Saito 82s on the way...

While I'm not going to give away the whole story, a long-time friend of all NW modelers has just taken up employment with Horizon Hobbies, importers of the Saito line.

Thus it was that I got a call a couple nights ago from my spy, two Saito 82s in hand. A black one and a silver one, both desitined for an upcoming show.

Production units have been shipped. I did not ask, but assume they are coming via container which means by ship and then truck to Horizon.

I was suffering from the flu at the time of the call, think something less than 30 days was mentioned as to delivery time.

Saito 82, according to Saito-supplied spec sheet, weighs 8 grams *less* than the 72.

Also according to same sheet, 20% more power, although "power" was not defined in any meaninful terms.

Yes, they will bolt in place of either 56 or 72, but as some of us have discovered, what this really means is that the bolt pattern matches 56 to 72 to 82. There is still some cutting required when dropping a 72 in a model built around a 56. I do not know if this is a factor with the 82.

Godzilla, place your order now.

Dan,

I think I'll just wait until they have a Saito 1.64 the size and weight of a Cox .010......april fools!!!

LAST EDITED ON Apr-01-04 AT 03:39 PM (CDT)
 
Danny Dirt,
I`ve already have my order in for the 82 Saito.

Gordy

Bradly will just have to get in line,. HA!

Ouch! Guess I'd better sell my .72 before it becomes obsolete.

Ron King

I saw pictures and an article about the Saito 82 two months ago in the Japanese magazine RC AirWorld (an excellent mag). The article said that the 82 utilizes Saito's new 'lightweight construction' techniques. They didn't explain the technique any further. The motor does bolt right into the same space as a 56 or 72. And, it weighs the same as a 72. The article also stated that the 82 had the same amount of power as a Saito 91 or 100, but in a smaller, lighter package.

Looks like a very nice package. Of course, as soon as we can get our hands on one Ultra Hobby Products will get a manifold/venturi system made for it.

I wonder if the new construction refers to the pressure casting technique the motorcycle manufacturers have been using lately. This is not only reducing the weight of existing applications, but also making cast pieces feasible for more things such as large webbed pieces for frames. I think it has something to do with reducing porosity and getting thin sections filled quickly. Don

puttputt do you have a source for information on the casting process? I am interested in who does it and where. Thanks

Hi!
This high tech casting process has been detailed rather extensively in the motorcycle press.
"Roadracing World and motorcycle technology" magazine published what I thought was the best and most detailed article several months ago. Check out their web site "roadracingworld.com" or give them a call at: 909-254-6411. I'm sure that they can supply a back issue.

This process has allowed the cycle manufacturers to build lighter, stronger and more complex frames at a price we can all afford. (Well, some folks anyway!)

Later

>Danny Dirt,
>I`ve already have my order in for the 82 Saito.
>
>Gordy
>
>Bradly will just have to get in line,. HA!

I will be behind the curve as I will be short of any additional test funds.

I will, however be testing the Os Max.

puttputt do you have a source for information on the casting process? I am interested in who does it and where. Thanks
I used to like painting with dope but now I can't remember why. Steve Fauble

Steve,

This is not the best answer to your question, but within the past year or so I can remember reading of these new casting techniques in both Car & Driver and Cycle World magazines. I believe Yamaha is pioneering this technology, but that it is being used under license by others.

The Saito 82's are already being advertised in the RC model airplane magazines. Horizon Hobbies, the distributor for Saito's in the US, has them listed but not quite available as yet. For my needs right now, the "72" meets all of my needs perfectly. But, there is no substitute for "wretched excess." Vibration is also an issue with me which is why I did not buy the Saito 91 years ago. The Saito 72 is definitely smoother in my application than the 91. I suppose Saito will drop the existing 80 in lieu of the 82. If I can get my hands on a 82 to test, I will decide, as opposed to another 72.

If I can
>get my hands on a 82 to test, I will decide, as opposed to
>another 72.

If anyone will send me a Saito 82. I will break it in and "test fly" it for them.

Fingers crossed... GZ.

>If anyone will send me a Saito 82. I will break it in and
>"test fly" it for them.

I did that for someone once and if I remember correctly it didnt workout to well...##### dove...I am still paying for a motor!