Keil Kraft Super 60

[David Davis]

Posted by Dave Cunnington on 24/04/2018 08:27:48:

3/32 wing ribs I believe....however I cannot see anything to confirm that on the plans

DC

Neither can I on my set of plans, that's why I asked! However, 3/32" would make sense on a model of this size and type.

[Nigel R]

The Enya four stroke is a terrible engine, I can take it off your hands if you like.

In case you are missing the instructions, there is a copy here:

http://www.dieselrc.com/download/enya_41-4c.pdf

It is a ringed engine. Yes, it needs to be run in.

I would personally run in slightly rich, alternating between 30 seconds full throttle, 30 seconds fast idle.

As you put more time on the engine, after about a half hour, it'll be ok to finish off the running in process in the plane. Just keep the idle fairly quick for the first hour or so of airtime.

Lovely motors.

 

 

As for covering, I would look at Oratex (now that Solarfilm are defunct) for an iron on.

Edited By Nigel R on 24/04/2018 09:22:39

[Mike Etheridge 1]

I would agree Oratex is a good covering and is also used on full size planes, gliders I think ?. It is more expensive than Solartex however but I have used it on the refurbishment of my Super 60 and Junior 60.

[Fun Flyer]

Posted by Dave Cunnington on 24/04/2018 08:27:48:

3/32 wing ribs I believe....however I cannot see anything to confirm that on the plans

DC

My original, well used and faded, KeilKraft plan says 3/32" for the ribs except for the centre section ribs which are 1/4"

[David Davis]

Thanks FF.

[Ian McTaggart]

Guys, thanks so much for great advice. DD - the ribs on the original KK S60 are definitely 3/32 but on the Ben Buckle 'structurally improved' plan with aileron wing, the common ribs are 1/16 with 1/16x1/4 cappings. The other modifications look good too. Nigel R.- link to the Enya 41 instructions very much appreciated. thank you. saved me a lot of searching. And thanks all for the useful tips about the Oratex.