Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
08-08-2007, 09:55 AM
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Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
About to start on the 1/6 scale Pica FW 190D. Have not decided on an engine yet. Now that Zenoah has the G20 out do you think it is a suitable choice for this plane?
08-08-2007, 10:52 AM
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
these are designed around a .61 2 st and fly great that way think the g20 would be overkill and the extra 25 oz would probably turn a nice flyer into a dog.
01-02-2008, 05:16 PM
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
Sorry a bit too late for your question, just came across this thread through a link. My Pica Waco YMF 3 1:6th scale has the Saito .91s
4/s, it is excellent for this size of a bi-plane, mine flys great with plenty of power to spare. Just keep it light. If you want to see a picture I can send you a couple. One with the cowl removed and one with the cowl on.
Good luck.
Chalres.
4/s, it is excellent for this size of a bi-plane, mine flys great with plenty of power to spare. Just keep it light. If you want to see a picture I can send you a couple. One with the cowl removed and one with the cowl on.
Good luck.
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
karlwatt...............forgot to mention to you. The G20 ei would probably be too heavy. It is definetly heavier that the Saito 91. I added some weight to the nose, not sure how much.
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
Karwat................Sorry my mistake, I thought you were referring to the Pica WACO. The G20ei Zenoah would probably fit your FW 190D, and most probably you won't have to add weight to the tail. I don't have this engine, but was thinking of getting one of these for my Hangar 9 F4U Corsair .60, but have second thoughts 'cause I hear this engine is power hungry, unless I'll modify the E. ignition. I also hear that this is an excellent engine.
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
this 190 has, from memory, a very short engine bay, my 61fsr fitted nice in mine, and was MORE than enough power, to fit this motor would probably ruin its gentle flying characteristics
01-17-2008, 01:13 PM
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RE: Zenoah G20 EI in Pica FW 190D
I put a g20 into a BHM P-36 Hawk, with a 15" 3-blade prop, and it's a great combo for the plane.
That 3 blade would look great on the FW190.[8D]
I've wanted to put a g20 into a Platt or Pica 190, I just don't have the time to build it.
The trick to keeping her light is to not use a NICD or NIMH batt...I've been usining a single cell LIPO and it's light as can be.
Just position your receiver/ batt firther back to obtain the correct CG.
I'm getting out of Nitro and going gas in all my planes.
I have a Graupner FW190D that I'm considering putting a Roto25cc engine in; I'd prefer using the g20, but I already have the other engine.
I'll be putting a FPE 21cc engine in my new3 SIG P-61 (.60 size)[8D]
That 3 blade would look great on the FW190.[8D]
I've wanted to put a g20 into a Platt or Pica 190, I just don't have the time to build it.
The trick to keeping her light is to not use a NICD or NIMH batt...I've been usining a single cell LIPO and it's light as can be.
Just position your receiver/ batt firther back to obtain the correct CG.
I'm getting out of Nitro and going gas in all my planes.
I have a Graupner FW190D that I'm considering putting a Roto25cc engine in; I'd prefer using the g20, but I already have the other engine.
I'll be putting a FPE 21cc engine in my new3 SIG P-61 (.60 size)[8D]
