Sig Deweybird 1/2A

Wow!, brings back memories. Keep us posted.  
Bob

I've got two still unbuilt in box. One day

Oldenginerod wrote:I've got two still unbuilt in box.  One day

Do you plan to power them with .049's? I'm hoping the little .020 has enough power. I'm thinking if I can keep it light it should do ok.

you'll need a .049, a Pee Wee .020 is going to be marginal plus you'll need shorter lines.

Ricksrod wrote:

Oldenginerod wrote:I've got two still unbuilt in box.  One day

Do you plan to power them with .049's? I'm hoping the little .020 has enough power. I'm thinking if I can keep it light it should do ok.

Probably a Golden Bee like it shows on the box. It definitely states .049 on the box without option for anything smaller. A model like this doesn't need anything super-powerful, but you have to have it at least circling with some authority. I've flown underpowered control line before- not fun.

Oldenginerod wrote:

Ricksrod wrote:

Oldenginerod wrote:I've got two still unbuilt in box.  One day

Do you plan to power them with .049's? I'm hoping the little .020 has enough power. I'm thinking if I can keep it light it should do ok.

Probably a Golden Bee like it shows on the box.  It definitely states .049 on the box without option for anything smaller.  A model like this doesn't need anything super-powerful, but you have to have it at least circling with some authority.  I've flown underpowered control line before- not fun.

I had a Cox Litl Stinker with an 020 when I was a kid. It was under powered too. As a kid I should have used shorter lines but never thought of it. I used the same ones as the PT19. Not sure of the weight of the Stinker but I'm thinking it's around 3oz with motor. If the Bird is too slow I'll drop in an .049.

If you want to play with the Pee Wee on a balsa c/l model try a CG Swordsman 18 built with light wood. Use Spectra for flying lines (max. 25' length) and no windy weather flying.

These balsa planes look so good in the raw. I'm thinking of leaving this one natural wood with a sealer applied...any thoughts?

Oh, you definitely need to “seal” and fuel proof the raw balsa. Usual protocol is to finish the plane in the desired paint scheme. Your idea of leaving it “raw” is a good one, as it saves you time, more time for flying!  Then, if it flys well you can add paint or decals to satisfy the sticker police!

Only afterthought was, once you have a few good flights, the plane will be covered with a layer of castor. It may not be easy to paint over oily surfaces, without a thorough cleaning.

My Sig Deweybird aka "Balsa Baby" is ready fo a motor. I gave her two coats of shellac and then 3 coats of Minwax spare urethane. We will see how she holds up to the fuel. Weather permitting I'll take her for a flight within a week.

She's a beaute! Enjoy the inaugural.
Bob

While I have personally myself used the Spar varnish, I have used the regular Minwax oil based varnish in the black can, and it is fuel proof to nitro fuel.

She looks really Good !! Flight report ! What engine did you decide on ?

getback wrote:She looks really Good !! Flight report ! What engine did you decide on ?

I'm going to start with the .020. If it's too underpowered I have an .049 waiting in the wings.

Cool TD / Pee Wee / bee surprised at the power/

Balsa Baby has her .020 and is ready to go. I'm going to try her on 20' lines. Any suggestions?

My suggestion would be to verify the CG and make certain the Pee Wee isn't too light.

NEW222 wrote:While I have personally myself used the Spar varnish, I have used the regular Minwax oil based varnish in the black can, and it is fuel proof to nitro fuel.

Is this what you are referring to?
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=g1%2fgbD%2fR&id=E09091BF305B0E9C5293EDE5A05DA9BD5E0574BE&thid=OIP.g1_gbD_RYtlVrSrc7GZlLQHaHa&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fmobileimages.lowes.com%2fproduct%2fconverted%2f027426%2f027426155053.jpg&exph=900&expw=900&q=minwax+oil+based+varnish&simid=607986073548554599&selectedIndex=17&ajaxhist=0

I finished the Dewey bird but had trouble keeping the little .020 running. Rather then just letting it sit I converted it to electric RC. Not very pretty with all the additional baggage. I took it out for it's maiden and it flew! Just a short flight but I think it will be ok.

b

I took the Dewey Bird out for it's first RC flight. A little shaky but it flew. Needs  a little balance.

https://youtu.be/vrCS_X7Cxbs

Not bad for a start considering the 22 " W/S and all the gear

Hey Ricksrod, Happy 1st CEF anniversary at Midnight!