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*philipa_240sx* · 10-22-2012, 06:59 AM

Yup, the construction is very similar to my Mini-Sport. Looks very good so far!

The stock motor is a speed 400 with a 2.5 gearbox. It weighs in around 3.3oz. You could swap in a similar brushless motor, but it will be much lighter requiring you to adjust the battery location to get the correct CG.

I see the setup recommends an 8x6" prop. For slow flying models I prefer larger props with more thrust. So if you can fit a 9" prop, it would be better. I like HeadsUpRC and recommend them to many ppl. Jeff the owner is a great guy and has excellent service and warranty. Here is a motor that should work very well:

HeadsUpRC Power Up Sport 400

HURC 18A ESC (Re-Branded Hobbywing FunFly)

Use with a GWS 9x5 prop on 2S for 'scale' flight.

You can also bump up to 3S lipo and fit an 8x4 prop for even more speed.

For batteries:

2S 1300mAh

3S 1300mAh

Note: You can get away with a light power system on 2S if you can keep the weight down. I use an even smaller 370 class motor in my ~15oz DHC-2 Beaver and it flies just fine.

10-22-2012, 06:59 AM	#8
philipa_240sx !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Philip A Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 1,325 Total Props: 15	Re: Herr Engineering Cloud ranger build. Yup, the construction is very similar to my Mini-Sport. Looks very good so far! The stock motor is a speed 400 with a 2.5 gearbox. It weighs in around 3.3oz. You could swap in a similar brushless motor, but it will be much lighter requiring you to adjust the battery location to get the correct CG. I see the setup recommends an 8x6" prop. For slow flying models I prefer larger props with more thrust. So if you can fit a 9" prop, it would be better. I like HeadsUpRC and recommend them to many ppl. Jeff the owner is a great guy and has excellent service and warranty. Here is a motor that should work very well: HeadsUpRC Power Up Sport 400 HURC 18A ESC (Re-Branded Hobbywing FunFly) Use with a GWS 9x5 prop on 2S for 'scale' flight. You can also bump up to 3S lipo and fit an 8x4 prop for even more speed. For batteries: 2S 1300mAh 3S 1300mAh Note: You can get away with a light power system on 2S if you can keep the weight down. I use an even smaller 370 class motor in my ~15oz DHC-2 Beaver and it flies just fine. Last edited by philipa_240sx; 10-22-2012 at 07:06 AM.