Spice Cat Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Dear All, Since the demise of my Bird Dog (RIP) I seem to have a spare .61 two stroke on my hands. I have some ideas for it but .61 seems to be a slightly awkward size. I have considered the following; Seagull Spacewalker 63" wingspan, which states up to a .52. (Little extra ooomph! Too much perhaps???) Thunder Tiger Cardinal 177, recommended for .61 engine. YT Super Cub, recommended .52 four stroke or equivalent (seems a bit heavy for that) Phoenix 60, difficult to get hold of. Due to the season of goodwill, money is tight so I was hoping to keep the puchase to under £150. I don't fancy anything like a 3D or such. Your thoughts as ever will be appreciated. Regards. Rob... Spare engine dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Put a big prop on it and have fun side slipping the cub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZO Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Go for the TT Cardinal 177 and get the floats as well. Should just get in under budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Im putting a 61 in a Seagull 63" Sparrowhawk,and Im doing it on Christmas day.There is a review in the jul 2010 RCMand E and it sounds a nice model.The kit is good quality and so far Im impressed.The only problem appies to be fitting the under carriage,but cutting the u/c cowling in the right place seems pretty well to sought the problem out.I did look at possibly making the support rod hole a tad bigger and then epoxying it into position but will not allow myself to do that until the day good luck with your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Many thanks for this. I have just read the review on the Cessna and remember seeing one at my club and admiring her. I think I may get the Cessna, but then again I saw a nice Spacewalker at the strip on Wednesday........... Oh dear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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