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Old 10-26-2006 | 04:08 PM
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Default RE: Long-EZ 46 Conversion to Electric

bobz,

That's the same canopy I'm working with. It will take a lot of time and craftsmanship to create an entire frame for it. I was thinking of 2 ideas (or a combination of both). Either strategically placing heavy duty velcro strips or (better) I was thinking of attaching thin strips of wood or plastic on the inside of the canopy along both sides each with three 1/2" holes positioned front middle and back. I have on order thin 1/2" disc rare earth magnets that I would epoxy in the holes. I would also mount magnets on the fuselage in the same positions. Possibly add velcro at the middle front and back locations. All of this is still in my head at the present time. I haven't decided which path I will take. I know I don't want to use screws. I will need fast and easy access to the 14.8V 4000mAh Lipoly I will be using. Since the RichModel Long-EZ 46 is designed for glow power, converting it to electric takes some ingenuity and patience!