Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

[49dimes]

Kelly, I still have this if you need it. I'd hate to part with it, but I would to help a buddy out.

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Thanks so much Doug! But I rather you donate it to the NYC Museum of Modern Art .

I say ditch the dead weight and mount the batteries on the sides of the engine box. I honestly couldn't sleep at night knowing a big ol booger of dead weight was strapped to the front of my otherwise beautiful plane.

Mike the batteries are on the side of the engine box! Aren't they???......

 

[49dimes]

Got the balance tab extensions done and batts back on the plane. With the weight and stand offs I made....It makes a full pound added around the engine. The DJ72 would be a full pound heavier than the DL50. Its a no brainer.....But I am going to see how this flies the plane first before switching engines.

 

[stangflyer]

Got the balance tab extensions done and batts back on the plane. With the weight and stand offs I made....It makes a full pound added around the engine. The DJ72 would be a full pound heavier than the DL50. Its a no brainer.....But I am going to see how this flies the plane first before switching engines.

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I just really like the battery connections you devised. They are so cool.

 

[49dimes]

I just really like the battery connections you devised. They are so cool.

Thanks Rob. It really makes a good secure connection and really eases up balance charging the batteries under the hood.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Thanks so much Doug! But I rather you donate it to the NYC Museum of Modern Art .




Mike the batteries are on the side of the engine box! Aren't they???......

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Smooth install bro. Looks good!

 

[stangflyer]

Got the balance tab extensions done and batts back on the plane. With the weight and stand offs I made....It makes a full pound added around the engine. The DJ72 would be a full pound heavier than the DL50. Its a no brainer.....But I am going to see how this flies the plane first before switching engines.

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Depending on my setup with the 330, I may "jack" that battery connection setup. It has a certain....umm, "in your face cool" look.

 

[49dimes]

OK fellas it's now down to decent weather.......

 

[pawnshopmike]

 

[Snoopy1]

After all this we are all waiting in suspense to see how it fly’a. I hope it will be successful.
I do not how much work you want to put into the plane but I would seriously consider extending the motor dox out and extending the fuselage to meet up with cowl to get the plane to balance without adding a pond to the plane, just a suggestion.

 

[49dimes]

After all this we are all waiting in suspense to see how it fly’a. I hope it will be successful.
I do not how much work you want to put into the plane but I would seriously consider extending the motor dox out and extending the fuselage to meet up with cowl to get the plane to balance without adding a pond to the plane, just a suggestion.

I would consider that if I were younger. Now.....All I want to do is hit the EASY button. A DJ72 is a drop in replacement and will give me the weight up front. Plus it will turn a bigger prop and hit or better that 2-1 thrust to weight ratio. Plus....The DL50's original home will be getting a new fuse soon. That plane will weigh only 15.75 pounds and exceed the 2-1 ratio for a foamy like experience .