Hi Gary,
I have had a Jr. Nobler for years now. It is an original kit, covered all in monocoat and uses a Fox .15X (slant plug) with an 8-4 Top Flite prop. It is a very nice flying small model. I run the engine in a wet 2 style which is prevalent today.
Is the Veco .19 the original plain bearing .19 or the later Ball Bearing version? If it is the BB version, save it for a larger model. If it is the plain bearing version, it should work well.
Personally, I would shoot for building it light and using the Enya .15. It will be plenty powerful for the model! It will not fly slow and stunt like the bigger models, but it will not appear to be as fast as a bigger model flying the same lap times. Most of all, have fun as you get back into this!
Bill
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the response. I have two Veco 19's and they are both RC BB models. So neither of those will go on the Jr.Nobler.
I have been in touch with the Ebay seller and will get a venturi and NVA for the Enya 15. I also discovered an Enya 19 bushing in my box. It does not have a NVA or carb. Not even sure where I obtained it. After I clean it, I may see about a venturi and NVA for it.
I will also get connected locally with the CL group in Milwaukee and get some help form them. I appreciate all of the input from every one here. The Jr. Nobler kit I have is an original that I bought in the early 80's. It has been a long time since I have built a plane so this will be a slow startup over the winter. First step is to get some glass and get a flat building surface set up.
The alignment comments and sensitivity to them that I have been reading on this forum are a bit concerning. I used to like to build a lot and will need to brush up on the techniques. Glad I found this forum. Looking forward to the journey.
As an aside, my user name reflects the plane my dad had that I flew in with him as a very young lad. I suspect that is where I gained my love for all things airplane. After dad passed I was able to own and get my license in the same plane. Only had a couple hundred hours in it but whenever I flew it, the memories of the time I spent with dad would all flood back. My kids have not shown much interest in flying or models. I hope to change that with my grandsons!
Thanks guys!
Gary