Andy Pickford Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Ive just ordered a Showtime 50 and was wonering if anyone out there has 1 and what lump do you have in the front?? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 How about a West .50 T1. Pricey, but powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I had a asp 91 in mine, and it flew beautifully with loads of power to spare. I had a 53 in it to start with, but I think the airframe is way to heavy to fly well on a 50, it had very limited vertical performance. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 "I think the airframe is way to heavy to fly well on a 50, it had very limited vertical performance." Have you seen the specs on the West engines? a 36 t1 produces 2.2 bhp so the 50 t1 must be very powerful indeed! The west guys use the 50 t1 on their hype 3D and groove freestyle models, which are of similar size and weight to the showtime. They have unlimited vertical. What about the JEN 57? 1.8 hp and a lot cheaper than a 50 t1 or an ASP 91. Also both 2 strokes are lighter than the ASP, making a good 3D rearward CG easier to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I use an OS 91 FS, after trying this plane with a new SC 52 2st then Evolution 61 2st. It really comes to life with the 91. The Evolution 61 flew it OK, but there was never anything in reserve. ( Also got the Funtana X50 which is much lighter than the Showtime, fitted with Saito 100) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Pickford Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ive decided on the OS Max-55AX should pull it through the air at a fair crack. Going to order it from just engines tomorrow when they re-open after the bank holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan pattison Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I have flown mine on a os 81 fsa ,did everything you want it to,i have just took this engine out for a rebuild & im currently flying it on a os 61 fx 2 stroke does everything you want it to do & im very suprised how quiet the 2 stroke is , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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