David Molineux Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well, after digesting all of the great advice given, I went and bought an SC .61 2 stroke. Got an Astro Hog off ebay to put it in too Can't wait to give it a go now. Once again, cheers. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffetslayer Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm sure you are aware but this months rcme has an interesting article on engine tuning. The sc46 I recently installed in an arising star had one tank of fuel through it and gas run perfectly out of the box. Keep us posted how you get on. Chocks away Ginger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Littleton Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Most of todays ic engines are very reliable when set up correctley so its down to personal choise. I have a yak fitted with a 32cc petrol but i am not keen on the note from the engine so i am thinking of changing it for a nice 4 stroke lump which will be more expensive to buy and run but in my opinion will sound so much better. you pays your money and you takes your chance ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Molineux Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Finally got a chance to fly the hog today. It was great! Maybe a bit overpowered ( flies great at 1/3 throttle!) but certainly nice to have more than a five minute flight. And no hour long wait between not a huge fan of the oil all over the model afterwards but I suppose nothing's perfect. once again, cheers for all of the great advice Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi David, this point is a bit late as you have bought a 2 stroke. Good choice. I agree with all what has been said above, one point has been missed. If you are learner you will crash like us all, and a 2stroke is much cheaper to replace if a very bad landing on a concrete run way was to occur. Astro Hog, great flier, one of my favourites. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffetslayer Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Cheap windscreen washer fluid in a spray bottle is great for de gunking your plane!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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