how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
01-16-2011, 10:45 AM
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how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
the plane calls for a .061 to .074 2 -stroke all up weigh of 18 to 20 ounces what size motor ,battery and speed control this will be my first electric will also need advice on charger and anything i will need thanks for any help
01-16-2011, 06:04 PM
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RE: how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
Rule of thumb says: watts = cubic inches x 2000... so 120-150W would be fine. In fact you could probably go for a bit less - at 18-20oz a "rule of thumb" says ~50-100W/lb for trainer-like aircraft... so 80-100W would do. On 3s Lipo that means around 10A current draw... just as an example a venerable 26g Blue Wonder (HXM 2730-1500) or the newer Turnigy Red/Blue http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=8618 with a 7x4 APC SF or 7x3.5 GWS HD prop would be good. Something like a 3s 800mAh 20C pack and a 15A ESC would do. I think HobbyKing has some cheap chargers which could be okay. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=5548
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RE: how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
I am converting mine too ... you need to dremel out the wooden rails but remember to mark the thrust line. I am using one of those small bell motors that will turn a 7" prop and am going with a 3S 2,200 mAh pack with a 25A ESC, any 18A ESC will work. What Dr Kiwi stated will work fine for sure ...
01-19-2011, 09:22 AM
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RE: how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
tIANci could you please post a picture of how you mounted your motor i have ordered a 400 size should be here in a few days thanks
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RE: how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
G-man ... will get it up as soon as the rails are removed! Don't hold your breath. Getting lazy nowadays. 
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RE: how to convert 1/2a sig nitro rascal arf to electric
i used a gforce 400 motor with a 3 cell 1300 mah battery and 30 amp esc everything ran cool nothing got hot but this is my first electric and the motor say max current draw is 18 amp when i measure the current it reads 22 amps do i need try different props or will it be ok since it ran cool thanks
