Featherweight shenanigans update!

First, HardWired II has been retired from competition, I'll still have it as a whiteboard machine (come at me, spinner bros) but a new one is sorely needed. Can't say too much yet, because it really hasn't been designed extensively, but it'll be running sensored brushless outrunners of the so big it couldn't possibly be a good idea variety, along with much larger wheels than before, HDPE armour, Hardox frame and most likely Hardox scoop to match. Shouldn't be much bigger than the old one, but it does need to be larger to fit everything in. Oh, and lots and lots of shock mounting, after the 720 incident...

Next, HardWired 3 is on hold, Hw2.2 is going to be my main machine for next year, I see no reason why Hw3 would need to be a thing yet. Much as I'd love active weaponry, it'll have to wait for now.

HardWired 1, the flipper, will be going to next year's champs, funds providing. I won't be driving though, my friend will who's been interested in competing, and they insist on having a flipper... Can't say I blame them looking at the top 4! Plan is to make this a Wheely big cheese style machine, designed just for launching stuff high because that's really fun. Mostly HDPE, not sure on the rest so far. Massive wheels though.

Balsa Steel is nearly finished and will be making it's debut at Barnsley, though I have to stress that under no circumstances must anyone push me onto the flame hazard, got it? ...guys?
Should be a fun little machine, 2WD drill box with mostly wood armour, not much innovation but it'll make a heck of a display!

Finally, Riptide has been planned somewhat for the future, designing it as almost a one hit wonder, 7kw motor Buzzbar style, toothed bar... Should be hilarious. Or break itself. Or both. Truth be told, it actually looks a little like NST but that's going to change soon, need some way of keeping it really stable on the ground. Tempted to suggest hardox and magnets, because they solve everything as we already know (I'm kidding, I haven't a clue yet)

So yeah, that's where things are at the minute, progress is halted at present due to a lack of funds, but HW2 and Balsa Steel will be making it to Barnsley, all going well.