Df 33 build

**Graeme** · 05-30-2012, 11:12 PM

I was not overly happy with the options available for 40mm motor mounts so I decided to build my own rails.

Transom all drilled out and ready for hardware.

Hardware installed

**Graeme** · 05-30-2012, 11:15 PM

I am still waiting for my batteries once I have received them I will be able to set the COG and install the battery tray appropriately.

**Graeme** · 05-30-2012, 11:16 PM

Next step while waiting for the batteries will be to figure out how to mount the servo and esc.

**Graeme** · 06-05-2012, 10:36 AM

Comments suggestions ?

**Brushless55** · 06-05-2012, 07:33 PM

I like it!

**Jesse J** · 06-05-2012, 07:55 PM

beautiful graphics!!! I LOVE it!!!

not enough motor. I recommend the Neu 1521 1.5D... just ask lipopower!!
The leo will get hot and not give the speeds a Neu will give. Plus it will wear out much faster than you will like...

that said, what are your goals?

**Graeme** · 06-06-2012, 12:57 AM

I am sorta regretting not buying a leo 4083.
I was hoping to get it running around 50+ mph but I think with the 4074 that 40-45mph would be a more realistic goal. Maybe I should just scrap the leo's and go for a neu.

**Jesse J** · 06-06-2012, 08:06 AM

I suspected you wanted to tap the potential of this hull...
And the neu will do just that! Overheating a motor can take out the rest of your electronics which can quickly justify the price of the neu.

**Rumdog** · 06-06-2012, 09:04 AM

You certainly don't NEED a Neu. Just sell the 4074 and get a 4082.

**ozzie-crawl** · 06-06-2012, 09:54 AM

I got low 50s with a fiegao 9xl on 4s in a DF cyberstorm (short 2-3 min runs) would think a leo 4074 would be a decent step up from a 2 pole 3674 motor.
but if you have the cash for a Neu it would be a much better choice

**Graeme** · 06-06-2012, 10:39 AM

My main goal with this set up is to have a reliable setup that won't go up in smoke.
For the most part I will be using the full 10000mah 4s capacity until I hit LVC.
I want it to go fast but I am certainly not looking to push my gear to the breaking point.

From what I gather the 4074 will work but I would be pushing the limits of what the motor can handle.
I think I am going to order up a 4082 and try to stuff the 4074 into my apparition.

**ozzie-crawl** · 06-06-2012, 10:55 AM

Unfortunately the old adage applies greatly to FE, "Fast,cheap,reliable pick any two"
But we do get better speed, reliability at a much cheaper price than a few years back before brushless and lipo.

**Brushless55** · 06-06-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Rumdog

You certainly don't NEED a Neu. Just sell the 4074 and get a 4082.

Also the 4092 would help again
That's what I have in mine and I hope to try out my DF33 this weekend

not sure what prop to start with... M447

**Jesse J** · 06-06-2012, 02:53 PM

I have the 4092 in my 34" balsa cat and it is in the low 40s and the motor gets warm 130 after two laps... and closer to 150 after 5 laps, on a mild prop. Granted she is not as loose as I am hoping to get her, but that is my experience.