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Title: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: Carl Cisneros on June 28, 2015, 03:56:53 PM

OK all you not so youngish (tongue in cheek) combateers...............

I am building a count clipper (yes, I got the pan and everything I need) and
need a recommendation for power................

I have the following motors:   Fox 36X
                                          Fox 35X BB

both can be run on suction or case pressure.

Thanks ever so much folks.

Carl

p.s.  I do notplan on competing with the plane, just want it for fun flying once in a while as it was the very 1st plane I
ever saw flying when I was a little boy in So. Cal. back in 58-59ish.

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: Carl Cisneros on June 29, 2015, 10:52:22 PM

any one?   ??? ???

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: afml on June 30, 2015, 04:53:32 AM

Well....
You did ask.... 'ANY ONE?'.... LL~ LL~
My vote would be the 36X.
The 35 may be more difficult to obtain parts for and another forum member more knowledgeable  than I,
mentioned that several 'models' of the early combat versions having weak cranks.
Be sure to include some pictures!
Good luck & "Tight Lines!" H^^
Wes

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: dennis lipsett on June 30, 2015, 05:50:13 AM

I actually have just given an old Count Clipper to a friend who does fly Combat and perhaps he will have it with him at the vintage combat meet.
They don't do much more than fly straight and level well.

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: Carl Cisneros on June 30, 2015, 07:46:07 AM

thanks guys

the Fox 36X it is then    H^^ H^^

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: Paul Smith on June 30, 2015, 11:40:25 AM

I have plans for The Count Clipper and a pan, too.  I have built several Rodents and rehabbed a Raider in the past.  The plans show a K&B Greenhead.  If I ever built a Clipper, I would use a Greenhead on suction.

Based on the small thin wing and the weight of the pan, I predict that this plane will be a terrible flyer.  If you build a Clipper, select a reliable engine and the lightest one you have. 

A Count Clipper flying would be an impressive novelty.

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: john e. holliday on June 30, 2015, 01:46:52 PM

My brother built the Count Clipper when it first appeared.   Put a Johnson CS on it with crank case pressure.   Did big open maneuvers and he had a lot of fun with it.  He never flew in a combat match or contest.  He was my helper and motivator.

Title: Re: motor recommendation (Count Clipper)
Post by: Carl Cisneros on June 30, 2015, 11:28:26 PM

Tanks guys

am looking forward to building minethis fall.