wallyb70

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just finished a 60 this spring-flies great.

MinnFlyer

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cpeisher

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What would be the form, fit and function differences i would observe when using a Tower Hobbies 75 vs. and OS 75 AX in this aircraft?  I may have an opportunity to pick up a second hand tower engine fairly cheap, and want to make sure i don't waste my money on that when i could wait and find a second hand 75 AX when the time comes...Thanks!

rambler53

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They fit the same, in the upright position, they clear the fuselage fine. Tower has the rear needle valve, AX is on the carb, slanted back, and the engine comes with a flex cable extension that works well. Personally I like the Tower muffler on the AX75. I have no trouble flying my Tower .75 on a Stick, top end seems comparable. Certainly a big price difference for the OS name on this one even used. The tuning ease of the AX comes at a premium.

box car

 I got my RCM US1000 prints to day, even had a wood list and a how to book with the prints. Have a foam wing on order. My last 1000 had a ST 3000 in it, think I will go with a 30cc gas in this one, the finish will be glass and paint. The brown truck just drop me a US60  I had on order, I want to put a RCV90 in this one, will have to see if it will fit. So much to do so little time.
Ken

rambler53

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What you need is a long cold winter to get these put together! Bravo on the 1000. Always wanted one of those. I have a US60 kit sitting here also. Waiting for July, when it's too hot to fly here.

SeaJay

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Hey, Box Car..

Where did you order your wings from?  I have a couple of 40 size planes (Not Ultra Sports) that I would like to get wings cut for.
Were there fees fairly reasonable?

Thanks, Craig.

box car

get foam wings here www.eurekaaircraft.com
Graig I got a 74in wing for my 1000 it was $40
Ken

cpeisher

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Got my US 60 kit with B&D retracts yesterday!!  Also have a Tower 75 coming to power it.  Anyone used B&D retracts for this model???

72

Where are you getting the 75 from? I emailed Tower and they said the engines might not be available until late July. Here is the reply.

Dear Tower Hobbies Customer,

Thank you for contacting Tower Hobbies.
It may become available on late July. That is the most current information that we have on that product.
We appreciate your time and your business with us.
Julie
-Tower Hobbies

cpeisher

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I'm getting it from a garage sale add here on RCU. It wasn't listed per se, but a guy contacted me because of a forum post and offered me a great price on a Tower 75 and a 75 AX. For the same performance, it was hard for me to even consider paying $160 for the 75 AX when i could get the Tower 75 for half of that. He threw in some extras and made it a great deal for me. I got the kit and the retracts second hand too. For the kit, B&D retracts, engine, and spinner etc. I'm only into it so far for about $200. I'll have a lot more in it when it's in the air, but i'm happy with the bargainsI'vebeen getting :-)

72

I'm looking for a new one also but you don't see them very often. Glad to see you getting everything. I have had 2 ultra's and have a 60 and a 1000 to build. Very nice airplane!

SeaJay

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Ken,

Thanks for the heads up on the Wings, I'll check em out. I have an old Airtronics Jetfire 40, and an old GM Precision Rainbow Runner that both need wings, and I don't really like framing up wings..

Craig.

cpeisher

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Framing up the wing is the most fun part of the build to me...

SeaJay

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I can usually build a fuse pretty quick, but I find the wings somewhat tedious....  To each his/her own, I guess!! 

cpeisher

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indeed [8D]

Navy18

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I would like to join also as I bought the kit with your input... have not flown yet however.... life gets in the way.

Eganwp

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Where are you getting a Tower hobbies .75 from???? I've been waiting for one for over 1.5 years and have now just given up. They don't make em anymore to the best of my knowledge....

box car

they have the ST75 for a few $ more  good engine
Ken

cpeisher

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i got it used form another RCU member.

Navy18

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I think that makes me number 55.... thanks.

Navy18

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Quick question... what is the largest 4stroker placed on an UltraSport60?

cpeisher

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has anyone tried to make doors to cover the retracts?

carlosponti

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i have a YS 110 sitting in the waiting i am going to try.

box car

putting a RCV 90 in mine
Ken