I HAVE A BALSA USA THUNDERBUG 120 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOURS I MEAN IN STYLE YOUR IS ALL FANCY BUTMINE HAS TRI LANDING GEAR. I'M CONVERTING TO TAIL DRAGGER COULD YOU MEASURE YOUR LANDING GEAR SO I COULD ORDER THE SAME AS YOURS LOOKS PERFECT.
1. Make sure you have a "spark" by removing the plug(wire connected), and holding it about 1/8 of an inch from the motor. (be careful not to shock yourself)
Turn the prop past the pick-up magnets, you should see a spark when the magnet pass over each other.
2. Be sure you choke isn't closed, giving u too much fuel, and little air. That happened to me. If you choke it and turn the prop you should see a little fuel (moisture) in the carb.
nice work, looks like a great flyer too. How is it with aerobatics ? inverted, knife edge, slow roll, snap rolls? it looks like it should do well. keep building and videoing.
I've only flow it twice, but I'm sure it can perform w/out a problem. It's in the "Sport" plane category. I've seen pics of 4*'s w/ the wings clipped too. I'm sure those can do just about anything w/ the right engine. :)
your fourstar looks happy.
mrfourtysevenman 1 year ago
I HAVE A BALSA USA THUNDERBUG 120 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOURS I MEAN IN STYLE YOUR IS ALL FANCY BUTMINE HAS TRI LANDING GEAR. I'M CONVERTING TO TAIL DRAGGER COULD YOU MEASURE YOUR LANDING GEAR SO I COULD ORDER THE SAME AS YOURS LOOKS PERFECT.
arizvela 1 year ago
Great build, btw....!!! Nice flyin, too! What ever happened to it????
TheLipRipp3r 1 year ago
I am thinkin that this is my next build....clipped wings and retracts maybe??? What do ya think???
TheLipRipp3r 1 year ago
Quite satisfying to build something like that and then go fly it!!! Nice work!
TheLipRipp3r 1 year ago
love it!
im goin to design somethin lige the 4star of my own but same concep, construction.
wish u many more sucsesfull landingsl
Bucker131Jungmann 2 years ago
Where's the big crash at the end Come on!
jastheacenz 2 years ago
I robot rocks!!!
Cool Plane I have one with a Enya 120 4 stroke. It is a dream to fly!!
Keep it in the air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
taker442 2 years ago
NICE!!
thomassalin 2 years ago
do u need an esc for a gas rc motor
seanweimorts 2 years ago
No, you use a servo to control throttle.
CrashMaster44 2 years ago
jan
wetpaks29 2 years ago
can you please tell me how to start the engine
sunnyatscot 2 years ago
1. Make sure you have a "spark" by removing the plug(wire connected), and holding it about 1/8 of an inch from the motor. (be careful not to shock yourself)
Turn the prop past the pick-up magnets, you should see a spark when the magnet pass over each other.
2. Be sure you choke isn't closed, giving u too much fuel, and little air. That happened to me. If you choke it and turn the prop you should see a little fuel (moisture) in the carb.
CrashMaster44 2 years ago
3. Is there fuel in the line? With the switch off or plug wire off, turn the prop several time to see if your pumping fuel.
4. Check/recharge your battery for adequate volts. I use 2 batteries A 6V battery for the ignition, and a 4.8 for the servos.
Good LUCK!
CrashMaster44 2 years ago
cheers mate i am auctually trying to make one of my own!
sunnyatscot 2 years ago
Really Nice! How long did it take you to build it just from the kit?
ThurDude 3 years ago
Not really sure. If I was to repeat the same build, maybe ... 40 to 50 hours.? I know I spent a lot more time than that for this one.
I'm building a new electric plane for aerial photography now. :) I'll have some great photos this year. I'm Psyched!
CrashMaster44 3 years ago
Great Video
Where did you get that Cowling for it?
Guinnie 3 years ago
Great vid, the Alan Parsons was a nice touch too :)
DampRabbitVideo 3 years ago
nice work, looks like a great flyer too. How is it with aerobatics ? inverted, knife edge, slow roll, snap rolls? it looks like it should do well. keep building and videoing.
youmanskids 4 years ago
I've only flow it twice, but I'm sure it can perform w/out a problem. It's in the "Sport" plane category. I've seen pics of 4*'s w/ the wings clipped too. I'm sure those can do just about anything w/ the right engine. :)
CrashMaster44 4 years ago
nice build!! this is the next plane I'm planning on building. how did the kit fit up?? I've heard Sig makes a really good kit.
trimixdiver 4 years ago
Thanks,
It's a good beginners build Kit. It fits up really well. Full size plans easy directions etc.
It was a great winter project for me. Check out Rc Universe,com, there are some great threads on Four Star Kit building.
Good Luck!
CrashMaster44 3 years ago
real nice mix of video...wish it was with a blue sky.
love the work you did in this 120
tiptopsdad 4 years ago
Thanks, it was quite a challenge. I still have a few final touches.
and Yes everyone in the midwest is sick of this winter. Almost over though!!!
CrashMaster44 4 years ago