Electric conversion
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Electric conversion
I bought a Jamara Spitfire on eBay. When I got it, I was impressed with its lightweight construction, and naturally thought of an electric conversion.
My electric exp so far is with speed-400 sized airplanes, and I have been promised one of jim Ryan's Wildcats from the first batch he receives, and I want to go brushless with that, so electric funds are very limited. I am, therefore, looking for a brushed solution.
Stats:
65" ws
~700 sq. in. wing area
~4.5 pounds weight before engine and servos.
The Modelair Tech HD 1000 beam or firewall mount with a DeWalt 18v motor on 20 cells sounds right.
Here's the rub:
I want to keep the current down so to get 10 minute flights mixed throttle. This is where experience of electricalc comes in. What is the best cell count/prop combo that will fly this plane very well at full throttle (i'm not looking for 3D - just scale warbird flight)?
Is there a better motor that the Dewalt? Speed 700 or perhaps a car motor?
Thanks very much for your help.
Mike
My electric exp so far is with speed-400 sized airplanes, and I have been promised one of jim Ryan's Wildcats from the first batch he receives, and I want to go brushless with that, so electric funds are very limited. I am, therefore, looking for a brushed solution.
Stats:
65" ws
~700 sq. in. wing area
~4.5 pounds weight before engine and servos.
The Modelair Tech HD 1000 beam or firewall mount with a DeWalt 18v motor on 20 cells sounds right.
Here's the rub:
I want to keep the current down so to get 10 minute flights mixed throttle. This is where experience of electricalc comes in. What is the best cell count/prop combo that will fly this plane very well at full throttle (i'm not looking for 3D - just scale warbird flight)?
Is there a better motor that the Dewalt? Speed 700 or perhaps a car motor?
Thanks very much for your help.
Mike
