RE: Balsa USA Bristol M1 conversion to electric - how to?
Hello Ragz
I have built and maidenend the BUSA Bristol M1 last year. It is powered witha Turnigy Aerodrive SK4260-500 on 5/5000mAh lipo batterys. Together with a wooden 15x6 propeller, the motor draws 41A and it flies the bird fantastic at about 1/2 throttle. There is no use in an overly powerful setup, as the plane seems to have an inherent max speed. Going full throttle wont make it faster, it just gives the plane a little more "umph" for aerobatics. For scale appearances I would say that a 15" prop is the minimum, a 16-17" would be ideal.
Greetings Robin