Captkev
11-02-2005, 06:10 PM
I would appreciate a little feedback from the members. I am currently building a Unionville Beaver kit, 72" wingspan,back after being away from the hobby for about 25yrs. Seems I have a lot to relearn about new techniques being used today. For instance what engine is recommended for this size model,I have been told by a friend that a four stroke OSFL70 is a good unit, or an Saito FA72 4 stroke. mayby this is a little overpowered, and why not a two stroker instead ?
Second question, I have been looking at the Futaba 6 channel radio. On my Beaver, planning to use; rudder, elevator,flaps, ailerons, and throttle, and wondered if this is enough radio to do the job. I am going down to the hobby show this weekend, and will probably see some good show deals on these items.
And while I am sitting here doing my two finger typing, might as well ask for some inputs on filling holes and joints on balsa. My kit as many of you probably know, is 90% covered in sheet balsa, which I am gluing on with epoxy. For filling the seams or imperfections on the balsa, I have been using epoxy mixed with a lite micro-balloon filler. But by golly, this is one hard stuff to sand down after its set. Does anybody use a household type woodfiller, bondo body putty, carpenters glue mixed with a filler, or ?? I have to get the surface near perfect before applying the plastic covering, which is also new to me. (Used to paint all our models) Im not the ancient mariner by the way, just raised a family, worked long hours, now am retired, and looking fwd to messing about with planes once again. Thanks guys, looking fwd to some replys.
Second question, I have been looking at the Futaba 6 channel radio. On my Beaver, planning to use; rudder, elevator,flaps, ailerons, and throttle, and wondered if this is enough radio to do the job. I am going down to the hobby show this weekend, and will probably see some good show deals on these items.
And while I am sitting here doing my two finger typing, might as well ask for some inputs on filling holes and joints on balsa. My kit as many of you probably know, is 90% covered in sheet balsa, which I am gluing on with epoxy. For filling the seams or imperfections on the balsa, I have been using epoxy mixed with a lite micro-balloon filler. But by golly, this is one hard stuff to sand down after its set. Does anybody use a household type woodfiller, bondo body putty, carpenters glue mixed with a filler, or ?? I have to get the surface near perfect before applying the plastic covering, which is also new to me. (Used to paint all our models) Im not the ancient mariner by the way, just raised a family, worked long hours, now am retired, and looking fwd to messing about with planes once again. Thanks guys, looking fwd to some replys.