Still new to the hobby have built 4 kits. This one is the first one that needs a micro servo. The aileron is the only one that calls out for a micro, their is one per wing I have decided to install Hitec HS-81. was this a good choice? Also has anyone used a castle creation berg micro stamp RX in anything other than electric?

I have built one of these, glow with a Saito 4 stroke. I originally used HS-81's on ailerons, but then changed to HS-225MG's after reading a lot about these particular servos and this plane. I never flew it with the HS-81's so I can't comment on their power/durability. I decided that it was cheap insurance to go with the HS-225MG's and use the HS-81's for throttles, retracts, etc. For rec's, I use to use a lot of Hitec electron-6 because they are dual conversion. Now I'm using R606FS (Futaba 2.4SS).

Thanks for the help. How well does it fly? Any changes to be made? What covering did you use? I plan on using a GMS .32 with an 8oz tank and a 4.8v 2500 mah pack, castle creation berg 4L micro stamp Rx, and cover with monokote. I have some towerhobbies TS-53 they are the same as the HS225. Do you know anyother threds to look at for this plane?

It flies much better without the struts but it doesn't look as good.

First thing, get a fiberglass cowl from Fiberglass specialties... the plastic one in the kit is miserable! your gear sounds good, but I'd recommend using a much much smaller battery (maybe a 700mah Nimh). The TS-53's should be fine, but if they are at all like HS-225's, be careful of stripping the nylon gears. I used metal geared servos for this reason. You may want to consider one for at least the rudder since it will see some knocking around from the tailwheel.

Just ordered the fiberglass cowl. The 2500 mah packs I use, do not weight much more than a 600-700 mah pack and they are the same size. I get thepacks from a place on ebay called battery oais. They sell 2 4.8v 2500 mah NimH with your choice of plugs for 14.00 and 3.00 to ship. If you go to my clubs site their is a link to the ebay store (www.coastalplanesrcclub.com). Everyone in the clubs uses these packs and know one has every had a problem. Also my reciver weighs in at 9grams. Is weight an issue with this plane? I was also planning on using a 8oz tank. I know I will have plenty of power, using a GMS .32 same output of an OS .32 but weights 2oz less. Thanks for the input

I'm using HS-81s on the ailerons. I haven't had any indications of any problems with them at all yet. I have about 40 flights on it so far and it's my favourite plane. I like flying this one more than my higher performance planes -- and it hardly uses any fuel.

I have a 4.8V 1100mah NiCd, standard servos for the rest, and a Magnum .30 4-stroke. It's covered with Monokote, and weighs in just short of 4lbs. It's not a rocket by any means with the 4-stroke, but is a little spunkier than scale. Everything is basically set up according to the plans except for a little more security on the throttle linkage, bigger wheels, and a slightly stronger wing. You'll definitely have plenty of power with the 2-stroke.