Production Testing on $299 Follow Focus

FYI to iamloser: the model airplane tires are designed to take a 20-30# RC airplane landing at speeds of up to 30 mph. They don't wear apart; at least the ones that I've seen on planes with 200+ landings. Solid rubber tires have issues with weight and compaction---they don't grip as well. Also, they're NOT foam rubber, they're an open-celled rubber composite.
They usually outlast the planes they're put on---the planes eventually crash, the tires are still good, but the plane is balsa and plastic scrap.
 
Probably by late September for salable product. I want some feedback from the testing units, as well as the ability to deconstruct them to make sure that wear/use patterns are normal.
As for pictures mounted on a DVX, I can work on that this weekend when I test the test models before they're shipped.
 
Final note to everyone: Thank you for your interest. I am going with 9 test models instead of 3. I have contacted everyone but three testers, which will happen in the next couple of days.
 
..i fly model airplanes regularily, I own 2 and have flown for years. i still think you should use a different wheel. i would look into a soft solid rubber wheel not hard rubber.. but the same base rubber used in hundreds of devices like printers and copy machines ect.. for friction based operation. ..or at least a better looking airplane wheel. but whatever you think is best. i was just offering a suggestion to help make it better. if you feel it wouldnt then certainly go with what you feel suits your product. :beer:
 
iamloser, thanks for your the input. Have experimented with making a custom hub for the tire material; kind of time and $$$ intensive! Have a couple of Dupro tires...I thnk that's the type/material you may be thinking. Wonderful stuff, just that a 3.25" diameter wheel weighs like 4 times a much as the current one.
 
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