S V Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi All, Am looking at recommendations for sport planes for an OS 25 FX engine. Current choices: 1. Tucano (speed 600 version) 2. TR-260 3. Mini Capiche 44" Appreciate your inputs. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Philibuster? (Search Outerzone) One of my favourite small sports models from the 70's! -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi SV Not sure if you're looking for a build or an artf. If you want a build, I have been looking for a while at the Chili Breeze from Mike Delacole. Simple and easy to build but makes a very pretty model. Plans here: https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/chilli-breeze-rc1749/ Also, interested in the Capiche 44" you mention. All I can find is the 52" version, so do you have a link to the smaller one? Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 As a general sports model the RM Aerobat is well worth considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Take the dihedral out of a Jumper 25 wing, loadsa fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S V Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi Jeff, Here is the link to the 44" capiche plans - **LINK** It was the plan pull out in Sept'2000 RCM&E. Thanks all for the recommendations! Am looking to scratch build and have the plans I mentioned in my post - hence the bias towards those! SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S V Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 One more query - does the OS 25 FX compare favorably in power to a SC 32 - some of the plans I have call out 25 - 32 2 stroke engines, and I prefer being at the higher end of the recommended engine. -Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Wot about a Uno Wot. OS 25 FX engine. It's had 3 engines, a Bluebird 32 (worn it out eventually) Super Tiger G34 and now the OS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 There are several versions of NEW ERA on Outerzone and New Era 3 revisited seems a very good model for a .25. Read the write up and you may be convinced it is worth building. Otherwise build a Chilli Breeze but don't bother with the RM Aerobat - mine was very tricky to get everything in, midwing's are fiddly anyway and it didn't fly well at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 New Era is a great shout. I built an original hots for my 25 FX and it’s great. There’s a photo on here somewhere. It’s under a thread called “getting the hots” Edited By extra slim on 09/10/2019 21:11:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrman Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Peter, Not sure you could class the Philibuster as a sports model. More like a mini pylon racer. It was fast and fun. Designed by Phil Greeno who along with Alan Mann were friendly rivals in Pylon racing during that era. Remember Alans Manneater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Marutaka Mighty Knight ? 19-25 2 stroke, or 30-40 4 stroke. Bolted, or banded on wing. Trike or tail dragger with retracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 You might have a look at 3 models from the Galaxy range at Pegasus - the Wasp ( looks like a small Mick Reeves Gangster ), the Wizard or the Jester ( near enough two wings for the price of one ), all trad', foam winged, British kits designed for 25-30 glow motors. Had several Galaxy kits myself over the years, never a dud amongst them. Including - r.i.p. - My overpowered little Spatman, a real YeeHaa R/E/T model that released your inner hooligan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Posted by S V on 09/10/2019 19:25:53: One more query - does the OS 25 FX compare favorably in power to a SC 32 - some of the plans I have call out 25 - 32 2 stroke engines, and I prefer being at the higher end of the recommended engine. -Thanks! The 32 will have the edge and if you put a Weston UK mini pipe on it it will really go Same crankcase size so I'd plump for the 32 as you can always use the throttle . The 25 is a good engine but doesnt have the grunt of the 32 . A 36 is even better and still the same size . Have flown fun fighters and fun flys on both 25 and 32 and would go for the 32 every time . The 25 will do the job but IMHO its better to have the option of a little more power. Re your query about the Capiche If the plan was a Malcolm Corbin plan then you can rest assured that its a good flyer and all of his plane were sorted before being put out as plans unlike some other plans in the mags . Some of the later ARTF Capiches had modified wings and some were horrible things to fly and by then had nothing to do with Malcolm . I believe the latest range are fine but Malcolm has not had any input for some years since he left the hobby. Edited By Engine Doctor on 10/10/2019 08:45:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 If you want a plan that is quick and easy to build but can tie istels into knots there ia laways "Swmap Rat" Or if you want something that is really pretty and would fly nicely an be aerobatic there is always Jezebel on on a similar line Scoville Star Dust or Gold Fever These are all formula 1 air racers. The latter two were in RC Model World Jezebel Jezebel was powered by a .32 but a 25 would make her a bitmorce civiliased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 The SIG Kobra kit is another to look at. This is electric but it will suit a .25 well. Hours of building fun with SIG kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 For a general purpose model you cannot beat a thick & blunt wing section. One of the few of Boddingtons designs that had such a section is Ghost Rider 51 or the larger Sky Rider. Both obtainable as a plan and laser cut wing ribs from DB Sport & Scale ( 9.50 for the Ghost Rider ribs a real bargain and time saver) Ghost Rider 50 plan is on Outerzone ( it's an older version ) note the spar design and the way it avoids putting webs on separately. Could be a time saver if you buy precut ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 How about Peter Miller's Oodalally. Peter fitted his favourite SC 32 but I am sure it would still be good aerobat on a OS25FX. The build blog is here. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 10/10/2019 13:23:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S V Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thank you all for the excellent feedback and suggestions. I am a huge fan of Peter Miller - having converted several of his .25 size planes to electric - Messy Wolfe, Harmony. Now going back to I.C for propulsion! I am leaning towards one of - Malcolm Corbin's 44" Capiche (plans purchased from Sarik Hobbies) or New Era 3 revisited! Will keep you all posted! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 "Otherwise build a Chilli Breeze but don't bother with the RM Aerobat - mine was very tricky to get everything in, midwing's are fiddly anyway and it didn't fly well at all." I disagree about it flying badly - mine flies just great. The mid wing layout does adds a bit of work at build time but not that much.. Chilli Breeze is an excellent model. What about Pete Miller's Miss Demeanor? Or, a Mach 20? **LINK** Or a Hammer? **LINK** Or something a bit faster? Gripen... **LINK** Or a delta? 362... **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Go new era, the fx will be a lot for the little capiche, and battery might need to go in the tail. I suspect the new era will have lower wing loading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Some good suggestions there Nigel . The Gripen would make a simple leccy conversion - for someone with good eyesight and fast reactions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi SV Going to add another to a long list, but this might be right up your street. Browsing e-bay (as you do) came across this Worth a look? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S V Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Soo many planes soo little time !! Fantastic response and some beautiful models to build Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Cottrell 2 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hi SV Thanks for the link to the Mini Capiche plan. Interested enough to order the plan which arrived today. Thinking of this one as a winter build, but the plan lacks details of the construction. I know you said you had the plan, but I wonder if you might also have the magazine article that goes with it. If so, is there any way you could get it photocopied and sent to me, or alternatively scanned and e-mailed. Hope you can help me Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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