Tiger 400
08-03-2004, 09:46 AM
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Tiger 400
I just received my new Tiger 400 airplane and it looks like it is well built.This is my first electric airplane, I don't want to put in lipo's as I can't afford all the upgrades I will have to make to use them. And I don't want to contend with the over and under charge issues you have to deal with.It has a 400 motor in it.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
08-07-2004, 02:31 AM
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RE: Tiger 400
One idea would be to go with a brushless setup to increase the efficiency. I'd look at a higher turn mega like a mega 16/15/5 or /6 running direct drive. Cost is about $90 for the motor and $69 for a esc.
Barring a power upgrade, fly it and enjoy it the way it is. You can always upgrade the power later.
On a second note. Don't discount lipos. I really has changed the face of electrics. There are some lower cost options. First generation lipos are going cheap. Tower had 2s Kokam 1500 packs for $28. These would work with the stock power systems just fine. Invest in a good charger though. My perferrence is the Astro 109. I know that its some bucks, but as Keith Shaw said years ago, "buy cheap, buy twice".
John
Barring a power upgrade, fly it and enjoy it the way it is. You can always upgrade the power later.
On a second note. Don't discount lipos. I really has changed the face of electrics. There are some lower cost options. First generation lipos are going cheap. Tower had 2s Kokam 1500 packs for $28. These would work with the stock power systems just fine. Invest in a good charger though. My perferrence is the Astro 109. I know that its some bucks, but as Keith Shaw said years ago, "buy cheap, buy twice".
John
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RE: Tiger 400
TIGER 400
I also have this plane, flying on 8 kan 950. I used a long can 400( from Cermark),a graupner 2.33 : 1 gear box(Hobby lobby), APC electric prop 9x 4.5 .
Plane does really well, loops from horizontal, split S, inverted.
Able to get 5+ min with a little throttle management.
I can't speak about the supplier motor or gear box, I just wanted to say the plane does okay with these mods..
I also have this plane, flying on 8 kan 950. I used a long can 400( from Cermark),a graupner 2.33 : 1 gear box(Hobby lobby), APC electric prop 9x 4.5 .
Plane does really well, loops from horizontal, split S, inverted.
Able to get 5+ min with a little throttle management.
I can't speak about the supplier motor or gear box, I just wanted to say the plane does okay with these mods..
09-08-2004, 06:41 AM
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RE: Tiger 400
The Tiger is new to me as well and I also have put off the lipo investment.
Although I have not flown my Tiger yet my bench motor runs yields around 6 minutes of WOT
with the stock prop, closer to 8 minutes with some management.
These numbers are with an 8 cell 5/4AAA Nimh, 800mah Wattage battery pack.
Found the battery pack at Hobby People's website for about $40.
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Although I have not flown my Tiger yet my bench motor runs yields around 6 minutes of WOT
with the stock prop, closer to 8 minutes with some management.
These numbers are with an 8 cell 5/4AAA Nimh, 800mah Wattage battery pack.
Found the battery pack at Hobby People's website for about $40.
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