Stratus conversion

[cgbole]

well almost got it ready to go..
we started with a stock nitro stratus...(thanks Bobby) :D
then removed the nitro parts...
and installed this motor mount and pinion adaptor..
we're using the stock gearing 8.18 for now with a actro 24-5 on 11s evo's
this set up worked well in my 700 ep at 8.6 ratio so we'll see what she does.
chuck

[buster1]

Thats cool - would enjoy hearing about your flying results,
Jeff

[WillJames]

:smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

[misskimo]

YEH! a good ole conversion , nothing like it , Best thing Bobbys machine ever seen :smokin:
who needs the smell and mess of a nitro ,

[marcelino]

Nice looking parts! :smokin:

Marcel

[TomC]

Any advantage(s) over an Ion-x with Stratus flybar? I guess the weight savings of a Stratus cf landing gear might help a bit, but not much overall, I'd think.

Most nitro conversions do not perform as well as electric designed heli's imop.

Cheers,

Tom C

[WayneBrown]

Looks neat and professional man, got a question or three. What batteries are you using? Cell count and configuration? Where are you placing the packs?
Could this be production stuff, or just a one-off? I've been considering an E-machine but don't care too much for the ION frameset, and not sure about the MXR for me yet.

[cgbole]

i don't know of any advantages other than using what is at hand.
and ease of installation. also not having to deal with a secondary gear.
as for preformance,we're about to find out. but no one around here has a ion to compare it to.
we'll see
chuck

[cgbole]

thanks wayne.
if it works out ok, i don't thinkit will be a problem to make as many mounts as needed. the program is already written, and it's just a matter of cranking more out. it's kinda of long story. this was started to convert a tempest. but things changed and we ended up with bobby smiths stratus.
right now i'm using 2 packs. 1 6s 3700 evo 20 and a 5s. the 5s is up front under the radio/ battery tray, and the 6s is under the main shaft on the bottom brace the skids attach to. running a schulze 32.55 controller w a actro 24-5. when a 32-3 gets in my hands i'll switch to a 10T pinion, and hopfully a 100T main gear or a 95. what ever i can get my hands on. as well as go to a 10s battery
chuck

[WillJames]

Can't wait to see the flying results. How much does it weigh?

[cgbole]

hi will
10 Lbs 3 oz.
chuck
oh thats with 11s packs so it should be under 10Lbs with 10s.

[epc2]

hi will
10 Lbs 3 oz.
chuck
oh thats with 11s packs so it should be under 10Lbs with 10s.

Cool Charles , It should rock :mrgreen:

epc2.

[BobbySmith]

SWEEEEEEEETT That thing is BANGIN!!!!!!!!!! :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

[PDC]

Looks good :lolol keep us informed.

[OICU812]

Yeaaaah freakin cool!

[MAIONX]

Freakin Awesome Dude,

That thing looks Hot, Can't wait to see some VIDEO of that thing go..

i reckon it would Fang!!!!! :D

[cgbole]

it lives!
we spooled it up tonite in the shop. then went outside for a quick hover.
thing is smooth as glass and seems like it's got some kick in the pants...
we'll fly it tomorrow. i got some short video i'll try to post or whatever
tomorrow.
i was told by Michael " chuck, i don't think you'll trade this off" :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
later
chuck

[WillJames]

Can't wait to see some video!!!

That is a very cool mount, you may make 10 or 1 million dollars selling those!!! ;)

[mudbogger2]

I know I would buy one. Cool stuff. :glasses2:

[cgbole]

here is a video from last night...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=1126026
chuck

[PDC]

Thanks for sharing :thumbsup2: , looks and sounds good.

What is the headspeed on the video?

[MAIONX]

cool its downloading.. cant wait.. i have a stratus frame here and its doing nothing :D :glasses2:

u gonna start selling these??????? :lol:

[cgbole]

yes just getting things worked out first...
editing some more video from today
chuck

[cgbole]

here is some video...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=1126613
chuck

[cgbole]

and here is the second flight...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showatt.php?attachmentid=1126644
chuck