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i had 4mm hardox on Merlin and it didnt last long. Its now got 5mm on, and that seems to be standing up ok. If not try some 6mm stainless, i had that for a while, lasted fairly well. Most places can bend the stainless as well rather than welding it, as that will effect the strength.
3mm Hardox seems like the most common armour on flippers nowadays unless it's pressure which used 1.6mm steel :)
4mm hardox is far better than 1/4 6mm stainless use to have that on the end of me flipper foud it useless LOL
I'm having to update grimreapers old 3mm steel shell but I don't really know what to go for. I need to keep the weight down yet make to strong enough for modern combat. Ti would make the cost go through the roof but I don't think 3mm steel would be up to the job now
I'd say keep it as is for now Matt, we dont wanna change it too muchQuote:
Originally Posted by mattsdragons
i will for static but i dont think it would last long with modern bots
Hardox or 6-8mm aluminium
i would have thought that 8mm ali would weight a hell of a lot more?
aluminium is 1/3 the density of mild steel
ah yes, i was thinking thinkness, one of my many dim moments there :)