Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Hi, I looking at buying a second hand 1/2 built Pica Spitfire with a Moki 50vt 4 stroke, anyone out there built and flew one ?. thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Not had one but looks a nice model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 i had one many moons ago. Saito 180 for power and 21lbs. Flew ok but i sold it as the saito was not quite man enough and its exhaust kept falling off. This was pre laser so i didnt have any other power options at the time. Its super stable and very smooth flying. Landing is a breeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) I have so far had and still have one of 5 Spitfires, my 25 year old Marutaka Enya 90c is still going strong, but I am still wondering for the 1000€ asking price whether to get a Seagull one and a new 4 stroke. It's complete with servos, aluminium cone and Electron Retracts ER40EVO and has been fibre glassed. Edited October 12, 2021 by Paul De Tourtoulon the , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I would take the pica. Known good model in the air (if its built ok) and you seem to get loads of parts you can use again like the retracts. I dont think the seagul artf could match this and their models are gaining a reputation with me at least for being a bit dodgy. Some fly very well, others are awful. Its a big risk to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 I have a pair of spare air up spring down Robart retracts that were in a Graupner Jet,,, The next problem is transporting a 2300cm x 600cm x 650cm 50 kilo wooden box in France !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I thought a box that big would weigh far more than 50 kilo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) There isn't a body in it,,,,? not much luck, all the deliverers only deliver under 30 kilos and the longest 220cm, so maybe a 'clipped' wing Spitfire,,,? 'elastic powered' Edited October 12, 2021 by Paul De Tourtoulon elestic powered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 One solution, glue screw a frame together, cover in Corex, fit positioning bars, and strap it on a set of roof bars on the car. I store and transport a quarter scale Fokker DR 1 in such a box. No hanger rash. If you have a box already, you only need the positioning bars. I noticed, one of these Pica kits went through on E bay (UK), I started, complete, for about €230. Bargain I thought. But not for me. And, don’t assume you are alone. I live in Dept 17, Charente Maritime, others live here, and assuming there is no hurry, a forumite delivery service can be constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 The box will fit in my car with a squeeze, and easier without the box, but from 57690 Créhange to 30100 Alès its around a 16 hour trip and probably with diesel and the autoroute around 200€ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thanks to all for your help, but 16hours of driving + diesel and autoroutes costs with the cheapest transporter who wants 161€ + 20% tax, I won't bother,,, So maybe a new one around 2 /2.2m span with a nice sounding 4 stroke in it,, so, Laser, Saito, Nhg, the list is long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Just too far away to make sense. On the other hand a nice new Laser twin sounds attractive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Yes but the vee twin is a bit wide to fit,,, and the inline doesn't sound as good,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: and the inline doesn't sound as good, Must be something wrong with your hearing! Edited October 14, 2021 by Ron Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Maybe my last outing at Nimes ( France) last Saturday week affected my hearing, with a Saito fg 90r3 and and a UMS -5 180 radial both flying around at the same time has deafened me,,? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 That FW looked and sounded nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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