RE: GP Super Stearman  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
More Resources on the
Super Stearman
  • See User Ratings
  • Suggest Compatible Equip.
  • Check for Retailers
  • Discussions on this Product


    • All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> ARF or RTF >> RE: GP Super Stearman
    Page: <<   < prev  5 6 [7] 8 9 10 11 12 13 14   next >   >>  

    Login
    Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/8/2004 1:34:12 PM   
    jhogie31


     

    Posts: 65
    Joined: 1/5/2004
    From: Maumelle, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		WOW What a great plane. I flew mine this weekend for the first time. I use a Saito 1.80 and had to add ZERO weight!! It balanced perfectly without even installing the weight box. This is a gentle airplane that flys beautifully. It went together easily, and I am totally impressed. I used 4 servos in the wing, I know it is not scale, but it flys great, so I wont "Fix" it. Barbie fits perfectly in the rear cockpit, and looks much better than the bobsey twins that came with the airplane.

    Good luck. If anyone is close, I will be glad to help.

    Attachments
    Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize

    (in reply to MrRB)
           Post #: 151

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/8/2004 3:45:32 PM   
    4 stroken ron



    Posts: 1414
    Joined: 12/6/2001
    From: Grinnell , IA, USA
    Status: offline     		Looks great. Is barbie a little tall? Or is she setting on something?
    Ron

    (in reply to jhogie31)
           Post #: 152

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/8/2004 6:16:24 PM   
    CrashBurn69



    Posts: 672
    Joined: 2/12/2004
    From: Charleston, WV, USA
    Status: offline     		I am not getting mine until next week, but I was just curious. Are the bottom and top wings both removable for transport and storage? Or does the bottom wing stay on?

    (in reply to 4 stroken ron)
           Post #: 153

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/8/2004 8:00:17 PM   
    codimasta


     

    Posts: 270
    Joined: 1/31/2002
    From: Las Vegas, NV, USA
    Status: offline     		They are both removeable....a spec ial handle is provided to carry.

    Down load the manual from www.greatplanes.com

    It will give a better idea on the construction.

    Reference page#17, item #4 (instead of 1-3/8 from the rear of the aileron, change it to 7/8"
    this will stop the binding...hope this helps

    (in reply to CrashBurn69)
           Post #: 154

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/8/2004 10:11:34 PM   
    jhogie31


     

    Posts: 65
    Joined: 1/5/2004
    From: Maumelle, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		Yea she is tall. Her legs were not cut off. That only makes her hair blow in the wind. She is clothed however.

    Thanks

    this is a gentle plane.

    Good luck

    (in reply to 4 stroken ron)
           Post #: 155

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/9/2004 1:21:39 AM   
    4 stroken ron



    Posts: 1414
    Joined: 12/6/2001
    From: Grinnell , IA, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    ORIGINAL: jhogie31

    I use a Saito 1.80 and had to add ZERO weight!! It balanced perfectly without even installing the weight box.


    How did you do that? I have read a lot of other post of guys needing a lot of nose weight, except for most of the G26 guys that seem to get it done without nose weight. I installing a lightened G26 in mine. My not get any good flying weather till spring. If I remember correctly the Stearman was flow from the rear seat, and the passenger was in front. that would mean your Srearman is flown by an Amazon blond chick. Cool idea.

    Ron

    (in reply to jhogie31)
           Post #: 156

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/9/2004 1:55:26 PM   
    jhogie31


     

    Posts: 65
    Joined: 1/5/2004
    From: Maumelle, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		A lot of the posts that I have seen are using Saito 1.00. This engine only weighs 19 oz while the 1.80 weighs 31oz. The G26 weighs 53 oz. I guess the extra weight with the Saito 1.80 gave it the necessary nose weight to keep it balanced. I, like yourself, was shocked because of the weight box that you have to build within the ARF. I was expecting it to be extremely tail heavy, thus needing to add the dead weight.

    Shocking as it may sound, it balanced perfectly. It flew as if it balanced perfectly as well. It acts as if it is a tiny bit tail heavy, but not enough to add dead weight to the plane. In fact, the CG on my plane allows it to flat spin. When I put smoke on it, it will be even more pleasureable.

    If any of you are thinking of getting this kit, or if you have already purchased it, GREAT CHOICE. It is a beautiful plane that flys just as well as it looks.

    Keep it in the sky!!

