Has anyone used this product? They make a couple of different scale sizes.

http://www.topnotchkits.com/index_files/TN_Kit11.htm

I bought a quarter scale version to put in my Cub. I used to have an O.S. 1.60 twin installed, but it wasn't powerful enough for the bloated weight of my aircraft so I went with a Saito 1.80 single. I wanted to have a dummy engine in it, so I settled on this piece. Went together very easy and the finished product was well worth the effort.

Bob

Just did the same engine configuration on my 1/4 Cub alhough I went from the OS Ft-120 to the Saito 1.80 as the weight went from 16lbs to 20lbs.
Whats the weight of yours?
Rafeek

My Balsa USA Cub has had a few ground and tree incursions and is up to 22 1/2 lbs. with 32 oz. on the nose caused by hidden servos behind the cabin. Still flies great.

Bob

Our planes could be twins as I had an incursion with the ground, had to rebuild the whole cabin structure. Havent maidened yet though.</p>

Here's a link to the second repair:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10..._1/key_/tm.htm

Bob

Bob... excellent repair job and outline... thanks for sharing.

Glad you liked it.

Bob

I am ready to maiden mine tomorrow, with no cowling.

Video?

Bob

One thing at a time

Here's mine with the 1.60 twin installed. I'm not piloting. I'm doing the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTaNF...4&feature=plcp

Bob

Beautiful . The sound on the twin is most authentic. May I suggest, remove the background music as the engine's sound is the attraction.

So u are now flying it with a Saito 1.8 4 stroke? If yes what prop size are u using. I have on mine an 18x6 master screw.

I've got a 17-6 Xoar on the 1.80.

Bob

Hmmm.... I have in my box both the 16&amp;18 x6. Might try them both tomorrow.

If you need the Continental head logos I have them PM me.

Not a very exciting flight except that we dead sticked. As it ran out of runway (barely) it fliped over but no damage at all. Turns out the engine mounting bolts loosened. Changed the prop from the 18x6 to a 16x6 with which it flew. Need to do some trim adjustments, am in the process.
I have to admit that the glide was superb, what a sight. Majastic to say the least. My buddy who is the flight instructor at our club was the skillful pilot on that flight that managed to keep the flight from becoming a disaster.

I will report again when we get it in the air again but not before Friday.

Happy 4th everybody

Rafeek