Astro Hog Biplane
03-06-2013 | 04:05 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: dasquirrelisme
I am not sure what mine weighed in before but pretty sure its was alot lighter 45 seconds later on the maiden flight.
I am not sure what mine weighed in before but pretty sure its was alot lighter 45 seconds later on the maiden flight.
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03-06-2013 | 01:38 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: rednekk58
Very nice job Tim. Sorry for getting my excercise from your post.[&o] (flying off the handle, jumping to conclusions, n running my mouth!)
Very nice job Tim. Sorry for getting my excercise from your post.[&o] (flying off the handle, jumping to conclusions, n running my mouth!)
03-06-2013 | 02:21 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: sensei
I just bought a new Futaba 14-SG radio and a Sig Astro Hog Bipe kit as my test bed airplane for the new radio, anyway I noticed the kit states that the airplane will weigh in at between 6.5 and 7.5 lbs. completed, however the kit in the box weighs over 9 lbs. when I placed it on the scales and the airplane still needs to be built, an engine and mount installed, fuel tank, radio gear, batteries, glue, covering, and all those odds and ends needed before it can be flown...
You know what that means; over half the lumber in this kit needs to stay in the box during the build along with a strict diet on everything else in the airplane or at least the way I see it. So we will see how it goes. Anybody out there have any current weights on their completed Astro Hog Biplanes?
Bob
I just bought a new Futaba 14-SG radio and a Sig Astro Hog Bipe kit as my test bed airplane for the new radio, anyway I noticed the kit states that the airplane will weigh in at between 6.5 and 7.5 lbs. completed, however the kit in the box weighs over 9 lbs. when I placed it on the scales and the airplane still needs to be built, an engine and mount installed, fuel tank, radio gear, batteries, glue, covering, and all those odds and ends needed before it can be flown...
You know what that means; over half the lumber in this kit needs to stay in the box during the build along with a strict diet on everything else in the airplane or at least the way I see it. So we will see how it goes. Anybody out there have any current weights on their completed Astro Hog Biplanes? Bob
If not, you will find that there appears to be more left over stuff in the box when you are done than what the box contained before you started.
It's amazing how much stuff and weight gets left behind.
If you don't believe the finished weight, just look around to the guys who've built these planes and see what they report. Ahh, maybe they're just all lying to make themselves feel better. Denial, you know.
03-06-2013 | 02:29 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Have you never built a kit before?</span>
</div><div>Now that's funny!
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03-06-2013 | 03:59 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
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</div><div>Now that's funny! </div>
<span style=''background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);''>Have you never built a kit before?</span>
</div><div>Now that's funny!
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03-06-2013 | 05:44 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
i would bet that if you found all the bits and pieces and removed the graSS AND DIRT THAT IT WOULD WEIGHT THE SAME ,,,,IT MIGHT GAIN A LITTLE WEIGHT WHEN YOU REBUILD,,,"RE-KIT IT" FROM THE EXTRA GLES USED,,,,,GOOD LUCK,,,
03-06-2013 | 07:15 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: do335a
Have you never built a kit before?
If not, you will find that there appears to be more left over stuff in the box when you are done than what the box contained before you started.
It's amazing how much stuff and weight gets left behind.
If you don't believe the finished weight, just look around to the guys who've built these planes and see what they report. Ahh, maybe they're just all lying to make themselves feel better. Denial, you know.
ORIGINAL: sensei
I just bought a new Futaba 14-SG radio and a Sig Astro Hog Bipe kit as my test bed airplane for the new radio, anyway I noticed the kit states that the airplane will weigh in at between 6.5 and 7.5 lbs. completed, however the kit in the box weighs over 9 lbs. when I placed it on the scales and the airplane still needs to be built, an engine and mount installed, fuel tank, radio gear, batteries, glue, covering, and all those odds and ends needed before it can be flown... You know what that means; over half the lumber in this kit needs to stay in the box during the build along with a strict diet on everything else in the airplane or at least the way I see it. So we will see how it goes. Anybody out there have any current weights on their completed Astro Hog Biplanes?
