Bitsa power...

[Snorks]

I made this Bitsa using a recycled stardust special wing & tail. The fus is a sort of 36 Copland (spellcheck Applehoney) with a parasol mount for the wing. span about 52inches, 2 ch for rudder & elevator.Do you think a spitfire II -green head 1cc will be adequate power? Weight will be about 17 oz
Cheers
Simon

[gossie]

The Spitfire will pull it around for sure.
I built a Mercury Aeronca in the 80s, (still have it) and it's 64in span, probably weighs over 20oz and it had a DC Spitfire in it and it flew okay, but to give it more grunt 10 years ago I changed over to a DC Sabre 1.5. Climbs like a rocket now. Well not quite like a rocket, but yes sure the Spitfire will fly your model shown.

[John O'Sullivan]

Snorks:
What an inspirational photo that second photo is. reminds me of the first time I saw models on Epson Downs in July of 1950. I still have that stunned look. 57 years ago and still flying and even got a 68 minute flight on my electric glider tonight.
John

[Eric_N57105]

I made this Bitsa using a recycled stardust special wing & tail. The fus is a sort of 36 Copland (spellcheck Applehoney) with a parasol mount for the wing. span about 52inches, 2 ch for rudder & elevator.Do you think a spitfire II -green head 1cc will be adequate power? Weight will be about 17 oz
Cheers
Simon

Seems like its flying pretty good as is. You may not need an engine.

Eric

[Snorks]

Thanks for your input gents. The spitfire is such an easy motor to handle and the output seems much more than the sideport Mills initially intended for the model.
Yep, my kids are very enthused about this wonderful hobby.
I actually discovered that they are the cause for my diesel woes at the field.... the kids sit on the workshop floor playing with the models and 'tune up' the needle valves and comp... just like dad... realyy turns into a head scratcher at the field wondering why the motor turned baulky all of a sudden.

[HELModels]

I actually discovered that they are the cause for my diesel woes at the field.... the kids sit on the workshop floor playing with the models and 'tune up' the needle valves and comp... just like dad... realyy turns into a head scratcher at the field wondering why the motor turned baulky all of a sudden.

I remember "tuning up" stuff when I was little. I wasted lots of materials coming up with the latest design. I needed to be taught how to cut from the edges and not smack in the middle of a sheet of wood. Between me and a dog who ate anything, his stuff never stood a chance. Control line was his revenge, as the spins kept me away for awhile. :D