Hi Guys,
Have not been here for a long time, been busy messing with other planes and a helicopter.
But my Stryker is still one of my favorite planes, and it is now more fun than ever thanks to this great motor:
[link=http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3885]Cheap 1700 kV motor[/link]
With a good quality 3S pack (25C 2100) it pulls over 40 amps using an 8x6 prop. It will leave the 12T back in the dust
And it can also handle 4S if propped down, 6x4 is safe. I have also done 7x5 on 4S, but things starts getting hot then.
A great way to mount this motor on the Stryker is to get rid of the original mount, and glue a stick in it instead.
Then use this stick-mount:
[link=http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5135]GWS Stick mount[/link]
Picture of my beat up Stryker is hopefully showing up below.
I have also cut off 5 cm (2 inches) of each wingtip on mine, I did it mostly because one wintip was damaged. But this improved the roll rate substantially. And I also believe it reduces drag. My vertical fins are also about 2 inches lower than stock and made of balsa. This too helps improve roll rate.
The above modifications have made the Stryker very agile, it is not longer a beginners plane (if it ever was).
Hagar