Electric Conversions

Hey Gang! We get a lot of questions about electric conversions, so we wanted to help out with a quick video on how Mean Joe does his setups! Keep in mind that all motors are a little different. This video is designed just to give you an idea of what setup we know works. Mean Joe has literally hundreds of flights with these setups.

[@davidbrown2806]

Thank you ...... a much needed video. Until today is was convinced that gas was the only way to go. Would be nice to see some of these conversions in the air.

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

David Brown fly em all the time! The Pup, D.Viii, and Dr.1 literally got hundreds of flights last season!

[@alanrobison8684]

Just started building Balsa USA Nieuport 17. I am very appreciative for this how to video (and other videos.) This is what breaths life into RC Flying. A BIG THANK U.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Good job of winging this tutorial

[@johnfhamilton7632]

There's an easier way, measure from the firewall to the thrust washer. Now measure the electric motor mount to the thrust washer, difference is what your new mounting block size should be.

[@mrvoyagerm]

Having the cowl open from the top also lets you install the batteries from behind the prop where I would much rather be.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Wished i found this 3 months ago! 🤯

[@guypehaim1080]

What size engine did you take out and what size motor did you replace it with?

[@benhynum9879]

Which one of these will work best for converting the Citabria Aerobatic Pro?

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

Ben Hynum honestly neither are designed for that plane. But we are developing one for that airframe and should have it available soon.

[@danielnogales7215]

hii where did you get that electric motor mount thanks

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

Daniel Nogales www.balsausa.com

[@ronaldrose6885]

Sorry that is not an eflight power 32. Read the motor ,great planes rim fire. No longer produced

[@jankarlsson5358]

But why place the battery that high?

[@Jesusistheonlyway86]

How thick is the wood?

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

1/8 inch

[@brandonmanusov156]

Where can I buy that kit?

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

balsausa.com/products/1-4-scale-electric-conversion-kit?ToPasteBoard&

[@UrsBracher]

Achtung, der Sturz könnte zu viel sein wenn das Flugzeug auf dem Heckrad steht und per Augenmass gemessen wird.

[@cairnsdm]

Is it just me, or is anyone else AGHAST at cutting the cowl in half? What kind of look does that leave you with? There must be another way.

[@balsausaairplanes6566]

This particular airframe was modified in this manor to keep the electronics safe while flying off water. We agree that it’s not ideal for most applications.