Skippers Walker Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I've recently started the build of this basic kit, really more as a trip down memory lane! I certainly remember the "Ridge Runt" version on the local slopes some years ago. The electric version provides an attractive option for and ageing modeller living far from a slope! Please can any modeller provide some pictures or build information about the motor installation relevant to the current SLEC model? Whilst the kit is really good value the plans that I have seem to show motor installation detail for a much smaller motor than is now recommended. The motor mounting formers provided in the kit appear to be for a smaller rear mounted unit. Has anyone completed this modeller with a CF2822-14 1200KV Brushless Motor supplied by SLEC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I have Ripmax artf Coyote, the in runner motor is designed to be fitted to the rear of the front firewall / bulkhead. I think the motor recommended would need a former set further back or just be set out in front. Mine's setup is on the hot side, motor once pulled itself clean off the nose and fell some distance away but I was still able to glide back for a tidy landing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippers Walker Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Thanks JD for the picture. I've got a spare brushless out runner Keda motor that might fit into the nose in a similar fashion to your 'Wasp'. I think that the original kit motor mount may have been for a 'Bell' type motor with a rear mounting or as you suggest an in runner unit. I'll probably try and make a ply former to screw the front of the motor allowing a folding prop onto the shaft. A picture is worth a thousand words....thanks again. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 The Coyote had a brushed motor when I bought it un assembled, after a couple of years the motor was done so in went the Wasp from BRC hobbies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippers Walker Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Cheers JD, thanks for the update ?SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Is this the motor from SLEC? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippers Walker Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Thanks for contacting. The motor that you showed in your post is the one that I referred to from SLEC. Regards SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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