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Old 09-08-2011, 09:24 AM
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I just put in the first couple of flights on the Maxford PT-19 that I converted to glow. It is powered by a Saito .30. Flies very well after some adjustments to the elevator.
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Old 09-08-2011, 11:10 AM
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Fantastic! Looks great!

Got any build pictures you can post? More pics of the completed plane too?

I have had an eye on this model.

Any video?
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Tom,

I haven't had the chance for a video, I didn't take any build pictures. other than adding a firwall and modding the dummy engine to fit the Saito I didn't change anything. It was a very straight forward build. I was a little worried that the Saito .30 wouldn't be enough but it has plenty of power.

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Old 09-08-2011, 01:20 PM
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Okay, thanks.

Looks great!
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Love it.
Old 09-12-2011, 06:11 PM
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That's a really nice looking plane. I wonder if my old Saito open rocker 30 would fly it.
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I think it would. It seems to have plenty of power with the newer Saito .30. I am running a 10x6 and am going to try an 11x4 just to see what it does. If you want scale lke performance it should work fine.

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what is the wingspan and weight?
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Wingspan is 50 inches. I have no idea what the weight is.

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