Hi everyone,
My name is Mike Mulligan and I've been a member here since 2012, but have been out of boating for MANY years. You know how it goes, sometimes life doesn't leave much time for model boats!
Well, times change and it's time to pull a couple of old projects off the shelf and get back on the water.
The first one I have started on is an old Dumas Drag N Fly 40. I used to drool over it on the Dumas magazine ads when I was a kid, so I wanted to build one. Sometime in the late '90s I ordered the kit from Dumas and got as far as having the basic hull built and some of the hardware mounted before it was relegated to the closet.
When I first built it, I intended install a K&B 7.5, but now I want to go electric. I could sure use a bit of help when it comes to electric power. I understand the basic principles and know which way the electrons flow (I've flown electric RC airplanes for years), but things like motor selection for the boats can be a little confusing. My brain is still calibrated in nitro terms, so I have a good idea as to what size of engine goes in what size of hull, but I'm still working on my electric calibration!
From the research I have done I'm thinking that something like a Leopard 4092 on 6s with appropriate ESC would be a pretty good set-up for the Drag N Fly. I'm two hours from the closest club, so I'm not worried about running in a particular class (If I do go racing it won't be with a DnF!), but I do want this thing to really scream.
Would you guys think I'm anywhere near correct with this set-up??? What would you recommend? Any input is greatly appreciated!
I'm really looking forward to getting back on the water! Thanks in advance!
Here are a few pics of the boat. It is actually a bit further on than in these pics.
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Thanks again!
Mike
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