Electric Sledge
12-01-2009, 06:06 PM
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Electric Sledge
So I got a good deal on a Jeff Williams sledge pre built and decided to try something different. I'm making the plane electric. Thought I would share my setup on here. The plane is waiting for rudder and elevator servos because I really want to make sure I won't need tail weight since the servos are supposed to go in the wing. I had to enlarge the motor mounting rails to make room for the motor. I made a "key" to slide and glue the motor mount into along with some tri stock just to be safe on the back side. I'm still waiting on my batteries to arrive so I won't finish it up until then. I'm kicking around trying to stuff the battery in the wing if possible.
Setup
Hyperion Z4020-16
Hacker 70amp ESC
apc 15x8
Batteries
Turnigy 3600mah 4s
servos
HS225 might minis
The power setup is basically a shot in the dark, It is made for a slightly heavier plane so I dropped down to 4s, worst case I move up to 5s and should have plenty of power. I'll be sure to update the thread with how it goes.
Setup
Hyperion Z4020-16
Hacker 70amp ESC
apc 15x8
Batteries
Turnigy 3600mah 4s
servos
HS225 might minis
The power setup is basically a shot in the dark, It is made for a slightly heavier plane so I dropped down to 4s, worst case I move up to 5s and should have plenty of power. I'll be sure to update the thread with how it goes.
12-04-2009, 05:04 PM
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RE: Electric Sledge
Go Ben, keep it coming. Also looking forward to flying it. I have one partially assembled in a box here at my house that was cut all from contest grade balsa. I would like to electrify that one day.
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12-06-2009, 10:54 PM
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RE: Electric Sledge
ORIGINAL: flygilmore
Nice....a Sledge is a very rare find these days! What landing gear you got on it?
Nice....a Sledge is a very rare find these days! What landing gear you got on it?
12-07-2009, 06:12 PM
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RE: Electric Sledge
ORIGINAL: flygilmore
Nice....a Sledge is a very rare find these days! What landing gear you got on it?
Nice....a Sledge is a very rare find these days! What landing gear you got on it?
12-09-2009, 04:07 PM
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That gear was one jeff (above) used to sell. I don't think he does anymore. Maybe he could chime in if you can still get them.
That gear was one jeff (above) used to sell. I don't think he does anymore. Maybe he could chime in if you can still get them.
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12-09-2009, 04:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: JWilliams
And your an OMP distributor???
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ORIGINAL: Constrictor
I have 4 NIb sledge kits, and 3 in varying stages of build( was building 3 at once)
I have 4 NIb sledge kits, and 3 in varying stages of build( was building 3 at once)
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RE: Electric Sledge
All done.
Total Weight : 4lbs 13oz RTF with battery, sounds like a lot but probably not bad compared to a fully fueled glow.
Ended up stuffing the battery in the wing I think the balance will work out ok like that. Going to fly once we get a decent day out.
Total Weight : 4lbs 13oz RTF with battery, sounds like a lot but probably not bad compared to a fully fueled glow.
Ended up stuffing the battery in the wing I think the balance will work out ok like that. Going to fly once we get a decent day out.
