Restoring a GP Patty Wagstaff's Extra 300S

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by rcflyer007
	* start thinking on what batteries to use for the ignition and the receiver (maybe use some Li-Po's and use 6v BEC's) (call Tom at Wild Hare he has the A123 batteries with two leads one for receiver and one for ignition) you will need to get a Cellpro 4s from FMA for A123 batteries.

RCFLYER007,

I went to wild hare website and found this:
A123 2300mah 6.6v pack, Cellpro charge lead, 2 Deans connectors

$59.00

Is this what you mean? can I use my triton charger for this tyupe of batteries?

[Neogenesis]

Yes....those are good batts......but you will need to get a new charger or use a adapter. That adapter will allow you to use your existing chargers with the new a123 packs.

http://www.slkelectronics.com/lipodapter/index.htm


Neo

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Neogenesis
	Yes....those are good batts......but you will need to get a new charger or use a adapter. That adapter will allow you to use your existing chargers with the new a123 packs. http://www.slkelectronics.com/lipodapter/index.htm Neo

Great info, thanks...

[rcflyer007]

Check this out, a picture is worth a thousand words
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7057830/tm.htm
I don't think you need dean conn. call Tom he can clear it up.
He talks about using std JR conn.
Alex

[kregan]

If know one else will say it I will. That motor box is butchered. Do yourself a favor
and pick up some new aircraft grade plywood and rebuild it the properly. Loose the
pound of plywood spacers up front and make or purchase the proper spacers for the
engine you select.

When you are finished fuel proof with a clear urethane, like miniwax, and skip the heavy
epoxy fuel proofing.

You can find hundreds of pictures of properly build motor boxes around to help you design
something that is light yet strong.

Good luck with the project.

[Craven]

One word.......Sledgehammer!

[HUNTERNFLA]

I have 2 of the gp pw in my hanger one with a 1.60 o.s on board glow i drops in fast had to put flaperons in the mix to slow it down
the other has a fugi 64 magnito motor with a smoke system and it floats like a kite i love to fly that one its all in the set up and balance good luck

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by kregan
	If know one else will say it I will. That motor box is butchered. Do yourself a favor and pick up some new aircraft grade plywood and rebuild it the properly. Loose the pound of plywood spacers up front and make or purchase the proper spacers for the engine you select. When you are finished fuel proof with a clear urethane, like miniwax, and skip the heavy epoxy fuel proofing. You can find hundreds of pictures of properly build motor boxes around to help you design something that is light yet strong. Good luck with the project.

Yeah, maybe so but like what CSpaced said I would probably be better waiting to do that until I get the engine and then if needed I'll remove that wood. I do believe it is reinforced with urethane and a mix of black microballons... I think.... I'll try to get a picture tomorrow about that...

If I do have to change the motor mount area I'll ask you for more further information.

Thanks

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by HUNTERNFLA
	I have 2 of the gp pw in my hanger one with a 1.60 o.s on board glow i drops in fast had to put flaperons in the mix to slow it down the other has a fugi 64 magnito motor with a smoke system and it floats like a kite i love to fly that one its all in the set up and balance good luck

Great looking models you have. Thanks for your input. I'll use a DL-50cc on this model and I hope I have enough power... and that I can handle it good for landing and manuevers.

Thanks

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	One word.......Sledgehammer!

You want me to hit it with a hammer???

Hopefully I'll see this bird up in the air before that...

[Craven]

	Quote: Originally Posted by almmendes
	You want me to hit it with a hammer??? Hopefully I'll see this bird up in the air before that...

Take kregan's advice. He's more PC than me and he's a very good builder.

[sensei]

What do you think the all up weight will be, also what is the wingspan?

Bob

[almmendes]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	What do you think the all up weight will be, also what is the wingspan? Bob

This model is a 78" wingspan and weight varies from 14-16lb in the spec book but think more close to 16lb.

[almmendes]

Sensei, I was just kidding with you. Your advice is good, but I'll wait until I see and test the engine there. I'll cry for help when time comes...

Guys here some promised pictures. The World Models Extra hanging on the garage door along with my extra models (one Fliton AJ and one E-flite Extra, all electric); a close look of the engine mount as it is right now and a close look at the fuel tank area. I'm going to need to buy a fuel tank thinking on the DL-50. Any suggestions??

Thanks guys

[CSpaced]

Damn! That motorbox reeeeaaally needs to be rebuilt!