Crash_n_Burn.......enlighten me about your anodized landing gear......

Good eye, Sledman...But it is really difficult to tell if it is anodized or powder coated in the above picture.

Actually, this is the stock 4*60 gear and it's powder coated.....Candy blue over mirror silver.

We have both an anodizing plant and a full powder coating plant so I always have to choose what would look better. The anodizing is a little tougher but unless the aluminum is polished, the finish has a matte look, with powder coating, the gloss is your choice.

It's still hard to beat plain polished aluminum, yes?

Happy flying!

Crash..... but that isn't the stock gear, is it? I'm going to replace the stock gear on mine....too soft, even with a cross strut.

Yea, it's stock. Seemed a little soft to me, but have never flown her yet to see just how bad it bends. What is a recommended replacement so I'll be ready when my gear flattens?

Crash.... A Klett .60 size fiberglass. But good luck finding one! I've got a H9 heavy duty hardened .60 size aluminum gear coming. I'll let ya know if it's any better!
I flew my 4 Star last night, again. What a great plane! They are a floater when landing. You will have to slow it down quite a bit, other wise they bounce back up in the air. The elevator has a LOT of effect a slow speeds, so go easy!

The Venture 60 gear should fit perfectly and is thicker at 1/8". At $9.95, fairly reasonably priced too.

http://www.btemodels.com/prices.html

Volfy...... The venture 60 gear looks like it is a two piece gear?

The BTE landing gear is two piece, but will still work better, matter of fact the BTE V60 is better period, but thank goodness, it isn't a barf.
Have a goodun,John.

TERRELL FLYER...
Please enlighten me on the v60.............

I agree the stock landing gear is too weak. I've had to bend mine back into shape soo many times I'm sure its about to break. I just ordered a replacement from TNT, they make a standard and a heavy duty main gear for the 4*60 in aluminum they also make composite gear for the 4*40&120, I bent if you call them they can make a composite one for the 60 as well.


Stephen

The Dubro plastic gear is the right size and it works great. It is very robust and strong. I have used it on my Four * 60 ARF since the first flight and it has been perfect.

Hi sledman,was having a little fun with ya'll on the barf bit . BUT NO KIDDING,I had the 4*40 and still fly the 4*120 with RCS140 ,but if you want to build a great kit and a great flyer then the Venture 60 By BTE IS THE LEADER ,in my opinion everyone should build and fly a V60 at least once just to see what is missing with other kits.At the present time I have 26 planes,extra 300's,edge 540, ultimate bipe,etc,the V60 is so far the best building plane I've seen.
Have a goodun,JOHN.

PM Martin....

Are you referring to the .40 size Dubro gear? It seems a little small. I was told they didn't make a .60 size gear. What engine and prop are you using? And fuel?

Dubro PN 789 recommended for .35 to .50 planes. Top width is 3 and 7/16, height is 4 and 1/2, overall width is 14" This is the gear most of my local 4*60 buds use on their planes with good results. I just picked one up for mine this weekend for $13.35 at my LHS. One friend did a bucket job on his 60 and the gear still survived fine. He's using it on the replacement plane.

Dwight

I have an OS .60 FP engine that I'm considering using in a 4 star 60 ARF. Would like to get some input on this. Do you feel a .60 is adequate, or would I be better off with a .75 or .90? I'm not looking to be able to hand launch the thing, but I don't want a sluggish bird on my hands either. Thanks for any feedback.

Being an FP engine and in Co. I would go with the larger engine,think either one would be fine, I enjoy hotdog style flying I would use the .90 unless it is heavy.
Have a goodun, John.

Here is the way to power a 4*

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ht=maxcim+four

Paul Martin

I have an O.S. .61 FX on mine, and it flies great. Will take off in 15 feet. I love it! This is my first low wing, maybe down the road if I fall into a screamin' deal on a larger engine, I might try it, but for now, this is just fine!

What's the minimum size servo's you guys are using on 4* 60
with a Saito 91 or equivalent. Would the single ball bearing nylon gear Futaba or Hitec work safely, or should a guys step up to more than a $14 servo? Dont want to trash a beautiful flyer to a stripped servo

Not a lot of extra $ at the moment so dont want to get more servo than is necessary, but dont want to lose a plane because I was too cheap
Thanks,
Dwight

on 4*60 most of the club fliers are using standard $14 servo's,some of them have a bunch of flights and still going strong.
Have a goodun,John.

Thanks all for the engine input.
May have to try the .60 FP and see how I like it.

I had a .60FP in a four star 60, and it was a little weak for the airplane. It's okay if your going to just buzz around the field and have fun, but if you want to do any aerobatics I feel that you will be dissappointed. A 60 size ballbearing engine is the minimum 2 stroke that I would put in it.
I currently have an OS .91 four stroke in it, which seems to be about perfect for this plane, but still slightly shy in the guts department. I am thinking about a Saito 100, or a YS 91 for a power upgrade. Big four strokes seem to fly this airplane better along with the cool sound!

what size prop are you guys using for the os .61 fx was thinking of a 13-4

Hi bodyman, APC 12X6,tried others but this gave best performance.
Have a goodun,JOHN.

All the 4*60 kit built planes I've seen had the fuel tank completely behind the firewall and the tank was wrapped in foam. On my new ARF the instructions have you mounting the tank flush against the firewall with it's neck going thru the firewall then siliconed in at the hole. Then braced at the rear with a glued in block. To me this may eliminate any fuel leaks from a bad stopper or fuel line connection from leaking into the fuselage, BUT- I thought tanks were always supposed to be wrapped and cushioned to prevent fuel foaming. What's the deal, should I follow instructions, or plug that big hole and install the tank the conventional way with full wrap of foam?
Opinions are appreciated

Thanks,

Dwight Hayden