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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Tim Wescott on April 27, 2019, 03:18:39 PM

Title: What is this plane?
Post by: Tim Wescott on April 27, 2019, 03:18:39 PM

It's at least 20 years old; I forgot to measure the span but it's "full sized" -- 600-700 square inches.

Thanks.

Title: Re: What is this plane?
Post by: Steve Helmick on April 27, 2019, 05:52:56 PM

While "600 > 700" is a big difference, it looks rather like a SIG Magnum, except for the built-up wing...which could be the stock foam wing with capstrips. Did it use a ST G.51? Good engine for a Magnum. It might also be the Tom Dixon/Randy Smith derivative, the "Magnum Plus"...thicker wing, deeper rear fuselage....a very good flying design, also with a G.51.  y1 Steve 

Title: Re: What is this plane?
Post by: Paul Walker on April 28, 2019, 07:58:20 PM

While I flew most of his planes, I did not fly this one. Don't know what it is.

Paul

Title: Re: What is this plane?
Post by: Tim Wescott on April 28, 2019, 09:35:19 PM

Quote from: Steve Helmick on April 27, 2019, 05:52:56 PM

While "600 > 700" is a big difference, it looks rather like a SIG Magnum, except for the built-up wing...which could be the stock foam wing with capstrips. Did it use a ST G.51? Good engine for a Magnum. It might also be the Tom Dixon/Randy Smith derivative, the "Magnum Plus"...thicker wing, deeper rear fuselage....a very good flying design, also with a G.51.  y1 Steve

It used something with slightly wider lug spacing than an ST60.  John Leidle thinks it was a Merco 61.

Title: Re: What is this plane?
Post by: M Spencer on April 28, 2019, 09:37:35 PM

Whatdoesit WEIGH ? .

Looks cool .  H^^