MagLev Vehicle B/C

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Jocool wrote:I am mistaken. That was a Car of Tomorrow rule that did not carry over into MagLev.
Oh, okay. I could definitely see that being reinstated, though, if this event ever moves out of trial status.
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Does anyone have any ideas where to buy the propellers that are smaller and not wright stuff size?
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Kelvin, Pitco, those are two main companies that are good.
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What kind of tracks did the New York State trial use?
Was it the race track or clear track?
If the race track, did it have magnets on it already?
did you guys buy it from KELVIN?
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Firstly, is this a trial event at nationals? And where could I find pictures of a maglev vehicle? :? :?:

EDIT: Also, where would the propeller(s) go?
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ryang353 wrote:I recommend three pronged propellers. These seem to preform the best, however, they begin to get inefficient after their diameter gets over 4-5 inches. Btw, does anyone know if rechargeable nine volt batteries are allowed?
Do you know where to buy the three pronged propellers? Because I went to my local hobby store but the smallest three pronged propeller was pretty big, about 5 inches long.
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Also, what's a chassis tower? I know what a chassis is but the wiki doesn't explain the chassis tower very well. Pictures would be helpful.
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A chassis tower is the tower that carries the motor(s).
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Should it just look like a small tower on the back of the vehicle? Should the vehicle itself look more like an airplane or a levitating car?
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Your choice. That is for you to test.
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