I think I may have a problem?
04-08-2010 | 09:52 PM
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I think I may have a problem?
LatelyI have had an itch to try a 4 stroke, in all my years I never messed with one in any way. A few days agoI walked in to the LHS and hanging from the ceiling was a Sig Mahem (a plane I have been wanting) with a Saito 4 stroke. It was a salewaiting to happen.The problem is now I have a bunch of 2 strokes I don't know what to do with. I guess I will just throw them in the corner as I replace them.
04-08-2010 | 10:16 PM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
you can throw them my way
, just kidding, there's nothing wrong with 2 strokes, many of us use both types and some planes just seem to fly better with one or the other, I say keep them and find a plane to put them in
, just kidding, there's nothing wrong with 2 strokes, many of us use both types and some planes just seem to fly better with one or the other, I say keep them and find a plane to put them in
04-08-2010 | 10:31 PM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
Best bet is sell 'em on craigslist where locals would pick it up if they bought. Ebay is good bet but the fees of ebay as well as paypal would have to be something to put up with. If you really don't want 'em at all, then I can have it for free gladly lol 
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04-08-2010 | 10:39 PM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
Why sell them??? Yes, you have discovered 4-strokes. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on 2-stroke engines. I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics. Just because you use one type it doesn't mean you have give up everything else. There are some planes that are better off with a 4-stroke engine, while there are others that need to have a 2-stroke in. Fit the engine to the type of plane. Perfect example, the Sig Hog Bipe. My first one had an OS 61 FX in it. It flew the plane very well, but the 2-stroke just didn't seem right in the bipe. So I put an OS 91 4-stroke in it and it was a match made in heaven. But then on my Ultra Sport it is better off with the 61 2-stroke in it.
There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
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There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
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04-08-2010 | 10:44 PM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
Some people want to standardize on one thing others like variety, neither is wrong. For me I like em all, glow , 2 stroke, 4 stroke, gas, even a diesel and a couple of electrics.
Hard to believe I am still a trainee,
At least I am well prepared .
Hard to believe I am still a trainee,
At least I am well prepared .
04-08-2010 | 11:00 PM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
ORIGINAL: RCKen
Why sell them??? Yes, you have discovered 4-strokes. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on 2-stroke engines. I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics. Just because you use one type it doesn't mean you have give up everything else. There are some planes that are better off with a 4-stroke engine, while there are others that need to have a 2-stroke in. Fit the engine to the type of plane. Perfect example, the Sig Hog Bipe. My first one had an OS 61 FX in it. It flew the plane very well, but the 2-stroke just didn't seem right in the bipe. So I put an OS 91 4-stroke in it and it was a match made in heave. But then on my Ultra Sport it is better off with 61 2-stroke in it.
There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
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Why sell them??? Yes, you have discovered 4-strokes. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on 2-stroke engines. I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics. Just because you use one type it doesn't mean you have give up everything else. There are some planes that are better off with a 4-stroke engine, while there are others that need to have a 2-stroke in. Fit the engine to the type of plane. Perfect example, the Sig Hog Bipe. My first one had an OS 61 FX in it. It flew the plane very well, but the 2-stroke just didn't seem right in the bipe. So I put an OS 91 4-stroke in it and it was a match made in heave. But then on my Ultra Sport it is better off with 61 2-stroke in it.
There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
Ken
04-09-2010 | 07:09 AM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
ORIGINAL: RCKen
Why sell them??? Yes, you have discovered 4-strokes. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on 2-stroke engines. I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics. Just because you use one type it doesn't mean you have give up everything else. There are some planes that are better off with a 4-stroke engine, while there are others that need to have a 2-stroke in. Fit the engine to the type of plane. Perfect example, the Sig Hog Bipe. My first one had an OS 61 FX in it. It flew the plane very well, but the 2-stroke just didn't seem right in the bipe. So I put an OS 91 4-stroke in it and it was a match made in heaven. But then on my Ultra Sport it is better off with the 61 2-stroke in it.
There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
Ken
Why sell them??? Yes, you have discovered 4-strokes. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on 2-stroke engines. I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics. Just because you use one type it doesn't mean you have give up everything else. There are some planes that are better off with a 4-stroke engine, while there are others that need to have a 2-stroke in. Fit the engine to the type of plane. Perfect example, the Sig Hog Bipe. My first one had an OS 61 FX in it. It flew the plane very well, but the 2-stroke just didn't seem right in the bipe. So I put an OS 91 4-stroke in it and it was a match made in heaven. But then on my Ultra Sport it is better off with the 61 2-stroke in it.
There is more fun in this hobby if you don't limit yourself!!
Ken
04-09-2010 | 07:54 AM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
LOL! I was going to let Ken use my US .60 when he comes up, but maybe I should pick up a foamie for him instead?
Tripower ,welcome to 4 strokes ,I'm a huge fan of them myself . If money is not an issue, oil your 2 strokes up and store them away, you might find you will still use them , once the 4 st, newness wears off.
Tripower ,welcome to 4 strokes ,I'm a huge fan of them myself . If money is not an issue, oil your 2 strokes up and store them away, you might find you will still use them , once the 4 st, newness wears off.
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You have electrics? Eeeeeewwwwwww.....
Just kidding, folks.. private joke.
CGr.
RCKen said:
I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics.
I have gassers, I have 4-strokes, I have 2-strokes, and I even have electrics.
Just kidding, folks.. private joke.
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04-09-2010 | 08:30 AM
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RE: I think I may have a problem?
I love 2 strokes...if I were you clean them up, oil them up, wrap them in plastic and put them in a drawer in your tool chest.
Why get rid of them? It's not like your making payments on them or they're taking up tons of space...keep 'em! RC stuff is too cool to get rid of.
Why get rid of them? It's not like your making payments on them or they're taking up tons of space...keep 'em! RC stuff is too cool to get rid of.
