Maxford Jenny  
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
       

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> ARF or RTF >> Maxford Jenny
Page: [1]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Maxford Jenny - 5/4/2008 6:50:05 PM   
Sparky71


 

Posts: 109
Joined: 12/28/2001
From: westminster, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Need input on the Maxford USA Curtiss Jenny ARF, thinking about the 50" model, should I go glo or electric?

_____________________________

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
       Post #: 1

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/4/2008 8:43:42 PM   
AMB


 

Posts: 3876
Joined: 6/10/2003
From: winter park, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Have only seen the pix so do not know if fus is ply it really depends on the construction my E Flight beaver is quite wellconstructed wt about 6 lbs it has a 25 enya diesel would
easily handle a 40 glow or diesel it is also a 68 " span but a 60 bipe has a lot of wing surface area, the usual drill is to glue on a 1/8 ply firewall to the original and put your mount on that martin

(in reply to Sparky71)
       Post #: 2

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/6/2008 5:52:50 AM   
rc2007


 

Posts: 165
Joined: 6/19/2006
From: , NV, USA
Status: offline 		Those prices have kept me from buying anything from them

(in reply to AMB)
       Post #: 3

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/9/2008 5:30:00 PM   
Sparky71


 

Posts: 109
Joined: 12/28/2001
From: westminster, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Do you know of any other Jennys ARF that have a better price?

_____________________________

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

(in reply to rc2007)
       Post #: 4

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/9/2008 8:43:09 PM   
N7OR



Posts: 564
Joined: 7/28/2002
From: Sandy, OR,
Status: offline 		Just based on coolnees factor, glow 4-stroke. I hate that high pitched electric whiny sound.

(in reply to Sparky71)
       Post #: 5

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/10/2008 2:01:35 AM   
khodges


 

Posts: 5091
Joined: 7/3/2003
From: newton, NC, USA
Status: online 		Same here. I thought of the 50" version with a .30 Saito. As light as the plane is, ought to be enough for scale flight. Haven't seen the two smaller ones, but I have seen big one. pretty neat, but I don't care for the transparent cover version.

_____________________________

Club Saito #2, WACO Brotherhood #20. What other trouble can I get into?

(in reply to N7OR)
       Post #: 6

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/12/2008 9:10:09 PM   
dgliderguy



Posts: 333
Joined: 12/13/2001
From: Snohomish, WA, USA
Status: offline 		I'll be doing a review article of the 50" Curtiss Jenny for RC Sport Flyer magazine, starting this weekend. Going with the Torque 2818 outrunner, but after I'm done with the review and pictures etc., I'm going to be mounting my Magnum 30 four-stroker in it. Nice bit of kit from what I've examined so far looks like it will be a lovely model when done, and a good candidate for conversion to 4C glow power.

Don

_____________________________

If you don''t care about rising air, you''re square, mon frére.

(in reply to khodges)
       Post #: 7

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/14/2008 6:05:57 PM   
dgliderguy



Posts: 333
Joined: 12/13/2001
From: Snohomish, WA, USA
Status: offline 		I started on the Jenny last night, installing servos and motor. Now that I am actually holding it in my hands and working on it, I can say that it is not going to be a good candidate for the Magnum 30 four-stroker after all. Too small and delicate. If I do convert it to glow, I will put an OS10FP in the nose. Not only is there a difference in weight (9.5oz vs. 3.9oz), but power output and prop size as well. I really thought that, at 50", the Jenny would be able to handle the bigger motor, but it is a small airframe for its span. Sometimes the only way to know what engine to use is to heft the model and let it talk to you.



_____________________________

If you don''t care about rising air, you''re square, mon frére.

(in reply to dgliderguy)
       Post #: 8

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/23/2008 7:54:11 PM   
Sparky71


 

Posts: 109
Joined: 12/28/2001
From: westminster, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Just saw the 50" Atlanta Hobby Jenny in MA, sounds identical to the Maxford but a little higher in price, could it be the same kit? The Maxford electric combo is $30 less than the Atlanta looks like a different motor.

_____________________________

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

(in reply to dgliderguy)
       Post #: 9

RE: Maxford Jenny - 5/23/2008 7:55:21 PM   
dgliderguy



Posts: 333
Joined: 12/13/2001
From: Snohomish, WA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: Sparky71

Just saw the 50" Atlanta Hobby Jenny in MA, sounds identical to the Maxford but a little higher in price, could it be the same kit? The Maxford electric combo is $30 less than the Atlanta looks like a different motor.


Yeah, same kit... the Green Models 50" Jenny.

_____________________________

If you don''t care about rising air, you''re square, mon frére.

(in reply to Sparky71)
       Post #: 10

RE: Maxford Jenny - 7/17/2008 1:52:41 AM   
wa9zkq81


 

Posts: 1
Joined: 8/4/2007
From: Streamwood, IL, USA
Status: offline 		I orderes the combo with the motor and speed control. The motor wont Fit without cutting a huge hole in the front of the cowl. Also, the motor comes with a lot of pars, but no instructions whatsoever. I have e-mailed Maxford, but have gotten no reply. Has anyone figured out what the extra shaft is for?
The plane is beautifully made, but this is not a plane for a brginner.

(in reply to dgliderguy)
       Post #: 11

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> ARF or RTF >> Maxford Jenny
Page: [1]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America

Kaango.com Classifieds

0.656RCU1