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The motor is overkill I agree but it only becomes a problem when the airframe is pushed too hard for it's design. For example, I was doing some full throttle barrel rolls with the 400/480 longcan. The hatch gave way and out came the batttery. It was amazing though, the Rascal glided in for a soft landing in the tall grass. My point is that this airframe is not made for high "G" loads. Keep it in mind when flying it.
I had a 9.5 x 6.5 prop on mine and it allways caught the grass if it was a little long. The cells I am not familiar with. What size and weight are they? Keep in mind the airframe is designed for a speed 400 and 8 600AE cells. |
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I also agree,
From past experience with my Rascal ARF I had the misfortune of finding out the hard way that the plane is not made for high G manouvers. A factory wing joint on mine let go at the bottom of a large loop with the end result a disasterous crash. I sent SIG some pictures of the aftermath and they immediately sent me an entire replacement kit. When I put that one together I may put a MEGA with 3:1 GB in it; not for high performance but for stronger take offs and longer duration. The Hecells are a great idea as mine flew 15 or so minutes with either an 8 or 9 cell pack with throttle management. With a 10x7 prop I needed less than half throttle to keep her flying. Think lazy flights and duration rather than aerobatics if you use the Hacker. Kevin |
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Last edited by turbojoe; May 29, 2003 at 10:21 PM.
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I almost went to the Maxx Products Cobalt on mine. What model do you have? 4014, 4013 or 4011. Either one would be fine. It would be between my LC 400/480 and the BL set-up IMO. I have a couple of those motors and have been very happy with them. If I was to put floats on mine I would upgrade to the Cobalts.
The stock motor was under powered as far as I was concerned and so was the 6v 400. That is why I went to the LC 400/480. It flies nice and slow but ROG in anything more than pavement is questionable. I ROG in 2-3" grass with mine. |
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Last edited by Robert Hoffman; Mar 06, 2003 at 07:34 PM.
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Robert. I have the 4014. Can't remember where or why I got it. It's brand new in the box. I haven't run it but looking at the specs I'm not sure I will. 17 amps draw! Holy cow! The Hacker can draw that but it gives twice the power and run time. Guess that's why it costs so darn much.
I'm pretty impressed so far with the GWS EPS 400C motor/gbox. I've run it on a Slow Stick and it rips. I'm currently working on a Global SST09 ARF that I'm going to use this motor in. If it works in this it'll work in the Rascal. The Rascal is too pretty (and expensive) to use as a test bed so the SST gets the nod for this trial. I'm making a lot of mods to this plane and it'll pick up a couple of ounces in the process so we'll see how it goes. It'll definitely out weigh the Rascal. It if doesn't fly well with one motor, I have a pair |
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Last edited by turbojoe; May 29, 2003 at 10:21 PM.
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Keep us posted. I was also thinking the 280 size BL's that HL sells would work real nice as well.
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How does the plane fly on the stock setup? Are you happy with it? I would be using an 8 cell 720 NIMH in a brick pack, and an 8 cell 1100 HECELL NIMH ina rectangular pack i.e. 2 rows of 4 cells.
Does the plane come with the prop? Has the bad ESC problem been fixed? How is the wing held down? Is the included motor 6 or 7.2v? Where is the battery hatch located? How sturdy is the plane? How does it sound? Does it land hot or slow? Does it fly fast on the stock setup? Thanks in advance, Brian |
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a) Mine did not come with prop. I used a 9x6 slow flyer APC.
b) Supposedly the ESC issue has been fixed. I had troubles with mine initially as well, but replaced it with a Jeti. c) Wing is held down by a nylon bolt through the top into a former. The front has 2 pegs to keep it in place. d) 7.2v but I could be mistaken. e) Battery hatch is on the bottom of plane just behind the landing gear, held in place by two small wood screws in rear, and a tab in front. Needs to be re-inforced with epoxy and trimmed to fit properly. f) My plane was a little loud with stock gearbox and the LC 400/480.. but I liked how it chugged along... g) It lands slow. A little fast if you have a huge battery in it. h) Stock setup will fly ok w/ selected gear, but will have trouble ROG off grass. With the 400/480 for $16 is flies like a champ. *I skipped durability as it can be reinforced in many ways to be stronger, but I had a great time flying mine with a few simple mods (steerable tailwheel, aftermarket motor + esc etc..) |
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I learned to fly with mine. The wing is real sturdy. The tail feathers too. The fuse at the wing area is the weak link. I fixed it allot as I crashed along as I leaned. Once I got passed that it was OK for strength. Remember, it is built to fly not built to crash. IncredibleITGuy You speak of your Rascal in the pastence? Something happen to it? |
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yep.
Ebayed it for another project.
HOWEVER, I am looking at the giant scale version now. Looks like the thing has a 9' wingspan. i wonder what the weight of it is....hmmmm It's a fun plane though... |
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