Circus Trainer 40

[DaOldGuy]

I am looking for some techical information on converting a Circus Trainer 40 over to Electric as a project this winter. I have the kit, still in the box i got around 17 years ago. Circus is no longer around, that I can tell, to even provide any info on the model as far as stats.

If anyone knows of a thread that may be simular to my project, please post links if handy.

Mostly looking for information to keep me from buying a lot of the wrong stuff. :D

Thanks in advance
Ron

[jrb]

Here's a older article that might give your some assistance: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264085 .

NiMh are still a good option; check out the NextStar EP.

I Now fly my good ole American Flyer via A123-4S; the Eagle would easily fly with the same pack off a smooth surface -- off grass I do 5S.

An outrunner with a bit less Kv would be a good choice these days too.

Search on me and A123 to lern more about their fast recharge capability.

BOL!

[DaOldGuy]

Thanks jrb, this is going to be great information.

Are any of these conversions being done with Brushless and Lipo. I somehow skipped from Glo K&B 40 twenty years ago and came back into the hobby with Brushless, I missed all the brushed, 6 packs, and gear boxes. Wait.... I had a Gental Lady with a big Gold Fire Motor and a "On Off" switch attached to the throttle servo <no esc> and I think a 7 cell NC battery. I still have that motor and switch. :eek: :D

That was one of those memories that pops in your head and you chuckle right away. Needless to say, that was a scary one time flight.

Anyway, I will continue reading these threads for now.

Ron



Here's a older article that might give your some assistance: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264085 .

NiMh are still a good option; check out the NextStar EP.

I Now fly my good ole American Flyer via A123-4S; the Eagle would easily fly with the same pack off a smooth surface -- off grass I do 5S.

An outrunner with a bit less Kv would be a good choice these days too.

Search on me and A123 to lern more about their fast recharge capability.

BOL!

[jrb]

Another: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=608330 .

[jrb]

In case you didn't find it; here's the NextStar EP review/thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748219 .

[DaOldGuy]

In case you didn't find it; here's the NextStar EP review/thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748219 .

Sweet, thanks for posting these!

Ron