outacontrol41

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No, I did not. I have a Zenoah G62 with fake radial using plastic, epoxy,etc. and ended up at 26# and no added weight.
My Stearman going on the market soon.

barzini

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Did anyone use an Evolution 7-77 radial on there Flair Stearman?It looks like I might have to trim the cowl in order to use the exhaust collector ring or cut the exhaust tubes themselves.

outacontrol41

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Do whatever it takes. I'm sure it will be fine. I've seen all kinds of variations with different engines. You try to shoot for total 100% accurate scale look but in the end no one will grade you...just make sure it balances and flies well.
And I hope you don't end up with the climb tendency mine has.

rickj

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Hello all,

I just picked up a Flair Stearman part built and it is missing the plans.Is
there anyone that has a set they want to sell or make me a copy. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Rick

outacontrol41

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I can get mine copied but it will take a while as I've caught in a blizzard last few days

rickj

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Hi outacontrol41,

Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your snowed in, (SPRING IS COMING). If you will make me a set,
I will take them as you get time. You can email me [email protected] and let me know the cost
and your mailing address and I will get a check off to you.

Thank you & you are a BIG HELP,

Rick

barzini

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I'm pounding away at it

rickj

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Looks great !!!!

chasrb

Outacontrol you are really going to sell the Stearman?

chasrb

I have an original ST 710 Siedel radial mounted on my Stearman. It has not been reliable enough for me to have flown my plane. but it balances out right. I also did a full mod on the firewall.

outacontrol41

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Yes....I've had it since 2003. Time to replace with something newer,

outacontrol41

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Flair PT-17 Stearman - RTF (ID: 1131032)

FOR SALE NOW

chasrb

Outtacontrol, your pt 17 is really nice. I personally think its way underpriced, but in todays non drone market, ya gotta do what you can when you sell.

The Flair Kit you and I both have built is simply one of the best ever made, even compared to the BalsaUSA it is still a beautiful and well engineered aircraft.

I hope you get lots of offers!

What will you build to replace this?

chasrb

Ricki, did you get the build manual?

Outacontrol41 is a great resource, he made a custom set of decals for my PT17. He is one of the good guys!

rickj

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He did not reply back and I found a set from a fellow in South Africa.

Thanks, Rick

outacontrol41

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I'll probably replace it with the Phoenix Waco with a Saito radial gas engine 90, and add a smoke system.
Just a FYI.... I have another Flair Stearman built but not covered on the shelf. I will probably continue to build and finish that one next fall/winter. Might put a Moki 180 on it.
As for this Stearman, it's pretty well worn to ask top dollar, but still a nice plane...plus I need the space.

outacontrol41

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Sorry that got overlooked...I had issues in my personal life at the time and got out of flying for a while.

Cybertom

I cannot believe you guys are still out here or even that this thread still exists after all these years!

barzini

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This thread is still going strong.Where have you been Cybertom?

barzini

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I just finished this Flair Stearman build

outacontrol41

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Still here

Cybertom

Wow! Looks beautiful! Love all the rib stitching. Any flight videos I can watch? Do you have more photos posted somewhere?

Re: Where have I been:
When the Metro Parks shut down my club that really took the wind out of my sails. My old club got a new field but its so small I can't fly any of my airplanes there. There are other clubs but it just wasn't the same.

• As far as where have I been I still live in Ohio with the same beautiful wife and I still work for the same company although I am a Network Engineer now.
• I bought a Jeep Rubicon and got stuck my 1st time out. I decided to upgrade it myself with lift kit, bumpers and so on. I have been on trails rock crawling all over the country: Rubicon Trail California, Florence Oregon, Ouray Colorado.
• I am on the verge of getting back into this stuff. I really miss building and flying.
• I am getting rid of all my ARF's except for my 1st one which is sentimental.
• I still have the Stearman although I never finished my modifications (Getting her back in the air is my next task).
• I will hopefully become an airplane snob and only fly what I build from kit or scratch.

That kind of sums it up.

I am amazed that you guys have kept things going all these years. You guys are dedicated modelers. I applaud all of you!

Cybertom

Amazing dedication to this Hobby! I bow before your greatness!

barzini

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I haven't flown the Stearman yet but its pretty much ready.

outacontrol41

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What engine ?