[WWI] Solartex

[Bruce Boldner]

Rusty,

Wow! That radial sounds superb! I'd love one, but it's just too 
expensive for me.However, maybe a cheaper single cylinder 4 stroke.........
mmm..........

Thanks again for your advice and information.

Regards,

Bruce.

At 10:38 AM 6/8/2009, you wrote:
>Bruce,
>
>You say you have a 1/6th scale and want an authentic sound? You are 
>in luck my friend, there is a perfect fit from Saito. Click the link 
>and check out the sound this three cylinder makes. It will also fit 
>inside your cowl I believe being a 1/6th scale.
>
>http://www.hangar-9.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1692
>
>Yes the covering on the D7 is authentic "lozenge" fabric in 1/4 
>scale. Its heavier than film but really nice looking stuff. The rib 
>tapes and all of the stitching takes time but looks great. As far as 
>dope aging, there is a rejuvenator that I used recently from 
>Randolph dopes and it was great stuff. Easy and made the older doped 
>surface look brand new again. Got the tip from a full scale guy and 
>he was right.
>
>My D7 has a G 38 Zenoah in it. Spring starter is already installed 
>so hand propping will be simple. I traded a Sterling D7 kit two 
>years ago to a fellow and I am sorry I did it. Those kits bring 
>about 350 on e-bay, they are highly sought after. I would have built 
>it but now that its gone I wont be paying 350 for one when the 1/4 
>scale from Busa is 315...........
>
>My VK tripe was a great plane but it was small and the wind played 
>havoc with it. For it time in the late 80s it was a good flyer but 
>nothing like a GTM or Balsa USA flies. Proctor also makes very nice 
>scale kits. They are like a museum replica as far as the frame work. 
>If you want an Eindecker go with SR batteries kit. Its a great 
>flyer.......... That's all for now. If I can ever help or you need 
>anything let me know. We have great access to WW1 RC right now. Its 
>the best time I can think of for WW1 stuff to be available to the 
>masses. Even the ARF's are really good flyers.
>
>Take care,
>Rusty Scott
>Dotte Scott Real Estate
>12 Middle Street
>Lancaster NH 03584
>603-788-4463
>603-788-4483 fax
>Rustys at dscottre.com