Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a nice holiday and are ready for some great racing in 2007!
Here's some updates from the shop ...
Yes, I've been working on a new Mini Mav. I'm on the 3rd, and final, version of the prototype. I'm hoping the one I just cut will be the same as the production chassis and parts! I'll be running it in two weeks, so I'll have a better idea then. I've made some cool changes on the #3 setup, 1/12 scale guys should really like this one.
Brian is borrowing the prior version of the prototype to run next weekend in Florida. He gets a loaner for the weekend. It's the in-between chassis that I've had great luck with. It's a lively little car, I hope he can tame it!
But, I'm not sure if they will be ready for the 'Birds

The downside is the problem with the cutter and carbon. I'm seeing machining quality issues as well now, as I cut prototype parts. It has absolutely nothing to do with structural integrity, just finish.
I've been talking with other sources for cutting and for carbon. I've got some test sheets here and other options if my guy cannot make headway in the next week or two. I'm still very low on parts, and have no kits at the moment. I know this has been going on a long time, and it
frustrates me very much. I hope to have something figured out by February.
Ok, onto the 1/10 scale car ... Nothing earth shattering here. We've been testing some new front end geometry, but other than that I'm still very happy with our chassis and pod. I've got some crazy stuff to test in '07, but I'm not saying much about that until it's programmed, cut and run ....
Racing stuff and replies:
When is the next BRL race? Good luck to the Maverick pilots who are attending!
Katfish: Thanks for starting the '07 thread!
Scott: Have you guys gotten with Joe and figured out a SWT date yet??
Mr. Butts: Scratch that itch!
Rich: Really looking forward to seeing you guys next month ... Guess I should make the reservations now!
Jimmy: I haven't decided on classes yet. 1/12 for sure, but I'm undecided on brushless or 19???