Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
04-13-2011, 08:58 AM
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RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
Curious if anyone has any thoughts on a Saito FG-36 in the Fly-baby bipe?
Saito states 3.5 hp.
The G45 has 3.3 hp.
Seems like a good fit?
Saito states 3.5 hp.
The G45 has 3.3 hp.
Seems like a good fit?
04-13-2011, 09:02 AM
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Horsepower is no reason to pick an engine. You have to compare the RPM on the same prop on each engine.
If 2 engines turn the same exact prop at the exact same RPM, they have the same "power".
If one turns the prop lower RPM, it has less power.
My FBB with a Zenoah G-38 is plenty maneuverable for me.
If 2 engines turn the same exact prop at the exact same RPM, they have the same "power".
If one turns the prop lower RPM, it has less power.
My FBB with a Zenoah G-38 is plenty maneuverable for me.
04-13-2011, 11:06 AM
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RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
I was hoping someone may have owned both the Flybaby bipe and the FG.
For an 18x10 prop, I've read the FG has about 500 more rpm. So sounds like equivalent to your 38.
I am building mine just to fly scale like.
Thanks.
For an 18x10 prop, I've read the FG has about 500 more rpm. So sounds like equivalent to your 38.
I am building mine just to fly scale like.
Thanks.
04-13-2011, 11:30 AM
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RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
I had an 36FG when they first came out Neat engine but you really have to look for the choke. It's practically hidden.
The guy that bought it from me wasn't so lucky. It seized up after 3 more engine runs.
I like my G-38. Lots cheaper and plenty of power,.
The guy that bought it from me wasn't so lucky. It seized up after 3 more engine runs.
I like my G-38. Lots cheaper and plenty of power,.
04-15-2011, 05:52 PM
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RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
Hey Zipman
Dicks Fleet ended up in N.J. last year just south of you, it is one sweet flying Bipe. Now I have 2 1/4 Scales and a 1/6 Scale. The worst part of getting the plane was the ride, we own a house in N.C. 2 hours from where Dick is located. But we were not there at the time of sale, sooooo 7.0 hours each way. Well worth the trip.
Dicks Fleet ended up in N.J. last year just south of you, it is one sweet flying Bipe. Now I have 2 1/4 Scales and a 1/6 Scale. The worst part of getting the plane was the ride, we own a house in N.C. 2 hours from where Dick is located. But we were not there at the time of sale, sooooo 7.0 hours each way. Well worth the trip.
06-05-2013, 03:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: pettit
Since I just opened the kit box less than 30 minutes ago, I cannot give you a complete answer.
Remember that this is a re-release of the original kit and it still shows things like a single elevatorn servo and bellcrank controlled ailerons, each of which are mentioned in the manual as a ''do not use'' item.
The cowl is a 2 piece ABS model meaning you have to join it and make sure the seams are even, and you have to put on a dummy engine.
The main gear isn't quite scale but it gets the point across.
But for $350.00 for a 33% biplane kit, I'd say it's a good deal.
But, In like biplanes and kit building....
Since I just opened the kit box less than 30 minutes ago, I cannot give you a complete answer.
Remember that this is a re-release of the original kit and it still shows things like a single elevatorn servo and bellcrank controlled ailerons, each of which are mentioned in the manual as a ''do not use'' item.
The cowl is a 2 piece ABS model meaning you have to join it and make sure the seams are even, and you have to put on a dummy engine.
The main gear isn't quite scale but it gets the point across.
But for $350.00 for a 33% biplane kit, I'd say it's a good deal.
But, In like biplanes and kit building....
Die cut wood yet, is the new one laser cut?
Cowl is available as a replacement part from Balsa USA.
limeybob
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RE: Balsa USA Fly Baby Biplane kit available
Dick,
Did the decal set come with your FB kit? I just finished one from an old kit (80's) and the decal were too old to use.
I called Balsa USA to order a new set and they told me the new kit does not come with decal ???
Is that correct and if so where did you get yours?
Thanks
Did the decal set come with your FB kit? I just finished one from an old kit (80's) and the decal were too old to use.
I called Balsa USA to order a new set and they told me the new kit does not come with decal ???
Is that correct and if so where did you get yours?
Thanks
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Hey all,
Sorry for dragging up a really old thread but i'm considering buying on of these kits.
Is anyone able to tell me what it's like setting up one of these at the field? Does it take a while? Are the wires functional?
I've got a US41. I'm guessing that should be sufficient for it.
Regards,
Glenn.
Sorry for dragging up a really old thread but i'm considering buying on of these kits.
Is anyone able to tell me what it's like setting up one of these at the field? Does it take a while? Are the wires functional?
I've got a US41. I'm guessing that should be sufficient for it.
Regards,
Glenn.
