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OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Old 01-10-2003, 11:03 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I have a spare OS 46 sf and a Fazer ready for an engine. There does not seem to be enough space for the 4oz tank between the engine and leading edge. This is my first fun fly. Should I use this engine or get another. Appreciate your suggestions!!
Old 01-11-2003, 03:01 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

man that's a lot of motor for that plane. cut the nose back to the 4 stroke lenght and mount the tank on the other side of the fuse.

Hope this help's
Old 01-11-2003, 03:25 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

You could put the gas tank on the other side on the fuselage. A 46 isn't to much power for a fazer. I used to have a webra 50 in mine.
Old 01-12-2003, 08:13 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I have a os 46 on mine... runs great... You will need to do the 4 stroke conversion.... and mount the tank on the other side..
Old 01-13-2003, 02:30 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Thanks for your consideration and good information. I will use the OS 46sf and do the 4 stroke conversion, with the tank on the other side.
Old 01-14-2003, 08:21 PM
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Default tank mounts

On my second Fazer, I opened up the leading edge of the wing, and slid a 6 oz tank in there. Closer to the CG that way, and no, I never ever collapsed the wing. You just have to seal up the area like any tank location in a conventional plane with thinned epoxy or dope, but that's all.. I did use the usually straps to hold it to the fuselage, the wing did not actually support it in any way. Not enough stuff there.




Love them Fazers....

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Old 01-14-2003, 10:02 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

i got a fazer sitting in the box still... waiting for me to get to it.

I will probably end up putting a .46 fx on it and maybe a MCP.

I really should finish this darn ace ultimate. I get distracted too easil...hey look at that.
Old 01-14-2003, 10:44 PM
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By all means try to fit the .46 FX... My Fazer is flying with a .40 LA and the verticals are... not so hot.
Also, experiment with different props, specially going to larger diameter with less pitch... the Fazer will change as you change props...
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Old 01-15-2003, 04:31 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I have a Fazer with an OS46FX and moose can muffler It Flies Great! Do it with out hesitation you will not regret it! KCFlyBoy
Old 01-17-2003, 05:08 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

KCFlyBoy, Thanks for the info on Fazer engine combo. I've heard of the mousse can muffler before, but never picked up any of the details. Can you point me to an explanation and picture of one?
Thanks again, Neil
Old 01-17-2003, 05:19 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Check out the one on my web page....

http://swanyshouse.com/moussecan/moussecan.html
Old 01-17-2003, 11:36 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I did not have a header pipe so I did mine like the Irvine example except I used small diameter brass tube and threaded rod through the center to hold every thing together instead of the heaver large diameter aluminum tube shown. I am sure mine came out lighter than this example.

http://www.spadtothebone.com/SPAD/Mufflers/

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Old 01-18-2003, 04:36 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Just for a camparison, I have a fazor with a .25 FX and verticals are fine, but not unlimited. Built light flys good.


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Old 01-18-2003, 04:56 PM
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Default Fazer

Hi, I used an OS46FX on mine and the fuel tank on other side and it works just great!
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Old 01-18-2003, 11:10 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

3point mine is set up the same way but the servo is back in the wing. What servo are you using to run the throttle?
Old 01-20-2003, 05:20 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I plan on using an Irvine 36 with an Ultrathrust muffler for mine, and plan on keeping the nose long. Hopefully it should be a blast.

btw, love the SPAD info!
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Outta be cool.... You still might need to cut the nose down... Balance it before you cover to make sure..... Might even want to do a trial balance before you glue in the engine bearers..... just tape everything on where you think it will go and see how she balances... You can cut the nose back if you need to then.
Old 01-20-2003, 09:00 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

Paul gives good advice. I always tape every thing on before I make final decisions. I did not do that with a scratch built plane when I first started and had to add a couple of oz lead in tail. If I had checked it first it would have been a better flying plane.
Old 01-21-2003, 10:15 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I inherited a Fazer from my mentor with a Fox 50 on it. He cut the front back to the 4-stroke point and still had to put lead on the tail.
I switched to a os 46FX and removed the lead from the tail. it balanced perfectly but due to the fact I had to glue the fuse with two plates of lite-ply to put it back together.

After all I didn't inherit it in perfect working condition.
He He !! the fuse just behind the wing was broken in two.

It flys great and with a 12X3.375 prop it's nice and slow with great vertical. It goes upward about as good as it goes forward
Old 01-24-2003, 11:15 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

swlarcham, I'm setting up my fazer with an OS46 set back in the 4stroke position. Thanks for your encouraging comments. I'm looking forward to trying it out. Neil
Old 01-25-2003, 03:24 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

on this mouse mufflers...


where does the exhaust come out ?? looking at the pics in the thread above I don't see one ... or am I missing something here???
Old 01-25-2003, 05:16 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I drilled a hole in the side of the can about 1.5 inched from the back end of the can. I will see if I can post some pix of how I do it. I need a new muffler for my new Morris Knife. KCFlyBoy
Old 02-04-2003, 08:43 PM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

i set mine up with a 46 SF with the tank on the other side. i wasn't happy with the Cg, however, so I ended up cutting it off twice before i got the response i was after. It was a wonderful plane. i just threw it away last week because it was getting so ugly. it just wouldn't die!
Old 02-22-2003, 12:29 AM
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Default OS 46sf on Fazer ??

I exhumed my fazer from the basement today, it was resting since 4 years. it was flying with a TT.25
I plan a general overhall, engine upgrade to .46 fx (will cut the nose), complete new covering and also bigger rudder for 3D...

it simply also doesn't want to die......

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