New Great Planes Shoestring
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I completed mine with a Eflite 46 and a 4s battery. Went together real quick (two evenings). Looks real sharp but its going to get real small in a hurry when you get it in the air. Going electric was very easy with this model. It did come in nose heavy placing the battery on the supplied tray. I had to move the battery as far back as it would go to get a reasonable balance without adding tail weight. Have not flown it yet due to weather conditions. Jerry.
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Jerry,
You'll love the Shoestring, and it doesn't get small as quick as you think. With the O.S. .55AX, it really moves out- My review partner and I estimated between 90- 100 MPH at full throttle!
It also handles very well, mine was just a little nose heavy, balancing around 1/4" in front of the recommended CG.
You'll love the Shoestring, and it doesn't get small as quick as you think. With the O.S. .55AX, it really moves out- My review partner and I estimated between 90- 100 MPH at full throttle!
It also handles very well, mine was just a little nose heavy, balancing around 1/4" in front of the recommended CG.
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Just a FYI that I forgot to mention. The fit and finish on this model was excellent. I look forward to getting it in the air over the holidays if the weather improves.
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RE: New Great Planes Shoestring
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I completed mine with a Eflite 46 and a 4s battery. Jerry.
I completed mine with a Eflite 46 and a 4s battery. Jerry.
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I turned in the review on it this weekend, so look for it in the review section soon.
I turned in the review on it this weekend, so look for it in the review section soon.
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I really like this one,,,, I have a SURPASS 91 II, what do ya think abou this engine for this beauty ????
please let me know, because I really like the engine and the plane, wow if I can put this together.....
the surpass 91 is 24.2 oz, versus the os 81 alfa wich is 20.2 oz
please let me know, because I really like the engine and the plane, wow if I can put this together.....
the surpass 91 is 24.2 oz, versus the os 81 alfa wich is 20.2 oz
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You'll have to put a bunch of weight in the tail if you put that much up front. The plane comes in nose heavy with a Eflite 46 which weighs alot less than a 91. Jerry.
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RE: New Great Planes Shoestring
I have been looking at this plane and have a 55AX and a 61 magnum sitting around. I am concerned about cooling with as sealed up as that cowl looks, (which by the way looks really cool) . Can anyone post a pic of the underside of the cowl with cooling cutout, and did you have to open up the holes in the front any? Thanks
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Skysfallin-
I installed the os .55 AX, and the plane is a screamer! I added a pitts style muffler, and cut a hole in the bottom of the cowl approx. 1 1/2" by 2" and it was adequate cooling. Also, the the rear end of the cowl cheeks is open to allow air to escape.
I installed the os .55 AX, and the plane is a screamer! I added a pitts style muffler, and cut a hole in the bottom of the cowl approx. 1 1/2" by 2" and it was adequate cooling. Also, the the rear end of the cowl cheeks is open to allow air to escape.
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Thanks gabarber for the fast reply. The more I look at this plane the more I like it. I'll have myself talked into it before the weekend is out.
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I really like this one,,,, I have a SURPASS 91 II, what do ya think abou this engine for this beauty ????
please let me know, because I really like the engine and the plane, wow if I can put this together.....
the surpass 91 is 24.2 oz, versus the os 81 alfa wich is 20.2 oz
I really like this one,,,, I have a SURPASS 91 II, what do ya think abou this engine for this beauty ????
please let me know, because I really like the engine and the plane, wow if I can put this together.....
the surpass 91 is 24.2 oz, versus the os 81 alfa wich is 20.2 oz
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RE: New Great Planes Shoestring
I was about to mount my O.S. 55 to my Shoestring but a resent accuired Nelson .50 changed my mind. I guess its going to be an interesting project with many issues to be solved. The biggest I guess is to get the pilot (me) up to par with the aircraft.
There in no throttle on these engines, Its full speed with an option to turn it off. I will have to work with cooling of the cylinder head and the internal mounted pipe. Looks great with a clean exterior. Metall gear servos and pinned hinges is required.
Should be really fast I guess, I really do not know.
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There in no throttle on these engines, Its full speed with an option to turn it off. I will have to work with cooling of the cylinder head and the internal mounted pipe. Looks great with a clean exterior. Metall gear servos and pinned hinges is required.
Should be really fast I guess, I really do not know.
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RE: New Great Planes Shoestring
The needle valve is mounted on the engine block and is only for highspeed, The barrel valve with the lever is only to be used to shutoff.
No idle screw, This is a racing engine buildt only for full speed.With a high pitch prop and high rpm it should be interesting to take off.
No idle screw, This is a racing engine buildt only for full speed.With a high pitch prop and high rpm it should be interesting to take off.