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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Charles Hofacker on March 15, 2016, 03:19:10 PM

Title: Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely
Post by: Charles Hofacker on March 15, 2016, 03:19:10 PM

Would an LA46 be enough power for an RSM Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely? The RSM web page says "piped .46 to .60". My understanding is that the pipe is more about control that about more power.  I'm just an average builder so it's not likely to be less than average weight even with a minimal finish...

Title: Re: Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely
Post by: Steve Helmick on March 15, 2016, 03:59:24 PM

A .46VF with pipe would be a reasonable match. I wouldn't use a .46LA. How about a ST G.51 or ST .60bb? If you're shy about pipes, I was also, but they are shockingly easy to adjust and deal with, long lived and reliable.  H^^ Steve 

Title: Re: Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely
Post by: Chris McMillin on March 16, 2016, 07:08:19 PM

I don't think you'll have enough grunt for that big model, Charles.
Chris...

Title: Re: Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely
Post by: wwwarbird on March 16, 2016, 10:25:51 PM

 A Saito .56 or .62 would be really good in it. y1

Title: Re: Shoestring Stunter By Bob Whitely
Post by: Steve Helmick on March 17, 2016, 05:47:12 PM

Dave Pellerin had a Saito .72 in his RSM Shoestring. It weighed about 72+ oz. and didn't look "happy". Could have been the 10 oz. of tail weight?    :P Steve