Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

[econpatric]

yea congrats, your gonna love it..... what size lipos are you gonna run?

I have 3s 2200's and 4s 1800's so I will experiment a little. I know the Omega 130g on 3s with a 13x6.5 is the ticket (for me) for 3ding the 3DHS 47" SHP, so I will start there and make comparisons between that motor and the Motrolfly. Then I will hook up the watt meter and set up some other prop and bat combos... we'll see where I end up. :megaroll:

 

[econpatric]

For those using the Omega 130g are you having to use motor mount extensions on the slick? I don't have the Slick yet, but I am looking at the Leopard and it seems like its a bit longer than the Omega by about 13.3mm.

I may switch the Omega for the Leopard in the SHP and use the Omega on the Slick if its is too long. What do you guys think?

 

[hone]

The Omega 130 gave me the perfect spinner gap with no spacers.

 

[wedoitall]

The Omega 130 gave me the perfect spinner gap with no spacers.

yea it did me too. then i switch to motrolfly and it worked too, just a tad tight but i trim the epp just a fuzz.

also to me 14x7 hucks best on the wattaplane. on both the omega, the motrolfly and my buddys sunnysky

 

[econpatric]

Got my slick today in the mail. I am really impressed with the solidity of the airframe and the overall quality of the components. I didn't expect that much bang for the amount I spent on the plane. Did decide to go Motrolfly as the Leopard is was too long and about an ounce heavier.

I am building a J-3 Cub from a kit, so I think the Leopard still has a new home once that is finished.

 

[wedoitall]

i really like my motrolfly

 

[SnowDog]

i really like my motrolfly

Oh yeah!! MF motors are awesome.

 

[econpatric]

i really like my motrolfly

Do you remember the spacer length needed for the Motrolfly?

 

[wedoitall]

I didn't use spacers, but you probably could used like something smaller than a 1/4. I just had to barely trim the top side of the opening to keep the spinner backplate from rubbing.


wait to you fly her. I have 93 flights on mine.

 

[econpatric]

Airframe is together. What an easy build, just effortless! :banana:

I bought the 2820-950 from Ken and it is a perfect fit. There will be a slightly bigger spinner gap than I prefer, but the extra power will be worth it! I did have to trim (just a bit) the cowling to stop the front of the motor from rubbing. Any recommendations of props for this motor on 3s? For now I need to stay under 50a as I am borrowing an Ice 50 from another plane. I thought I have read that a 13x6.5 should be ok in terms of amperage.

The Goteck servos seem very quality for the money. They are quiet and seem to be fairly accurate. It will be a matter of time to see how they hold up.

Now its just a matter of blenderming the hinges, setting the throws, and getting my CG right.... Then.... :flyer: