Top Flite Staggerwing
08-21-2007, 06:52 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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Paul,
Where did you insatll your switches? I assume on the botton of the plane.
Paul,
Where did you insatll your switches? I assume on the botton of the plane.
08-28-2007, 04:00 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
I plan on putting the BGX-1 3500 on my Staggerwing. Has anyone tried this combo? I have the plane together and the weight should be about right. Wondering about performance. I am also thinking about reshaping the flaps to a four aileron set up with flaperons. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Jim
08-28-2007, 05:06 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
Why would you want to convert the separate flaps and ailerons to four "flaperons"on both top and bottom wings? Leaving aside that wasn't/isn't the way full scale Staghgerwings are set up, what are the advantages you see?
Thanks
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08-28-2007, 05:26 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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Hi, GGGB
Very cool switch!! Where did you buy it?
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Flavio
Hi, GGGB
Very cool switch!! Where did you buy it?
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Flavio
http://www.maxxprod.com/
08-28-2007, 05:33 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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I plan on putting the BGX-1 3500 on my Staggerwing. Has anyone tried this combo? I have the plane together and the weight should be about right. Wondering about performance. I am also thinking about reshaping the flaps to a four aileron set up with flaperons. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Jim
I plan on putting the BGX-1 3500 on my Staggerwing. Has anyone tried this combo? I have the plane together and the weight should be about right. Wondering about performance. I am also thinking about reshaping the flaps to a four aileron set up with flaperons. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Jim
Forgive the dumb question... I'm not at all familiar with the BGX-1 3500. What is its four stroke glow or gasoline engine equivalent?
08-28-2007, 06:00 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
I have talked to a couple of past staggerwing owners who both agreed, "unless you are going flat out, the roll rate is anything but brisk". I'm not looking to turn it into a pitts, just want to wake it up a bit. The BGX is a big OS two stroke. With a little more power than the 1.60 and the extra weight needed up front.
08-28-2007, 06:30 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
That's an interesting-sounding engine. I've got an OS 1.60 in my RC Guys Super decathelon that I'm getting ready to maiden, and probably'll need some weight on the nose.
Does it have its own website, or is it on the OS website?
Does it have its own website, or is it on the OS website?
09-20-2007, 02:30 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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The Rx switch is located up under the top wing. It's not invisible but it's not at all noticeable.
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Paul,
Where did you insatll your switches? I assume on the botton of the plane.
Paul,
Where did you insatll your switches? I assume on the botton of the plane.
Never thought of putting it up under the top wing. Good idea. Mine was thin enough i put it right on one of the black stripes on the side of the fuse. The charge jack is integral with the switch. Air fill is underneath the fuse.
09-22-2007, 01:27 PM
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I tried to find my answer in this looong post, but could not find the information.
What is the inner diameter of the cowling where the cylinders approx are?
What is the inner diameter of the cowling where the cylinders approx are?
09-24-2007, 06:10 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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I tried to find my answer in this looong post, but could not find the information.
What is the inner diameter of the cowling where the cylinders approx are?
I tried to find my answer in this looong post, but could not find the information.
What is the inner diameter of the cowling where the cylinders approx are?
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Nobody that can help me with the diameter?
Nobody that can help me with the diameter?
Very difficult to measure. I will take my cowling off and see if I can get you a dimension.
09-25-2007, 01:28 AM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
affas,
I don't have the TF Staggerwing, but it is approximately 1/5.3 scale and the TF 1/5th Dummy Engine can be used. Its trimed to fit size is approximately 8-1/2"(21.5 cm). The Saito 160 twin also fits with in the cowl without cut outs since you did not specify which cylinder (Dummy or actual power plant) location. The cowl gets wider from front to back and at the Dummy Engine location the inside diameter should be approx. 8-1/2" and gets bigger towards the rear.
I don't have the TF Staggerwing, but it is approximately 1/5.3 scale and the TF 1/5th Dummy Engine can be used. Its trimed to fit size is approximately 8-1/2"(21.5 cm). The Saito 160 twin also fits with in the cowl without cut outs since you did not specify which cylinder (Dummy or actual power plant) location. The cowl gets wider from front to back and at the Dummy Engine location the inside diameter should be approx. 8-1/2" and gets bigger towards the rear.
10-14-2007, 10:05 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
Has anyone done one of these with a gas engine? I have an SPE 26cc engine in mine and man is it nose heavy. It's taking about 3 pounds 2 ounces to get the balance correct using a Great Planes C.G. Machine, according to the instructions (5 1/2" back from LE of lower wing) . That's with the weight behing the tail wheel, so I imagine I'd have to mount it just inside the tail cone. I'm worried that much weight at the tail would cause problems for the tail wheel retract. Moving the batteries would hep some, but I don't think it would help a lot.
Any thoughts?
-Jorden
Any thoughts?
-Jorden
10-15-2007, 09:43 AM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
I put a 40 cc Brissen in mine. It is completely hidden except for some small areas around the muffler but you can only see these spots from directly underneath. The spark plug boot also shows but since I mounted the engine with the cylinder point down, and the plug angles back, only small amount shows and again, only can be seen from below. The big work I had to do was to modify the fire wall to accept the pitts muffler. The engine fit nicely but the round muffler cut into the fire wall about an inch. The mod cannot be be seen with the cowl on and I did such a nice job it is almost a shame, lol..
