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Best engine for TF sea fury - 2/19/2002 9:09:48 PM   
rlink


 

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Status: offline 		Ive just perchased this kit and in the instuctions it states that this plane should not be over powered. they highly recommend using a .91 four stroke. I was planing to use a .120 four stroke. can some tell me which engine would be the best choice. this is my first scale war bird. but ive built and flown four different types of advance aerobats. would appreciate any advice or help.
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Best engine for TF sea fury - 2/20/2002 5:11:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		I suspect like most WWII warbirds the Sea Fury will build a little tail heavy. If that is the case, it makes a bunch more sense to put a bigger/heavier engine up front. Much bette IMO to have more pony's up front than a pound or two of lead counter balance. that is just going along for the ride. I do not think the 120 four stroke would be too much engine, after all it is going to have a throttle, isn't it?

Vince

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Engine size - 2/21/2002 9:57:22 PM   
Fastsky



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Status: offline 		Vince is right. I had to add about a pound of lead in the cowl of my DC Sea Fury. I was flying it with an FX61 engiine and its certainly not over powered. I just bought a Tiger Shark 75 for it.

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Sea Fury Power - 2/22/2002 2:33:56 AM   
jetjockey


 

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Status: offline 		I plan on using a YS 120 in mine. I put a 120 in all my 60 size warbirds - always makes them perform like the full scale bird. Anything less is too wimpy for my tastes. They handle the weight and power just fine. The throttle can always be pulled back, but if you have a smaller engine and the throttle pushed all the way forward, but need more power - there just ain't no more. No problem with a big 4 banger like the 120 - the ONLY way to fly.

Just my $.02 worth.

Regards, Les Morrow

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Best engine for TF sea fury - 2/22/2002 2:47:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		That Saito .90 radial sure looks like it would fit in there quite nicely and don't forget that most warbirds can't hover or do torque rolls.

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TT 120 for Sea Fury - 3/5/2002 12:42:35 AM   
Patrick Underwo


 

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Status: offline 		I live in Colorado Springs (~6500 ft) and decided to get a TT 1.20 2s for my TF Sea Fury. The extra weight of the engine means no useless noseweight, and I have extra power for the altitude. (Small general-aviation planes sometimes can't get out of ground effect during the summer here!!)

I found what looks like a good in-cowl muffler specific to this engine at jtecrc dot com.

Haven't built it yet, so that's all I can say!

Patrick

[OOPS! Had to edit this. You would need to build REALLY light to use a .120 on this plane!]

< Message edited by Patrick Underwo -- Mar 5 2002 5:50PM >

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Best engine for TF sea fury - 3/5/2002 8:38:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm putting a RCV .90 in mine. Fits completely in the cowl and will turn a 16/14 prop. Don

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Best engine for TF sea fury - 3/5/2002 9:11:06 PM   
Cdallas2



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Status: offline 		I think that RCV would be perfect, especially if you could find a big 5 blade prop for it.

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Sea Fury Spinner - 3/5/2002 10:45:53 PM   
Patrick Underwo


 

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Status: offline 		Bob Holman sells a 4 1/16" spinner (for the Brian Taylor 81" Mossie) that looks like it would be a good fit for this plane. Certainly looks more accurate than most sport spinners, which are proportionally too long.

Patrick

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Best engine for TF sea fury - 3/5/2002 11:34:33 PM   
Edwin


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Patrick,
Is that you (from Texas)? Hows that Sea Fury coming along?
Edwin

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Best engine for TF sea fury - 3/6/2002 6:04:33 AM   
Patrick Underwo


 

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Status: offline 		Hey, Edwin! Yes, it's me... I haven't started on the Sea Fury yet. I estimate another $600 to completion! Which may take a few months. I'm going to use Robart retracts, and their retractable tailwheel #122. It's supposed to be too small for the plane but it's the only one that looks like it'll retract backwards like the real thing.

My hand is completely recovered from last year's prop story, except for a funny-looking index fingernail.

I'm still working on the Zenith pattern plane. Should have it done in a short while. (I know... I've said that for about a year now.)

Email me and let me know how things are going.

Patrick

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