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Need Enerjet Athena clone power suggestions
hello all !
I need some reccommendations for a "first flight" motor for my Enerjet Athena clone. The original used the long defunct (and 'collector' motors are WAY too costly) E24, F52, and F67 series Enerjet composite motors. I definitely do NOT want to use something as healthy as the old F67 for a first flight. I need some suggestions. I was thinking about purchasing the Aerotech RMS 24/40 and using the E18 or F39 or an Estes E9-4 or D12-3 Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, I'm trying to decide of whether I want my Enerjet Athena clone to use the 'original' style 29mm motor mount, or if I want to use a 24mm motor mount. The 24mm mount is easy, I have semroc centering rings for a BT-50 in a Centuri "16" tube. I have not been able to find centering rings for a 29mm mount in a Centuri "16" tube. Pros of 24mm: Easy to make engine mount, able to use up to an Aerotech 24mm "F" engine as well as Estes BP D & E motors Cons of 24mm: Not the original engine diameter which detracts from the "clone", would not be able to use "G" power if desired. Pros of 29mm: Many more F & G motor choices in this size, is the original Enerjet size, and can adapt down to 24mm with a conversion mount. Cons of 29mm: I can't seem to find any centering rings for 29mm in a Centuri size "16" tube. I'm at the point of my clone where I need to build/insert the motor mount. Last edited by ghrocketman : 08-02-2005 at 01:34 PM. |
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Put in a 29mm mount. You can have BMS make the rings for you, or you can order an extra set of BT-50 / ST-16 rings and modify them.
As you suggest, if you want to fly with 24mm motors you can alway use an adaptor. An E30-4, or equivalent reload (E28?) would make for a nice first flight. An E18 might do the job if it is not too windy. |
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