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The plane is on the bench now. I haven't finalized between the OS 70, Saito 80 or YS 63 but will this week. I'm waiting for a little more feedback myself before a decision is made since this one is for review in the RCU magazine. Since I did a detailed review of the big brother I can compare the two planes. I've had a lot of time on the big brother so I'll be able to see what the differences might be.

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WOW, I just got back from the field with the UCD 46 with a SAITO 100 on the front. THIS ENGINE IS THE TICKET. It flies so much better than its big brother. IT HARRIERS with spoilerons. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A PLANE TUMBLE AND FLIP SO FAST.

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I'm looking forward to the RCU review! Earl I agree that this is a large plane...does not look like your typical .40 sized plane....more like a 60....you're starting to sway me toward the saito or possible the ys 91 (110)...

Servos:
I'm going to use 2-8231s on the ailerons an 8411 on the tail.....but for the elevator I have a 9205 (left over from a gyro I sold) and a Hitec hs 545...can anyone give some input as to whether mixing servos on the elevator would create any problems?

Thanks!

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What prop are you using on it? Did you replace the spinner?Sounds like the Saito 100 is the way to go.

Jimmy

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THE 100 IS THE IDEAL WIEGHT SAME AS THE PROTYPE'S OS 70 AND MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER. THE YS 91 OR 110 WEIGH ABOUT 4OZ MORE PLUS AOTHER OZ. OR 2 FOR THE MUFF. I HAVE THE YS110 AND IT IS PEREFECT FOR THE BIG BROTHER BUT NOT ON THE LITTLE ONE.

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Check this out.

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Hi marc are they selling this version in purple? it looks sweet

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I've not seen anyone flying this with the Saito 72 yet, which is the engine that is sitting on my shelf for this plane.

I had purchased Hitec HS-605's all around for this but then saw the manual had Futaba 3004's installed. They call for 50 oz/in on the elevators and ailerons and the 3004's come in at around 45 oz/in are they enough? Anyone flying like this? My other thought on the elevators and ailerons are the Hitec HS-225's as this would save a couple of ounces and are rated at 50 oz/in, then put a 605 on the rudder.....course they are calling for 90 oz/in on the tail, will 75 be enough with the 605's?

What prop would you all suggest for the Saito 72? I have a 13 x 6 would this be appropriate?

Thanks

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Marc,

It looks nice with the Purple trim. Did you cover it yourself? I haven't seen a purple one on the Great Planes web site.

Jimmy

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earl,

How long are your flight times with the Saito 100? I am trying to decide if the 8oz tank that the kit comes with is enough.

Jimmy

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The supplied fuel tank is enough for a short flight..

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Just some late night photoshop playing around...

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I have my timer set at 10 minutes and have about 3 - 4 oz left. I think it drinks about 1 oz a minute at full throttle. I very seldom go full throttle.

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Wow! I go away for a couple of weeks and I come back and this thread has almost 200 posts in it...... :D

Now I have been watching the Tower website and it still says they won't be in stock until early July. So how did you guys get a hold of them?

Also Marc have you decided on which engine to use yet? I have an OS FS-70 II sitting at home here waiting for an airframe so that is what I will be using.

So please go ahead and use your OS 70 so that I don't have to be the first.....that way I can ready your review and pick up on any little tricks or tips! hehe......

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has anyone flown therse yet.........would a
O.S. FS-70 II Surpass power it good?

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What about a YS .63? Has anyone seen the .46 fly with this engine?

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Yes it could cause problems. Imagine you instantly hit full up elevator (Wall..., plus others) One servo may move faster than the other, which would cause the plane to yaw a little until they both reach the stop point.

(got my ucd3d 46 on backorder at tower, hurry up!!!)

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i was at my LHS yesterday and they had a UCD .46 there.........waaahooo :D

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Check my previous post. My UCD 46 has a YS 63. My second trip to the field I switched to 30% heli fuel. The engine peforms much better, faster throttle response.Pulls out of a hover alot better with this fuel.

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what about a saito 65 havent herd any thing about that????? :confused:

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Has anyone replaced the hardware with 4-40 stuff as so many have with the 60 size UCANDO??

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Has anyone done a side by side comparison with the Funtana yet? It appears that the Funtana is coming in a little bit lighter from what I have been reading.

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UCANDO 46 compared to Funtana S 40
(From Suppliers Website Stats)
Funtana S .40 3D ARF U-Can-Do 3D .46 ARF
Wingspan: 56 in (142.2 cm) Wingspan: 56.75 in
Length: 56 ¾ in (144.1 cm) Length: 58.5 in
Wing Area: 714 sq in (46.1 sq dm) Wing Area: 904 sq in
Weight: 4-5.5 lb (1.8 Kg - 2.5 Kg) Weight: 5.25 lb
Wing Loading: 16.1 oz/sq ft. Wing Loading: 13.7 oz/sq ft.
Recommended Engine Size: Recommended Engine Size:
.32-.46 (2-stroke), .40-.72 (4-stroke .32-.51 (2-stroke), .52- .70 (4-stroke
Price: $169.99 Price: $149.99

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Unfortunately, the manufacturers reports can be a little off. I was wondering what kind of weights people were getting with the same engine, say a Saito 72. Also flight reports with said engine.

Thanks for the info though.

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For sure! Definitely replace with 4-40 at least. The control rod lenghts for the elevator halves and rudder appear much longer than that on UCD-3D 60. It took Tower 3 tries to get me an undamaged wing! Finally got a good one last week. Phew. Time to assemble.

Any one fly one of these with an OS 70 yet? Any comments?