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Having lived and flown in both sides of the pond, I feel there are a few planes missing, which IMHO are way better then the WOT4 et al and are cheap to build kits that fly very well and precise: Bridi Kaos (all sizes) Top Flite Contender Sig 4star40 To name but a few. Tower Hobbies even do a ARF version of the Kaos, they fly very well, a bit like a pattern plane, which of course it was in the 1970s.
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Sussex Model Centre
Reno Racer replied to Rob's topic in R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers
Parcelforce, for all their faults is much better than this new ( seemingly polish driver based) Amazon courier. Just had a parcel delivered to a house with the same street name, but 10 miles away in a different town. Luckily, the guy in that house found me in the photo ne book and had the decency and integrity to phone me and I collected from him. -
Sussex Model Centre
Reno Racer replied to Rob's topic in R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers
I have used SMC for a long while now, although do occasionally find models cheaper elsewhere. The service from SMC is first class, I hope they keep going from strength to strength. I ordered two OS F glow plugs from them late afternoon yesterday and they arrived this morning by the postman. Now that's what's I call prompt service. I wasn't expecting them so quIcky. -
Electric power setup for a Flair Puppeteer
Reno Racer replied to Geoff Gardiner's topic in Propeller Selection
Geoff, try this, **LINK** . It will save you money in working out EP components and props -
Lots of discussion about SC and ASP differences, as far as I'm aware that are made in the same factory to the same spec, but just stamped either SC or ASP. SC was the name used for the European market, Magnum used for the U.S. Market and ASP everywhere else. ASP came to acceptance in the UK through HK sales. I have owned super tiger, OS, Enya, Saito, RCGF, thunder tiger and ASP/SC/Magnum engines. For value for money, ASP are cracking engines, I've never had a problem with them and they always run strong. No fiddly adjustments like super tigers, my ASP 2 and 4 strokes have run very well with hardly any adjustment needed for years. Yes, my OS looks nicer and gives a few more rpm, but, I can't see the engine in the air and I don't fly completion so for me ASP is a good quality, reliable and cost effective engine for my use.
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My usual disappointment again this month. It might be just me but, it seems that unless you are retired, like scale free flight, CL or similar then you only get an occasional line on normal sport scale flying, which I suggest most of the BMFA membership undertake. I find it dull and boring, particular compared to the mag I used to get from the AMA whilst flying in the states.
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Very pretty, I love it. I hope it flys as good as it looks, then maybe a cnc pack and possible RCME plan
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Ditto, always had great service from them. I also like nexus, 4-max and SMC for their quick response, customer service and very prompt delivery.Ripmax/hobby stores on the other hand........ Delivery today of in stock items I ordered 8 days ago.
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This is just my opinion. I have owned all 3 of the engines you list. ASP never a problem ,rarely do I need to touch the needles; since setting, I have never adjusted my 4 strokes. Evo, constant adjustment and low end was a constant pain. Never again. I had 2 glow and the 10cc petrol. NGH, had the 17cc, but have since used RCGF and OS petrol. I found them underpowered. I note that just engines stopped selling the 9cc, which is telling. My reasoning for using petrol, apart from cheaper and cleaner, is that it should be fuss free, just flip and go. It should not need to be constantly fiddled with to make it run. Both my RCGF and OS run perfectly and don't need any adjustment, post break in. The 9cc is cheap, do it depends what you want. I would wait for the RCGF 10cc or get the OS one, but that's just my view.
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Here you go
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I reckon, you have had problems with propellor pitch speed and stall speed been too close, not giving enough thrust to get you airborne. Ironically, a 16x10 on 10s with your setup should produce better results, according to ecalc. This still gives nearly 150 watts/lb and your amps pull is much lower.
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The smaller Brian taylor one, should be good for EP. Brian taylor designs are built light, always fly well and you can get a set of cnc parts and moulded bits from traplet.
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Vivian, was your motor propped correctly and did you measure 2700watts. I thought that at nearly 200 watts/lb, that would have been more than sufficient. Theoretically, it should fly scale at 1500watts. Edited By Reno Racer on 12/07/2015 20:02:36
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Dave, beat me to it. 35-45cc petrol and 15+lbs . I expect with 5kw it will shift, 3kw would be 200watts/lb.
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I would recommended one of the Tony Nijhuis ones. 38 or 46" span electrics here **LINK**
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If you want something like a pulse, same flying character and build quality, but a bit more robust, why not look at a Great Planes Escapade, either the standard version or the mid wing Escapade MX. Both fly really well and are a lot more robust than a Pulse. I've owned and flown all three and the Escapade MX is really good and precise. I think it's also cheaper than the Pulse at around £125.
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Forum members' new models: Let's see them.
Reno Racer replied to Paul Marsh's topic in All Things Model Flying
kyosho TA152 with OS22GT petrol and hanging on the roof (sorry about the sideways photo) is my nearly built Nick Ziroli E-Turbinator, enlarged from 70mm EDF to 50" span for a 90mm EDF -
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Any idea what this delta is?
Reno Racer replied to Reno Racer's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
Thanks all for the quick responses. I saw a club member fly an enlarged version, petrol powered and with retracts, and was impressed. I found the example pictured in eBay for £15, and hopefully will collect before the weekend.
