Top Flite DC3 82.5" wingspan

Ededge2002 · February 06, 2014, 07:48:25 PM

Even with its huge wing area and light weight for its size I would consider trying to run with just one motor and a 4S pack and see what the numbers are. 550W on 10lbs just to me seems low on power. It would be nice to have that little bit extra. Remember this is a converted glow model and might require a fair bit of pitch speed to fly stable. I hope some of the other larger model guys chime in here as Im curious to hear there thoughts. Despite all that it looks great Michael.

Michael · February 06, 2014, 07:49:33 PM

Fuselage former horizontal braces removed, and plenty of room for a battery tray.

piker · February 06, 2014, 11:01:32 PM

That battery hatch looks great.

I would go for 100 W/lb, so 1000 Watts tota). You've only got 50w/lb there now. That would have been considered marginal back in the NiCad days.

Michael · February 09, 2014, 06:26:28 PM

I started painting.

This will take a while, and there's lots of improvements needed as I make progress.

Anyway, here's a photo, warts and all.

Papa · February 09, 2014, 07:01:56 PM

Must be dwarf warts, I can't see any. Looks great to me.

Jack.

Andy Hoffer · February 10, 2014, 01:50:16 PM

Jack's right. We need a high-res photo and a good magnifier so we can find the mini warts.

It's looking fabulous Michael.

Andy

battlestu · February 10, 2014, 11:17:15 PM

What warts?.... You should see some of my builds

Michael · February 11, 2014, 09:57:38 AM

Slight improvements; still working at it.
Still waiting for decals to be delivered.
I'll start the wing in a few days.

piker · February 11, 2014, 10:43:06 AM

Wow! Very nice!

Where are you painting? in the house? I bet Lyn loves THAT

Papa · February 11, 2014, 10:45:20 AM

Must be "Micro Warts" by now 'cause it looks great to me.

Jack.

Michael · February 11, 2014, 01:25:42 PM

Quote from: Papa on February 11, 2014, 10:45:20 AM
Must be "Micro Warts" by now 'cause it looks great to me.

Jack.

There are "warts".

This has been an overly ambitious project for me.
Building a model of this complexity (rounded fuselage with balsa skin, kit built with retracts, flaps and twin-wiring, complete fiberglassing, painting, etc.), on a strict 4-month period, has been challenging.

The final product will be nice, but it will have its flaws.

Andy Hoffer · February 11, 2014, 02:26:19 PM

OK, so how many warts per pound?

Papa · February 11, 2014, 03:07:13 PM

75 will make it a sport flyer.

Jack.

sihinch · February 11, 2014, 09:58:25 PM

Looks truly great Michael. I hope you are very proud.

piker · February 13, 2014, 11:02:37 AM

It was very nice to see the DC3 fuselage at the Pilot's Meeting last night. I was admiring the lines of the fuselage as Michael was talking about the plane. The DC3 really does have nice lines.

It'll be a fantastic model, Michael! But don't rush the build of this magnificent model to make time for a bunch of ARFs. You already have enough ARFs in my opinion

Unless the ARFs are seaplanes. In that case I whole heartedly endorse than endeavour