Martin Whybrow Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I seem to have bought another engine, a 26cc petrol engine this time. Now I'm looking for a suitable home; I'm thinking either a bipe of perhaps a high wing scale model. Not really looking for anything like a Spit or Mustang, something a little slower and more forgiving. Oh, and as per the section heading, ideally looking for a kit rather than an ARTF, although I wouldn't rule a nicely built ARTF out. Get your suggestions rolling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hiya, I was "donated", a jamara turbo porter, 96" span....yuk I thought (and still do a bit), but stuck a DLE 30 in it and boy have I had some fun. I normally fly 3D and aerobatic stuff, but have taken to "STOL and potter", when the mood takes me. They are a marmite model to look at, but fly great, loads of flap and crow mixes!!!, handles all weather and bumpy ground....DLE is not scale performance, but who cares!, it's a hoot, and it gets a lot of attention at the club for a "plodder". Bound to be a kit or decent ARTF out there. just a thought. Other model of this size I have is a PICA 1/5th Waco. If you can find a kit...they are beautiful. Bound to be a stearman, or jungmeister/jungman type kit around. please no more cubs or taylorcraft types......yawn!!!! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Martin, Try a Dynaflight Super Decathlon, best or aerobatic and high wing scale! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Those are along the lines of what I've been looking at, with a Decathlon near the top of the list. I did see a Pilatus Porter but discounted it as it's soooo ugly , however if it flies better than it looks, I may reconsider. I already have a Super Cub, so not looking for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Sounds like the perfect engine for one of these **LINK** that was featured in the mag a few months back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Pic here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 A Maule is a lovely flier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Maules are all out of stock, not to mention rather steeply priced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yum, ooooo maule great shout. I have a 96" in the loft. Go ugly go proud my friend. As the wise man at the field said, once they are up, they all look the same and all look grey!! ( we fly in Manchester!)!...or other relevant phrases! it's not what you have! it's what you do with what you have! beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc etc... decathlon is the natural evolution of a cub to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Any of THESE grab your interest?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Humm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Evening Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Stinson Voyager looks good, but the Pilatus PC6 is growing on me, that one does look quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 or to realy build different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Posted by cymaz on 28/01/2015 19:49:57: Evening Richard Hay got to talk aerials and which way they point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Posted by flight1 on 28/01/2015 19:52:14: or to realy build different Oops that didin't sshow up as intended just click on the thumbs up for link or here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think the Stinson is prettier than the Pilatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I like that Dynaflite Super Decathlon, but couldn't find it in the UK; I can get it from the States, but the postage was crazy money. Have to say the Funk is quite a nice looking plane, quite tempted by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Posted by cymaz on 28/01/2015 20:40:48: I think the Stinson is prettier than the Pilatus Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Compared to the porter that is funking awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 How about a BalsaUSA 1/4 scale WW1 bipe? Proper building, from a UK distributor. **LINK** tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Just been looking at the Balsa USA kits, they have a nice 1/4 scale Citabria Pro; it's specced for a G23, wonder if the 26cc would be too much for it. The engine (an SPE 26) seems to be a little lighter than the Zenoah and more powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Martin I'll have a look and see if I can find a dynaflite decathlon this side of the world. It certainly ticks you're box's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Whybrow Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 I found Tower Hobbies will ship to the UK and the cost isn't too bad, plus they're charging the same is US$ as the ebay seller was listing in £, so I placed my order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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