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Old 08-25-2010, 06:04 PM
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Joe- what size gear did you end up with.
Old 08-26-2010, 12:58 PM
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Joe: I hate the crappy bendy aluminum gear that comes with the Venus planes
Mine even came with one gear leg made from noticeably thinner aluminum than the other leg!!!

tele1974: I see that you have you motor mounted vertical. I like it. What RPM's are you getting with that prop.
I havent tach'ed it since I got it broke in and tuned last year and now I cant remember for sure. I think I was getting the 9000+ that Horizon advertises for their benchmark 16x6. These days I just fill the 24oz tank with 30% nitro fuel and fly for 25 minutes

tele1974: How is the vertical pull with that prop?
I'm happy with the vertical. Dont know how it compares to other planes / engine combos, but I do have to thottle back to stop the climb when I want to do a hammerhead stall.
Old 08-28-2010, 10:09 PM
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Of course I am never happy.  I am considering going with a YS110.  The YS has more power than my Saito125BK right or am I wrong.   I looked at the specs and the YS is another 8 ounces.  Thats a half a pound difference!!
Old 08-29-2010, 03:32 PM
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Of course I am never happy. I am considering going with a YS110. The YS has more power than my Saito125BK right or am I wrong. I looked at the specs and the YS is another 8 ounces. Thats a half a pound difference!!
Unless you already own a YS 110, I don't think you will find a new one anywhere. The replacement YS 115 has been promised for over a year and is still a no show. That is the main reason I am using an OS 120AX. Now that I have used this engine, I think it is a much better choice than the 4 strokes. Lots of power and no vibration.
Old 08-30-2010, 08:43 AM
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The YS is not too heavy for the front of the plane, and it has GOBS of power. If you run 30/30 you should be able to swing a 15x10 with the 1.10 and the plane will love it. IIRC the YS 1.10 is lighter than the OS 1.20 w/ muffler. I'm sure the Saito will fly the plane well too, but the performance with my YS was nuts.
Old 08-30-2010, 07:58 PM
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I am using a MAC muffler on my 120AX. This muffler is way lighter than the stock one, fits nicely in the bottom of the cowl, and costs no more than the standard big box one.
Old 08-30-2010, 08:53 PM
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joe- noticed you changed landing gears, what size did you end up with from graph tech?
Old 08-31-2010, 08:44 AM
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joe- noticed you changed landing gears, what size did you end up with from graph tech?
My Venus gear didn't come from Graphtech; I hadn't worked with them yet by that point.

Take a bunch of measurements and give them a call. Together you can find a mold that is close in size, and they will modify it to you liking.

Old 10-02-2010, 08:24 PM
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I have just heard that the Venus II has been discontinued. I did check the Tower site and I sure can't find it listed there. BAH!!!!
Old 10-03-2010, 04:06 PM
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I have a sad feeling that flyers are moving away from the pattern style, and either going warbird scale or aerobatic. Or heli.
Old 10-03-2010, 04:47 PM
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Rumor has they are making a scaled up Sequence
Old 10-03-2010, 11:17 PM
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I hope they make a 2-meter version that is glow/gas compatible.
Old 10-04-2010, 03:08 AM
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Venus II discontinued. What devastating news!

Powered by a Saito 125, it is one of the nicest planes I've ever owned. Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement when the time comes to replace mine?

Lynton
Old 10-04-2010, 03:18 AM
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Just wait for post 1411 to come true
Old 10-04-2010, 05:39 AM
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I was considering ordering another Venus II kit stripping it and recovering it. And, realized that it was discontinued.  I have to wonder what it going to be replaced with? A larger Sequence... if that is the case.  I have a Syssa 180 HP that needs a home in a pattern plane.  I would love to put it in my Venus but their is no room for the pipe. They will certainly have to do their home work to compete with the 2m plane that 3DH is coming out with.
Old 10-04-2010, 01:36 PM
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A suitable replacement pattern plane in this size for around 300 bucks.  That is going to be difficult to find.   Theirs a challenge for you RC shoppers.  What do you got guys.  Is their anything that will accommodate a pipe.  I have a Syssa 180 HP gas engine with a pipe that I would like to get in a pattern plane.  Problem, I can't spend a grand on a airframe.   I think the Focus II is the only one that I know of that would be a suitable replacement.  Is their anything else guys.
I just checked it and it is for the 140-160 glow engines.  Its too big for our 125's.
Old 10-09-2010, 05:43 AM
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I will second the motion...for a Gas/ Glow compatible replacement for the Venus II.  I still haven't decided where my Syssa HP 180 is going to go.
Old 10-09-2010, 06:02 AM
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I am considering recovering my Venus II this winter.  You guys have any ideas for a trim scheme?
Old 10-25-2010, 04:37 PM
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What do you think about dle-20 on the venus?
It is almost as powerfull as os120ax and only a bit heavier....
Old 10-25-2010, 05:12 PM
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What do you think about dle-20 on the venus?
It is almost as powerfull as os120ax and only a bit heavier....
Why do that when an OS120AX is lighter, more powerfull, and cheaper. That seems like a simple decision to me. The only logical argument in favor of the gas engine would be fuel cost.
Old 10-25-2010, 05:24 PM
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Because of the fuel cost, as you mention
I burn about 5lt(1.3gallons) per week, so this is 25euros(35$)
also with the dle the plane will be much cleaner
Old 10-25-2010, 05:33 PM
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I like the Venus II so much I ordered a second one right from Tower before they stopped selling them. Got a $50 discount and did the three pay for $75 payments. Working on putting that ARF together right now.

I also purchased a new OS Max 1.20AX two stroke for this one! The other one has an OS 1.20 pumped four stroke on it and I love it with that one.

I'm guessing the two stroke will give me noticeably more power. Ouch on the fuel costs though, especially with 20/20, which is what I use.
Old 10-25-2010, 07:37 PM
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I use the red Omega 10% fuel in my OS 120AX and have had no problems and plenty of power. I pay $13.00/gallon when buying a 4 gallon case. I did put a Perry pump on my 120AX and moved the tank of the Venus back to the CG. I did have to lean the low end 1/2 turn and re-adjust the high end but it starts and runs great. I do like a low idle for landing this floater, so I have used the flap switch on my JR system and mixed a higher idle when the switch is up and a very low idle when I lower the flap switch; works great.
Old 10-25-2010, 11:36 PM
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That's a great price - where do you get it by the case for that? Just curious. Thanks.
Old 10-26-2010, 06:12 AM
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That's a great price - where do you get it by the case for that? Just curious. Thanks.
At my local hobby shop.

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