smaller pieces and overlap it ???

[@IRONCLADRC]

Probably but the overall look wouldn't be as clean, overlaping fabrics will actually make a stronger layup

[@jonathandemaria1865]

I used jb marine epoxy on that damn crease. Sanded smooth then glassed it and the nose in front of esc poured in some chop on the seams

[@IRONCLADRC]

I think jb weld is heavier than carbon fiber & epoxy, I could be wrong?

[@jonathandemaria1865]

@@IRONCLADRC he'll yes its heavier. It's what I had available at the time,and I used just about 1 tube per side😆. I wish I used your method.

[@GirthBrooks19]

Looks amazing! Are you gonna do the carbon fiber battery tray?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Possibly, I'm up in the air between HD velcro or CF battery trays. HD velcro will allow larger batteries, But CF would look much cleaner. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions 🤔

[@crutch958]

Sweet! Are you gonna put the rear fins back on??

[@IRONCLADRC]

Probably not, I'll end up loosing them again. I have to admit the boat Looks awesome with the fins.

[@douglosier1208]

I left the tape from when we got the boat flip it a few times and are still their for now 😂

[@MrButtonx]

realy cool boat, i have the same,. ids easy to go fast !!

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Great job man! Need to do this with some of mine, especially the ones that are being discontinued as a replacement hull won’t be available and of course the best looking ones imo, the ul and mg36 are going out to pasture I believe. Are u leaving the sponsons as they are or reinforcing them as well?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Personally I don't think they should discontinue either boat, both boats just need to be updated with newer electronics & factory-installed reinforcements. Perhaps a v2 type deal like the sonicwake v1-v2?

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Agreed, definitely bummed they are getting cut from the lineup. My guess is they were getting to many warranty claims with the mg36 hull and the esc/motor on the ul. You would think they would learn to “ironclad” their products a bit more and not put in electronics that are near their max to avoid the excessive heat issues. They got it right with the impulse putting in the firma 160 and I’m sure they aren’t having near the warranty claims with that boat as the ul. Sure prob a bit cheaper with the lower amp esc’s but that savings is surely negated or surpassed with the excessive warranty replacements. I guess all we can hope for is a newer version as u mentioned

[@Abyssdiver]

It turned out great however here are some tips for next time. Lay the carbon on top of a plastic sheet (peel ply) then impregnate the carbon with epoxy resin first. After you get epoxy layer on top of the carbon add another layer of (peel ply) to the top. Now gently squeegee with a soft rubber tool the epoxy evenly into the weave and remove as much excess as possible. You draw your template onto the top peel ply and then use sharp scissors cut out the template this keeps all the edges together better. Now you use a paint brush to paint epoxy inside the hull just enough to make it glossy. Now remove the bottom peel ply and install inside the boat. Use the same tool to remove bubbles and make it stick evenly on all surfaces. Let it dry then remove the top layer of peel ply. This will give the high gloss perfect look you are after for the carbon or fiberglass. Cheers~

[@ifly65]

Can I put carbon weave down before I mount the flex shaft stuffing tube and mount, or is it better to mount all hardware first? I have the brass tube hole cut already in the hull.

[@IRONCLADRC]

You can do it before. Wish I'd pulled my stuffing tube before inlay

[@ifly65]

@@IRONCLADRC Wow fast response as Im doing the inlay! Thanks BRO!!! Your pro tip comes in handy as we speak. Do I then cut out the carbon weave spots to mount the tube to the wood under or mount directly on the carbon after its dry?

[@Larry-sf9nb]

How is this CF supposed to increase performance?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Carbon Fiber doesn't add performance, more like it gives you peace of mind when you plan on going fast.

[@jonathandemaria1865]

I cut the braces out of mine also

[@fpvraver]

I'm pretty sure 2 ounces is 46 grams. 28 g per ounce

[@IRONCLADRC]

Glad someone is good with numbers cause big b sure isn't lol

[@jonathandemaria1865]

Rip it out. Do it over😆😆😆

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

Man I wish you were my neighbor right about now 😂 Im studying this one Doing my new Miss Geico 36 Hull build 😬 BG4L 🛥️🤙

[@IRONCLADRC]

This video should help you quite a bit, hardest part is getting the fabric to lay out flat with no air bubbles before the epoxy kicks off. Do it in sections, don't bit off more than you can handle so to speak. GOOD LUCK..... BG4L