Thanks! I usually found the best performance using 5x3 props on that model.

Thanks! That was almost 4yrs ago but I still have that old beater. 😀

Thanks! These POV flying videos were made with a GoPro camera mounted to the bill of a ball cap. This allows the airplane to stay in the frame, as the camera sees what you see as you fly around. This technique doesn’t allow you to zoom while flying but it keeps the plane in the frame during the flight and allows you to film without an assistant.

I believe I was running a 9x6 prop on the OS .25FX engine.

Yes, it would work great. I’ve seen several Gentle Lady gliders powered by .049s. I would recommend using at least a Black Widow reedie or a TD engine, not the lower powered reed valve models like Babe Bees and Surestart. Good luck!

I still had some cans of Top Flite Lusterkote fuel proof paint back then. The yellow boat was painted with that and several coats of clear as well. The brown boat was just brushed with thinned polyester resin to retain the wood exterior.

The plane is this video has a TD .010. I have also built and flown models using TD and Pee Wee .020s. They are generally easier to start with a spring in my opinion.

@@TeeBeeZee sorry, meant to put .010

The .010 is definitely easier to start with a spring! Good luck!

It has been quite a while, many years ago, but the boats were equipped with 3-bladed Cox props. I’m not sure of the size any more.

I have an Sig Hummer kit waiting to be built someday. I have contemplated using a Cox Medallion .09 in it.

That was a fun snapshot of a typical day at SMALL. 😂

Wow, a blast from the past! I had not only forgotten about that video but had forgotten about that day of flying. It was an unusually calm afternoon on the TX coast. Neither my my friend, Scott, or myself has flown models in several years. I think he has left the hobby for good but I hope to start flying again when time allows.

@@TeeBeeZee I hope you get back into the hobby again and good luck if you do . I'm flying rc planes 38 years now and still have the passion. Its a great hobby to be involved in.

Thank you!

The field looks deceiving in this video. The area inside the model club fence boundary is mowed. Beyond the fence lies thousands of acres of thick salt grass that’s infested with rattlesnakes. The Crossfire went way beyond that fence line. It was under parachute when it finally drifted out of sight down range.

Have fun!

Congrats on the plane! I haven’t flown any models in about 3 years due to life getting so busy, but I still have all my models including this one. As you probably know, mine has an OS .46AX 2-stroke engine. The plane is fairly large and I wouldn’t want it to have any less power than it does. It’s a perfect match, really. I’m sure the model would fly with the .62 4-stroke but I’m not sure if it would be as strong. They might actually be closely matched. One thing to consider is the props that are recommended for that Saito. If the diameter is too large, you might have ground clearance issues. If the clearances are good, I’d say try it! Be sure it balances well first! Mine was far too noseheavy as it came. I had to relocate some of the equipment inside and move the battery back, etc to get it balanced properly.

Many thanks for your reply. It was very helpful. I'm going to put larger wheels on the Avistar as I may be using a 13x6 prop instead of the 12x6 that I normally use on the Saito 62. Just to give a bit more thrust. The Saito 62 is lighter than the OS 46ax so it may balance OK without having to add tail weight. I'm just a fourstroke fanatic though I have three planes that are each powered with an OS 55AX two-stroke and fly really well. Your Avistar seems the perfect match for the OS 46AX. I enjoy watching the video. Today I was installing the servos onto the servo tray and have now the servo tray screwed into the plane. Earlier in the week I installed the four servos onto the wings. I normally epoxy the wings together. Did you glue your wings or keep them seperate? Regards Aidan

@@easystar123 I understand your fondness for the 4S engines. I have had quite a few myself and always enjoyed them! I never did glue the wing halves together.

Sorry for all the questions, just one more. Did you have to mix in any down elevator when you deployed full flaps?

@@easystar123I can’t say for sure but I don’t remember mixing any elevator with the flaps. I sure miss the hobby!

It was close!

True. The whole nitro engine thing seems to be a result of marketing RC cars to young folks for many years. The magazine covers and ads were full of “nitro” references. I’ve been inactive in the RC hobby for a few years due to life getting very busy but I still have all my planes and gear, including the 4Star 40. It eas one of my main “daily beaters”. Looking forward to having time to start playing with airplanes again.

@@TeeBeeZee Good for you. I've been building and flying over 50 years now. Currently enjoying and number of lovely sport planes in the 60 to 80 inch range . All time favorite is an AstroHog with a K&B .61 two smoker.

Thanks! The fuel tank in that plane is about .5oz capacity. It’s made from an eye drop bottle with a plastic pickup tube and vent line installed through the cap. A fellow modeler made a few for me a few years back.

My kinda people!

Yes! The size, weight, and power of the .049 would be too much in my opinion. It would fly more like a pylon racer and have a higher wing loading. It’s not an airplane that really likes to go that fast.

I still have all my kites but haven’t flown in a year or so. My life has been crazy busy with overtime work, family medical issues, moving houses, etc the last few years. My RC flying and kiting has been sidelined for quite a while but i look forward to getting everything sorted so I can get back to it!

That’s an old video but I still have that boat(and lots of others). I ran it last year at a model boat meetup and it still works fine.

Thank you. I think that airplane is set up with a 9x6 prop.

It weighs 234g as seen in the videos.

It is no longer available. I bought this boat about 12 years ago. Sorry. I still have it and ran it last year at a model boating event. It still worked great.

Yep!

It’s a Yoshimura Wind Armor screen.