you can always go back n add a rudder if needed but other than that its great flying kit!
@ndf-modellbauvideos16 күн бұрын
Very Nice! The Engine go very good! What kind of propeller are you using? 🍻 Frank
@TeeBeeZee16 күн бұрын
Thanks! I usually found the best performance using 5x3 props on that model.
@Blokey-l5b20 күн бұрын
Love the sound of the launch!
@robertpublicover44227 күн бұрын
Nice yard.is that corn
@richardstinson201728 күн бұрын
Grew up in this hobby years ago reading Stu Richmond. Darn good writer and a master RC enthusiast.
@ericgreeson36742 ай бұрын
That is a very nice flier and you make it look easy , sounds good too love the 4 stroke sound ! Thanks , getback
@TeeBeeZee2 ай бұрын
Thanks! That was almost 4yrs ago but I still have that old beater. 😀
@jannovak22342 ай бұрын
hello, it's nice, I'm watching this video of yours again, the engine runs great.. please tell me who is filming it, are you filming it yourself? are you filming it with your phone or how are you filming it please tell me thank you.
@TeeBeeZee2 ай бұрын
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.
@jannovak22342 ай бұрын
Pretty Fast.. what props spinning?? Thank you lot dear sir
@TeeBeeZee2 ай бұрын
I believe I was running a 9x6 prop on the OS .25FX engine.
@jannovak22342 ай бұрын
Hi Tell me what props runing ? Thank
@johngrimes31172 ай бұрын
That 'lil bugger RIPS!!!
@svinevitable2 ай бұрын
Wooohooo!!
@ignacia_lapendejaxd2 ай бұрын
Cause of death?
@cranklabexplosion-labcentr82452 ай бұрын
Think this would work on a Carl Goldberg Gentle Lady with a wing pod?
@TeeBeeZee2 ай бұрын
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!
@GibsonAviation3 ай бұрын
What paint did you use on the wood?
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
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.
@sams07483 ай бұрын
Is a spring starter required for an 020? I just got one and I’m struggling to start it without.
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
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.
@sams07483 ай бұрын
@@TeeBeeZee sorry, meant to put .010
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
The .010 is definitely easier to start with a spring! Good luck!
@GibsonAviation3 ай бұрын
Which prop did you use? Thanks
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
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.
@takashitamagawa58813 ай бұрын
Model rockets can take a lot of time to properly build and paint but I guess one should not get too attached to any individual rocket! Some of the small to moderately sized vehicles might be fitted with streamers instead of parachutes - less drift although the faster landings increase the chance of fin damage and so forth.
@lapisdust3 ай бұрын
Wow! Brings back some memories, had a Sig Hummer with a TD 049 pressure-fed fuel, that thing was fun! I flew the heck out of it! Got a WN version and building it, electric will be less messy, but I will miss that smell of burned methanol, nitro, and castor oil! Might try to build another one with a TD 049 I found on eBay. Gotta be careful with it, my eyes are not as good as they were then!
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
I have an Sig Hummer kit waiting to be built someday. I have contemplated using a Cox Medallion .09 in it.
@f4udhorn3 ай бұрын
Spinner or no spinner, here comes my electric starter to the rescue! You just needed more beer! LOL!, I miss the fun at SMALL!
@billkuhl4423 ай бұрын
Dan really does know model engines and airplanes besides being a fun guy.
@TeeBeeZee3 ай бұрын
That was a fun snapshot of a typical day at SMALL. 😂
@florabee92834 ай бұрын
I like how with no throttle, you gotta commit!
@easystar1235 ай бұрын
Great flying and great video. I have the same plane with the same engine 12 years now and still going strong.
@TeeBeeZee5 ай бұрын
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.
@easystar1235 ай бұрын
@@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.
@florabee92835 ай бұрын
Excellent! Love the .020 pee wee!
@TeeBeeZee5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@crooked-halo5 ай бұрын
I feel terrible about your Crossfire! Almost made me cry! Why didn't you find it in that huge, open field with short grass? Did you lose sight when you looked away to check on your igniter & electrical connection? Damn!
@TeeBeeZee5 ай бұрын
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.
@kishascape5 ай бұрын
This turns me on.
@brianbowditch17406 ай бұрын
Nothing like the sound of a nitro two stroke at 12,000 rpm........
