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DJ · 14 May 2007, 08:03 AM

Hi, I have found the balsa to be very durable. My 1/4 scale had over 250 flights when I sold it. I finish the balsa with Min wax stain and their Polysrylic clear. It is fuel proof and quite durable. My friend Paul Savastano glassed his after staining with 1/2 oz cloth and it added very little weight. I find working with the 1/64 ply to be a nightmare! As to engine everyone I know who has built on uses the US41. It does a nice job and with the rear exhaust, you don't need to hack the cowling all up. Hope this helps. J, just out of curiosity, who are you and where did you get hold of one? Did I sell it to you? I feel like I'm getting senile. (ha ha I hope!)

DJ

14 May 2007, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
DJ Scout Pilot Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 387	Hi, I have found the balsa to be very durable. My 1/4 scale had over 250 flights when I sold it. I finish the balsa with Min wax stain and their Polysrylic clear. It is fuel proof and quite durable. My friend Paul Savastano glassed his after staining with 1/2 oz cloth and it added very little weight. I find working with the 1/64 ply to be a nightmare! As to engine everyone I know who has built on uses the US41. It does a nice job and with the rear exhaust, you don't need to hack the cowling all up. Hope this helps. J, just out of curiosity, who are you and where did you get hold of one? Did I sell it to you? I feel like I'm getting senile. (ha ha I hope!) DJ __________________ Regards, David D Johnson