hey guys, hope someone can lead me a bit, i am new to jets (20 years in rc aircraft tho) i just aquired a set of plans for a vampire that has been enlarged to 80" span, i figured this would be a good one to start with, should be stable, ect. would like to go ducted fan (the cost of turbines is a bit much for me as a entry level) i would like to know what engine/fan would be right for this one
thx guys

hey guys, this post has had alot of readers but no replys, i wont hold a gun to your head if it dont work out, just need a bit of guidance.
i am thinking all up weight will be right around 20-22 lbs, would a .90 fly it, which engines work out the best, which fan, do i need ducting? just give me your gut thoughts on it. i am very experanced at building and do alot of scratching.

Probaly the best person to talk to would be Kerry Sterner..He is the Vampire guru!

Given the size of the inlets on the plane I would probably say Viofan and .96 if you can find one very reliable and strong might be something to look into

eagledancer,

I also offer a 1/6th scale Vampire plans and parts set which is 80". I can tell you that your guess of the finished weight of 20-22# is a good estimate and I would suspect it to be closer to 18-20#.

I do offer laser cut wood sets for the 1/6th Vamp and have them in stock as well as Canopies and F/G inlets.

I have had no-one convert one of my Vampires to Elec. D/F so I cannot be of any help except to say that the Vampire has a very generous wing area.

Please conact me if you have fruther questions.

Kerry J Sterner
610-746-9444

Highly likely that the design lends itself to be a good flyer, however, I can vouch for Kerry's Vampire because a friend of mine has built the larger version of it and the plane is a dream to see it fly. Very steady and not ballistic....a real scale model.

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Reuben