underh2o2long

I have the DLE35R. I did not have to add any weight and my rudder & tail servos are in the back. Hope this helps.

Super08

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Is yours a trike? All of ours have taken a ton of lead in taildragger configuration.

underh2o2long

If you look good in the picture you can see where I put the rudder servo so there is more weight in the back. I also put the elevator servo toward the rear of the plane also which allowed me to balance the plane without extra weight.

Twin_Flyer

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Did you build that from the article in Model Airplane News a year or so ago?

I plan on doing the same except for the landing gear. Not sure i want to go through that much work!

Planning on using a G45 in it, think that's too much??

Bill S>

underh2o2long

No, I built it over 3 years ago... still flying strong and is one of my favorite planes to fly. I think the G45 will be too much and will shake the plane apart give it enough time. DLE 30 or 35 is perfect for this plane.

Twin_Flyer

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OK, I will rethink my engine choice....

Thanks

bluefin021

Thanks for the feedback. I have my servos in the rear but put my batteries and the ignition system in the engine bay and it still needs a lot of weight. I’ll give 26 oz a try…
thanks

omnt815up

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THIS MAY SOUND STRANGE BUT THE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT SAY ANY THING ABOUT GLUING WING TOGETHER. NOT FOR SURE WHAT TO DO.

Twin_Flyer

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You don't glue them together.

They slide onto a wing tube then bolt to the plane for use.

after flying, unbolt them and separate them for easier storage,

i was common with older designs to have a one piece wing but today most large planes are designed with a two piece wing for easier transportation and storage,

Watch the video here: http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1224.html

Do a search on YouTube for $20 wing bags and make a set to store/transport them in, or simply buy a set ready made online...

Bill S,

rcguy!

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Has anyone put floats on their Great Planes Giant Big Stik?

Dave Rigotti

rcguy!

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I see ALOT of recommendations on moving the rudder servo forward and using pull-pull to help with the tail heavy condition when using a DLE30.
Can anyone who has done this post some pictures of their setup?

Thanks

Dave Rigotti

Super08

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Dave I went with a push pull on mine.

rcguy!

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Just finished up MY version of the Giant Big Stik! The DLE30 uses the stock aluminum mounts. I got a header and canister muffler off of ebay that weighs 4 oz more than the stock one. I moved the rudder and elevator servos forward as far as possible. 3/16 carbon fiber pushrods with 4-40 rods was used. I did support the pushrods mid way aft. I used 2pcs 5 cell 2,000Mah NiMh packs mounted right behind the firewall, one for RX and the other for ignition. A Sullivan 12oz tank fit perfectly in the bay right behind the wing dowel attach bulkhead. I did upsize the wheels to 4 1/2" Sullivan SkyLites. I also used DuBro giant scale hinges instead of the CA ones supplied. I did NOT use the cotter pins supplied with them. Instead I use big DuBro T pins and cut off most of the top. This "L" section then got glued into the surface. This gives a MUCH tighter hinge gap between the surfaces.
She weighs 13 pounds 8 ounces and needed NO additional nose weight. Balances at 6".

Dave Rigotti

Super08

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Fantastic!! That should be a winner for sure.