jim longbon Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi chaps just built a couple of the Stevens indoor micro aircraft but would like a different power unit. A brushless motor and Esc. I dont like the power brick I find them unreliable ( its a pain in the bum to try and replace one part ). The geared motors sound worn out even when they are brand new. So l need a little help in sizing up a brushless motor. I already own some micro receivers and servos. I know i will have to perform a little surgery to make them fit but would rather do that than fit the crappy geared motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi Jim, I have one of the "10 gram" 1300kv motors from Hobbyking in my Mudbug, with a 7A ESC from Micron. I get 20 mins. on a 7x4 prop. (Micron also do a "10gm." motor.) **LINK** **LINK** (XP-7A) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim longbon Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi Mike thanks for the info and links. Wow!! 20 mins of flight time what size of battery are you using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 It's a 2s 300mah. The whole combo is very efficient and after a squirt to get the Mudbug in the air, it cruises on 1/3 throttle. Which of the Stevens kits do you have? They're not cheap, but nicely done (and of course you get a plan ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim longbon Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi Mike, thats handy l have some 1/2 s batteries from my collection of mini helis. i bought the Fokker D7 and the Nieuport fun fly. Both very nice kits. The fokker is a little awkward to get the wing struts and incidents right ( a former or jig would be handy, eh Stevens) . Also bought Hobby kings Biplane the copernicus, l will use this build to see how to shoe horn everything in. Thanks for the info safe flying. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trevor Crook Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Jim, I've got the Stevens Flybaby Bipe. Lovely little kit which flies well. I dont find the performance wanting using the "all in one" rx/servos and brushed motor from an old Parkzone Sukhoi - it will loop from level flight, which is quite exciting in our sports hall venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim longbon Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi trevor. yep the brick type of controls are what most of the small indoor models have been designed around l suppose its better for the manufacturing process. What l would like is a little more choice of set up, being able to replace individual parts. l had a few failures over the season. Tried to do some replacements but did more damage with the soldering iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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