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Have tried the tubing this afternoon and it seemed to improve things a bit but its still not rite. I then removed the engine from the airframe and installed an irvine53. The irvine fired up first touch of the starter button so the tank and pipework arnt to blame. Just got no confidence in the SC now. Maybe its inexperience in setting it up?

O rite, thank you Martin.

Yes ok i will try that tonight, is the idea to sleeve the whole shaft? Also where can I get new o rings? I looked on just engines site but could not find any SC spares. Thanks for your input J

Hi, I seem to be having similar issues with my sc 46. It has run fine since february when I got it new but then a couple of weeks ago it became difficult to start and would constantly cut out. I removed the rear needle etc and gave everything a check over and clean, I also replaced the short lengh of fuel pipe between the needle and the carb and fitted a new plug. After re tuning it seemed to run ok again and has had 8 flights all fine, but last night it again became hard to start and when I did get it going it flew ok but I had a dead stick on the second flight. When I started it again it seemed to bog down at around half throttle, also I am pretty sure I could see little air bubbles in the small conecting fuel pipe. Should these be visable or is this my problem? I am starting to lose confidence with this motor but dont really want to swap it as I had it running sweet from new and it worked fine. Any ideas? Esp on the bogging down and wanting to cut out at half throttle?Edited By Supermarine on 07/06/2011 07:18:17

Had a fantastic day yesterday, got off work early and got 8 flights in

56 for me please

45 for me ..

Hi Stassiebel, I would definitely use 30 minute epoxy to join the wings.   Have a look at this site  This guy has done an excellent few pages on building   Hows the flying going trusty?   I wish this wind would calm down its been blowing for weeks here     [Supermarine - please see here for instructions on how to link correctly within a post - thanks - BEB]Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 15/05/2011 15:00:19

Agree , a change of wheels to a slightly larger better quality product has improved my Boomer no end. The nose wheel peg is rubbish tho and will be replaced on my next visit to the model shop.

Wind!!!!!Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 30/04/2011 18:48:50

Anyone with an Iphone or Android device, check out the wind alert App, I can get wind strength and direction updated about every 15 mins from several sites around our two flying areas. its a great tool and its free

How's the flying going Trusty? I had a great two days last weekend and am just having a coffee before loading the car up and heading out today,   I made five landings last time out and only fluffed one slightly bending the nose wheel.   They tell me its not long before I go solo and then take my A.... Hope not

I have a boomerang and its great, mine flys well upside down as stated in an earlier post, sometimes I actually mean to do it to   If/When I break it I would not hesitate to get another.   Have a look at the kit/engine deal they do at Kings Lynn models.

Let's hope BEB. Its a real gut wrencher when you start to come in low isn't it! Its not the damage I really fear but the time out of action. But its so addictive!

Glad you got a flight, how come you didn't fly your A Star?   I did very well despite the fact the wind was in totally opposite directions both days. Got down to 10-15 foot passes over the strip but I only had time for 2 flights this morning .    

Nice one mate, good luck and be sure to post how you get on. I am praying for light wind so I can get my landings sorted.

The switch has a pre cut slot that you will see from inside the fuse wall. You will need to unscrew the cover plate of the switch and then cut the covering to open the slot, then reassemble the switch cover so it sandwiches the balsa fuse wall.   Yes have used a sim but my Futaba 7c does not like the plug so am looking to buy a cheap second hand transmitter just for the sim.   I too have an sc 46 , at a fairly rich setting it will take 4/5 tanks till it loosens up nicely, I ran 2 through mine on the ground at high throttle 3 mins sessions, and the rest during flights. Had a deadstick first flight after about half a tank but my ever calm instructor landed no problem(FF for the buddy box!)   The landing gear gives up on all but perfect touchdowns, but as my instructor says its good to have the weak link here as it is just a matter of bending it back into shape.   As long as your CofG is just edging nose down at the centre point between the 2 measurement given in the book she will fly like a dream. The chaps at MC mfc will help with this and also give it a good look over before the first flight.

Hi Trusty, I have recently built and am now thoroughly enjoying flying a Boomerang trainer that it virtually identical other than the wing profile to your A Star.   I placed my receiver under the vacant space in the servo tray and the batt secured at the bulkhead behind the fuel tank got the balance spot on.     What engine are you going to run?   My plane flys very well and has received good feedback from the two of our club instructors that have flown it, I am flying circuits, figure eights etc with no problem. Just hoping for a lull in the wind to get my landings nailed! then I will be free to fly solo.   You must be nearly ready for a trip out now?