Many thanks Adam for helping me with the Pup. I've been wanting to fly this bird for a long time but didn't have the confidence to try it without some help. I knew you had the expertise and very much appreciate your willingness to help me with it and looking forward to getting more air time with this airplane.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

The pleasure was all mine Jack! You built a beautiful bird that flies as good as it looks. Honored to have been asked my friend!

@P61guy61

2 жыл бұрын

Jack. You did a great job building this and chose the perfect engine. I enjoyed the video an look forward to seeing this airplane in person.

I built one last year. I used an OS 160 FX in mine with a 19x8 prop. First flight was with the recommended CofG using 1.5 lbs of lead strapped to the engine. It flew well but landings were pretty fast, heart in mouth affairs. Subsequent flights were made with decreasing amounts of lead until we ended up with no lead and much better slower landings - same story with my BUSA Tri-Plane and my BUSA Cubs. My Sopwith Pup now with about 15 flights on it has become easy and predictable with no bad habits. Mine does not have the flying wires and is ten minutes to assemble. BUSA says they are not needed structurally and I guess I have proven that one already :) Great video, great flying, this airplane looks and sounds like it should - thanks for posting.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Sounds like you have a great hangar full of BUSA planes! I've honestly never flown a bad one. Jacks Pup is a awesome flyer, and I personally own a 1/4 BUSA J-3 with a Saito 150...best flying Cub I've ever flown...and I've flown a bunch of Cubs. The WWI planes are sensitive to balance for sure, and as you did starting nose heavy isn't a bad thing. Happy flying!

@mrvoyagerm

2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel I converted my L4 BUSA Cub to electric this year and it is simply a joy to fly. I considered building my Sopwith electric, but the modifications needed seemed daunting at the time.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I have a Hangar 9 1/4 Super Cub I did electric. I bought the J-3 off of an old fella that was/is really a positive influence in my life. I wanted to leave it just the way he did it...right down to the Burt and Ernie Dolls in the cockpit his granddaughter gave him for it. Electric conversions can be difficult...the conversion on my H9 Sopwith Camel was.

What a pussycat pup! I have limited stick time on a 1/3 DR1 and often struggled with ground handling during both takeoff and touchdown. This 1/4 Pup is much more dialed in. Well done!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Alpha! I will say from my experience the Pup, SE5A's, and D7's are the easiest WWI planes to handle. The Camel is harder, and the DR1 is the hardest by a good bit usually. They have narrow gear, a high and forward center of mass, and are short coupled. A small DR1 I owned (that was set up well) is the hardest plane to takeoff, fly and land that I've ever flown...and I've flown a bunch.

Awesome, Adam! Very cool of you to assist this Pilot with getting checked out on and flying his dream airplane!!!😁

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

That's what its all about! Jack is a great guy. Thanks for watching and commenting.

You have a knack for showcasing if not the same plane I'm interested in, at least one similar. I've been looking at the Newport 17 from Balsa USA for awhile now. Not that it would survive as long as that Pup did, its good to know the kits are quality kits and can, in theory, last several years. Enjoyed your routine at the end, seems like you have a standard plan when you fly. Lastly, it's good to have someone showing off the planes without being a corporate shill about it. To many "reviewers" have become salesmen with everyone tripping over each other to get their videos out when the planes are officially released. Love your videos and how you actually give an honest opinion about them. Thanks.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Kent thank you so much...that is great to hear! You would love the BUSA Nieuport I think. When they get to 1/4 scale or bigger they all fly pretty dang good. The WWI planes will always require good rudder skills and you have to be mindful of conditions...they don't like crosswinds at all, but the bigger ones are a lot easier to fly as a general rule. We are committed to being forthright...I think its obvious when I like a plane a lot, and I'll tell you if I don't, and try to fairly explain why either way. Thanks for the kind words and we are glad you like how our channel is going! We hope to do some awesome things in 2022.

Hey Adam you were right, that is a nice Pup, I really like that scheme to. Your man did a great job and props to you for helping him.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Stuart! Thanks for checking it out. Jack has a nice one there for sure...so do you.

Great job Adam! Jack has been talking about the Pup since I met him. I know he’s thrilled to have it dialed in.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It was a good day I think Jack is a happy camper. Thanks for Subbing too!

jack your strutter is gorgeous the sound is incredible adam that was incredible thank you hope you bring more of jacks journey with the pup great flying bird 👍✌

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Jack has a winner there for sure! We will do our best to feature him and the Pup again.

GR8 video as always!! That pup flew that Pup well!!!

@ModelAV8RChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel! Yes Snoopy flew great!

Loved the sound of it. The short scale flight was outstanding. I don't think many pilots could keep it that straight on the take off roll. Well done!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug! Great flying plane...easier to fly than a small one by a bunch.

Great flying! Really liked the scale flight at the end!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! Really a fun plane to fly...love the WWI era aircraft.

