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Title: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Brian Thwaites on April 12, 2006, 11:04:13 AM
I am in the process of builing Super Pow Wow, I am at the point of deciding which engine to use I have either an LA 40 or Magnum Pro 45, the Magnum being 1.5 oz heavier than the LA. Not sure if weight would be a problem, so any thoughts would be appreciated 
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: frank carlisle on April 12, 2006, 02:11:13 PM
The Super Pow Wow has an upright engine set up doesn't it?

It's easier to adjust nose weight than tail weight. Either engine would do the job.
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Brian Thwaites on April 12, 2006, 08:57:39 PM
No its mounted  inverted
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Jay on April 12, 2006, 10:12:35 PM
Talking about Pow Wow...  I have a Brodak Accentor on the way.  It was a great deal from EvilBay.  Anyway i was wonder what changes do I need to make so that is is a Classic Legal Pow Wow?  Someone told me that the Accentor is a direct copy of the Pow Wow.  Still would like to be sure.

Thanks

Jay
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Steve Helmick on April 12, 2006, 10:44:10 PM
From what I've read, the Brodak kit "Accentor" is stretched in TMA and maybe NMA. I think I'd buy a good set of Pow Wow plans and compare the two plans before I made any decisions.

On the other hand, legally, you can call it a "Tucker Special" if you have the cajones, and that's all it takes to make it 'legal'. There is no clause in the rules that allows DQ for modifications. You may take a hit on the fidelity points, if they are used in your area, or appearance points, if they are not. The hit cannot be real serious. Enjoy it, and have fun.

I'd vote for the LA. You won't need more power or weight.   y1 Steve
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Bill Little on April 13, 2006, 06:58:28 AM
Quote from: muttley on April 12, 2006, 11:04:13 AM
I am in the process of builing Super Pow Wow, I am at the point of deciding which engine to use I have either an LA 40 or Magnum Pro 45, the Magnum being 1.5 oz heavier than the LA. Not sure if weight would be a problem, so any thoughts would be appreciated 

A Pow Wow will be fine with a LA40.  How big is the "Super" Pow Wow?  That's one I cannot remember.  :o
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Brian Thwaites on April 13, 2006, 07:20:05 AM
specs for Super Pow Wow are wing span 52" O/Length 37.5"  550 SQ"
Title: Re: Super Pow Wow Which Engine to use ???
Post by: Bill Little on April 13, 2006, 07:35:20 AM
Quote from: muttley on April 13, 2006, 07:20:05 AM
specs for Super Pow Wow are wing span 52" O/Length 37.5"  550 SQ"

LA40.  ;D