I have a Ki-61, but a 46 size, with a Saito 72 in it, a perfect match.
I think the 60 size Ki-61 would be a bit underpowered with that motor. It may very well fly, but there would be no margin for error, although it would probably look very scale like.
I have, until now, avoided watching any videos of this one, for fear I might have to buy one. Now, I have seen the video and, CRAP, I was right. Sweet flight. Too bad that .91 couldn't pull her faster! LOL
Yep, I start most of my motors this way. The electric starter is used mainly to prime an engine, and when fully primed (not too much though) a spin AGAINST compression in the clockwise direction will result in a detonation before top dead dead centre which throws the motor in the correct direction with enough force to go over compression and fire again. Bingo, running motor :-)
One of my students at the field ONLY starts his plane this way (ST46).
Any size will work, you just need a spinner to hold.
As long as the motor is tuned well and sufficiently primed (2-3 flicks full throttle covered carby throat, 2 flick closed throttle) it should start every time.
Great for those stalls out on the strip, just whip the glow stick out of your pocket and give a flick and away you go.
Great looking model and very well flown. Congratulationd!
eclipser2004 2 months ago
Hey
About the HURRICANE 60 1,62m ARF
Do you use a CONE ø102 CHROME or CONE ø89 CHROME?
Thnx to help
TheAviation2009 11 months ago
@TheAviation2009 The spinner I used is ø83mm with a 3mm gap to the cowl.
mboland69 11 months ago
@mboland69
thank you for the information...
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TheAviation2009 11 months ago
I wish to buy the vq kawasaki as shown next to the hurricane can you tell me i have a saito 72 is powerful enough for it?
Thanks
darrenmicallef6 2 years ago
I have a Ki-61, but a 46 size, with a Saito 72 in it, a perfect match.
I think the 60 size Ki-61 would be a bit underpowered with that motor. It may very well fly, but there would be no margin for error, although it would probably look very scale like.
mboland69 2 years ago
I have, until now, avoided watching any videos of this one, for fear I might have to buy one. Now, I have seen the video and, CRAP, I was right. Sweet flight. Too bad that .91 couldn't pull her faster! LOL
KentuckyColonel45 2 years ago
They are a surprisingly heavy model, so the flaps are a god send for landing.
I have always preferred the handling of heavier models, and this one sits rock solid in the air and just wants to go fast.
You won't be disappointed.
mboland69 2 years ago
muy bueno amigo felicidades
juvera66 2 years ago
Thanks
mboland69 2 years ago
woah, ive never seen anyone start an engine like that. did you flick it clockwise?
MtnCommando 2 years ago
Yep, I start most of my motors this way. The electric starter is used mainly to prime an engine, and when fully primed (not too much though) a spin AGAINST compression in the clockwise direction will result in a detonation before top dead dead centre which throws the motor in the correct direction with enough force to go over compression and fire again. Bingo, running motor :-)
mboland69 2 years ago
that's pretty nifty. I've seen 4 strokes started that way, but never 2 strokes. you have an ASP 91 2s on it? must be quite a screamer.
MtnCommando 2 years ago
One of the fastest at the field, apart from the pylon racers, and it would even give some of them a go.
I also have an old 63" Spit I have put an ASP 91 in and it also screams along.
In the video I think only one or 2 passes were at full throttle, as John the cameraman could not keep the plane in the viewfinder.
mboland69 2 years ago
can u start small 2 strokes this way? i have a 40 size trainer with an ax .46 on it.
Cunninghamn8r 2 years ago
One of my students at the field ONLY starts his plane this way (ST46).
Any size will work, you just need a spinner to hold.
As long as the motor is tuned well and sufficiently primed (2-3 flicks full throttle covered carby throat, 2 flick closed throttle) it should start every time.
Great for those stalls out on the strip, just whip the glow stick out of your pocket and give a flick and away you go.
Even simpler with on board glow.
mboland69 2 years ago