ORIGINAL: queasyflier
Thanks for your input! I've had concerns about this Nitro kit which came without instructions. Their support line has not been helpful.
I'm thinking of mounting an OS .61FX and a Futaba 6 channel computer radio with standard servos. Do you think this would work on this plane?
Queasyflier
The "support" number is really to deal with service issues... e.g. you are missing a part... and that's about it.
They are box and go. Great for us who don't need help....
That combination will do VERY well.
The FX is a light engine but it produces ample power for this plane.
A set of standard servos all around will do fine.
Your biggest weight penalty will be the battery, so don't over do it. I prefer a larger battery so I'd opt for a 1200 to 1400mAh battery which lets me fly all day.
Put the plane together with everything but the battery in place, mark the location where you want the C.G.
Balance the plane on a balancer or two dowels with pencil erasers on the end... then position the battery on the plane until it comes level... you'll then know where in the fuse to put the battery. Once known, put the battery along the side of the fuse opposite the muffler to offset any lateral imbalance.
I HIGHLY recommend, ( and did I mention that I HIGHLY recommend... ) that once you have the plane FULLY finished, you remove the canopy and spray the entire plane with light successive coats of fuel proof clear coat...
Top Flight Clear coat will work fine.
Do this after shrinking any wrinkles, fixing decals, etc.
This will seal the edges of the trim and covering. That will prevent fuel from leaching in under the seams.
Fuel will dissolve the covering adhesive used on the Fly, CMP and Evergreen models, over time... causing the covering and/or trim to start to come off.
This little preventative measure will eliminate this... DO IT, it's well worth the slight effort.
Never spray it on clear plastic ( it will become opaque ), but it's safe to spray on everything else.