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62.5 Inch Tony Nijhuis Spitfire Build Log.
Craig Ward replied to GrahamC's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
If you read your post before mine, you will see that you indeed started the debate by inferring how superior the over revving ic engines were over electric. This hobby does not need anybody claiming how much better their power source is over another. And no, the details aren't shaken off by landing and taking off. -
62.5 Inch Tony Nijhuis Spitfire Build Log.
Craig Ward replied to GrahamC's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
To say lipos won't last 10-20 years is not a fair comparison. You're trying to compare the life span of an ic motor to a battery! The battery is the fuel, and dollar for dollar you get more flights per battery than you do for a gallon of fuel. Also, in my opinion, electric is better for scale. Less vibration to shake details loose, doesn't have to be built like a tank to withstand said virations. Also, there is no way in the world that a little 2 stroke, or 4 stroke engine sounds anything like the Merlin engines, not even close. There are hundreds of very, large, powerful models being powered by electric. You can't beat an electric motor for pure torque either. -
I think I'll just stick to buying the plans from Tony himself!
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Me thinks you've got me mixed up with the one who built this. I haven't built mine yet.
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FW-190 builders thread......
Craig Ward replied to propogandhi's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
I was thinking that my cowling and canopy for the Brian Taylor version of this should fit this one nicely. It would be a quicker, easier build than Taylor's. I know, I'm talking blasphemy to the purists out there. -
I'm not too sure about it being all that un-popular, at least not over here across the pond. Thousands of Canadian pilots flew them as they advanced through their military training during and after WWII, as did American's with the Texan variant. I wouldn't mind one at this size, that is easier and cheaper to build than the Brian Taylor version. Don't get me wrong, I love Brian's designs, I'm just more of a sport scale guy that tarts them up a bit.
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Ouch! I hate hangar damage more than I hate flight damage! You could still tell your wife you need to build a new plane to help ease you out of the depression caused by so much damage.
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That's a nice Tiffie! I knew if this Tiffie was kept around 8 pounds she'd fly great. If I do this one I'm going to put flaps on it too. I've got Brian Taylor's plans for the Hurri and the Typhoon, plus others, but man they can get expensive to build, fly and crash! I'm more sport scale too. When I do the Tiffie it will be for electric power. What were the retract angle on yours? I have some MAP retracts and was wondering what angles they need to be. Craig
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I switched to electric about 8 years ago and have never looked back. It won't be twice the price if you buy a lot of the Chinese clones. There's folks flying 12lb Brian Taylor Hurricanes on these low priced motors with no troubles. I like electric for all the above reasons plus I can bring the plane home and toss it on the couch or dining room table without any dripping goop! Very minimal prep time to fly too. Also no nasty vibrations to shake loose the details.
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Building four TN Hurricanes!
Craig Ward replied to Tony Bennett's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
I can understand that. When my first marriage went down the toilet I was a basket case and stayed home all the time, and mostly slept. I had to force myself to build, but thank God I had my hobby because that"s what kept me focused. I then found a real nice lady and that worked wonders. Hang in there. -
Building four TN Hurricanes!
Craig Ward replied to Tony Bennett's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
How do you manage to fly if you won't leave the house??