It came with a single sheet of instructions which is a copy of a copy of a copy -- so the instructions are pretty much worthless as there is no English text and the pictures are junk.
When I try to email nitroplanes they REFUSE to provide instructions or help (they provide a 626 area code telephone number which is busy 24/7). Their last e-mail was a single line which read like this "please try rcuniverse.com for help on installations"
Nice customer support eh?
If anyone has any familiarity with this model, what engine size should I use? I'm new to electric but I'm also guessing I need to add a controller and battery pack. What size pack and controller should I use?
> It came with a single sheet of instructions which is a copy of a copy > of a copy -- so the instructions are pretty much worthless as there is > no English text and the pictures are junk.
Adam,
Assuming that this is an FRP plane instead of foam then I have the same kit. The instructions aren't good. But it's a pretty basic plane really so if you have some experience it should not present a lot of troublle.
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> If anyone has any familiarity with this model, what engine size should > I use? I'm new to electric but I'm also guessing I need to add a > controller and battery pack. What size pack and controller should I > use?
I would use the biggest ducted fan unit that will fit into the fuselage. Then select the motor and ESC based upon the fan requirements.
> Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
FWIW my Instructions are printed in English IIRC and it doesn't really help <g> I did toss the cheesy stickers and get some decals made for it. Big improvement.
You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that will fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will need to run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the motor and ESC can handle the voltage!
The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to the front of the fuselage.
I have built one but have yet to fly it.
"Adam Sandler" <cor...@excite.com> wrote in message
> It came with a single sheet of instructions which is a copy of a copy > of a copy -- so the instructions are pretty much worthless as there is > no English text and the pictures are junk.
> When I try to email nitroplanes they REFUSE to provide instructions or > help (they provide a 626 area code telephone number which is busy > 24/7). Their last e-mail was a single line which read like this > "please try > rcuniverse.com for help on installations"
> Nice customer support eh?
> If anyone has any familiarity with this model, what engine size should > I use? I'm new to electric but I'm also guessing I need to add a > controller and battery pack. What size pack and controller should I > use?
Jim wrote: > You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that will > fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will need to > run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the motor and ESC > can handle the voltage!
> The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to > build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to > the front of the fuselage.
I bought the fan unit with motor with the airplane so couldn't tell you. Another guy I met out in Phoenix used a HET (?) fan and motor I think it was. Sorry I'm not much help.
> Jim wrote: >> You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that >> will fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will >> need to run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the >> motor and ESC can handle the voltage!
>> The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to >> build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to >> the front of the fuselage.
> Jim wrote: >> You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that >> will fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will >> need to run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the >> motor and ESC can handle the voltage!
>> The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to >> build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to >> the front of the fuselage.
> There's a great build and fly link there. Complete description of what fan > and motor was used and I'm sure you can buy it from Electric Jet Factory.
> Good Luck! Let us know how she flies! I haven't flown mine yet because we > have a grass field and I don't want to mess with a bungee launcher!
Jim, how come you and I aren't out in the yard cooking red meat and celebating? :) mk
> "William R. Mattil" <wrmat...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message > news:nmhbk.13005$xZ.8535@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com... >> Jim wrote: >>> You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that >>> will fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will >>> need to run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the >>> motor and ESC can handle the voltage!
>>> The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to >>> build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back >>> to the front of the fuselage.
