[lektrik_flyers] Re: Stryker mods and evolution
- From: Joel Dean <deanjk@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "lektrik_flyers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <lektrik_flyers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 21:18:36 -0500
Bill, remind me again what covering is on your plane?
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 22:20, Bill Beavers <bill.beavers@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> So while at Beaverfork the evening of 9-22-13 some of us were discussing the
> F/27 Stryker from Parkzone and how to buy (or build). So here goes a thread
> on how you can either just outright buy one, or if you want to take the "roll
> your own" route, I'll provide some links to help you get what you need if you
> wanted a set up just like the one I have built.
>
> On the buy and fly side, you have several choices of different versions of
> this delta wing. I'll try to list most of them and if I miss any or someone
> has a different take on it, then feel free to chime in.
>
> Here are the versions that are out there:
>
> F/27b
> F/27c
> F/27Q (newest and will deliver if you just want to buy and fly)
> F/27b/c/q roll your own
>
> The F/27b was I believe Parkzones first version of this plane. It is/was a
> brushed version and I had one and felt it was way under-powered (so did a lot
> of other people). It is listed as an intermediate plane, but honestly, it
> can be a beginner plane too because a lot of flyers bought this and cut their
> teeth on them. I didn't but each to his own. If you ARE a brand new flyer
> it will be more difficult because even though it is stable and docile, its
> characteristics are faster than a small trainer and quicker in terms of stick
> response and that is probably what makes it considered an intermediate or
> next step plane. But the air frame is so stable that it like the GWS Slow
> Stick allow for all kinds of mods to take it to other levels of fun and
> maintain that familiar feel in the air. So I am going to skip ahead and just
> talk about some of the more fun brushless versions, but feel free to look up
> or ask about these other versions.
>
> One of the newest buy and fly versions is the Stryker F227Q. Here is a good
> RC Universe review of it to see if that is the way you might want to go. You
> can just Google for it to find good buys on it, or ask Mark at Marks Hobby
> Shop and he'll either have one, or can get you one.
> http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1364. You
> provide the radio, receiver and battery and go.
>
> The F27/c is a brushless version but does not have the rudder controls of the
> F27/Q. There are all kinds of mods out there though to get that done
> yourself if you want to try the mod yourself. This bird is getting hard to
> find too since mostly the F27/Q has taken over. Here is a link to start you
> on your quest for the F27/c verion if you do not want the more nimble F27/Q
> (http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4200).
>
> But if you do want to build one from scratch there are lots of places to get
> the various parts, but I'll just list a good go to for them here and you can
> pick and choose your vendors if you want to research other places to gather
> up the stuff. I by no means am recommending this site, they just had most of
> the parts.
>
> Fuselage
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ParkZone-Bare-Fuselage-Unpainted-F27-B-C-Stryker-p/pkz1267.htm
> $25.99
>
> Motor Mount
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Parkzone-Motor-Mount-F27C-p/pkz4234.htm
> $4.99
>
> Elevons
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Parkzone-Elevons-w-Control-Horns-F27C-p/pkz4233.htm
> $3.99
>
> Fin Retainers
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Parkzone-Fin-Retainer-2-F27-B-C-p/pkz1221.htm
> $1.59
>
> Vertical Fins
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ParkZone-Vertical-Fins-w-Tape-2-F27-B-C-Stryker-p/pkz1220.htm
> $7.99
>
> Control Rods
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ParkZone-Clevis-Pushrod-2-F27-B-C-Stryker-p/pkz1218.htm
> $2.49
>
> Complete Hatch Set
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ParkZone-Complete-Hatch-Set-F27C-p/pkz4213.htm
> $7.99
>
> Prop
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Parkzone-Propeller-6x4-F27C-p/pkz1009.htm
> $2.99
>
> Servo (x2)
> http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ParkZone-Mini-Servo-3W-with-Arms-3D-F27C-p/pkz1061.htm
> $12.34 ($24.68) Substitute with your favorite or better
>
> Mega 16/15/4 Brushless motor (fits motor mount very well)
> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1826981
> $50 (normally $100 too $110 dollars)
>
> All you need to finish this up is a battery (2200 25c or 45c lipo about $12)
> , a receiver 2.4ghz is my pref either straight up Spektrum (I fly a 6200 in
> mine but an Orange RX would be fine too about $8), and a 35 to 40 amp ESC
> (Castle is great but about any will do about $15).
>
> So total cost minus what you decide to do about paint, coating, etc. for a
> scratch build would be approximately $226.11 but keep in mind this has a Mega
> 16/15/4 motor and will cause this to run like a scalded cat. You can change
> out a bunch of this and drop the price too but I just went primarily with the
> stock setup stuff.
>
> Anyway hope the easy way would be to just buy the StrykerC and change the
> motor to what you want, or just go all in for the StrykerQ.
>
> Enjoy.
>
> --
>
> Bill Beavers
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