First I calc'd the location, then I dremeled out the existing firewall to approxamate size. I then took a 3" piece of pipe, wrapped in with course and paper and complted the relief so it was a perfect quarter circle. I beefed up the structure to make up for removing some of the fire wall then, I used the same pipe, wrapped in wax paper and made a fiberglass filler. Once cured, it fit exactly against the cut out. I carefully trimmed the oversize piece, then used epoxy with microballons to attach it from the inside. The final piece was fine sanded and painte to match. The result is a custom pocket for the muffler to recess into and looks like factory. It was definately worth the work of which took me 4 evenings to complete.
First I calc'd the location, then I dremeled out the existing firewall to approxamate size. I then took a 3" piece of pipe, wrapped in with course and paper and complted the relief so it was a perfect quarter circle. I beefed up the structure to make up for removing some of the fire wall then, I used the same pipe, wrapped in wax paper and made a fiberglass filler. Once cured, it fit exactly against the cut out. I carefully trimmed the oversize piece, then used epoxy with microballons to attach it from the inside. The final piece was fine sanded and painte to match. The result is a custom pocket for the muffler to recess into and looks like factory. It was definately worth the work of which took me 4 evenings to complete.
10-17-2007, 11:32 AM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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I put a 40 cc Brissen in mine. It is completely hidden except for some small areas around the muffler but you can only see these spots from directly underneath. The spark plug boot also shows but since I mounted the engine with the cylinder point down, and the plug angles back, only small amount shows and again, only can be seen from below. The big work I had to do was to modify the fire wall to accept the pitts muffler. The engine fit nicely but the round muffler cut into the fire wall about an inch. The mod cannot be be seen with the cowl on and I did such a nice job it is almost a shame, lol..
First I calc'd the location, then I dremeled out the existing firewall to approxamate size. I then took a 3" piece of pipe, wrapped in with course and paper and complted the relief so it was a perfect quarter circle. I beefed up the structure to make up for removing some of the fire wall then, I used the same pipe, wrapped in wax paper and made a fiberglass filler. Once cured, it fit exactly against the cut out. I carefully trimmed the oversize piece, then used epoxy with microballons to attach it from the inside. The final piece was fine sanded and painte to match. The result is a custom pocket for the muffler to recess into and looks like factory. It was definately worth the work of which took me 4 evenings to complete.
I put a 40 cc Brissen in mine. It is completely hidden except for some small areas around the muffler but you can only see these spots from directly underneath. The spark plug boot also shows but since I mounted the engine with the cylinder point down, and the plug angles back, only small amount shows and again, only can be seen from below. The big work I had to do was to modify the fire wall to accept the pitts muffler. The engine fit nicely but the round muffler cut into the fire wall about an inch. The mod cannot be be seen with the cowl on and I did such a nice job it is almost a shame, lol..
First I calc'd the location, then I dremeled out the existing firewall to approxamate size. I then took a 3" piece of pipe, wrapped in with course and paper and complted the relief so it was a perfect quarter circle. I beefed up the structure to make up for removing some of the fire wall then, I used the same pipe, wrapped in wax paper and made a fiberglass filler. Once cured, it fit exactly against the cut out. I carefully trimmed the oversize piece, then used epoxy with microballons to attach it from the inside. The final piece was fine sanded and painte to match. The result is a custom pocket for the muffler to recess into and looks like factory. It was definately worth the work of which took me 4 evenings to complete.
10-17-2007, 12:10 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
No, I had to add a couple of ounces to the firewall. I have the batteries and ignition box mounted on the false fire wall I made to extend the engine.
10-17-2007, 09:02 PM
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Ive been running a OS BGX in a 80" extra for the last two years, and it has been a GREAT engine. Its comparable to a moki 2.1, runs on regular nitro glow fuel (mokis like 0%) and hasnt given me any trouble. When the BGX came out years ago, some people had problems with it, probably because they tried to run it like a moki. If you plumb it with large tubing and fuel line, you will be very pleased with this engine in any application, its a brute! Also, do yourself a favor and put a bisson muffler on it, the stock muffler is a power robber.
My stag is sitting patiently in its box, awaiting its turn on the table. Ive got the saito 220 for this bird, cant wait to get working on it!
so many projects.......so little time.....
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My stag is sitting patiently in its box, awaiting its turn on the table. Ive got the saito 220 for this bird, cant wait to get working on it!
so many projects.......so little time.....
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11-05-2007, 07:20 AM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
Hi, TeamScale!
I have a Fuji 32 EI engine and I'm wondering if it would fit well in there. Do you have some pics of the interior of your cowl?
Thanks in advance!
Flavio
Power Fugi 24 gas.
Thanks in advance!
Flavio
11-05-2007, 10:19 PM
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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check back in this thread there are pictures.. Thanks
check back in this thread there are pictures.. Thanks
Do you like your motor and how well does it run
Thank you,,,, Dave
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RE: Top Flite Staggerwing
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Finally flew mine today. Power Fugi 24 gas. Very stable aircraft!!! As you can see how I transport it to the field. We are a mile from the sod farm!!
Finally flew mine today. Power Fugi 24 gas. Very stable aircraft!!! As you can see how I transport it to the field. We are a mile from the sod farm!!
Looks fantastic!!
Justin