I have two OS 25 motors here -- an old FP, and a new FX. When I was in the hobby 12 or 13 years ago, there were all kinds of .25 sized kits around, and I took a liking to this size airplane.

Since returning to the hobby a few years back, I really haven't found an .25 size kits out there that appeal to me. Everything seems to be .40 size or larger now, with a few kits down in the .10 to .15 range.

What is available in this size nowadays? I'm primarily looking for sport type planes (i.e. CG Junior Tiger), but would even consider "putt-around" planes (i.e. Sig Kadet Jr.). Do any exist or am I down to scratch-building that Jr. Tiger from the old plans?

All responses appreciated.

I'm just finishing the Great Planes "T Craft". It's a 25 size version of a Taylor Craft. Nice kit. Check it out.

Hey guy, welcome back to the hpobby. Try looking into the Pica line, they have a bunch of 1/12th scale aircraft on hteir website and they also have excellent customer service. Tell 'em Donald sent ya I wrote a review for their Twin Mustang, you'll see it on their page.

www.picaweb.com

Take a look at the Combat forum. There are a lot of .25 sized kits for combat. Also, Hobbypeople have a decent selection of .25 sized kits as well as World models.

Mark M.

You may want to look at the House of Balsa PT-19, a nice .25 sized plane.....



Wing span 50 1/2 in.
Wing area 435 sq. in.
Wt. with radio 3 1/2 to 4 lbs.
Wing loading 20 oz./sq. ft.
Fuselage length 40 in.
Engine .25 to .30 2 cycle
.28 to .40 4 cycle

You might want to consider scratch building to. It might give you more choices. It's a shame there aren't a lot of planes in this size, it's the size I prefer. Dan

25 is still quite a big thing in the UK, lots of plans about, try www.rcstore.com for some plans other side of the pond.
if you got the skills put that 25FX in a 15 size shrike and hold on.
any Cambrian Funfighter will be good with both engines, i've had the spit and mustang, flown the others, the mustangs best, the rad is good for low passes and not cutting the engine
lots of the Comp style funflys, Stick-it ect will be good on a 25 FX.
Build a PBF ( fun fly forum ) and put the FP in it, LOTS of fun

I just designed (actually redesigned) and built a little plane called the Taco. The original designer is Troy Smith.
It's a .25 size fun fly that flys great on a .25 engine.

Here it is:


More Taco Pictures

Taco Plans

That HOB PT-19 sure looks nice! I think I may go with it for the 25FX, and will probably use the 25FP in a SPAD combat plane.

There is the 25 size SIG King Kobra. I would suggest the 25FX. Its a very stable airplane like the Kougar II and the 60 size King Cobra.