Graham R Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 (edited) Has anyone build the WR LA-7 57” with electric power. I’m really struggling to get the c of g anywhere near where it should be. Airframe weight is around 4.5lbs. Edited August 6 by Graham R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Not sure about the 57" version but I do know that @Bob Cotsforddid convert his 63" one to electric. I don't know if he got round to flying it as he hasn't posted on here for 2 - 3 years now which is a shame as he had a lot of useful tips and was well clued up on FrSky gear. I also bought a couple of Lasers off him when he started to go over to electric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Sadly Ron he passed away some time ago, he was a great chap I met up with him at the first few Retro meetings he was a great builder and had some superb models. An all round good egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 16 minutes ago, Nigel Dell said: Sadly Ron he passed away some time ago, he was a great chap I met up with him at the first few Retro meetings he was a great builder and had some superb models. An all round good egg! Only knew Bob via the forum, would echo what Nigel said, came over as a knowlegdeable modeller and a gentleman, sad news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 1 hour ago, Nigel Dell said: Sadly Ron he passed away some time ago, he was a great chap I met up with him at the first few Retro meetings he was a great builder and had some superb models. An all round good egg! Oh gosh that is sad news. I met him a couple of times and went round to his house (workshop!) when I bought the Laser engines off him. He was always ready to give expert advice and his knowledge of FrSky equipment and OpenTx was extensive. A really nice chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Agreed Ron. Good memories of him at Sleap and Stow Maries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hilton Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 My one is ok with a 4s 3300 lipo as far forward as possible .I can’t remember what motor is in there but it’s the one Richard recommends as are the retracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I’ve got one, the plan shows it 88mm back from the former, as seen in the photo of my tatty plan. The pencil note says ‘small La-7’ because I have the larger version too. Mine flies nicely using that c of g but it does require some lead to achieve it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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