Lanier Extra 3.25 electic?
 

I have Extra 3.25 kit and I'm thinking of building it as electric. what kind of engine, esc, battery and servos should I use.
thanks all,

MM

RE: Lanier Extra 3.25 electic?
 

I'm not familiar with the model, and Tower quit listing thier specs when Lanier closed down.

What's the wingspan, weight, and recommended glow engine?

RE: Lanier Extra 3.25 electic?
 

Lanier Extra 3.25 specs:
http://www.happyhobby.com/hobb_html/...extra_3_25.htm

I found this motor which states it is an especially good match for 4- to 5-pound scale airplanes on the market ... Kadet LT-25, Sig Frazer, Lanier Extra 3.25, Global Tequila Sunrise 25 and others: http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...odID=EFLM4025A

You can probably find one cheaper, and I am not sure what size ESC you will need (possibly 50-60 amp) but its a rough idea of the high cost you will endure to convert this plane to electric.

EDIT: I have been looking and I found more info here: http://www.hobbyworks.com/default.cf...D=469522&hs=RC

Needed to Complete if you purchase this motor:
* 40A - 45A Brushless ESC
* 3S - 4S Li-Po or 10 - 14 Cell Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
* 11x8 to 14x7 Prop

These servos would probably be OK http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXN676&P=ML
Personally I like Futaba http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNCV6&P=ML but any micro servo should be OK

Some more recommendations:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_gu...cfm?kit_id=111

RE: Lanier Extra 3.25 electic?
 

I have a 3 1/2 lb Modeltech Magic that I fly with this motor:


http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=3887

And this ESC:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=2165

And these batteries:

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=7363

I have been really happy with this setup. The ESC does get warm, but has not failed on me yet. If I were to do it over, I'd spend the extra few bucks for a 60A ESC.

It was much cheaper to electrify this plane than I thought it would be. For servos, I usually use Hitech 311's. They have worked great for me and cost $9.99 at my LHS.

Good luck