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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / July 2008EDF F20 Tigershark
Hi, I wanted to try something different and I bought this F20 EDF ARF. http://www.nitroplanes.com/f20tigershark.html 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? Suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks! > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > 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. [snip] > 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. Regards Bill 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. > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Thanks! Thanks everyone. > 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 [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > I have built one but have yet to fly it. Jim, What motor and Batt's did you end up using ? Regards Bill 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. >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Bill Go here and search for F-20. http://electricjetfactory.com/ 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! >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Bill > Go here and search for F-20. http://electricjetfactory.com/ > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 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 >>> 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 [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> >> Bill |
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