@acg84606 ай бұрын
Just found one NIB on eBay. Should be here tomorrow!
@ExploringCabinsandMines6 ай бұрын
Just received my Cox .049 in the mail, I'm on a mission to revive my childhood!
@TeeBeeZee6 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@jannovak22346 ай бұрын
Hi...that's a nice plane.,.. I also know Titewad, it's similar except that it has a symmetrical aerofoil....and a tricycle...
@easystar1237 ай бұрын
Hi there, ive just bought a new Avistar Elite arf. I have a Saito 62 which is 10cc. Would this engine in your opinion fly the plane comfortably or woukd it struggle? Kind regards.
@TeeBeeZee7 ай бұрын
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.
@easystar1236 ай бұрын
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
@TeeBeeZee6 ай бұрын
@@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.
@easystar1236 ай бұрын
Sorry for all the questions, just one more. Did you have to mix in any down elevator when you deployed full flaps?
@TeeBeeZee6 ай бұрын
@@easystar123I can’t say for sure but I don’t remember mixing any elevator with the flaps. I sure miss the hobby!
@eduvancanada71897 ай бұрын
at 2:10 sharkface licked the runway...
@TeeBeeZee7 ай бұрын
It was close!
@Tony-ow3if7 ай бұрын
❤GREAT LANDING! Thanks for sharing.
@robertcovell27877 ай бұрын
That little 56 hauls it around pretty good. Glad to hear you call it a glow engine. I completely fail to understand how our glow engines came to be called "nitro". I mean when you're running a maximum of 15% how is that "nitro"??? Most of my glow engines run just fine with no nitro.
@TeeBeeZee7 ай бұрын
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.
@robertcovell27877 ай бұрын
@@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.
@jimbailey52438 ай бұрын
Awesome running plane! I am interested in fuel tanks for the smaller planes like this for extended run time. What do you use? Your engines run so well!
@TeeBeeZee8 ай бұрын
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.
@roki59418 ай бұрын
Fantastic flying with only rudder !!
@rudyho37908 ай бұрын
20,000+ rpm (minus prop & running.)...😁👌
@rudyho37908 ай бұрын
yeh...cox anything...fox same same...top shelf engines..plain truth😎👍🇺🇸
@rudyho37908 ай бұрын
yeh ..27,500 rpm can be attractive!!😎👏🇺🇸(parts a real challenge)
@Winter_Sportster9 ай бұрын
"People in their right minds" are highly overrated!!!! Great Video...makes for some good Hot Chocolate viewing!!!!😀
@TeeBeeZee9 ай бұрын
My kinda people!
@emiliorivera58139 ай бұрын
Would an .049 be too much engine for this plane?
@TeeBeeZee9 ай бұрын
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.
@johnslugger9 ай бұрын
*I used to make my own fuel with 93% methanol 6.9% Klotz Oil (Red Oil) and 0.1% nitro glycerin. A friend made the nitro glycerin in small batches and when diluted in alcohol is very Very Stable.*
@BoysBarn9 ай бұрын
Nice job! I have a 3 stack. Used to have a Trlby 6 pack. Do you still fly?
@TeeBeeZee9 ай бұрын
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!
@everett8610 ай бұрын
Noisy little bugger. NEat though.
@TeeBeeZee10 ай бұрын
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.
@jannovak223410 ай бұрын
Very nice! I loved sound nitro engine...Sir! Tell me what size props spin? Thank you lot dear sir..
@TeeBeeZee10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I think that airplane is set up with a 9x6 prop.
@tacobassmike975710 ай бұрын
Have the same rig love it almost like a avatar hobbyco
@habanerodesigns10 ай бұрын
What was the weight of this plane?
@TeeBeeZee10 ай бұрын
It weighs 234g as seen in the videos.
@rupman27isback10 ай бұрын
Where can i buy this boat?
@TeeBeeZee10 ай бұрын
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.
@sergeywallace1798 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunate Mean machine.
@TeeBeeZee Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@Niobium23 Жыл бұрын
Is that a zero gravity windscreen?
@TeeBeeZee Жыл бұрын
It’s a Yoshimura Wind Armor screen.
@ayrwynharrison898 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. I recently started overhauling my .o49 I always liked those .010's great to see it flying.