MY first post: .010 or .020

BWH Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:07 pm

I just ordered a Micro Stick from Radical RC and am trying to decide on breaking out a NIB Tee Dee .010, a one run in the box .020 Tee Dee or a well used Pee Wee .020? I know the .010 is worth a lot as is. I have always loved the 1/2a engines and just completed a .061 AP airplane that does great, now I want smaller.

**Cribbs74** Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:23 pm

You are probably going to get a lot of varied opinions here. There are a lot of TD .010's out there so it's not rare, especially a later version like you have. That engine would sell for around $100-150.

How much is your fun worth to you? Ever blown $150 at a restaurant?

Marleysky Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:44 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:
How much is your fun worth to you? Ever blown $150 at a restaurant?

Yeah.....and now I wish I'd spent that money on Cox engines and balsa models. lol!

TDbandit Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:26 am

It's really up to you the .010 is not rare and the late model one you have is not as pricey as lets say a pristine red tank TD .010 in the jewel case which can bring over 200 dollars. If you want to run a NIB 010 the black tank version i would say is better value wise. The TD .020 will pull that stick pretty quick but don't let the .010 size fool ya lol it cranks out good power for it's size and brings a crowd too since it sounds like a swarm of altra angery gnats hopped up on too many red bulls lol. Again it's all up too you, have fun!! (Bandit)

Mark Boesen Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:23 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyOPiSgjwwQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2GDM8IHiBA
http://www.radicalrc.com/category/Radical-RC-E-Kits-190

**RknRusty** Sun Nov 20, 2016 3:40 am

Hi BWH, welcome to CEF, glad you found us.
Rusty

BWH Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:03 pm

Build is coming along. Right now I am planning on using the .010 Tee Dee.
I am not doing a rudder, just bank and yank.
2x3.7G servos
2S 180mah lipo with a ultra micro BEC 5V 1.5a 2.5a burst
Coverite Microlite film

BWH Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:24 pm

Is there a way to use the stock tank on the .010 and be able to fly inverted? If not will the engine allow me to do rolls as is?

1/2A Nut Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:46 am

Here is a similar size square wing plane set the same as a high wing using a TD .010.
Setup with a stock black prop to give you an idea of whats possible using a 14cc tank,
note the duration and acro with the engine running steady. You can look it up on the
net info on it has flown with a TD .020 and TD .049 as well.

Thanksgiving Dinner

BWH Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:49 pm

Wing and rudder done, I plan on using the Cox .010

1/2A Nut Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:24 pm

Well done a greenie for your efforts. Small Cox Logo

BWH Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:47 pm

Project is moving along. AUW right now with 1 servo is 1.5oz. Trying to decide on internal fuel tank or just run the 010 as is?

NEW222 Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:36 pm

The plane looks awesome. I am a big fan of the transparent covering on others planes because my craftsmanship still needs some work. lol.

xplaneguy Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:36 pm

BHW-Your Micro Stick looks great! I built one back in May with a Cox .010 and flew it at SMALL in June. It flew well on the .010. Here's a few photos: