Top Flite Staggerwing
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Hi!
I'm using an Evo 35cc on it with a great success!!!
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Hi guys I have been reading this thread and was wondering what gas engine would be easiest and beest to install in my staggerwing I have a new os 1.08 that has lots of power has anyone tried that? thanks
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Flavio,
I am about 1/2 way thru the assembly of the Staggerwing and am probably going to use the Evo 35 also. Do you have any pictures of your installation? Or can you tell me of any problems you had? What motor mount did you use and exhaust? Thanks.
Russ
I am about 1/2 way thru the assembly of the Staggerwing and am probably going to use the Evo 35 also. Do you have any pictures of your installation? Or can you tell me of any problems you had? What motor mount did you use and exhaust? Thanks.
Russ
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Russ,
I'll upload some pics, but on a few days, because all my R/C stuff is in a barn in my mountain cabin and I won't go there till Wednesday.
Anyway, for now, I can tell you this: Evo 35 is a great engine for that plane. I used a regular nylon mount and a regular inverted muffler. Though, I love the solution Goetz did to exhaust a few posts ago.
I built a "T" of hardwood and glued it to the firewall to assemble the ignition and it works great.
Go ahead with the assembling and wait a few days before attaching the engine and I'll take pics of all of the engine mounted to give you an idea of what i did.
Flavio
I'll upload some pics, but on a few days, because all my R/C stuff is in a barn in my mountain cabin and I won't go there till Wednesday.
Anyway, for now, I can tell you this: Evo 35 is a great engine for that plane. I used a regular nylon mount and a regular inverted muffler. Though, I love the solution Goetz did to exhaust a few posts ago.
I built a "T" of hardwood and glued it to the firewall to assemble the ignition and it works great.
Go ahead with the assembling and wait a few days before attaching the engine and I'll take pics of all of the engine mounted to give you an idea of what i did.
Flavio
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Flavio,
It will be a while before I get to the engine mounting. That darn thing called work gets in the way all the time! I agree, the installation Goetz did was very nice indeed, but maybe a little too much for me. Thanks for your help.
Russ
It will be a while before I get to the engine mounting. That darn thing called work gets in the way all the time! I agree, the installation Goetz did was very nice indeed, but maybe a little too much for me. Thanks for your help.
Russ
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Thanks Flaviosi. Those pictures will help. I hope to get to the engine installation this weekend. I have the same muffler and also the Evo inverted pitts, guess I''ll try them both to see which fits best.
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This thread has been quiet for a while. Thought I'd post an update on my latest upgrade. I decided that a little more power was needed, particularly at takeoff so I removed the Saito 1.70 radial I flew with last season and replaced it with an Enya VT-2.40 v-twin with McDaniel/SonicTronics onboard ignition and Keleo Creations exhaust. It's got unbelievable power and swings a 20 x 8 prop at 7,100 rpm. The sound of the big V-twin is awesome. I'm hoping to test fly it next weekend. Here's a link to a short video: http://www.rcuvideos.com/item/VXQYB27VYMQD1RSH
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GaGeeBees, I've got a new Staggerwing in the box wating for a 170-are you saying that its marginal power for the model? Saito 200 in-line twin?
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GaGeeBees, I've got a new Staggerwing in the box wating for a 170-are you saying that its marginal power for the model? Saito 200 in-line twin?
GaGeeBees, I've got a new Staggerwing in the box wating for a 170-are you saying that its marginal power for the model? Saito 200 in-line twin?
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I wasn't completly truthful; I have the Staggerwing in its box, just waiting for a 170R, but a GP Super Stearman also awaits-I was planning on using the 170 in the Stearman first and see how it pulls the bipe-then on to the Staggerwing. Beautiful work on yours, GaGeBees!
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Has anyone had a problem with the paint not matching on the diffrent parts? I had a cracked cowl,orderd a new one from GP, they sent out in short order. Their support is great to work with. Did some work to the cowl, vents, exhaust, ec. Put the cowl on and it's orange compaired with the dark red fuse. [] I sent an E-mail to support( no reply). Don't know what to do,lot of work in the cowl but it makes the plane look strange[&o]. Also the main L/G covers are a diffrent shade as is the Monokote.
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Well, finally am 99.9% done with my Staggerwing. All I have left to do is tune the engine a bit and fly her. Thanks to everyone here for the advice and tidbits of information, it was a big help in finishing this one. I ended up going with a Evo .35GT gasser with the Brisson muffler (the inverted pitts wouldn't fit - hit the firewall) and pretty much all the standard stuff everyone else used, good hi-torque JR servos (4721) on everything except the retract valve and throttle and Fromeco Li batteries on receiver and ignition. I heard everyone say that they had to add nose weight, so I moved as much stuff as I could as far forward as I could and ended up having to put about 6oz in the tail. Unfortunately, won't be able to maiden flight her for quite some time, travel alot for work and won't be home for month or maybe up to 3, but I'll let you know how it goes eventually.
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Russ,
Just curious about the location of your N-numbers. I mounted mine on the right for the top wing and on the left for the bottom. I thought that was the standard location but maybe it doesn't matter. Any reason you went with the reverse?
Thanks,
Paul
Just curious about the location of your N-numbers. I mounted mine on the right for the top wing and on the left for the bottom. I thought that was the standard location but maybe it doesn't matter. Any reason you went with the reverse?
Thanks,
Paul
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No, Paul, no reason at all and you are probably correct as to the placement. I was at a airport recently and there was a Stearman sitting on the ramp and it had it's N numbers placed on the wing similar to what I did, so maybe that stuck in my mind when I put them on. Or maybe just cause I'm left handed??? :-)
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I noticed today one of my flying buddies has a Hangar 9 Cub that has the numbers mounted like yours. Looks like either way is okay. Good luck with your first flight.
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Finally got my Staggerwing back in the air today. It was the first flight with the new Enya 2.40 v-twin and what a great match! The CG came out dead on without the need for any ballast. The big twin ran great, sounded awesome and hauled the plane with authority. Another bonus I noticed was how nicely it slowed down for landing. The larger prop made a nice "brake" on final approach. I'm going to try and get some video next weekend and will also take the radar gun out and get some mph readings. This thing really moves!
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Ok, no landing gear around and available, looks like.
I traded for a mostly NIB TF Staggerwing kit that is missing a lower right wing...(long story) The wings are not all new in box, but are in good shape.
I have an extra upper left wing (part of the long story). Gently used, but in good shape.
If someone needs just an upper left, lets talk I am willing to make a deal for it.
If someone has a spare lower right, I'd like to make a deal for it. Prefer new or gently used, but willing to consider almost any condition short of broken in half...
I traded for a mostly NIB TF Staggerwing kit that is missing a lower right wing...(long story) The wings are not all new in box, but are in good shape.
I have an extra upper left wing (part of the long story). Gently used, but in good shape.
If someone needs just an upper left, lets talk I am willing to make a deal for it.
If someone has a spare lower right, I'd like to make a deal for it. Prefer new or gently used, but willing to consider almost any condition short of broken in half...
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Wish I could help you but I'm currently using all my wings and the landing gear. You might check Tower Hobbies scratch & dent department and see if they've got anything. You won't find the retracts there but you might get lucky and get the wings at a reasonable price.