Phoenix Models Tucano ARF converted to Wren 44 turbo prop

[dominicm]

The Phoenix Models Tucano ARF is designed for petrol/gas power but the owner converted it to Wren 44 turbo prop.

 

 

 

[Litespeed]

Looks and sounds the part.

 

Maybe the Pheonix models have improved a great deal- must have or it was strengthened a lot.

 

I remember early ones built from poplar and any other wood except for balsa and spruce- truly a self exploding machine.

 

It must be better or he rebuilt it and added strength then recovered.

 

This brand was really shoddy last time I used one- self imploded on low g turns. That was 4 years ago so maybe they are better.

 

He must have faith to put that motor in it.

 

 

[Mick]

That's interesting. I have seen 2 Comp ARF Tucanos with turbo props & the sound did not impress me. They sounded no different to a big electric. In your video the turbine sounds comes across very clearly, the ones I saw were just all prop noise.

 

 

[Litespeed]

Ok I admit Vmar were the worst but it comes in a close second