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Dylwad · Mar 03, 2010, 07:22 AM

You should be able to run the HP motor on 3 cells with the 5 blade rotor http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/109465.asp less power than the 3800Kv 3 cell motor, but much more than the 3 blade rotor/3400Kv on 3 cells.

GLM · Mar 03, 2010, 10:33 PM

Hi All,

Finally got the mold done for the P3 Squall ESC Fairing.

Whether it’s a stock motor on 3 cells or one of the high performance setups on 4 cells it will add speed and performance to an already outstanding performer at next to nothing in weight, cost and installation time.

http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_033.htm

Cheers!

Gary

Prof100 · Mar 03, 2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLM

Hi All,

Finally got the mold done for the P3 Squall ESC Fairing.

Whether it’s a stock motor on 3 cells or one of the high performance setups on 4 cells it will add speed and performance to an already outstanding performer at next to nothing in weight, cost and installation time.

http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_033.htm

Cheers!

Gary

Gary,

It looks great, as usual. I look forward to mine you promised.

Bill

GLM · Mar 03, 2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prof100

Gary,

It looks great, as usual. I look forward to mine you promised.

Bill

It will be along shortly Bill

How goes the work with the Squall?

Gary

Prof100 · Mar 04, 2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLM

It will be along shortly Bill

How goes the work with the Squall?

Gary

Gary,

That pesky work thing keeps getting in the way. It's really hard working on it when I am stuck in a Holiday Inn in New Hampshire during a Noreaster. The only saving grace is having a laptop and a decent internet connection to read RCgroups. Unless, of course, a near hurricane takes out a transformer and I find myself using my laptop as a flashlight in the hotel.

Bill

Dizz · Mar 05, 2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLM

Hi All,

Finally got the mold done for the P3 Squall ESC Fairing.

Whether it’s a stock motor on 3 cells or one of the high performance setups on 4 cells it will add speed and performance to an already outstanding performer at next to nothing in weight, cost and installation time.

http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_033.htm

Cheers!

Gary

Nice one Gary. One ordered for my Speed squall

Regards
Pete

GLM · Mar 05, 2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizz

Nice one Gary. One ordered for my Speed squall

Regards
Pete

Thanks Pete!

I'll ship it today.

Cheers!

Gary

topher · Mar 05, 2010, 08:49 PM

Just got the 3s version. Was too cheap and couldnt resist it.(shouldnt really be buying new planes right now!) Was thinking of not running the rudder to save weight. Anyone flying "rudderless". Not really looking for wild aerobatics just the most speed I can milk out of her.

Dylwad · Mar 05, 2010, 10:00 PM

Rudder is optional.

Some FAST custom Squalls http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167614 Not so much for saving weight though, more for aerodynamics. I think a few are in the 3 lb+ range.

Prof100 · 12:16 AM

ApexAero installed the Parkflyer NACA ducts on his Squall. I like it so much I did it to mine.

ApexAero · Mar 05, 2010, 11:07 PM

See? !!! Wasn't so bad huh? I like it, you're going to keep it basically stock airframe?
I got the new one done today, the airframe came in at 16.2 oz with two servos, thats glassed, primed, base/trim and clear! check the pics on the speed thread!

Prof100 · Mar 05, 2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAero

See? !!! Wasn't so bad huh? I like it, you're going to keep it basically stock airframe?
I got the new one done today, the airframe came in at 16.2 oz with two servos, thats glassed, primed, base/trim and clear! check the pics on the speed thread!

It was simple. I will run a Sapac MB1 and fan in mine.. It's good for 900 watts. I added CF on bottom of the fuselage. See picture.

Dylwad · Mar 06, 2010, 12:00 AM

I ordered a kit from parkflyer plastics too after seeing Apex's.

Dylwad · Mar 06, 2010, 03:32 AM

Also grabbed on of these http://www.hobbypartz.com/75m96-ducted-2220-2700.html Re-wound it with 5 turns 20 gauge Delta,Reamed the adapter for 1/8 inch, and now get 550 watts at 48000RPM on the stock squall 3 blade fan, Stock motor was 450 watts at 43000.

I think Im going to make a ply or glass ring to take up some of the gap between the blade and housing.

I have a WM400/2W20 setup, but its more than twice the weight of the stock fan, I might go with it later though.

