G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
02-12-2007, 05:06 PM
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G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
I would like to know if a G-26 will fit in a CMP Hellcat 71" WS. Will the motor be to heavy for this plane? Will the engine fit within the cowl?
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02-12-2007, 06:51 PM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
You will have to cut a hole for the carb and sparkplug, you might be able to keep your muffler inside..but you will be making a exhaust hole in it somewhere unless you plan on it exiting along the sides of the cowl...
I haven't seen this combination exactly fly, but I have heard of the plane with g23's and g26's on the long cmp hellcat thread on the warbird forum...
I haven't seen this combination exactly fly, but I have heard of the plane with g23's and g26's on the long cmp hellcat thread on the warbird forum...
02-12-2007, 10:33 PM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
it is fine. every single CMP warbird has a G23 or G26 in the bonnet. it's the engine of choice. they figure that these planes not only need the nose weight, they also would benefit from the reliability of a gasser. the flame outs on these engines are few and far between. the only time i ever see them deadstick is when the LHS owner flies his 45cc trainer out of gass on purpose: 30 minutes. have fun!
02-13-2007, 06:15 PM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
Having built one, and even though I have used gassers for many years, I never considered one for this size plane.
I still think the new Saito 125 is a much better choice. Cowled in engine, plenty of power, less weight.
I like to use weight I already need (battery, servos, fuel, gear support) and find ways to move this forward when I need to.
This plane is not that bad for a scale warbird though, and I did a lot of detailing. Retracts would need to be very stout for that engine as well. 1/2" srtuts and extra bracing.
Only my humble opinions. I have a Spit of the same size that I am building this winter, so I'm facing most of the same issues right now. Have fun.
I still think the new Saito 125 is a much better choice. Cowled in engine, plenty of power, less weight.
I like to use weight I already need (battery, servos, fuel, gear support) and find ways to move this forward when I need to.
This plane is not that bad for a scale warbird though, and I did a lot of detailing. Retracts would need to be very stout for that engine as well. 1/2" srtuts and extra bracing.
Only my humble opinions. I have a Spit of the same size that I am building this winter, so I'm facing most of the same issues right now. Have fun.
02-13-2007, 06:31 PM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
Thanks for the replies. I was looking at some of the weights that people were comming out with on their finished planes. I have a g-26 not being used thats why I was asking.
02-14-2007, 09:04 AM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
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Having built one, and even though I have used gassers for many years, I never considered one for this size plane.
I still think the new Saito 125 is a much better choice. Cowled in engine, plenty of power, less weight.
I like to use weight I already need (battery, servos, fuel, gear support) and find ways to move this forward when I need to.
This plane is not that bad for a scale warbird though, and I did a lot of detailing. Retracts would need to be very stout for that engine as well. 1/2" srtuts and extra bracing.
Only my humble opinions. I have a Spit of the same size that I am building this winter, so I'm facing most of the same issues right now. Have fun.
Having built one, and even though I have used gassers for many years, I never considered one for this size plane.
I still think the new Saito 125 is a much better choice. Cowled in engine, plenty of power, less weight.
I like to use weight I already need (battery, servos, fuel, gear support) and find ways to move this forward when I need to.
This plane is not that bad for a scale warbird though, and I did a lot of detailing. Retracts would need to be very stout for that engine as well. 1/2" srtuts and extra bracing.
Only my humble opinions. I have a Spit of the same size that I am building this winter, so I'm facing most of the same issues right now. Have fun.
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02-14-2007, 11:46 AM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
I have this airplane, and I used a Magnum 120 for power. With everything as far fwd. as I could get it I still needed a Higley heavy spinner. 120 is adequate but not stunning power. But it was needed nose weight. A year ago I would have said stick with the glow but I'm starting to become a convert.... althought I don't know how much I like gas engines with fiberglass fuselages, given the vibration levels.
It's a great flying airplane, no real bad habbits. I don't use flaps and it slows down really nicely. Just get in there and really reinforce the gear mounting.
Andy
It's a great flying airplane, no real bad habbits. I don't use flaps and it slows down really nicely. Just get in there and really reinforce the gear mounting.
Andy
02-14-2007, 12:54 PM
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RE: G-26 in a CMP hellcat?
Thanks for your comments. Do you have retracts on yours? I'm contemplating fixed gear to save weight and money, as I would like to use a 25cc gasser.
