ORIGINAL: Fred420
If I were you I would run the .25 instead of the .15 for your first combat plane. You will likely build heavy and the .25 can handle weight better. I can use all full size gear in my 25 size planes and end up around 3.25 .lbs. My 15 (ssc) planes with all full size gear end up close to 3 and fly kinda sluggish . The 25 planes in my opinion are just more enjoyable to fly with the added power. Also it seems that the .25s are less finicky than the 15s.
I've built a few 25s that ended up around 3.75 pounds and still flew nicely
The SSC Class is NOT sluggish. Are you familiar with the Battle Axe? How much combat time do you have? If you build to 3lbs. then you are building too heavy. Flight ready, I am at 2lbs 9oz. 1oz over min weight. You do not need full size servo's. The Hitec HS81MG are great for all functions. That is what most pilots are using. This plane will fly 55mph. in tight, close combat. Speed is not everything, how fast can you turn manuver is the key. Do Not be fooled into thinking that .15 are sluggish.
Go to:
http://www.rccombat.com/index.asp That is the RCCA for all combat info and more knowledge on SSC class. Great forums.
Dave Davis
AKA: "that red-headed step-child"
I didn't say SSC was sluggish. I said that when I built SSC to 3 .lbs that THEY are sluggish. I now can build a little closer to the 2.5 .lb limit and they fly decent. What I was attempting to convey was that MOST (not all) beginners will build heavy and most will use whatever gear they currently have laying around which usually is full size gear. That being said, the 25s "B" planes will be more forgiving to the beginners building techniques. This is my 3rd year of building combat planes and so far the best I can do is 2.lb 12oz for SSC. Sure if I go buy some mini servos and such I think I could hit the 2.5 mark but I'm just not willing to spend the cash to do it.
All I was telling him was that if he sticks with the 25s he can use full size gear and won't have to worry quite as much about weight and still have a NICE flying plane. With the 15s he had better watch his weight or suffer a sluggish flying plane. I could go on and on why I think the 25s are a better choice for the BEGINNER but my intent is not to argue but rather to clarify my above post.