hello all
02-05-2022, 09:08 PM
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hello all
I'm beginning a build of a classic Pattern plane, the Mach 1, by Norm Page. Back in the day this was a fast, sleek pattern model that did very well in pattern meets across the country.
I have a midwest Kit that I hope to start building soon, but instead of a glow .60 motor, I'd like to Electrifly it!
I'm looking for power setup suggestions. Here is what I'm thinking at the moment, but I would really like some input from the group as to the best choice for power for this plane.
Batteries: 2 3s 4500 ms 30c in series
ESC: 120a ESC
Motor: Turnigy G110-295
Prop: 16-10 3 blade
The model should weigh in around 6 lbs without power.
I have a midwest Kit that I hope to start building soon, but instead of a glow .60 motor, I'd like to Electrifly it!
I'm looking for power setup suggestions. Here is what I'm thinking at the moment, but I would really like some input from the group as to the best choice for power for this plane.
Batteries: 2 3s 4500 ms 30c in series
ESC: 120a ESC
Motor: Turnigy G110-295
Prop: 16-10 3 blade
The model should weigh in around 6 lbs without power.
02-06-2022, 01:35 AM
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Location: Lacey WA, 1 mile E of Mushroom Corner
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I have an original Mach 1 kit and intend to use an electric motor of at least 1000 watts.
The 60 size engines used 11x8 or 12x6 props mostly. I don't think you will be able to clear a 16" prop without making the landing gear real long which will make them pretty wobbly.
I am going to use a motor with a much higher KV so that it can use an 11" prop. I intend to put retracts in my plane so I don't want long gear.
I know that the lower KV motor like yours is a higher efficiency but you have to consider many things.
I have loved the Mach 1 since it came out, I bought a Supertiger ABC bluehead pumper engine for it. I was a huge ST fan, they were so reliable, they are still my favorite nitro engines. The engine is still new in the box.
The 60 size engines used 11x8 or 12x6 props mostly. I don't think you will be able to clear a 16" prop without making the landing gear real long which will make them pretty wobbly.
I am going to use a motor with a much higher KV so that it can use an 11" prop. I intend to put retracts in my plane so I don't want long gear.
I know that the lower KV motor like yours is a higher efficiency but you have to consider many things.
I have loved the Mach 1 since it came out, I bought a Supertiger ABC bluehead pumper engine for it. I was a huge ST fan, they were so reliable, they are still my favorite nitro engines. The engine is still new in the box.
02-06-2022, 03:52 PM
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homo ludens modelisticus
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: near Nijmegen, Nederland
Posts: 1,433
New 'member', with such a first post, such a title and such a question/text, hmmmm ...
Here we go, it is a straight copy of this 2013 opening post:
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70208
Here we go, it is a straight copy of this 2013 opening post:
www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70208
Last edited by ron_van_sommeren; 02-06-2022 at 05:56 PM.
