Newbie here with a few questions

[spektr3]

Hi guys. After a long and thoughtful decision process, I have finally decided on getting a SC as my first airplane, and it should be here in a few days. I'm bigtime into surface RC, I race touring cars, pan cars, buggies, etc. So RC itself isn't new to me, just RC flight.

Now I have a couple of questions and I was hoping someone could help me out here..

First off, what are the dimensions of the stock battery? I want to order another battery or two from HobbyKing but I don't really know what I am looking for. All I know is 3S 1800~2200 mah.

Secondly, I plan on dropping a Spektrum radio into it right away, so I guess that would also be a good time to upgrade to a brushless motor. the only problem is I don't really know what to look for as a replacement. Probably going to order that from HK too, but it would be really helpful if someone could suggest a good one (and explain why) and maybe link me to a DIY article on how to change the motor. I've been looking through the posts here but I think I'm on information overload.


Anyway, I'll leave it at that for now. Thanks in advance..

[Dillzio]

The stock battery compartment in the cub isn't really even big enough for the stock battery, I think that all super cub flyers modify their battery compartments to accommodate larger batteries. You can trim some plastic out the back of the battery compartment to take larger batteries mounted horizontally, or the more popular method is to cut a hole in the bottom of the battery box and move the receiver so the battery can be mounted vertically.

Here are a couple of recent threads that should answer all your questions.

Brushless motors:
supercubclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=motors&action=display&thread=2831&page=1

Batteries:
supercubclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=batt&action=display&thread=2820&page=1

[jbess]

If you are going to customize things right off, you might not want to purchase the RTF kit. Buy the parts and put it together yourself. The plane is really simple in construction compared to cars.

Here is the list I compiled from secure.hobbyzone.com/HBZ7300.html?listType=parts

Fuselage - 25.99
Wing - 18.99
Tail - 11.39
Prop - 3.49
Prop Spinner - 0.99
Landing Gear - 5.99
Cowl - 2.99
Rubber bands - 0.99
Push rods - 0.99

For around $75 plus shipping you have a ARF kit, and can add whatever servos, motor, battery, esc, and receiver as you choose.

[spektr3]

Ah, thanks Dillzio.

Jbess, that's a good idea. Too bad though, mine's already in the mail. heh. But I was planning on at least flying it a few times stock, oh well..

[Dillzio]

Flying it stock is a good idea. It's good to get used to not having so much power at first, as burning around at full throttle can be quite taxing on the skills of a newbie. Also, you'll appreciate your motor and radio so much more after you experience the stock system.

When you get rid of your stock radio, servos and motor, be sure to offer your old parts to your new mates at the Super Cub Club Where abouts are you from anyway?

[spektr3]

Heh, roger that, will do. I'm from Calgary, Canada. Little ways away...