ORIGINAL: Bob Paris
Hi Chilli,
Thanks for the information...and it's still ''work in progress'' on deciding what engine to power this model with. Please do post pictures of your engine mod to this airframe.
I did receive my ''Troy Built'' F6F retracts today. The quality of the wheels and struts are of first quality-wheel dia. is 4''. I'm still open to see how the air operated rotaters are, but the kit included everything you need to install the retracts into a model.
I will start on my wing first and I want to fit the landing gear, modify the flaps to be more scale and repaint the wings. Then install a retractable tail wheel into the fuse and beef up the tail section a bit.
Would a G38-lightened, with electronic ignition be to much power for this model ? Is the Solo 3-prop hub to big a scale for this size airframe, or would it work ok here ?
I've enclosed a few pictures of the ''Troy Built'' F6F retracts.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
I would say not to worried about too much power in fact would be just about the right size for a good 3 blade scale wise but I think the cylinder would stick out a bunch. A G38 is kind of tall but that would be up to you. The DLE 30 I think would be a good match and be mostly in the cowl. The Solo prop hub is way to big for this size plane I have one and stuck it up to see after you asked and it is way to big. Hope that helps.