KMP Bearcat
11-26-2008, 01:09 PM
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KMP Bearcat
Just finished this awsome KMP Bearcat for someone last weekend. It's beautiful and flies great! Here's the setup:
Motor: Eflite Power 160
ESC: Castle 110 HV
Battery: 2 x 6S 5000 mah TP Pack
Prop: 19-10
AUW: 18 lbs.
Lots of power (over 3,200 watts or 4 HP). Very fast!
Jeff
Motor: Eflite Power 160
ESC: Castle 110 HV
Battery: 2 x 6S 5000 mah TP Pack
Prop: 19-10
AUW: 18 lbs.
Lots of power (over 3,200 watts or 4 HP). Very fast!
Jeff
11-26-2008, 05:19 PM
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RE: KMP Bearcat
jmohn,
Nice looking. I looked at the Bearcat and wanted to put a G26 up front but the weight was just a little to much for me. I'm use to flying planes this size that are half the weight. I guess it's normall with Warbirds but I just haven't decided to go that route yet. The #501 on the fuse looks a little off. Looks like it's tilted back to much.
Nice looking. I looked at the Bearcat and wanted to put a G26 up front but the weight was just a little to much for me. I'm use to flying planes this size that are half the weight. I guess it's normall with Warbirds but I just haven't decided to go that route yet. The #501 on the fuse looks a little off. Looks like it's tilted back to much.
11-26-2008, 05:57 PM
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RE: KMP Bearcat
Well I already had the batteries, so that wasn't an issue. I did have to add a lot of weight up front, but that's the nature of this plane. It had a HUGE 2400 HP motor up front and could fly almost 500 mph. Here's another shot of the plane. The numbers are correct and should be aligned with the canopy.
11-26-2008, 06:01 PM
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John , great job . Can you elaborate for the guys like me that dont do big e-flight ?
So you need two packs , can you tell us the average cost of the packs and how long to charge and fly on one charge .
Thanks
Lou
i have the KMP corsair and planned on an OS Max 200 4 stroke .
As far as weight in short nose warbirds I usually try to move the wing servos ahead of the CG . I know in a ARF its a pain in the As..... but it can really move 5 to 7 oz ahead of the CG based on the servos used .
Also the KMP wheels are beutiful but dubro light weight -big warbird wheels can really save weight
So you need two packs , can you tell us the average cost of the packs and how long to charge and fly on one charge .
Thanks
Lou
i have the KMP corsair and planned on an OS Max 200 4 stroke .
As far as weight in short nose warbirds I usually try to move the wing servos ahead of the CG . I know in a ARF its a pain in the As..... but it can really move 5 to 7 oz ahead of the CG based on the servos used .
Also the KMP wheels are beutiful but dubro light weight -big warbird wheels can really save weight
11-26-2008, 06:40 PM
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Well I already had the batteries, so that wasn't an issue. I did have to add a lot of weight up front, but that's the nature of this plane. It had a HUGE 2400 HP motor up front and could fly almost 500 mph. Here's another shot of the plane. The numbers are correct and should be aligned with the canopy.
Well I already had the batteries, so that wasn't an issue. I did have to add a lot of weight up front, but that's the nature of this plane. It had a HUGE 2400 HP motor up front and could fly almost 500 mph. Here's another shot of the plane. The numbers are correct and should be aligned with the canopy.
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Well I already had the batteries, so that wasn't an issue. I did have to add a lot of weight up front, but that's the nature of this plane. It had a HUGE 2400 HP motor up front and could fly almost 500 mph. Here's another shot of the plane. The numbers are correct and should be aligned with the canopy.
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RE: KMP Bearcat
i know this is an old post, but i give it a try….
i like to buy the ESM f8f, it's exactly the same as the KMP version..
i would like to use a dle-35ra in it….would i still need to add weight in the noise, or would it be better to put a heavier motor in it…..
@Jmohn, is that a retract tail wheel? and what about the pilot in the canopy….your information would be very valuable to me…
juweeltje
09-13-2012, 12:33 AM
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I can not comment on the motor and weight but can tell you the esm and KMP are one and the same "models"
ESM = easy soring models they are the manufacturer now being distributed in the USA by Troy Built Models and VQ Models.
KMP is a distributor based on Canada that no longer distributes esm in the USA.
I know with my short nose warbirds I mount the servos and all flight support ex receiver , flight back and everything possible up front ahead of the suggested CG .
ESM = easy soring models they are the manufacturer now being distributed in the USA by Troy Built Models and VQ Models.
KMP is a distributor based on Canada that no longer distributes esm in the USA.
I know with my short nose warbirds I mount the servos and all flight support ex receiver , flight back and everything possible up front ahead of the suggested CG .
