Skyshark Dauntless Electric Conversion
07-20-2017, 10:15 AM
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Skyshark Dauntless Electric Conversion
I'm just getting started on a Skyshark Dauntless dive bomber. I'm planning on making it electric if it is possible with a reasonable amount of effort. If anyone has done this or has recommendations on the best way to go about making the battery hatch I would be grateful for your assistance / suggestions. I also would want to make a dummy radial engine to go in the cowl ahead of the motor to give it a scale appearance.
07-22-2017, 05:15 AM
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Smitty I think we need to see the plans or the build process started to help .
I have converted many traditional birds over to epower and its usually super easy especially during the framing process.
The key elements I look for
1) battery size ---?? 6 cell and can it fit in an obvious space like the fuel tank
2) what former can be moved ?
3) what is the best place for access that does not impact scale
4) do I have room to move the battery for CG without adding weight ( forward and aft )
5) can I easily add battery straps to the area
6) how did the plane balance with a glow engine , what was the weight if the glow and was weight needed for CG? All of these facts then determine my motor size ( 60 , 90 , 110 ) my battery size , my prop or scale prop ect
I assembled the VQ ARF version almost the same size as the skyshark , went with a 60 size motor, 6 cell 4500 pack , no weight needed at all
I have converted many traditional birds over to epower and its usually super easy especially during the framing process.
The key elements I look for
1) battery size ---?? 6 cell and can it fit in an obvious space like the fuel tank
2) what former can be moved ?
3) what is the best place for access that does not impact scale
4) do I have room to move the battery for CG without adding weight ( forward and aft )
5) can I easily add battery straps to the area
6) how did the plane balance with a glow engine , what was the weight if the glow and was weight needed for CG? All of these facts then determine my motor size ( 60 , 90 , 110 ) my battery size , my prop or scale prop ect
I assembled the VQ ARF version almost the same size as the skyshark , went with a 60 size motor, 6 cell 4500 pack , no weight needed at all
07-22-2017, 08:15 AM
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chistech in this forum documented his build with an awesome sequence of pictures. He really went all out with the extra attention to detail, in particular the rear gunner position. He built it for a gas engine but it shows the fuselage construction quite clearly. I have also posted on that thread but haven't heard anything back yet.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-w...ess-build.html
07-23-2017, 01:22 PM
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Smitty I think we need to see the plans or the build process started to help .
I have converted many traditional birds over to epower and its usually super easy especially during the framing process.
The key elements I look for
1) battery size ---?? 6 cell and can it fit in an obvious space like the fuel tank
2) what former can be moved ?
3) what is the best place for access that does not impact scale
4) do I have room to move the battery for CG without adding weight ( forward and aft )
5) can I easily add battery straps to the area
6) how did the plane balance with a glow engine , what was the weight if the glow and was weight needed for CG? All of these facts then determine my motor size ( 60 , 90 , 110 ) my battery size , my prop or scale prop ect
I assembled the VQ ARF version almost the same size as the skyshark , went with a 60 size motor, 6 cell 4500 pack , no weight needed at all
I have converted many traditional birds over to epower and its usually super easy especially during the framing process.
The key elements I look for
1) battery size ---?? 6 cell and can it fit in an obvious space like the fuel tank
2) what former can be moved ?
3) what is the best place for access that does not impact scale
4) do I have room to move the battery for CG without adding weight ( forward and aft )
5) can I easily add battery straps to the area
6) how did the plane balance with a glow engine , what was the weight if the glow and was weight needed for CG? All of these facts then determine my motor size ( 60 , 90 , 110 ) my battery size , my prop or scale prop ect
I assembled the VQ ARF version almost the same size as the skyshark , went with a 60 size motor, 6 cell 4500 pack , no weight needed at all
Regular engine size it calls for is .45 to .61.
It seems like the logical thing would be a removable cockpit. The fuel tank is forward of it so the battery will be also. I'm just not sure about what I can alter without weakening the fuselage.
