nhk750
Aviation Enthusiast
The long title says it all, But I'm not sure when the official start of the build along is, my start is OCT 1rst. I also have a build thread on RCG as I have nothing better to do with my time...Actually I like any input I can get while building so I can get good results as I am still a newbie builder...
The GP Extra 300S, 60 size isn't made any more and I probably have one of the last kits left on the planet. This will be an electric conversion with a few minor structural modifications recommended by other builders, other than that it will be per design and "scale like". I am installing a Fiberglass Specialties cowl, but am going to build the wheel pants with the kit parts. A Truturn Turbo Cool spinner will be installed also. Below is a list of parts for the build, I use this same system in my Sig Hog Bipe and it has spectacular power (1,800 - 2,000 watts) with about a 7-9 min run time depending on throttle use. The main complaint about Great Planes kits is that they build heavy, so I may look at some lightening options along the way, but with the power of this motor it may be a better idea to leave it and actually beef up the engine mount area a bit.
6s battery (Turnigy 4500, 30-40c)
Scorpion SII-4025-520KV motor
Master Airscrew 14x9x3 - 3 bladed prop for scale look and speed or 15x8 Xoar electric prop for all around flying and some 3d
Truturn Turbo Cool spinner with nose cones for 2 and 3 bladed props
Fiberglass Specialties cowl
Castle Phoenix Edge 100amp ESC
Castle CC BEC 2.0 (14 amp BEC)
GP Extra 300S 60 kit, of course
Hitec D625MW digital high speed servos
Great Planes, Electrifly, large motor mount (I have had great success with this line of motor mounts for conversions)
The GP Extra 300S, 60 size isn't made any more and I probably have one of the last kits left on the planet. This will be an electric conversion with a few minor structural modifications recommended by other builders, other than that it will be per design and "scale like". I am installing a Fiberglass Specialties cowl, but am going to build the wheel pants with the kit parts. A Truturn Turbo Cool spinner will be installed also. Below is a list of parts for the build, I use this same system in my Sig Hog Bipe and it has spectacular power (1,800 - 2,000 watts) with about a 7-9 min run time depending on throttle use. The main complaint about Great Planes kits is that they build heavy, so I may look at some lightening options along the way, but with the power of this motor it may be a better idea to leave it and actually beef up the engine mount area a bit.
6s battery (Turnigy 4500, 30-40c)
Scorpion SII-4025-520KV motor
Master Airscrew 14x9x3 - 3 bladed prop for scale look and speed or 15x8 Xoar electric prop for all around flying and some 3d
Truturn Turbo Cool spinner with nose cones for 2 and 3 bladed props
Fiberglass Specialties cowl
Castle Phoenix Edge 100amp ESC
Castle CC BEC 2.0 (14 amp BEC)
GP Extra 300S 60 kit, of course
Hitec D625MW digital high speed servos
Great Planes, Electrifly, large motor mount (I have had great success with this line of motor mounts for conversions)
this is gonna be a good one.
