RE: Balsa USA 1/6 Scale Thomas-Morse S-4C Scout Build Thread

Posted on: 8/29/2012 5:04 PM by Author "houndstooth" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Balsa USA 1/6 Scale Thomas-Morse S-4C Scout Build Thread
Hi there,... just skimming over your build with the "TOMMY", and I would like to share my exsperience with this aircraft... The Saito 40 four stroke is a good engine, but will lack the power you'll need... I finished my "TOMMY" two years ago.... started out with a O.S. 40 L.A. with a "pitts" muffler.... took a lot of runway to get her off the ground... But, she flew scale... This is her 3rd flying season, and now I have a O.S. 55 AX with a" pitts" In her. And now she flies better than ever!... I have the power it needs, and the weight?... Highly needed since the "TOMMY" builds tail-heavy... VERY tail heavy.. Still needed about 8 ounces up front ... Don't worry about the weight,... Ya have enough power, and she's ballenced correctly, she'll fly! Very stable aircraft! Balsa USA did a great job! The wing tips could use some" re-enforcement", because they will " warp", when the covering is" ironed -out"... I covered the plane with SIG Koverall and 2 coats of dope. paint was Sherman Williams house paint "sponged on"... Colors were "olive drab" for the top of the wings, and a dark "mustard" color for the fuse... A bright yellow, and black checkered cowl. The metal "cheek" covers were "checkered", also... and a set of "wire wheels" set's her off! good luck, and enjoy. The "Magnum 52 4-stroke" is perfect for this kit,... And your build looks GREAT! K.... one question.... How do you put pictures on this website??? I'll be starting a" Flair", BRISTOL F2-B kit, 1/6th scale soon,... and would like to post the build from the start... Keep up the good work!!!
Posted on: 8/29/2012 5:02 PM by Author "houndstooth" in the forum "Kit Building"
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