Far East Sharkface for S/C first timer

[Edward Po]

Hi all

I have recently completed building the Shark Face model airframe. I like to seek advise or opinion to go forward with the build.

1) What size of brushless motor is suitable for this model

2) Is Sharkface suitable for beginner flying Single Channel?
I was advise by some local old timer that I need a bigger span model

Thank you

[Barry]

Hi, I definitely would not recommend the Sharkface for a beginner to single channel. The model flies really well, but it is very fast. You will need a slower flying model to start with.
There are a couple of user comments on Outerzone giving details of electric setups for the Sharkface, take a look.
I am using the following setup on a similar model which I think would work well in the Sharkface :
Motor - Turnigy Aerodrive v2 2822/14 1450kV
Prop - APC E 7x4
Battery - 3S 11.1v (850mAh or larger)
This setup produces about 100W which should be fine.
I use a 12A ESC, but I think a 20A would be safer.
Hope that helps, Barry

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[Graham G]

I use a turnigy 2204 50watt and a 2s lipo and 10amp ESC, hope that this helps.

On my second build, I extended the nose by 20mm to avoid having to place lead up front to get the C of G in the correct position.

[Edward Po]

Hi Barry / Graham

Thank you both for your reply. Since I have a 2822 brushless motor, I will use it on my Shark face

Also I have also decided to use conventional radio for guidance until I have build up experience to convert it back to Single Channel operation.

Meanwhile, it is time for me to select a new and suitable model to fly. My choice will be as follows: -
1) Tom Boy
2) Ghost Rider 50
3) Super 60
4) Junior 60

Regards
Po Chee Ping

[PaulJ]

Hi Edward,

As the others have said, the Sharkface is definitely not a beginners model...... It is fast, very responsive and very small which makes it quite difficult to see and to "orientate" at a distance. As a first single-channel model, of the options you have picked, I would suggest the Tomboy or the Junior 60 with a slight preference for the Tomboy as it is possibly a little easier to build and slightly more robust.

Happy landings,

Paul

[Edward Po]

Hi Edward,

As the others have said, the Sharkface is definitely not a beginners model...... It is fast, very responsive and very small which makes it quite difficult to see and to "orientate" at a distance. As a first single-channel model, of the options you have picked, I would suggest the Tomboy or the Junior 60 with a slight preference for the Tomboy as it is possibly a little easier to build and slightly more robust.

Happy landings,

Paul

I have already made up my mind to build the Tom boy with extended 44" Wing span! I believe it is simpler to build when compare with the other on my list. Being a old timer lover helps too. I have an enlarged Quaker Flash in my hanger, hopefully, one fine day I will use S/C to fly it.

[Phil_G]

Hi Edward, the Tomboy is a good choice. I have the 48" version and it flies very well.
Another excellent Vic Smeed model is the Poppet, with a small 1810 motor and 2S its really nice.

[Edward Po]

Hi Phil

What size motor are you using for both models?

Thanks

[Phil_G]

The Poppet has an 1810 on 2S, about 40 watts on a 5x3 which is plenty, and the Tomboy has one of the old "Blue Wonder" 1300kv motors and an 8x4 on 3S at about 80w. My Sharkface has an unknown drone motor, 60w or so.
Motor choice isnt that critical - power can be controlled by choice of 2S/3S and prop size

[Edward Po]

Phil:

For your Tomboy mode, how do you install the Lipo flight battery? Is it via a hatch under the cabin area?