Sig Kits
09-07-2011 | 04:13 PM
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RE: Sig Kits
Rick and Wolfy, if all goes well with my very basic computer skills, i will try and start up a thread for the Sig Yak. need to take pic's and then resize each one for posting. plus give some kind of foot note with pic's. oh well it's worth trying. i just LOVE to build, cut, sand-fit, sand-fit, sand then fit LOL and then glue my fingers. in the end it's a plane and a nice one at that. a rare kit is even better. i have built 10 A1-H Skyriaders over the years. Ziroli too. it's time to move on. i would BORE you guys with pic's, but i lost all with my hard drive two weeks ago. guess we start all over with new builds now. BTW, i sure hope you guys will be helping an old builder like me as we go along! don
09-07-2011 | 09:21 PM
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I too love to build...I have a old Sterling kit in the shed...not totally complete..missing a few small parts, mostly there though...looks like a Taylorcraft but it's not...it's called something else...has an 80" wingspan or thereabouts. When I got it the plans were not included so I had to send away to England for them...cost me about 12 British Pounds, more or less...I have forgotten now.
Will get to it someday.
Will get to it someday.
09-08-2011 | 09:47 AM
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RE: Sig Kits
ORIGINAL: icegs
It's a good thread. Lots in there.
I don't know why mine seems docile and nobody else finds that with a Miniplane. Maybe it's the way I fly it; maybe it's the relatively light weight, mine came out to just under 5.5lbs. I have a 46AX and 11x6 prop. More power or 4-strokes will definitely make it go left if you pour the power on. It's built exactly to the plan with the exception of adding some tri-stock on the gear mounts.
I'd like to see others fly, but that might not be too likely. I've only seen one other one at the field, but it didn't fly because of engine problems.
It's a good thread. Lots in there.
I don't know why mine seems docile and nobody else finds that with a Miniplane. Maybe it's the way I fly it; maybe it's the relatively light weight, mine came out to just under 5.5lbs. I have a 46AX and 11x6 prop. More power or 4-strokes will definitely make it go left if you pour the power on. It's built exactly to the plan with the exception of adding some tri-stock on the gear mounts.
I'd like to see others fly, but that might not be too likely. I've only seen one other one at the field, but it didn't fly because of engine problems.
In all fairness, I think you are spot on.
When I had an OS LA .46, it was far easier to control on the ground. After all, it was designed for a .40- which I think is probably still a perfect match in all sincerity. With my Saito .56 GK... different story. Torque plays a big part in this experience.
Brian
09-08-2011 | 12:44 PM
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BIuehawk, when you finish the plane, why don't you consider calling your Big Sig Kit "SigHawk"
09-10-2011 | 09:02 AM
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RE: Sig Kits
I would definitely put electric retracts on my next King Kobra if they were rock-solid reliable and weighed less than Spring Airs. If I went with electric retracts I could eliminate:
- the air tank
- the servo to actuate the retracts
- the airlines
- the air re-fill plug on the fuselage
What brand would you recommend? I've seen eFlite, Lado, one from Hobby People.
Thanks
-oD
09-10-2011 | 01:41 PM
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OD...
since I haven't used any of them I can't steer you in any direction. ( no pun intended ) except for ones I have seen that can carry any real weight are the ones from Hobby People...the others were for aircraft made from foam.
since I haven't used any of them I can't steer you in any direction. ( no pun intended ) except for ones I have seen that can carry any real weight are the ones from Hobby People...the others were for aircraft made from foam.
