Hi Guys me again,

Ok Got an Irvine .53 coming. Need to know (remember I'm new at this) , what is the best kind of prop for me with the Eindecker Arf. What would you guys reccomend ?

Also, do I need fuel filters ? Tower has these listed as accesspries with almost every plane they sell. Last question-- I have doen extensive research on these forums and it seemslike a mixed bag . . . How is the most effective and best way to fuel proof my plane ? Internal and external--I've heard everything from rustoleum to babybowder and denatured alcohol to special dope only available if stolen fromsecret government lab <ha-ha>--Oh yea already took your guys suggestions and bought a voltwatch today . . .10.95 at hobbytown.

Thanks,

Tbird

You see my thread about choosing a propellor?

OK... The Eindecker ARF fit in close with the average Trainer for speed range. You want a prop n the mid to long blade and mid to low pitch range for your engine.

Irvine .53... 12X5 should be right.

I appreciate the quick response-- you always have good info. Any ideas for the other questions in my post ?

Thanks,
Tbird

If it's an ARF Eindecker most of it should already be fuel proofed (yeah right), for any exposed wood mix up PVA glue 50/50 with water and give it a few coats.

The fuel filter is not a bad idea... but not a necessity. I use a "sintered bronze" filter clunk on my fuel pump pick-up line. I trnd to close off my fuel tank to air when the plane s not in use (a small piece of brass tube to connect the fuel supply line and the muffler pressure line.. keeps air and junk out, and no fuel dripping all over the place.)

I mix up 30 min or 2 hour epoxy and paint exposed wood on any ARF. (and on kits I have built after covering them) The longer cure time epoxy goes on thin and is 100% fuel proof. I occasionally (not always) paint the inside of the fuselage in the fuel tank area with butyrate dope. (2 coats of clear) Butyrate dope is the common type sold at hobby shops for model airplane use. A bit expensive in the 3.5 oz jar... but you don't use a lot of it. (you can get large quantities much cheaper from an airport that has some fabric covered planes... 1 gallon there costs less than 1 quart at the hobby shop)

Alcohol and baby powder and corn meal are things used for cleaning up fuel spills on unprotected wood.

Who makes an Eindecker ARF? One of my choices for first scale airplane.... And as I recall, someone used to make a "fuel proof varnish" some yearsa go, but haven't seen it anywhere. I suppose any good varnish would be fuelproof once cured?