Hey Walleye -

Is it really easy to put together. If so I will just buy the kit.

Thanks

Mark

Actually

If you can send the money, a saito 56 slows the 40 down using a 12x7 prop but lets it pull like a tractor. You could even run the 12x6 or 12x5. I found the 12x7 turns the engine right around 9400 rpm where the 12x6 takes it to 9900 and the 12x5 turns it well over 10K.

Saitos love to run in the 9500 range plus you get the 4-stroke pure

Yes the 4 Star 60 is really easy to put together. I wrote a review for our club and posted it online. If you would like to read what I said go to www.tcrcm.org and then Builders Corner. The 60 was the only 4 Star that was laser cut at that time. Handles the wind very well and it is real windy here. Richland Washington
Jerry Wallis

Thanks a lot. Hopefully I can find a good deal on the kit.

Mark

Wow, all these glowing reviews make me happy ! I just started building a 4*60 ARF as my first glow plane after flying electrics for more than a year. Since I can fly warbirds and 3d electric models I am hoping that I can handle the 4*. Will put an OS .61 fx in it. Was thinking of a 13x6 prop for maiden. BTW, does anyone use flaperons on these, or is that overkill?

My second plane was a SIG 4*60. My first was a Tower Hobbies 40 Trainer. I love the 4*60. It is a lot snappier than the trainer, but lands very well. The only thing I had to get used to were the take offs. It was a little hard at first to learn how to take off with a trail-dragger, but now it's fun. You will love your 4*60.

I have flown the 4* 60 for my second plane and loved it! I then built the 4* 40 and it scares me most times. I have an os 46 fx engine in there and it just moves that bird like a cat with its tail on fire. I love flying them both... I use flaperons on the 4* 40. I like the way it slows it down for landing. I have a short runway at home. the 60 didnt need the flaperons its great as it is.

anybody know what would be a good prop size to help with the landings.. I dont mind the fllaps, I just think that there could be a prop size that would be more fitting.

I would think you should use the largest prop at the lowest pitch that is recommended for your engine. The larger prop will create more drag, and the lower pitch=slower forward speed. Somebody chime in if I'm off base here...

I flew my 60 Sunday, nice and easy with OS 91 Surpass 4 stroke. I love this plane. It flies a lot differently than my 40 size. The 40 has a 46 AX and it is fast, control throws maxed, it can be a handful. I don't have the throws maxed on the 60, but it is nice and relaxing. I like them both, but if I could only have one, I'd take the 60.

How long (approximate hours) did it take you guys to build your 4*60 kits?

Thanks in advance.

My second plane was a 4*60 with an OS91surpass. It was recommended by someone who helped me get started in the "after trainer" phase. It's are real confidence builder. I will keep it forever!!!! I put the trainer radio gear and engine OS 46FX in another SIG plane called the Somethin Extra. That got my nerves going again!!!!!!! Fun to fly too, but very quick. Lands nice though. You won't go wrong with the 60. Good luck...........

thinking of getting the four star 60 as my second airplane. I'm still deciding between the OS .61 FX or the TT .61 Pro, which one should I get? The OS is $60 more, but is it woth the extra $$$ ?

This is a very rough guess, since I did it in fits and starts, but maybe 10hrs (that is for the ARF BTW). It's pretty easy esp if you've built something else in the past - I had built several electrics but no glos. Someone with more experience could probably do it in 5-8 hrs.

I did a 4*40 ARF in about 8 hours and 2 SIG Somethin Extra kits in roughly 2 weeks each working 3 to 4 hours a day not including the covering.

I know of 2 people that did the 60 size KIT (not the ARF) in about 2 weeks working the same as I did with the SSE's so say about 20 hours not including the covering