Bob
I just bought a new Futaba 14-SG radio and a Sig Astro Hog Bipe kit as my test bed airplane for the new radio, anyway I noticed the kit states that the airplane will weigh in at between 6.5 and 7.5 lbs. completed, however the kit in the box weighs over 9 lbs. when I placed it on the scales and the airplane still needs to be built, an engine and mount installed, fuel tank, radio gear, batteries, glue, covering, and all those odds and ends needed before it can be flown...
You know what that means; over half the lumber in this kit needs to stay in the box during the build along with a strict diet on everything else in the airplane or at least the way I see it. So we will see how it goes. Anybody out there have any current weights on their completed Astro Hog Biplanes? Bob
If not, you will find that there appears to be more left over stuff in the box when you are done than what the box contained before you started.
It's amazing how much stuff and weight gets left behind.
If you don't believe the finished weight, just look around to the guys who've built these planes and see what they report. Ahh, maybe they're just all lying to make themselves feel better. Denial, you know.
Bob
03-07-2013 | 05:00 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: Jollidude
Mine weighs 7.5 lbs and flies well with a Saito 91.
Cheers!
Jollidude
Mine weighs 7.5 lbs and flies well with a Saito 91.
Cheers!
Jollidude
Thanks in advance,
Bob
03-07-2013 | 05:30 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
Mine is 7.5 dry with a saito 100 <div>
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I did replace a few heavy balsa pieces with lighter ones from the LHS, and drilled holes in the elevator </div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The threads of heavy pigs are ones that are fabric covered, but it sure does make a nice looking hog</div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With my 100 and the MAS-2 scimitar 15x6 prop, 15% nitro, I would have to say that vertical is unlimited </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I did replace a few heavy balsa pieces with lighter ones from the LHS, and drilled holes in the elevator </div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The threads of heavy pigs are ones that are fabric covered, but it sure does make a nice looking hog</div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With my 100 and the MAS-2 scimitar 15x6 prop, 15% nitro, I would have to say that vertical is unlimited </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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03-07-2013 | 05:45 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: wickedpissa
Mine is 7.5 dry with a saito 100 <div>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>I did replace a few heavy balsa pieces with lighter ones from the LHS, and drilled holes in the elevator </div><div style=''text-align: left;''>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>The threads of heavy pigs are ones that are fabric covered, but it sure does make a nice looking hog</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>With my 100 and the MAS-2 scimitar 15x6 prop, 15% nitro, I would have to say that vertical is unlimited </div><div style=''text-align: center;''>
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Mine is 7.5 dry with a saito 100 <div>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>I did replace a few heavy balsa pieces with lighter ones from the LHS, and drilled holes in the elevator </div><div style=''text-align: left;''>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>The threads of heavy pigs are ones that are fabric covered, but it sure does make a nice looking hog</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>
</div><div style=''text-align: left;''>With my 100 and the MAS-2 scimitar 15x6 prop, 15% nitro, I would have to say that vertical is unlimited </div><div style=''text-align: center;''>
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03-07-2013 | 06:14 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
My Hog bipe first flew with a K&B .65 (per the plans). It was a dog. I replaced it with an OS .91 and it flies best at 1/4 throttle.
My Astro Hog had a K&B .65 in it and it was an absolute perfect match.
Not sure of the weight of either one.
My Astro Hog had a K&B .65 in it and it was an absolute perfect match.
Not sure of the weight of either one.
03-07-2013 | 07:58 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">WHO MADE THE DOUBLE WING PLANE CALLED THE AEROBAT IN THE 1960 OR 70</span>
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Welcome,
No need to SHOUT (Caps lock on?)
You've posted a couple questions on threads that have nothing to do with your interest. You should open a separate thread for each question, and people with that knowledge will respond.</span>
03-07-2013 | 10:37 AM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
Bob, I had a 4*60 that came in at 9 pounds with a Saito 100 and it had unlimited vert. At 7, 7 1/2 pounds you could probably get away with something smaller.
03-07-2013 | 02:44 PM
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RE: Astro Hog Biplane
ORIGINAL: AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken
Bob,
A .90 or 1.00 size 4 stroke and a 14x6 prop is going to give you about 9lbs of thrust. I could see you getting the Hog down to 6-6.5lbs. - Or should I dare you...
Bob,
A .90 or 1.00 size 4 stroke and a 14x6 prop is going to give you about 9lbs of thrust. I could see you getting the Hog down to 6-6.5lbs. - Or should I dare you...
Bob
