richard dalgleish Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Hello Just asking to see if anyone has any experience with using Electron Retracts. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 These? https://jettstreamuk.co.uk/electron-retracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 A customer in spain is using them on his spitfire and is very happy. I am considering them for a future project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard dalgleish Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 1 hour ago, EarlyBird said: These? https://jettstreamuk.co.uk/electron-retracts Yes they are the ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Cardin Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 This is a retracts top brand! Manufactured in Spain during the last 6-7 years, today is one of the preferred brand among R/C jet pilots. Not a cheap brand, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Somerville Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I have a pair of E40 retracts in my Brian Taylor P47. Beautifully made and 100% reliable to date. I use the mid range sequencer they sell that sorts out the gear doors and timings. The units themselves are very powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard dalgleish Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 Thanks for replies, Think I'll go ahead and order some. They will be going in s Brian Taylor BF110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Nick Somerville said: I have a pair of E40 retracts in my Brian Taylor P47. Beautifully made and 100% reliable to date. I use the mid range sequencer they sell that sorts out the gear doors and timings. The units themselves are very powerful. What was the code for the sequencer you used Nick? I ask as i am tempted to upgrade the retracts in my TopRC P51 and gear doors are a factor. I had a plan to use the eurokit spring air's i had kicking around in a box but i might treat it to something better. I am in not rush as i do not yet have an engine for it but just thinking ahead it might be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Somerville Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I have the RS 200 sequencer. Apparently you can set it up without a data terminal but I rather suspect trying to would drive you mad, especially if sorting gear doors too. If you don’t plan on having doors then the cheapest one will do. I have a ixcoy data terminal (about £30 from Nexus) which made it somewhat easier to set up. You can also enter a manual mode so you can sort everything out without a transmitter. For some reason the RS 200 doesn’t allow adjustment for slow servo travel on the doors but I found a work around for that. I use a small Lipo battery for the controller and retracts which even a week after leaving switched on was still fully charged the other day. Probably 50+ gear cycles between charges. My P47 was in between E30 and E40’s but chose the E 40’s. They will be ideal for the Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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