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PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/18/2007 2:57:33 AM   
Isaac F



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Status: offline 		Hey guy, have any of you have the PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF
Can you share your experience with this ARF?

THX,

Isaac


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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/18/2007 3:33:01 AM   
aussiesteve


 

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Status: offline 		Used to have one powered with a 46AX - good flying plane but like many of the lower cost ARFs the hardware package is marginal. (It all works ok but I prefer better). Make sure the tailfeathers align properly before going near any glue - mine were out of horizontal alignment but it was quickly fixed with some light sanding.

They break into quite a lot of pieces when they hit the ground vertically after a radio failure though

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/19/2007 7:27:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		looks very sharp, I am not sure if any of the US dist for Phoenix is bringing these over, at least to my knowledge.

Does it come with retracts? The PC-9 from Seagull which is similar is a great flying machine but the lack of retracts took away some of the fun for me.

thanks for sharing, the Tucano is a beutiful bird

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/19/2007 7:42:11 AM   
aussiesteve


 

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Status: offline 		No it doesn't come with retracts.
It's pretty well identical to the Seagull PC9 as far as flying quality goes (Still have one of those) and almost identical to look at side by side (Depending on which color scheme the importers get in - in Oz the Seagull comes in the Roulettes color scheme)

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/19/2007 2:47:00 PM   
Isaac F



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ORIGINAL: DiabloKid
I am not sure if any of the US dist for Phoenix is bringing these over, at least to my knowledge.



Towerhobbies is selling it for around $125.00


Isaac

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/28/2007 4:49:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		I to like the looks of the plane but at 6.3 lb? It's to pork for a .46.
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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/28/2007 4:50:03 AM   
jship


 

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Status: offline 		I to like the looks of the plane but at 6.3 lb? It's to porky for a .46.
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I think I allready said that, said that..............

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 5/29/2007 4:15:33 PM   
mert1978


 

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Status: offline 		Guys,

Is it possible to convert the Tucano into a taildragger? I have done this on previous models (i.e. Goldberg Tiger 2) and wonder if it is as simple as those.

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/7/2007 2:01:14 PM   
Woody 51



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Status: offline 		It's a large model, almost .60 sized. It needs more than a .46 anyway.
I have one and when I built it, decided that a Super Tigre G.51 might be the go. Only problem was that the ST was too long to fit in without really butchering the front of the cowl. So I looked at an MVVS. 49. Same deal. It was apparent that the model was designed around an OS type engine. I eventually settled on an ASP.52 and it fitted very well.
One of the new OS.55's would be ideal.
Flying wise, they are pretty good, but have to be powered right.
The supplied hardware was average but I have seen worse.
I didn't use the pushrods as the dowel was far too flexible. Also the wheels. They were horribly out of round and too small for grass anyway. I also used a cable on the throttle rather than their wire. The spinner deformed when it was done up. I junked it.
I did use the supplied control horns and fuel tank. The undercart wire wasn't too bad.
The Oracover covering was wrinkle free and the general build/glued joints was good. The wing joiner is a huge aluminium tube. The fibreglass cowl is good quality work and nicely painted.
The tail feathers on mine lined up pretty well.
All in all, for the price, its not bad value.



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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/9/2007 7:59:16 AM   
mimoore67



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Status: offline 		I keep looking at this plane! I'm right in the middle of bashing a H-9 T-34, with flaps and retracts, so this may be the next victim.


Is there any dihedral in the wing on this Tucano????


What about modifying for retracts? Sounds like a removal a hardwood blocks that support the landing gear wires.


Pics please?????? of the airplane close up would be nice, if anyone can help out!

I keep watching Tower to see if the ever get a damaged one in, so I can bash that with some of my modifications!!!!

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/9/2007 10:47:29 AM   
the pope


 

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Status: offline 		I like the seagull pc 9 .I started off with a46 ax but hated the inverted set up I then changed to a side mounted tt 54 4banger which didnt have enough go for even my likeing.Finally it now has a 70 os 4 stroke and Im happy with its performance.Its a nice flying plane
now. Cheers the pope

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/9/2007 2:13:18 PM   
Isaac F



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ORIGINAL: the pope

I like the seagull pc 9 .I started off with a46 ax but hated the inverted set up I then changed to a side mounted tt 54 4banger which didnt have enough go for even my likeing.Finally it now has a 70 os 4 stroke and Im happy with its performance.Its a nice flying plane
now. Cheers the pope


What problems you get with the engine inverted setup? Do you have problem with you idle? PLease let me know becuase I am interested in one of this tucano and I am thinking on installing a Webra 50.

THX,

Isaac

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/9/2007 8:14:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Folks,

I"ve found a slightly larger Tucano,this is equipped with flaps for 10-15 cm glow engines.

http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?cPath=1130_1137&products_id=65829
I think the manufacturer is the same.I"m flirting with the idea of buyin it.It would be a nice everyday sportflyer.

Georgee

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RE: PHOENIX TUCANO .40-.51 ARF - 6/11/2007 4:43:12 AM   
learning


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Isaac,

I personally agreed with The Pope, my Phoenix Tucano originally fitted with OS 55 2 stroke engine (inverted). It look like difficult for me to tunning this engine. It still can take off and fly stable but not to the expected RPM. Finally I opt to replace this engine to 70 4 stroke engine and it fly great.

Chow

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