Chuckr53-RCU

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I'm going to build a Sig 1/5 Scale J-3 Cub, and mount a Saito 60T...seems like a good combo to me. Anyone have any experience with this engine? Got any tips I could use?

Thanks

Den B

I have the Sig 1/5th scale Cub with and the Saito 90 ts in it, I would go with the 90ts.
It is in no way over powered with the bigger engine and fits perfect with no mods to the airframe.
I did have problems with fuel draw at fisrt because of the low tank location but a Perry shaker pump on the firewall solves that.
I also have and onboard glow setup on there too for a good idle.
Great Kit and a Great flyin Cub.




Den

William Robison

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Chuck:

The Saito 60T would be great on Sig'a 1/6 Cub, but as Den said the 1/5 is a bit much.

Bill.

LaCerne

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Ive been looking into this combination also, but if you read the specs carefully the Saito 90TS weighs a little LESS than the 60T. For thst reason alone I'm gonna go with the 90TS.

Have Fun
Larsen

Leo

I have flown a 1/5-scale Cub for years with the 60T. Scale-like performance
Weight with floats 8,5 lbs. 12.5 x5.5 Kyosho prop

Chuckr53-RCU

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I've already purchased the kit and the engine, and I'm going to stick with the 60T. LaCerne...if I'd noticed the weight difference I probably would have gone with the 90T...oh well. I think it'll be fine if I get the righ prop on it.

Any suggestions on where to find Robart main gear? I'm going to clip the wings and get a fiberglass cowl. Any suggestions for other good mods?

Thanks for the feedback!

NJD

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I have the 60T on a GP RV-4, sweet little engine. At 6000', it turns an APC 12x8 @ 9200 peak, and a 13X7 @ 9400 peak on 30%. Will idle forever at 1500 RPM WITHOUT onboard glow, have gotten it to go as low as 1100 RPM breifly. Even at 6000', it will pull my 7 pound airplane around with authority, if tuned right. Very reliable too, without onboard glow, I have never had a cylinder die on me in the air.

NJD

GoldenAge

This looks like a sweet little engine, anyone know how much power it puts out?

Scott

Chuckr53-RCU

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GA...it's rated at .9hp.

Leo

Hmm... That´s good performance. I have been thinking of selling my 60T in favour to the new 90TS. Maybe I better have my engine overhauled.
According to an engine test, found at the web page below, the 90TS swings a 13 x 8 APC at 9.500 RPM on 15% Powermaster fuel.

http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/saitfa90flat.html

GoldenAge

Thanks Chuck!

Den B

I figured I'd put this up 1/5th Sig Cub Saito 90Ts with Robart gear Dubro Cub wheels and Ultracote








Den

Chuckr53-RCU

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Den...certainly looks like a beauty! How do you like the 90T on this plane? Do you think the 60T is enough?

Thanks

Den B

Thanks Chuck
With the extras Robart Gear onboard glow and not so light wheels it's a little heavier than it would be just stock.
The 90ts is a near perfect fit and I fly it with a 14/6 wood Zinger prop running @ 8900 a little rich.
I don't really ever fly over 1/3 throttle most of the time for nice scale flight, but I do have enough power for nice big loops from level flight.
I DO think the 60ts would be fine for scale flying and you may need to dive a bit to get some speed for a nice loop with the 60.
The kit was one of the most fun kits I have build and Sig did a great job with it, builds light and fast.
I guess I could loose some weight by going to a smaller tank than a 14oz I have in there and a smaller onboard glow battery "D" thats in there.
But I did use the Batt to ballance the plane as the twin is on the heavy side for the size of the plane.
I like my set up and after flyin it this season I can't find anything I would change.

Den

Chuckr53-RCU

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Thanks Den. I'm going to go with the 60 and not worry about it anymore.

Chuck