    (in reply to 4 stroken ron)
           Post #: 157

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/9/2004 2:22:41 PM   
    4 stroken ron



    Posts: 1414
    Joined: 12/6/2001
    From: Grinnell , IA, USA
    Status: offline     		My G26 is at the RCignition shop right now getting a lightening and ignition job, so I can't compare weights yet.
    My G26 with the motor mount and stock muffler weighs 65 oz.
    My Saito 180 with Hangar 9 motor mounts weighs 40 oz. And I carry 22 oz of fuel at takeoff.
    I have already got an Abell mufffler for the G26, it is several oz, less the stock one, and I think the G26 should be around 10 oz. less including the ign battery. I plan to carry 10 oz of gas. So if I am estimating correctly my takeoff weight should be about the same with either engine.
    I am pretty sure I will use the G26 here because the big SAITO has found a happy home on the ULTRA STICK LITE.
    Ron

    Attachments
    Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize         		Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize


    < Message edited by 4 stroken ron -- 11/9/2004 2:24:07 PM >

    (in reply to jhogie31)
           Post #: 158

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/11/2004 5:03:20 AM   
    CrashBurn69



    Posts: 672
    Joined: 2/12/2004
    From: Charleston, WV, USA
    Status: offline     		I just seen where Evolution is making a 1.00 2c thats on sale for $159.00. I might have to look into this motor for my GP SS

    (in reply to 4 stroken ron)
           Post #: 159

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/11/2004 5:57:51 PM   
    jhogie31


     

    Posts: 65
    Joined: 1/5/2004
    From: Maumelle, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		My brother just recieved an evolution 1.00. He put it in a Funtana 90 and loves it. He did mention that it was not an engine that you can run "right out of the box" as advertised. He did some tweaking and it runs fine. You may need more power for this stearman. It is a 14 to 15 pound plane when all is said and done. Let us know how it turns out though.

    (in reply to CrashBurn69)
           Post #: 160

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/12/2004 3:09:19 PM   
    J Grav



    Posts: 28
    Joined: 7/3/2003
    From: Stanwood, WA, USA
    Status: offline     		I just set up my ailerons slaving the upper ones. I have less than 1/8" difference in throws and the up and down throws are equal. I put the lower control horn at 7/8" from the trailing edge TO the base of the control horn. Same for the top aileron. Now comes the difference. Mount the lower control horn with the linkage holes to the front. I cut off all but the bottom hole and contoured the horn for clearance. I get 1-1/4" throw with no binding. 1-1/4" throw on the bottom is 1-1/8" throw on the top. Use 4-40 metal clevises and lock nuts everywhere. Slicone tubing too. I also used 2-56 machine screws through the ailerons for a more secure mounting method. (Personal preference)

    (in reply to jhogie31)
           Post #: 161

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/12/2004 4:36:05 PM   
    PlaneKrazee



    Posts: 3541
    Joined: 5/15/2002
    From: Westerly, RI, USA
    Status: offline     		Anyone using an Enya 1.55 in this?

    _____________________________

    KB1DTB
    AMA11123

    (in reply to J Grav)
           Post #: 162

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/15/2004 2:46:40 AM   
    PlaneKrazee



    Posts: 3541
    Joined: 5/15/2002
    From: Westerly, RI, USA
    Status: offline     		Anybody?

    _____________________________

    KB1DTB
    AMA11123

    (in reply to PlaneKrazee)
           Post #: 163

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/18/2004 11:24:04 PM   
    CrashBurn69



    Posts: 672
    Joined: 2/12/2004
    From: Charleston, WV, USA
    Status: offline     		Has anyone tried an OS 91 FX? I am not looking to hover, but I do want a decent climb out. But I can get one at my LHS for 169.00. I mainly want loops, rolls, and stalls and some smoke. Thanks

    (in reply to PlaneKrazee)
           Post #: 164

    RE: GP Super Stearman - 11/18/2004 11:44:29 PM   
    tonystro


     

    Posts: 166
    Joined: 4/8/2003
    From: Central, AR, USA
    Status: offline     		jhogie31,

    Missed the maiden flight(s) of your Stearman because I was on business in AL. Am looking forward to see it performing!! Also, would like to compare, side-by-side, with my 'ole' Midwest Super Stearman. Weather allowing are you gonna fly this weekend.....or going deer hunting instead?

    (in reply to jhogie31)