Great video, Adam. I have a DB Models quarter-scale Pup (very similar to the Balsa USA model) with a Laser 150 4-stroke. Flies very much like Jack's, possibly a tad slower. Hope you are enjoying the model the more you fly it, Jack. I agree flying large balsa models is as much about confidence as skill but the more you fly them the more the confidence increases, and with that so does the skill and enjoyment. Greetings from the UK.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grahame! Jack built a pretty and very good flying Pup. I have got to get with Jack and get him some more stick time on it. He got more comfortable using the rudder as the day progressed. I have seen a video of a DB Pup I think...at that size they fly oh so well!

A Mustang cap……love it. I am a Mustang fan and owner. Sorry for getting off topic.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

No sweat Michael...I have an 04 GT, w /flowmasters. Almost sounds as good as Jacks Pup!

@Yankee2003

2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel Ah…. the SN95….definitely in the pantheon of my favorites. I am the caretaker of a 07 GT with cat back exhaust and a re-flashed computer. In the past I’ve spent a lot of money on cars, model airplanes and fun……..of course I’ve wasted some too..😉 Since I didn’t say it last time…..thank you for the video. Mike

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@Yankee2003 Thanks for watching Michael! Nice Stang...

What a cracking model Jack's built although he could do with a trailer, having said that though getting her ready for flight would be a real pleasure. You said you had a treat coming Adam ... I wasn't disappointed. Very nice video all round 👍

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cliff! I thought this might be right up your alley. It does take a bit to assemble, but it is well worth it. The sound...just awesome.

This. This is how _it's done._ It wasn't until I ran into another FPV quad guy, and us into others, and then a small group formed, that I learned what my true potential as an RC pilot could be. Not much as it turns out, but it was a blast getting there!

@ModelAV8RChannel

Жыл бұрын

Yep. There is so much value in having an instructor, or experienced pilot helping you. Flying with a group of 3D pilots that were all better than me helped me progress as a pilot more than anything I've done. Also worth mentioning is the great friendships that form when you hang out and fly with people. This is one of the biggest advantages of clubs.

Loved the Snoopy pilot! Well flown, Adam! What a fabulous model Pup :o)

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gina! It was an honor to be asked to help Jack, and a real treat to get to fly such a great plane!

What a great plane Adam, the Saito certain had a unique sound. Nice little touch with snoopy. Have a great NYE and here’s to 2022.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Chris! You and yours have a great NYE as well and looking forward to 2022!

I was going to ask if that's a glow engine but "3 new glow plugs" answered that :) I've watched a few of your vids and without fail you always do a stall test before attempting a landing. That is brilliant and it should be taught to every pilot. I love biplanes. Presently flying a Waco YMF5, Alien Arrowmaster and Bristol scout.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Robert! That is an impressive threesome of bipes you've got there. I'm a Biplane lover too...several in my hangar. I know what you mean with the stall test...it amazes me how seldom I see other pilots doing it. A maiden flight or first flight on anything is a test flight in my book. You are right...should be part of the flight plan on every first flight every time.

What a fantastic model plane Adam!! Expertly set up and flown!! And Heidi did a fantastic job catching the Pup in all its glory!! A very enjoyable video to watch 😄👍

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Ian! It was an honor to do and a lot of fun!

What a great looking Sopwith Pup! Jack did a wonderful job on the construction and engine choice...bravo! Adam my friend, I don't know what I liked better, your flying or Heidi's camera work! Either way, these videos just keep getting better and better. Tremendous job by all those involved and I'm sure Snoopy is now more than ready to take on the Red Baron 🤙🤠👍😎!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother John! Jack built a great plane all around! I dunno...Snoopy always had his eyes on me...

That sounds great and an excellent job of building!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir it does...Saito radial...doesn't get any better! Jack did a great job on the build...very straight and true. Wonderful flying Pup! Thank you for watching and commenting William!

Fantastic model. to me it looks like the real thing (except for the pilot). Engine failures and all, just like real flying. Fantastic landings. I wish my landings were half as good as those. Just discovered the channel and subscribed. Now diving into previous videos!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!! Glad you found us and hope you like them all! Thanks for subscribing...we post every Monday morning! Jacks Pup is awesome...pleasure to fly!

Wow! It sounds great! 😮

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir Martyn...nothing sounds like a Saito radial! Awesome engine.

Great video. That Saito really adds to the scale of the plane. That's the one thing I miss with the electric planes. Happy New Year and we're looking forward to learning in 2022. I learn something from every one of your videos.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Joe! Really glad you find our videos helpful...thank you for telling us! We appreciate your support going in to 2022! Yep...nothing sounds like a Saito. I love the instant power, the consistent reliability, and the ease of use of the electrics, but I still have two nitro planes...one with a Saito .56 and one with a Saito 150...love every time I get to fly them. Joe you and yours have a safe and great 2022! Happy flying!

One word, outstanding.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David! That means a lot to all of us!

Great to see a fellow hobbyists helping each other out, that is what it's all about. Another great video guys and Happy New Year to everyone 👍😁

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! I couldn't agree more more...passing this on and helping others makes the hobby so much more satisfying. Happy new year man...looking forward to 2022!

Cool plane and great video! Smoke and noise like a WWI should make! But why is there a tailwheel? LOL.

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! That Saito...awesome.

