Mike Etheridge 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I was once offered a BIG WIG which takes a 60 engine---who made it? MJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 The Big Wig was designed by LS Wigdor, a famous pre-war aeromodeller. He taught himself how to fly multi-channel r/c with the model which was powered by a Merco 61. A late friend of mine told me that he'd built two of them but they'd long gone by the time I knew him. I have the plan somewhere in my stash. Maybe someday... It is available as a plan from My Hobby Store, code RM50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 well just sitting back waiting now ................................ what heat rating plug does the irvine .61 take , hot , medium , or , cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I use Model Technics F7 plugs in everything including four-strokes, so does my mate. Edited By David Davis on 29/03/2013 08:55:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks david that'll do for me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 ok guys, i'm just trying to think ahead now , while i wait for the sedona to arrive , what , in your opinion would be a good model to move onto after the sedona , i know i have the puppeteer , and the wildcard , but would these not be too much of a jump from the sedona ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I normally recommend a WOT 4 as a second model once a beginner can fly a four channel trainer but the Wild Card, being essentially a fun-fly model should be fine. It's got plenty of wing area and is very light. You would only need the power of your 46 for vertical manoevres. Throttled back and with limited control throws the model will be a peach to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Great thats me for the foreseeble future then , or until i start looking for a traditional build kit ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 John, If you intend to put an Irvine 61 in the Sedona you'll almost certainly need to replace the engine mount with a bigger one & also re-drill the firewall to suit it & probably re-route the throttle cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 & it's a bit too powerful for a 5 1/2 lb trainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks Richard , would this apply even if i were to keep the engine throttled back to say 50% or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Yes you could throttle it back John, but I think you'd be much better off fitting your SC46 & keeping the 61 for something else - but that's just my opinion. As I said before, my 6.5lb, 72" trainer flies very well on a .47, so the 5 1/2 lb Sedona will be comfortably powered on a 46. You could use the .61 in a kit built Wot4 as a next step - it would be ballistic on a .61! (& weigh around 5 1/2 lb or so). Edited By Richard Wood on 02/04/2013 09:28:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 ok richard , the .46 it is i think , i'm still waiting for the sedona to arrive , looks to be around thursday or friday because ofthe easter holidays , can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good luck John, Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 don't worry richard , you lot will be the first to know , i'll sort pics out once its arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 not much to see at the moment , but the sedona arrived today so i've took a photo of it as it stands at the minute , heres a wing !!!! heres my chopper --- pardon ?? pictures look a bit squashed !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 forgot about the wildcard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Can anyone spot the blatant mistake here , not that it matters because the pushrods weren't even in the kit i phoned the guy up , and he said maybe they've changed the design , and i said maybe they have , but the parts are not with the kit !! Don't suppose i'll hear anything back , so i'm off to get the bits tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 what size prop should i use with the SC.46 that i've just installed in the Black Horse Sedona trainer ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 11x6 good start off point This might help......magnum and sc are made in the same building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Personally I think larger is better. My old 46 Fx OS is probably matched by the SC 46 and I used Graupner grey props, 12x5, 12.5x6 and she handled them all. Very quiet and, with the 12x5 unlimited vertical in a wot 4. Apart from less noise there are other benefits, greater flywheel effect, gives more reliable tickover and the graupner props are sturdy. Forget 11x6 the makers give these sizes for guidance and for me big props have stood the test of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 thanks just been to the model shop and got a 11x6 and a 11x7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 oops just read your comment braddock , i'll get a 12x5 the next time i go back over to the model shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 this is taking up all my music room !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 ok everyone, the sedona is reaching completion , should i make the nose wheel steerable , or just set it straight ? I'm thinking that if its steerable then it would still be steering whilst up in the air with rudder input , would the movement not have a diverse effect on the stability of the model ? I know when i built a super 60 years ago the nose wheel wasn't steerable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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