TreeCrash
Junior Member
Hello, I am restoring a DH88 Comet (the Advanced Scale Models one http://media.globalhobby.com/manual/190101.PDF). The airframe seems to be solid and it has special air powered retracts, but is missing almost all the other components. This is my first time selecting and ordering components, so bear with me. I am planning on making this electric and fly it with a DX6i.
Currently it has one servo (for the flaps) Spektrum DS821 digital servo. Plus one motor (and a huge prop) Turnigy Aerodrive SK3548 1100kv.
I would like to order everything from hobbyking since I have ordered there before and they have good prices. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a Turnigy Aerodrive 1100kv anymore.
So, my first question is: Can I match a different type of motor with the same kv rating to the one that I have? Or should I buy two new motors exactly the same?
Then I need servos. The user manual has suggestions on what type to use where, but there is a lot of variety in servos.
Here are the suggested sizes and the ones I picked out.
• 2 x Metal geared micro servos for aileron control http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__27569__Turnigy_TGY_50090M_Metal_Gear_9g_Analog_Servo.html
• 3 x Standard size high torque servos for rudder, elevator and flap control http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...proof_Analog_Servo_40g_4_5kg_cm_0_13s_60.html
• 1 x Additional micro servo required if optional retractable landing gear is fitted
Most of the standard size ones are expensive, and I couldn't find one that I really liked for a lower price. What do you guys suggest? Brand, price range, etc. Do I actually need standard size?
Then I need batteries, speed controllers and props to match the motors that I get. Plus a 6 channel receiver for a DX6i and who knows what else. Mainly right now I need help selecting servos because I don't know anything about them.
Any other suggestions on what to do with this thing would also be appreciated Thanks.
Currently it has one servo (for the flaps) Spektrum DS821 digital servo. Plus one motor (and a huge prop) Turnigy Aerodrive SK3548 1100kv.
I would like to order everything from hobbyking since I have ordered there before and they have good prices. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a Turnigy Aerodrive 1100kv anymore.
So, my first question is: Can I match a different type of motor with the same kv rating to the one that I have? Or should I buy two new motors exactly the same?
Then I need servos. The user manual has suggestions on what type to use where, but there is a lot of variety in servos.
Here are the suggested sizes and the ones I picked out.
• 2 x Metal geared micro servos for aileron control http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__27569__Turnigy_TGY_50090M_Metal_Gear_9g_Analog_Servo.html
• 3 x Standard size high torque servos for rudder, elevator and flap control http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...proof_Analog_Servo_40g_4_5kg_cm_0_13s_60.html
• 1 x Additional micro servo required if optional retractable landing gear is fitted
Most of the standard size ones are expensive, and I couldn't find one that I really liked for a lower price. What do you guys suggest? Brand, price range, etc. Do I actually need standard size?
Then I need batteries, speed controllers and props to match the motors that I get. Plus a 6 channel receiver for a DX6i and who knows what else. Mainly right now I need help selecting servos because I don't know anything about them.
Any other suggestions on what to do with this thing would also be appreciated Thanks.