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Title: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: rcpilotacro on February 16, 2013, 11:51:41 AM This is the second Piper J3 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12971__J3_Cub_EP_Old_Timer_ARF_.html) i own. Converted this one to house AP 0.09 engine.
here are some pics, video to follow, ran for almost 20 min on such a tiny tank and enough thrust. maiden tommorrow. what say sandy ? Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: AEROVISHWA on February 16, 2013, 12:51:46 PM side or inverted mounting the engine would have looked a much neat and clean....
it is looking like the engine was forced on it.... but an excellent mod.... i always wanted put an engine on a foamy... :salute: :salute: Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: rcpilotacro on February 16, 2013, 12:56:04 PM Cut cowling is going to come up from the bottom of the mount, this engine, with the head sticking out and false four cylinder on the side is going to look awesome ( I guess)
Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 16, 2013, 01:25:04 PM Fab! How's it go?
Your rattan recliner- with a few modifications you can convert the curved backrest into a nice wing'n'fuse rack for smaller models ;D ;D Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: sundaram on February 16, 2013, 01:36:37 PM Absolutely Gusty This Sunday it is :thumbsup:
with Cowl and Decals it will look fabulous Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: rcpilotacro on February 16, 2013, 05:37:01 PM you can convert the curved backrest into a nice wing'n'fuse rack for smaller models ;D ;D What an idea sirji Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 16, 2013, 05:38:54 PM :iagree: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: sanjayrai55 on February 16, 2013, 05:40:40 PM What to do Gusty, that's the first thing that came to mind. I have become abnormal - I go to a supermarket, see a small bucket, and think whether I can use the handle as a main landing gear for a Spad! :D
Title: Re: Piper J3 foamie converted to Nitro with AP 0.09 Post by: rcpilotacro on February 16, 2013, 06:50:39 PM Here is the Ground Run Video, See the RPM, Initial is rich, once leaned (End of the video) she goes like the wing tip of a humming bird. Awesome (in HD esp)to say the least :hatsoff:
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