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- From: torsten@rnivh.rni.sub.org (Torsten Leibold)
- Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
- Subject: Re: Pica P-51 (was: Great Planes P-51 & 4-stroke)
- Message-ID: <2593@rnivh.rni.sub.org>
- Date: 2 Jan 93 12:41:43 GMT
- References: <92366.122529ICJPS@ASUACAD.BITNET> <725834413snz@harrier.demon.co.uk>
- Organization: Rhein-Neckar-Informationsdienst Viernheim
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- bob@harrier.demon.co.uk (Bob day) writes:
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- >>I'm building my first warbird, a Great Planes P-51. I have built the wing
- >>with retracts.
- >>I was wondering if anyone else in the group had built this kit with
- >>retracts, and what engine you used? Comments on 48 Surpass vs. 70
- >>Surpass vs. 2-stroke (ST 45K) would be appreciated.
-
- > I'm afraid I'm not familiar with this particular kit. However if it's 55"+
- > I would look at the 70 Surpass as a minimum.. The 48 is a nice engine, I
- > used one in a Coverite Jeep. It pushed it along at a nice scale speed....
-
- Jop, I agree with that. Please don't use those small 2-strokes, it
- would be a real pain.
-
- > of bits I left with was a Pica P51 kit, the 1/6 scale one cos I have a engine
- > for it... I've had all the bits out of the box several time, looks like
- > really good quality.... Has anyone built/flown one of these?
-
- Sorry, not yet. But I will get this kit in Spring, so I'm very keen on
- ANY information you have about it.
- So please, place me on your list "Information to send to about Pica P-51".
- :-)
- I would be glad if you could post a building report when you're
- finished ...
-
- Bye,
- Torsten.
-
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