Today started project 'Frog's Leg's' French inspired mini-promo.

Building conditions were extremely hot and humid. Reminds me when I lived in Bangkok. No not because I had beautiful women around my place today.

Inspiration came from Seagulls' mini-promo and Airtracks' Nano skoot. Seagull hasn't said yes or no to plan's but Airtrack said a definite NO they won't sell me plans. As if I am I going to buy a yacht made in France and pay for postage to Australia. So I decided to have a go myself just by looking and pictures and using my apprentice yacht building skills.






Day 1 build:

-Made rear axle 600x35x35x2Wall cut @ 70degree to give 20 degree axle sweep. Same as Promo Class 5. it took about 50minutes to complete and weighs 1kg.




-Chassis Spine selection: Had a range of LTK60 Inner tubes and BQ core tube. Weighed these to find out which had the least mass. I chose the used BQ core tube as it had the least mass 2.22kg/m and cut to 1300mm.





-To support the rear axles I cut some 50x20x2 and tack welded into place.



Before the welding comments come this was after 6 beers and severe dehydration but nothing the grinder can't fix.

I am jealous of you builders that have shed to complete your builds. It usually takes 40min to set up/pack up tools .

Here are some pictures of Benny's Yacht Facility.









Ben Boulder.