Addrenaline Rush by Stevens Aeromodel

[surfer dude]

Any one else flying these? The guys in the Unclub http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45206 have just bought ten of them to pylon race. I just finished mine. 26" WS, AUW 4oz with a 3 cell 500mah lipo, 10amp esc, 5gm servo's, RX less case, Feigo 4100kv motor, and a 3x3 prop. I havn't flown it yet, but Stevens web site says it will hit 65mph with this set up. Other guys will be trying different motors, and batt sizes, so we can see what works best. Here are some pics.
By the way, this is just a $15 kit. There is a very long thread on RCG's, that was very helpful.

[smokejohnson]

Looks good Brett. Did you add any dihedral or curve the tips up? Did you seal the balsa with anything?

[surfer dude]

No dihedral, and no to the curved tips. I did use two coats of Polycote lightly sanding with 400 grit sandpaper in-between. I shortend all of the wires to the length needed. I saved all of the weight that I could, because I knew that I was going to use the 3cell 500 size pack. Recomended pack size is the 3cell 360, or the 2 cell 480.

[tom1968]

Oh, yeah. One of my most-flown planes, and always a kick. You might want to consider more color contrast between top and bottom - you need to be able to tell in a flash which way is up. This plane gets small in a hurry. Good luck with yours.

[surfer dude]

Originally Posted by tom1968

Oh, yeah. One of my most-flown planes, and always a kick. You might want to consider more color contrast between top and bottom - you need to be able to tell in a flash which way is up. This plane gets small in a hurry. Good luck with yours.

Thanks Tom! I Think I will add a few more stripes to the bottom. I like the fact that it's one of your most flown planes. It's nice when you find a plane that's a blast to fly, and cheap!

[Old Tin Man]

I had 2 of these and they are a great little plane. You can build one from scratch in 2 evenings. I lost one to a RX lock up. I am guessing that it was doing 70+ when it hit the pavement. Not much left on that one!

[smokejohnson]

What motor was you using TinMan?

[Old Tin Man]

Hey Johnson,

The one I crashed was using the Emax CF2805 from Hobby King. The other is using a 10 gram outrunner motor from HK also.

I did try a small inrunner but it just got to hot. I think that I may have gotten a bad motor. Any who, the CF2805 made the plane very fast. Not as fast as my hot roded Styker but fast for such a small target.

[tom1968]

I have a Medusa 12mm inrunner on mine. It's either 4100 or 4300 Kv, can't remember which. That motor is a real screamer - it runs fine with a 3x3 GWS prop and 3s lipo. I had an Electrifly Ammo of the same size and Kv in there and burned it up in one flight. The Medusa just keeps going. Forever I hope - you can't get them any more.

The Medusa does get a bit hot but nowhere near as hot as the Ammo did!

[smokejohnson]

I'm going to try an outrunner first. I should be able to get mine going this weekend.

[surfer dude]

Flew the rush. Yep it's fast enough for such a small target. I am pleased with the way it flys. This one will be the hanger for a good long time.

[smokejohnson]

That's good to hear Brett. Mine will be ready this weekend. I've been building it and the LiddleRod at the same time so it's taking a little longer than it should.

[smokejohnson]

Flies great but Scott's is faster. I am going to build another with 6 gr servos and the faster motor. I also like the arrow shaft mount.

AUW 5.2 ounces

AX 1806N 2500kv Brushless Micro Motor (19g)

Hobbyking SS Series 8-10A ESC

SERVO - 9g TP SG90 Sub Micro Servo

GWS 4530 4.5"x3 Prop

GForce 25C 500mAh 3S 11.1V LiPO

[smokejohnson]

Brett do you have a link to the motor Scott has on his?

[franklin_m]

I have had one for a couple years now. It's my favorite airplane! I have a feigao 5600kv, a 3x3 prop, but I use 500mah 2S batteries. It's plenty fast on that set up. Motocalc says it would smoke my 6amp speed control if I went to 3S; I like flying it so much I just don't want to mess it up.

Frank

[surfer dude]

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...postcount=3380 Here is a link to the motor and Servo's. Your motor should work as good as Scotts. It's a little lighter, and you have a higher kv. Maybe you need to use a higher pitched prop. I think Scott is using a 5x5.3, or a 5x4.3.

[smokejohnson]

Ooops, don't know how I missed that this morning. Thanks

[smokejohnson]

Originally Posted by surfer dude

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/show...postcount=3380 Here is a link to the motor and Servo's. Your motor should work as good as Scotts. It's a little lighter, and you have a higher kv. Maybe you need to use a higher pitched prop. I think Scott is using a 5x5.3, or a 5x4.3.

I was using a 4.5x3, looking on the HK site it looks like guys are running up to a 5x3 on 3S. I will put a 5x3 on it and see how it goes. I know Scott was a lot faster than me.

[smokejohnson]

Does anyone else want another AR? Kenny is talking about ordering another 6. Along with some other stuff I want we will probably get the free shipping so the cost would be $18.

[Court461]

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