Rob Dunn
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Started on the top part of the fuselage very easy to go together now for a cuppa will the glue dries
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Absolutely beautiful coming on now you can see the plane take shape. I know it;s some way off but are you looking forward to the electronics insolation
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I'am having a go at the top flite dc-3 kit, Doing a build log **LINK**
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Manish i done a lot of research on the top flite dc-3 and the rcsale builder website is full of information on the dc-3 where people have done a build log
Edited By Rob Dunn on 28/10/2015 10:52:16
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Fin and rudder completed just needs finaly sanding glad i done the scale rudder looks alot better
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Finally finished the stab and elevators. Scale fin and rudder coming on nicely, Not as hard as it looks you do need to measure twice before cutting and take the time.
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Finished the stab now on too the elevators one been sanded need to find my dust mask the old nose is stuffed Knew i would forget to do something.
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Very true BEB the booklet is well presented and each step has been carefully done. The top flite boys/girls have done there homework.
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Could not wait any longer had to start First things first to make up the stab and fin covers 1/16th balsa sheeting. On to the stab itself, Very easy to go together and the instruction if followed you can not go wrongEdited By Rob Dunn on 26/10/2015 08:49:28
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Hi peterF great colour scheme, looked at electric i am more of an i.c person have 2x jest engines on board glow systems to help stop dead stick engine.
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Thanks BEB,She is a lovely kit well designed alot of thought has gone it to this model by the Top Flite team.
Wingspan is 82.5", will be using 2x asp 46 2s abit over powered at least i will have power to spare if needed will be the scale rudder and spilt flaps.
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Looks lovely David P, Always wanted to build the DC-3 only now i've got the confedence to have a go. Last year i built the galaxy models twin scorpion for the experience of twin engine planes.
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The most important part of the build the idiots guide which is very detailed and has helpful hints
Edited By Rob Dunn on 24/10/2015 09:37:05
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this is the stab plan covered and waiting to start all the parts are out and in the starting block its going to be a killer to have to wait.
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Over the past months i have been busy buying bits and pieces from engines, retracts to covering. Had to resort the tool box and make up some weight bags using gravel 15 bags fo 2 and 3 kg
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Been a member for sometime not realy active now picked up the courage to build the top flite dc-3 kit and do a build log aswell. My building skills are fair with room to improve so any help please throw it my way.
I can not start the kit until the 6th November as it is a birthday present, With itchy fingers i could not wait to open the box and set up for the first part of the build now all i have to do is wait
The main box loads of wood,die cut parts, plastic parts and small bag bits
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Been ready this with interest, As SR71 stated needs to come to an end before it get out of hand. Before anyone does something stupid lets make friends and get flying.
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And if you do your A on an IC do they require you to demonstrate powering up an electric plane safely? I suspect not and its a pity.....
Yes we do as part of our safety we look at this.
Why is this such a big thing we do this so members are a where of the safety procedures required.
each set up does have different procedures in the pits makes sense to cover both.
Edited By Rob Dunn on 14/12/2014 15:19:32
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We have this at our club. If you do your A on Electric you can fly I.C but we ask you to go though the starting procedures as this is different from electric. The flying is the same no matter what power plant is in your plane.
This is a club rule only and is done for safety reasons only.
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I have always just used Fuel Proofer there are different makes they all do the same job. I have also used solarlac black paint then fuel proofer on top it will take about 7 days to become fully effective.
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C of G 100MM from leading edge
Dihedral 40mm under each wing tip
suggested movements
Ailerons 8mm up and down
Elevator 12mm up and down
hope this helps
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The Hawk is for .25 2 stroke if you go to Tony Hijhuis web site you will find the hawk and the write up which was in the magazine with the free plan.
The hawk is a lovely flyer 3 channel plane I have built this and the vampire.
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I was sending a parcel to a family member through the local post office and was asked if the parcel contain batteries on asking why I was informed they are now to be sent as dangerous cargo. Sent email to royal mail for clarification.
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The Brain Taylor DH98 Mosquito PR.XVI
81" wingspan
.40-.50 engine
Messerschmitt BF110c
71" wing span
also Brain Taylor
2 good models
Top Flite DC-3 kit
in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
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Thanks All, everything is coming together slowly
PeterF I have heard that this plane is tail heavy the idea is to have the receiver unit and batteries in the nose area to take some of the weight from the wing and use it for balancing. One thing I did notice was the amount of balsa sheets in the box need some more glue