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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2018, 11:01:04 AM

Title: Electric ARF
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2018, 11:01:04 AM

I'm interested in trying electric and thinking about either the Brodak Electric Ringmaster or Electric Super Clown. Which is better choice?  Brodak also sells a prepackaged setup for power, but wondering if I should buy individual motor, ESC & timer & battery ? Trying to assist a friend who knows how to fly but  has not flown CL in a very longtime and wants to pickup a handle again. Thx and Happy Holidays

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: John Rist on December 24, 2018, 11:42:05 AM

I would look at RSM also.   http://www.rsmdistribution.com/   Goto Electric Flight Products then goto Take Apart Kit Combos.   I prefer the KR timer that comes in the RSM package.  The flight streak is a good flying ship.   y1

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2018, 12:48:38 PM

Does RSM also offer ARF? Due to health issues, building a balsa kit the traditional way isnt an option.

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: Perry Rose on December 24, 2018, 01:19:46 PM

I have the Brodak P-40 electric and their power package for it. Great flyer. I did get  3300 mA batteries for it. The Hubin timer is so simple to tune using pots.

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2018, 01:32:35 PM

Is there still an issue with control system that requires replacement of leadouts, etc or have the newer ARF's improved?

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: John Rist on December 24, 2018, 03:04:33 PM

Quote from: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2018, 12:48:38 PM

Does RSM also offer ARF? Due to health issues, building a balsa kit the traditional way isnt an option.

No.  Looks like Brodak is your best bet.  I agree with Motorman - bigger is better.   I would still go with the KR timer from RSM.  Easy to program.  Works with most any speed controller.  Has a fast acting instant shutdown feature that activates whenever the motor RPMs drop for any reason such as a nose over on takeoff.  It has saved me more then once from burning up a motor or speed controller.  I know other setups have over current protection etc but the KR timer seems to be the best for protecting agents burn outs.

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: peabody on December 24, 2018, 03:19:02 PM

Lyle....the latest iterations from Brodak (SV 11, Vector and Ringmaster) seem to have the control issue resolved.
I'm flying a nitro P-40 ARF that I just slit the plastic film and crimped the leadouts at the bellcrank. I also put some epoxy on the tube as insurance.
 Then resealed the slit...no biggie...


Have fun!

Title: Re: Electric ARF
Post by: Kevin Muckleroy on December 24, 2018, 05:41:39 PM

My Brodak P-40E
RSM .46 Electric system
KR Governor, ZTW ESC
11.5x5.5 prop
3500 4s Battery
Mods done: Pin Hinges, Carbon fiber pushrod. Re-enforced landing blocks
Flys Good and EZ to assemble.