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BJH424 · 01-04-2004, 05:31 PM

I am ready to start work on a Pica Spitfire. has anyone used a Saito 180 in it?

Terry Gauvin · 01-04-2004, 08:25 PM

It should be fine. Dave Platt's engine of choice for his 1/5 Spit was the ST2500, a 1.5ci 2 stroke, and it worked extremely well.

KevinPerry · 01-05-2004, 06:51 AM

You may want to rethink your engine choice .Most pica 1/5 scale spits (88inch) come out between 20-28 pounds .Use as light as possible wood in the tail .I have seen most fly on 40-50cc gasers or moki 1.8 , 2.1 or even a super tiger 4500 .

KP

BJH424 · 01-05-2004, 07:14 PM

Thanks for your comments guys BJH

kenair · 01-06-2004, 09:56 PM

One 1/5 Pica Spit at the field used a ST2500 and 4 pounds of lead in the nose to balance at the C og G., complete plan turned out heavy - build light.

BJH424 · 01-07-2004, 02:05 PM

Thanks Kenair, The new kits are showing lighting holes in all the tail surfaces. I also plan on using lighter wood in the Aft. fuselage as they have supplied plywood formers right back to the tail.

Sabrejock · 01-07-2004, 02:13 PM

Good Plan: A pal of mine had one. Started with a 3000 and ton of lead in the nose. Ended with a 4500 and lead. It was fully tricked out. I test flew it with balance just inside spec and it was squirrely. Best aim for a bit nose heavy 'til you're sure of it.

BJH424 · 01-10-2004, 05:45 AM

Given all of the helpful input on this project, I am building this model as light as possible, especially from cockpit aft. I have also decided to go with a gas engine approx. 40 cc.

Thanks you all for your comments

BH.

fox1 · 01-14-2004, 08:39 AM

more pica spitfire info at http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/...345&PN=1&TPN=1

Marty C · 01-15-2004, 12:45 AM

The Saito 180 will fly the Pica 1/5 Spit 'No worries' afterall Dave Platts prototype flew on an O.S. 91... It also depends on the Spifire mark you choose to model eg. a Mk IX will need more lead than a longer nosed Mk XIX etc. Keep her light in the tail as you will be adding a fair chunk of nose lead to balance anyway... thats probably why most fly with heavy gas burners up front.

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Terry Gauvin RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Terry J Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Radio of choice: DX18Stealth # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 115 / 100% Posts: 3,422 Total Props: 55	It should be fine. Dave Platt's engine of choice for his 1/5 Spit was the ST2500, a 1.5ci 2 stroke, and it worked extremely well. __________________ NX10, NX8, 30cc MXSR
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KevinPerry RCC Expert Contributor I am: Kevin P Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ingersoll,Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12xMV # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 936 Total Props: 0	You may want to rethink your engine choice .Most pica 1/5 scale spits (88inch) come out between 20-28 pounds .Use as light as possible wood in the tail .I have seen most fly on 40-50cc gasers or moki 1.8 , 2.1 or even a super tiger 4500 . KP __________________ Kevin Perry MAAC 29876 ... Some people are like Slinkies ... Not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs..
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BJH424 RCC Expert Contributor I am: Brian H Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundas Ont. Radio of choice: DX9, Jeti # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 65 / 100% Posts: 806 Total Props: 12	Spitfire Engine Thanks for your comments guys BJH __________________ Money generates lift.
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01-07-2004, 02:05 PM	#6
BJH424 RCC Expert Contributor I am: Brian H Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundas Ont. Radio of choice: DX9, Jeti # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 65 / 100% Posts: 806 Total Props: 12	Thanks Kenair, The new kits are showing lighting holes in all the tail surfaces. I also plan on using lighter wood in the Aft. fuselage as they have supplied plywood formers right back to the tail. __________________ Money generates lift.
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01-06-2004, 09:56 PM	#5
kenair RCC Junior Contributor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: frozen tundra at YWG Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 119 Total Props: 0	One 1/5 Pica Spit at the field used a ST2500 and 4 pounds of lead in the nose to balance at the C og G., complete plan turned out heavy - build light.
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01-07-2004, 02:13 PM	#7
Sabrejock Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 182 Total Props: 0	Good Plan: A pal of mine had one. Started with a 3000 and ton of lead in the nose. Ended with a 4500 and lead. It was fully tricked out. I test flew it with balance just inside spec and it was squirrely. Best aim for a bit nose heavy 'til you're sure of it.
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01-10-2004, 05:45 AM	#8
BJH424 RCC Expert Contributor I am: Brian H Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dundas Ont. Radio of choice: DX9, Jeti # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 65 / 100% Posts: 806 Total Props: 12	Given all of the helpful input on this project, I am building this model as light as possible, especially from cockpit aft. I have also decided to go with a gas engine approx. 40 cc. Thanks you all for your comments BH. __________________ Money generates lift.
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01-14-2004, 08:39 AM	#9
fox1 Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1 Total Props: 0	more pica spitfire info at http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/...345&PN=1&TPN=1
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Marty C RCC Expert Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 980 Total Props: 0	Spitfire The Saito 180 will fly the Pica 1/5 Spit 'No worries' afterall Dave Platts prototype flew on an O.S. 91... It also depends on the Spifire mark you choose to model eg. a Mk IX will need more lead than a longer nosed Mk XIX etc. Keep her light in the tail as you will be adding a fair chunk of nose lead to balance anyway... thats probably why most fly with heavy gas burners up front. __________________ JET FX- Warbirds & Jets www.jetfx.net
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