Homemade Skis

[Sempai-mj]

I couldn't find skis big enough for my RC Guys Decathlon so I purchased some aluminum sheeting and a flat bar from Rona and made my own.
4" X 24"
I used pop-rivets to attach the bar to the sheet.
A glow engine motor mounts to attach to the landing gear.

I'll use a spring and cable assembly to hold them in the correct orientation, tips up.

[Jdonald]

Turned out Fantastic! Aluminum will slide easy. Had an aluminum toboggan years ago. It was super fast.

[Ricardo]

Great idea with the motor mounts!

[Tarek Hassoune]

Wow that’s nice is it made out is aluminium

[Sempai-mj]

Originally Posted by Tarek Hassoune

Wow that’s nice is it made out is aluminium

Yes aluminum sheeting and a aluminum bar to give strength, aluminum pop rivets.
Was an easy build, though it might have been more difficult.

[Jdonald]

If it were my project, would have attached the skis to the bar with screws. I have a pop rivet gun but never think to use it. Will store it next to the drill index as a reminder. Great tool if you think to use it. Those small plastic cases of bolts,nuts and washers at the box stores add $$$ to a project fast. The pop rivets give the skis a nice clean appearance.

[Mezri]

Looks Nice Michael, ...the maching colour too...Next Challenge : the position holding system.

[Sempai-mj]

Now just needs to snow!

[Dwight Macdonald]

Very nice Michael!

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[Mezri]

Nice looking, and seems efficient, ...the spring system is nice, will hold position in the air...