EDF F20 Tigershark
Adam Sandler
I wanted to try something different and I bought this F20 EDF ARF.
http://www.nitroplanes.com/f20tigershark.html
It came with a single sheet of instructions which is a copy of a copy
of a copy -- so the instructions are pretty much worthless as there is
no English text and the pictures are junk.
When I try to email nitroplanes they REFUSE to provide instructions or
help (they provide a 626 area code telephone number which is busy
24/7). Their last e-mail was a single line which read like this
"please try
rcuniverse.com for help on installations"
Nice customer support eh?
If anyone has any familiarity with this model, what engine size should
I use? I'm new to electric but I'm also guessing I need to add a
controller and battery pack. What size pack and controller should I
use?
Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
William R. Mattil
> Hi,
>
> I wanted to try something different and I bought this F20 EDF ARF.
> http://www.nitroplanes.com/f20tigershark.html
>
> It came with a single sheet of instructions which is a copy of a copy
> of a copy -- so the instructions are pretty much worthless as there is
> no English text and the pictures are junk.
Adam,
Assuming that this is an FRP plane instead of foam then I have the same
kit. The instructions aren't good. But it's a pretty basic plane really
so if you have some experience it should not present a lot of troublle.
[snip]
>
> If anyone has any familiarity with this model, what engine size should
> I use? I'm new to electric but I'm also guessing I need to add a
> controller and battery pack. What size pack and controller should I
> use?
I would use the biggest ducted fan unit that will fit into the fuselage.
Then select the motor and ESC based upon the fan requirements.
>
> Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
FWIW my Instructions are printed in English IIRC and it doesn't really
help <g> I did toss the cheesy stickers and get some decals made for it.
Big improvement.
Regards
Bill
Jim
fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will need to
run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the motor and ESC
can handle the voltage!
The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to
build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to
the front of the fuselage.
I have built one but have yet to fly it.
"Adam Sandler" <cor...@excite.com> wrote in message
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Adam Sandler
William R. Mattil
> You need a 70mm fan unit. A 3800-4500KV inrunner brushless motor that will
> fit in the fan unit. You will need at least a 60A ESC and you will need to
> run it on 4S-6S Lipos to get the speed you need. Be sure the motor and ESC
> can handle the voltage!
>
> The instructions are atrocious. This airplane is a B-I-T-C-H to
> build...trying to get the servo leads, power leads, etc. from the back to
> the front of the fuselage.
>
> I have built one but have yet to fly it.
>
>
Jim,
What motor and Batt's did you end up using ?
Regards
Bill
Jim
Another guy I met out in Phoenix used a HET (?) fan and motor I think it
was. Sorry I'm not much help.
"William R. Mattil" <wrma...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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Jim
There's a great build and fly link there. Complete description of what fan
and motor was used and I'm sure you can buy it from Electric Jet Factory.
Good Luck! Let us know how she flies! I haven't flown mine yet because we
have a grass field and I don't want to mess with a bungee launcher!
"William R. Mattil" <wrma...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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MJKolodziej
"Jim" <j...@slaughter.org> wrote in message news:c1ybk.556$HY.31@trnddc01...
> Go here and search for F-20. http://electricjetfactory.com/
>
> There's a great build and fly link there. Complete description of what fan
> and motor was used and I'm sure you can buy it from Electric Jet Factory.
>
> Good Luck! Let us know how she flies! I haven't flown mine yet because we
> have a grass field and I don't want to mess with a bungee launcher!
>
Jim, how come you and I aren't out in the yard cooking red meat and
celebating?
:)
mk