BUSA Fokker Dvii
07-10-2013, 10:35 AM
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BUSA Fokker Dvii
Hey guys, I am in the process of building a Dvii from BUSA. I had originally thought of putting a G-38 in it, as most I have seen have. But I have a chance at getting a US41 and was wondering if that would be just as good???
07-10-2013, 12:53 PM
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RE: BUSA Fokker Dvii
People have been putting motors up to a DA 50 in the 1/4 Fokker d7 for quite awhile.
I have a Poulan 46cc converted in mine, its a pretty good combo. If you were building a really light film covered model a 38cc will probably be ok. However if you are using fabric and adding lots of scale details I would go bigger on the motor. Mine is on the heavy end at 26 pounds, and flies incredible.
Also I had heard a few stories that the light weight Balsa USA builds with smaller sized motors could get in trouble if the winds come up. these planes are real draggy with a headwind, that extra power helps climb, and penetrate the wind..
You will LOVE the D7, it flies amazing.
I have a Poulan 46cc converted in mine, its a pretty good combo. If you were building a really light film covered model a 38cc will probably be ok. However if you are using fabric and adding lots of scale details I would go bigger on the motor. Mine is on the heavy end at 26 pounds, and flies incredible.
Also I had heard a few stories that the light weight Balsa USA builds with smaller sized motors could get in trouble if the winds come up. these planes are real draggy with a headwind, that extra power helps climb, and penetrate the wind..
You will LOVE the D7, it flies amazing.
