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Old 04-21-2014 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Granpooba
Guess you can add me, brothers !

Recently purchased a BALSA USA Eindecker 90 from a fellow, that started it, but thought he could not finish it. He only had the fuselage framed up. I might add that the reason I purchased it was because I am fed up and tired of ARF's. Thought that if I want a well built and good flying model, then I should build it myself. Started building when I was 8 years old and now I am older than dirt.

Purchased the kit, pushrods, wheels, large roll of covering, fiberglass cowling and cheeks, dummy engine, 4 servo's, etc, etc, etc. Purchased it all at what I thought to be a very reasonable price. Put it on my shelf and plan to make it next winters project.

Not sure what I will use for power. Has been suggested that a Saito .90 would be plenty of power. But am thinking about either a Saitio 1.00 or 1.25. Any other suggestions from anybody that has the same kit ?

Finally to mention the popularity of the D7. Friend of mine has one all framed up, but has decided to set it aside for covering and finishing next winter. As stated, it seems to be one of the more popular kits.
Models of early aircraft with radial engines always seem to need nose weight so rather than lead use the bigger motor. This also allows you to spin a larger prop. I used a fine pitch prop and it was an oversize prop for the engine wide open it flew quite well and provided lots of breaking in a dive.

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