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Title: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: Darkstar1 on March 16, 2013, 03:41:41 AM

Hi all
I just completed a Brodak Bearcat I converted to electric.
Specs
Motor: Hacker A30-10XL V2 900kv
ESC: Phoenix 60
Timer: FM-9a
Battery: Zippy 4s 2800 30c
Weight 55oz (For now!)

I haven't flown it yet I hope to get the basics in this weekend. The weathers nice but the wind could blow hard
in a hurry here.

Here are some pictures of the finished plane. From time to time I will post pictures of the build highlights and a drawing of the front end conversion.

Title: Re: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: linheart smith on March 16, 2013, 04:58:15 AM

Nice job.  Good looking pilot.

Linheart 

Title: Re: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: Bob Hudak on March 16, 2013, 07:12:54 AM

I like the Bearcat. It has a large air intake to keep all your gear cool.Neat and tidy install.

Title: Re: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on March 16, 2013, 08:39:30 AM

I do worry a bit about heat buildup.  Yes it has a large intake, but I don't see and equally large exit for the heated air to escape.  Anyway the plane is very nice and is definitely something I would consider building in the future.  It's hard to tell size in a picture, is this the Rabe Bearcat that Brodak markets?
Andy

Title: Re: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: Darkstar1 on March 16, 2013, 08:50:18 AM

Quote from: Andrew Borgogna on March 16, 2013, 08:39:30 AM

I do worry a bit about heat buildup.  Yes it has a large intake, but I don't see and equally large exit for the heated air to escape.  Anyway the plane is very nice and is definitely something I would consider building in the future.  It's hard to tell size in a picture, is this the Rabe Bearcat that Brodak markets?
Andy

Andy,
I didn't take a picture of the bottom but there is a hole the same size and location as the original. But I believe the pictures will show up during the build.

Title: Re: Converted Brodak Bearcat
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on March 16, 2013, 05:55:18 PM

GREAT job Darrell.  Love those radial cowls, LOTS of room to stash all the hardware.