I acquired a Boeing p26 with a saito 170r3. Hoping to fly it this summer but I'm kinda nervous about the reputation of the 170. And to update just the motor to be reliable is just as much as a new engine. It's an unbelievably detailed scale model and I wish I knew someone to do exactly what you did for this guy. Mainly just so people can see it since it was a scratch build. It's definitely made a few flights but that un even fueling and mid range sputter is holding me back atm. Also the glow driver is old and haven't gotten it working yet. It's got like 4 nicad battery packs as well so I'd like to modernize all the electronics cuz I don't want to take any chances. You can hear it in this video, the 170 doesn't run as well as it could. Is the pup running on sonic tronics glow driver?

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jake, thank you for watching! Jack is using an Electrodynamics GlowLite II Multi cylinder on board glow system. I use their light systems in a couple of my 1/4 scale planes...their stuff is top notch. The 170 ran pretty good after he changed the glow plugs...it was sketchy until then. Jack nor myself are excellent tuners of glow engines, but I have seen those 170's tuned by a really good tuner and they run great. That tuner by the way is going to instruct me so I'm way better at it soon. I want to be good at everything...lol. I would definitely change the electronics on your P-26...sounds like its a special model. If it were me I use new servos and use LIFE packs to run the rx and on board glow. In fact when outfitting a new model I usually go for high voltage servos and a 2 cell lipo rx pack. I'd be glad to help you, but I'm guessing you're a ways from Georgia...anyway hope this is helpful and good luck with your P-26! Send us an e mail on the channel e mail and let us know how it goes...love to hear about it. Happy flying!

@jakeclauson9863

2 жыл бұрын

@Model AV8R interesting, I have not come across that brand yet. I always read about the intake manifold starving cyl 1 and flooding 2&3. Iv found a company in the uk that makes an updated manifold for like 300+ euro but seems a bit steep. The pup did sound good for a couple passes even at mid throttle. I also agree about the servos, it has hitec servos now but this thing was built in 2009 so I'm sure more modern servos would be a safe bet. As for powering it, I was wondering if I'd be able too power it all off 1 or maybe 2 lipos? Not sure if that's possible. I don't have much experience with life and not really any good experience with nicad really. I have only run it for a short period of time as it was completely gummed up with old fuel so the carb hasn't been tuned. I got wired the glow plugs and got running enough to know it's worth putting back on the plane. Maybe I'll have more confidence with a solid glow system. I really appreciate your response, time, and shared knowledge tho! And yea I'm a bit far from Georgia, currently waiting out a blizzard in Southern RI. Love watching your videos too! The video of little cessna aerobat really struck a cord with me. Great stuff keep it coming!

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Jake...I always respond and try to help. It usually takes a bit longer but the wx here is crap so I'm off and inside sitting right at the computer going over new video footage! One lipo should be fine to run the rx and servos. You have to make sure they are high voltage. I use the Hitec D series servos. Just for example...I am using a small, light Pulse 860mah 2 cell rx pack in my 85" Extreme Flight Edge. It is using the Hitec D955's (405 oz torque!) and has 5 of them (2 for elevator). Doing full on 3D/XA I get 3 flights on a charge. I get about the same with a 1/4 Super Cub with 7servos, D645's. One thing I do different...I don't use a switch. I solder up a lead I can plug in to the rx that the rx battery can plug into. I position the rx pack where I can easily just plug/unplug for flying and remove to change it out for more flights or when storing the plane...also so I can safely store the lipo. The rx packs also usually come with a servo plug and a EC3...I use the EC3 as its a better, stronger connection. Switches failing over time cause a lot of crashes...so I bypass needing one. The less possible failure points the better. I would use a separate pack for the on board glow. The little Cessna is small, but special...glad you enjoyed it!

@jakeclauson9863

2 жыл бұрын

@Model AV8R not a bad idea really as 3 of the packs originally installed on mine run the rx and servos. Well I won't distract you anymore for the time being. I'll have to do some more digging. I learn a bit more every day. It's just a pain to find any sort of concrete info thru Google. Can't thank you enough for taking your time to chat! See ya in the next video!

👍👍👍👍😊😊

@ModelAV8RChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roland!

Thinking I'm gonna throw a Saito 60cc radial in mine. Then I can swing a scale 24" prop

@ModelAV8RChannel

7 ай бұрын

Nice! You'll need about 25% of that power, but it will sure sound awesome.

@flyboywbl

7 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel yes. So ive been experimenting and doubling the power on these birds and it has been great. I put a 60cc on my 1/4 scale D7 and the big prop looks amazing. It also does not need as much nose weight. I only needed 2.5 lbs of lead to balance. You can make a custom throttle curve to only utilize 1/2 the throttle range or you can have some fun and hang on the prop if you like. You also have lower RPM,s in flight which sounds much better in my opinion. Next up is putting a 120cc on the 1/3 scale DR.1. We’ll see how it goes!

@ModelAV8RChannel

7 ай бұрын

Very nice! I love a scale sized prop, and I also use throttle curves to get a scale amount of power on WWI planes and Bush planes. All the WWI stuff usually needs a bunch of ballast on the nose anyway...