indoor model planes

[jim longbon]

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.

[Mike T]

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.)

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HTH

[jim longbon]

Hi Mike thanks for the info and links. Wow!! 20 mins of flight time what size of battery are you using.

[Mike T]

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 )

[jim longbon]

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.

[Mike T]

[Trevor Crook]

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.

[jim longbon]

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.