bbmass

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Best I can think of is to get an OMP yak and built it very light, using light servos in the tail to balance the motor, but even then not sure I can get it down to 3.5 lbs.

novabill

You can. Hs 225 servos, hs 81 for throttle, 4oz tank, AAA NMH battery, slim 8 RX and CF gear. This is how I am going to build mine and put a Norvel .40 on it. Ultracote has a "lite film as well. Don't use a tailwheel just a skid. There were a couple things I was going to do to save weight during construction as well, but they may take away from the integrity of the plane, so I will not discuss that here. I think 3.5 LB is an easy weight to hit and your TT pro .36 will power it well.

bbmass

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I had a Norvel 40, but couldn't resolve the transition issues. Have you been able to solve it?

novabill

I haven't got it yet, just heard that it was a good engine. I was going to use my Sato .40 origonally. I wounder if anyone else has had problems with the Norvell .40. A West .36 would scream also.

Barnowl

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I have a TT 36 on a Menace from the kit made by Mark Shope. I don't know if he still makes the kit but if he does I strongly recommend it. It is very light and the 36 provides unlimited vertical. A real beauty.

UltimateFlyer120

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I second The Menace!

Razorback58

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How about a Taco? It's a little smaller, but the TT36 should pull it nicely. Do a search here for the Taco or check it out at www.swanyshouse.com. I have one with an OS 25FX and it's great! I've also seen it fly with an OS 40FP, so your engine should work fine.

novabill

My Taco had a TT pro .36 on it before I put the Sato .40 on it. It was stupid crazy ballistic. Never lost a vert drag race with that one. I still think the OMP YAK can be lightened up to work well with it though.

UltimateFlyer120

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the FF Taco is over kill for the 36 but fun The Menace comes from the same kit cutter as the FF Taco and it's just a little bigger. I can do the same things with my Menace w/ OS sx 32 as My Taco w/ Saito 40
the longer I think you can't go wrong with either.

f2racer

[link=http://morrishobbies.com/product_info.php?products_id=68]Morris Pen Knife[/link] with an 11x3 prop. With this combo, the thrust to weight will be nearly 3:1.

georgec

I have a OS 32 on my Taco and it works great more than enough power and that the way I like it.

Warjet

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How about one of the older Northeast Aero profile warbird kits? Build fast, 50" wing, takes 25-40 engine, can make it as squirrelly as you want with control throws....................