Not a bad power upgrade for $21 and a few hours of killing my fingers

Dylan

krexken · Mar 06, 2010, 04:44 PM

I finally got to maiden my Squall today. Wow! What a handful! It makes my Stryker feel like a trainer. Good thing I read a good bit of this thread so I was prepared when it shot straight up upon hand launching. Managed to flatten her out and get her going. This is my first EDF and my first narrow plane so I was really surprised how roll sensitive it was. I thought I had the rates pretty low but this thing would still roll like crazy. I shortened the travel a good bit more with my radio for the second flight and it was better. Sure does come in hot but I guess that's to be expected when such a small plane is carrying lots of battery. 2650 4s in mine. All stock except for Turnigy 3700kv motor. Worst thing about it is I can't fly it at some spots since it needs lots of space to get woed up. Can't wait to do it again.

Mar 03, 2010, 10:33 PM	#3332
GLM Registered User Check Six! Joined Oct 2003 973 Posts	Hi All, Finally got the mold done for the P3 Squall ESC Fairing. Whether it’s a stock motor on 3 cells or one of the high performance setups on 4 cells it will add speed and performance to an already outstanding performer at next to nothing in weight, cost and installation time. http://morganmill.com/RC/rc-site-10-7-08_033.htm Cheers! Gary Images View all Images in thread Views: 232 Views: 239 Views: 189 Views: 196 Views: 228

Mar 05, 2010, 10:38 PM	#3340
Prof100 Registered User Canton, Michigan USA Joined Jul 2007 13,785 Posts	ApexAero installed the Parkflyer NACA ducts on his Squall. I like it so much I did it to mine. Images View all Images in thread Views: 235 Pretty simple installation. Just mark and cut. Trim the foam so the lip sits flush. I will glue in then spackle to finish. Views: 202 Little bit of spackle and it looks like it belongs.
	Last edited by Prof100; Mar 06, 2010 at 12:16 AM.

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Mar 03, 2010, 07:22 AM	#3331
Dylwad ................. Phoenix,Arizona, United States Joined Jun 2002 4,612 Posts	You should be able to run the HP motor on 3 cells with the 5 blade rotor http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/109465.asp less power than the 3800Kv 3 cell motor, but much more than the 3 blade rotor/3400Kv on 3 cells.

Mar 05, 2010, 08:49 PM	#3338
topher Registered User denver colorado Joined Jan 2004 287 Posts	Just got the 3s version. Was too cheap and couldnt resist it.(shouldnt really be buying new planes right now!) Was thinking of not running the rudder to save weight. Anyone flying "rudderless". Not really looking for wild aerobatics just the most speed I can milk out of her.

Mar 05, 2010, 10:00 PM	#3339
Dylwad ................. Phoenix,Arizona, United States Joined Jun 2002 4,612 Posts	Rudder is optional. Some FAST custom Squalls http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167614 Not so much for saving weight though, more for aerodynamics. I think a few are in the 3 lb+ range.

Mar 05, 2010, 11:07 PM	#3341
ApexAero designer,builder,flyer Palm Beach County, Fl. Joined Aug 2008 3,515 Posts	See? !!! Wasn't so bad huh? I like it, you're going to keep it basically stock airframe? I got the new one done today, the airframe came in at 16.2 oz with two servos, thats glassed, primed, base/trim and clear! check the pics on the speed thread!

Mar 06, 2010, 12:00 AM	#3343
Dylwad ................. Phoenix,Arizona, United States Joined Jun 2002 4,612 Posts	I ordered a kit from parkflyer plastics too after seeing Apex's.

Mar 06, 2010, 03:32 AM	#3344
Dylwad ................. Phoenix,Arizona, United States Joined Jun 2002 4,612 Posts	Also grabbed on of these http://www.hobbypartz.com/75m96-ducted-2220-2700.html Re-wound it with 5 turns 20 gauge Delta,Reamed the adapter for 1/8 inch, and now get 550 watts at 48000RPM on the stock squall 3 blade fan, Stock motor was 450 watts at 43000. I think Im going to make a ply or glass ring to take up some of the gap between the blade and housing. I have a WM400/2W20 setup, but its more than twice the weight of the stock fan, I might go with it later though. Not a bad power upgrade for $21 and a few hours of killing my fingers Dylan

Mar 06, 2010, 04:44 PM	#3345
krexken smoke is my wattmeter Longview, Tx Joined May 2008 957 Posts	I finally got to maiden my Squall today. Wow! What a handful! It makes my Stryker feel like a trainer. Good thing I read a good bit of this thread so I was prepared when it shot straight up upon hand launching. Managed to flatten her out and get her going. This is my first EDF and my first narrow plane so I was really surprised how roll sensitive it was. I thought I had the rates pretty low but this thing would still roll like crazy. I shortened the travel a good bit more with my radio for the second flight and it was better. Sure does come in hot but I guess that's to be expected when such a small plane is carrying lots of battery. 2650 4s in mine. All stock except for Turnigy 3700kv motor. Worst thing about it is I can't fly it at some spots since it needs lots of space to get woed up. Can't wait to do it again.