Andrew/Pulse 60 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have brought a Reichard Mefisto glider. can anyone recommend a set up re motor lipo esc prop etc as new to electrics. - Thanks Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have used an Axi 2820/10 motor, Jeti 40-3p ESC, 11 x 6 Graupner Cam or Aeronaut folding prop and whatever suitable sized 3s lipo will fit in several electric gliders with good results. Make sure the battery pack is capable of delivering 40+ Amps. There are cheaper alternatives available from HK, GC etc. with similar motor size and motor Kv. This set up is currently in my Reichard Ellipsoid 2.8 mtr glider and gives a very good rate of climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew/Pulse 60 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks for response.what specs do I need to look for in the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'd use a 3s lipo with a minimum capacity of 2200mAh and a minimum of 20C rating. It all depends on how much room you have in the fuz to squeeze a bigger capacity pack in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have an AXI 2820/10 & 3s 2300 lipo in a Reichard Classic which is 500mm greater span than the Mefisto. It only has a 10x6 prop in order to keep the current down to 30A but it's nicely aerobatic & has a good climb. I think this E-power motor would be a good choice so long as the Mefisto can accomodate the 39mm dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew/Pulse 60 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks for your help. Are you pleased with build quality of reichard as have heard good things re kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The quality of the major parts were good with one or two niggles. The instructions were poor & in some parts impractical. I built the Classic 5 years ago so Reichard's may have addressed some of the issues in the meantime. Overall I'm pleased with how the model looks & performs. I saw a review of the model in one of the mags but it provide no useful information of the build. I took a number of pics when I built mine, possibly a retrospective build log might be of some relevence to other Reichard models as well as the Classic. I'll try & get round to posting something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Posted by PatMc on 03/04/2012 22:41:00: I have an AXI 2820/10 & 3s 2300 lipo in a Reichard Classic which is 500mm greater span than the Mefisto. It only has a 10x6 prop in order to keep the current down to 30A but it's nicely aerobatic & has a good climb. I think this E-power motor would be a good choice so long as the Mefisto can accomodate the 39mm dia. Pat, I believe that motor is one that mounts on the front of the model and not from behind a motor mount, as would be the case with an electric glider. just had a similar problem with one we bought to fit in a Multiplex Mentor. In other words - "It won't fit mate". Edited By Devon Flyer on 04/04/2012 15:38:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 There's no problem reversing the shaft. I did just that a couple of months ago to one of these & also the 1400KV version. Mind you it took all of 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Couldn't reverse the shaft on the one we tried. Machined flat and circlip groove wouldn't match up when reversed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I just pushed the shaft through using a pillar drill as a press on both of mine. When the end of the shaft was flush with the body the second flat was in the right position as was the circlip with the washer in place. My 920KV version is in a moulded plastic Protech Unlimited fuselage that requires a front mounted motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGPuk Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Posted by PatMc on 04/04/2012 16:26:40: I just pushed the shaft through using a pillar drill as a press on both of mine. When the end of the shaft was flush with the body the second flat was in the right position as was the circlip with the washer in place. Does that mean that the shaft needs not to be reversed as it has two flats - and that the end of the shaft at the first flat then accomodates the washer and circlip? Ro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Does that mean that the shaft needs not to be reversed as it has two flats - and that the end of the shaft at the first flat then accomodates the washer and circlip? Ro. That's right. For example compare the Emax2815/09 at GC with the photo below of mine after the shaft has been reversed. When the shaft has been reversed the only purpose of the circlip & washer is to prevent the possiblity of tyhe ball bearing moving out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertedSnap Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi guys, It is great to see another person with a Reichard Mefisto '09. I bought one of these back in May 2011 and I would have to say it is still my most used plane (I fly a mixture of glow and electric sport as well as gliders). My setup is not the most economical nor the most expensive. I am running: -Hyperion GS3025-10 -Hyperion/Atlas 60amp ESC (BEC) -Aeronaut 14x8 folding blades -2 x HS-82 metal gear for ailerons -1 x HS-82 metal gear for rudder -1 x HS-65 metal gear for elevator -11.1v 3000mAh 40C LiPo (Turnigy) This gives vertical climbs and in 'no-lift' conditions I can easily get 20 minutes of climbing, diving, aerobatics and slow gliding flight. I have yet to try bigger blades (15x8) to get the most from the GS3025-10 but as far as 'warm liner' performance goes, I think the setup is just right. It is always a popular model at the club and it always gets praised for its flying characteristics. Onlookers always comment on how deceptive the power and rate of climb of the model is, due to the low noise and 1-2 second delay before the prop unloads. If you would like to know how I went with the build just let me know. I have a few pics of the more 'fiddly' steps that may help when deciphering the vague instructions. Enjoy! Edited By InvertedSnap on 18/06/2012 15:31:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertedSnap Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I forgot to include the link to my previous post on this model at another site. Plenty of pics to go with it as well that may help with the build/setup. **LINK** Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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