.60 Size Biplane Kit
10-16-2013, 06:43 AM
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.60 Size Biplane Kit
At this posting to date, I have built a Sig LT-40 from a kit and I have built a Sig Mid-Star 40 from a kit. Two weeks ago I was at an Estate Sale and picked up a Sterling Steerman PT-17 still in Kit form. Having done some research I am aware that building this kit will be a HUGE step up in difficulty. This week I bought a Balsa USA Neiuport 17, as a 1st step up the ladder in difficulty. In the future I will be looking for .60 Size Biplane, Glow Fuel powered, that is another step up in building difficulty. I'm not looking for anything 3D or exotic. Just a good flyer that will help prepare me for the building challenges of the Sterling Steerman PT-17. All suggestions wil be apprecieated.
Thank you,
Perry
Thank you,
Perry
Last edited by Cycotravlr; 10-16-2013 at 06:51 AM.
10-16-2013, 07:51 AM
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Great Plnes Ultimate Bipe 40 would be ok with a 60. I have a Saito 72 on mine. The Sig Hog Bipe is designed for a 60. I have a Saito 100 on mine and it is overpowered. If you can find an old Aeromaster still in kit form that woudl be even better. The Aeromaster is definitely a builder's kit. In terms of a 'good flyer', I put the Aeromaster first, Ultimate second and Hog last, but they are all good.
10-16-2013, 10:38 AM
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In the kits we still have today I would go with the BUSA Phaeton or Hog Bipe. The Phaeton may give you more of the building skills you are looking for? Been a while sense I have built either of them, both are great airplanes. For all out stunt flying the Ultimate is a fantastic plane. I never cared for my 60 size Aeromaster but that was just me more then the plane. I'm sure if I would have built ailerons on both wings it would have been much better?
10-20-2013, 08:27 AM
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I second the Hog Bipe. My favorite and it is great with a 60. If you choose to build, I move the landing gear plate 1/4" forward. It tends to put its nose in the ground during landing or takeoff. This simple modification cures that bad habit. The dual aileron servos are also recommended.
10-20-2013, 03:59 PM
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Thread Starter
Thanks to everyone who have responded. It appears that I somehow need to find a Hog Bipe. It's just my luck that a factory sealed Hog Bipe kit just sold on eBay for $143.00 while I wasn't looking. You can bet I will keep my eyes open.
10-21-2013, 07:51 AM
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Yes, I posted to the wrong thread. In that thread the fellow is looking for a bipe platform that is a stable floater type of plane, the hog is a stunt plane and requires constant watching and control inputs like most stunt planes. My bad but I haven't turned off the subscribe yet and I get these fresh posts as an email and don't see the topic. The hog also doesn't present itself well to electric motors that the other fellow is wanting to do, not enough room in the fuse for battery packs. He is wanting to use it for a video type of plane and glow engines tend to cause vibration to the camera. I am a fan of the hog though and built a couple of them. Only trick to the hog is getting the wing incidence set correctly but that goes for all bipes.
10-22-2013, 04:54 PM
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PSB, I am currently build the hog bipe, bought mine direct from Sig, there are some great "builds" on this forum lots of pics and a lot of great mods. The kit is a real joy to work on. Also do the mods, like removable hatch, move landing gear forward. I would build this one first.
10-23-2013, 07:01 AM
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Depending on where in the Sterling lifetime your kit was made, you could have something fantastic, or something that weighs a ton. Sterling was Die Cut, and as the dies got dull, they went to harder and harder wood, meaning heavier and heavier. The ailerons were solid block wedges that also weighed a ton. That being said, if you are willing to put in the time, and replace the undesirable stuff, you can end up with a great model. Mine still hangs in the garage with an OLD, pre Surpass 91 in it.
Les
