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Leo Aerials
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:51 pm
by Martin Donnison
Hi Tank friends,
What are you guys using for your whip antennas on your Leopards.
There are two antenna mounts but no antennas in the kit.
Thanks Martin.
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:06 pm
by Tom Miller
I buy small diameter carbon fiber rods at my local hobby shop.
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 9:19 pm
by Steve McEvoy
I use carbon fibre rods as well, just put them in the lathe and sand them down to a taper.
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:58 pm
by Martin Donnison
Hi Steve,
So we are talking line 2mm or so.
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:57 pm
by Steve McEvoy
Yes mate. 2mm tapered down to virtually nothing.
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 2:46 pm
by Gary Richardson
Hi Martin
Remember to use a decent face mask when sanding/cutting carbon fibre. The dust is particularly nasty if it gets in your lungs.
Regards
Gary
Re: Leo Aerials
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:16 pm
by Martin Donnison
Thanks Gary,
Yes I know it can be nasty stuff, I have built a carbon fibre jet boat with two jet turbines. Made a right mess of my workshop.
Cheers.