ORIGINAL: gaRCfield
I picked the plane up this weekend - thanks Verne and Bob!
1) I am still undecided about motor selection. I want light weight and reliable. My choices are Plettenberg 25-12 Evo, Neutral F3A, and Hacker C50 (non comp). I do have a Neu 1512 that I can use as a backup if there was ever an issue with the Neu F3A, so down time would be minimal. The Pletty 25 is an 18.4 oz outrunner that meets the required specs, but I don't see a lot of field usage, nor know about service. I imagine the Hacker is reliable and I know about getting it serviced, but if the c50 is enough, why is there a comp version for $300 extra?
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2) I'm working through servo selection. Not sure if I want to stay with one brand, or mix Futaba and JR for the lighted possible combination. This may depend on whether or not the 9411 will fit in the ailerons; it will br close as the lite ply is cut close to 1.5in long.
JR has a cored servo that is a direct drop-in in the stab (ds831 i think). It is inexpensive and light but so far, my favorite servos (very smooth feeling) have been coreless. That being said I have little experience with JR (821 only) and no experience with Futaba.
Joe,
I've put together four Integrals, and the elevator servo size in the stab is sized for a mini servo, but the rails are a little long on each side, so they have to be cut back 2-3mm on each rail.
I've used JR since practically day 1, so I can give you a run down of servos that I would recommend.
For a standard regulated setup:
(2) JR DS9411 for ailerons
(2) JR DS3421 or DS3517 for elevator
(1) JR DS 8411 (I've been using this for years and have found no power defecit) for rudder
For an HV setup:
(2) JR DS8411 HV for ailerons
(2) JR DS 3717 HV for elevator
(1) JR DS 8911 for rudder (while many do, we do not endorse running an 8711 on 2S LiPo voltage, and certainly not for the 8411)
My Vanquish has some new JR servos in it...
(2) JR MP91T for ailerons (standard servo case footprint, low profile, ungodly amount of torque, .25oz or so heavier than 9411s)
(2) JR DS3717 for elevator (same as recommended for aforementioned HV setup)
(1) JR MPH81T (linear hall effect sensing servo, again stupid power, wanted to try something new and wanted to run all HV, had access to these)
The micro servo that I presume you are referencing (DS368) while a great servo, is not a good choice for elevators. I used them exclusively on throttle, but they are only a three pole motor and are cored.
I am not overly versed in Futaba's servos, but I believe the standard before the BLS servos came along has been:
(2) 9550 (or 9551s) for ailerons
(2) 9650 for elevators
(1) 9156 on rudder
I hope this helps. Good luck!