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bob@harrier.demon.co.uk (Bob day) writes:

>>I'm building my first warbird, a Great Planes P-51.  I have built the wing
>>with retracts.
>>I was wondering if anyone else in the group had built this kit with
>>retracts, and what engine you used?  Comments on 48 Surpass vs. 70
>>Surpass vs. 2-stroke (ST 45K) would be appreciated.

> I'm afraid I'm not familiar with this particular kit. However if it's 55"+
> I would look at the 70 Surpass as a minimum.. The 48 is a nice engine, I
> used one in a Coverite Jeep. It pushed it along at a nice scale speed....

Jop, I agree with that. Please don't use those small 2-strokes, it
would be a real pain.

> of bits I left with was a Pica P51 kit, the 1/6 scale one cos I have a engine
> for it... I've had all the bits out of the box several time, looks like
> really good quality.... Has anyone built/flown one of these?

Sorry, not yet. But I will get this kit in Spring, so I'm very keen on
ANY information you have about it.
So please, place me on your list "Information to send to about Pica P-51".
:-)
I would be glad if you could post a building report when you're
finished ...

Bye,
  Torsten.

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