Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
01-21-2012, 09:21 PM
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RE: Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
I've been a little busy: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10910710/tm.htm
But I will finish her soon.
Mr DJ
Oh Yeah, electrics will work just fine...post when done...
But I will finish her soon.
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Oh Yeah, electrics will work just fine...post when done...
10-14-2012, 02:52 PM
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RE: Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
Gents – This puppy is still alive, I’m just dead but will change that for 2013.
Currently working on a Secret Weapon bird – you’re gonna love it – will post address to it once I post it.
But as for this puppy, all I need to do is mount the engines, fuel tanks, and connect all the wires – no hard task I know, just busy with other new stuff. She will fly in 2013.
Currently working on a Secret Weapon bird – you’re gonna love it – will post address to it once I post it.
But as for this puppy, all I need to do is mount the engines, fuel tanks, and connect all the wires – no hard task I know, just busy with other new stuff. She will fly in 2013.
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12-13-2012, 11:44 AM
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RE: Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
hello to all,
my name is Martin, i live in the tiny island of Malta in the mediteranian. i am trying to get some information about the TMMY DC-3. i already have a 35% Cessna from Tommy, but now i would like to get the DC-3 from him. i would like to know from you guys who have one and flown it how is the model in flight, if it handles like my Cessna then it should be awesome. The flying site of my club is about 198 meters long so we are a bit restricted on choosing large models.
any info on this model before i pull the trigger would be greatly appreciated.
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my name is Martin, i live in the tiny island of Malta in the mediteranian. i am trying to get some information about the TMMY DC-3. i already have a 35% Cessna from Tommy, but now i would like to get the DC-3 from him. i would like to know from you guys who have one and flown it how is the model in flight, if it handles like my Cessna then it should be awesome. The flying site of my club is about 198 meters long so we are a bit restricted on choosing large models.
any info on this model before i pull the trigger would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Martin.
12-13-2012, 04:34 PM
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RE: Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
Martin, what up...
Wow! Next month will be 3 years since I started this thread.
Well, can't help you on its flight handling, haven't flown mine yet but she'll fly next year. Retracts cost is separate - $600 three years ago, more now I'm sure. And if you get the electric version, way more. I originally had the phneumtic set; sent to Down & Lock for electric conversion at $300 or so. Now, Down & Lock makes all the electrics for Robart, so maybe they will cost a mere $800 instead of over $900 for me.
I wouldn't really be concerned of her in flight; Tommy has been proven by you via his Cessna. I too use to own his Cessna; loved it.
I'm currently working on my Secret Weapon, you'll see it next year also, but my next large puppy is this http://www.billhempel.com/pawnee/index.html
I opened a thread on it somewhere in this joint.
Anyways, Good Luck...
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Wow! Next month will be 3 years since I started this thread.
Well, can't help you on its flight handling, haven't flown mine yet but she'll fly next year. Retracts cost is separate - $600 three years ago, more now I'm sure. And if you get the electric version, way more. I originally had the phneumtic set; sent to Down & Lock for electric conversion at $300 or so. Now, Down & Lock makes all the electrics for Robart, so maybe they will cost a mere $800 instead of over $900 for me.
I wouldn't really be concerned of her in flight; Tommy has been proven by you via his Cessna. I too use to own his Cessna; loved it.
I'm currently working on my Secret Weapon, you'll see it next year also, but my next large puppy is this http://www.billhempel.com/pawnee/index.html
I opened a thread on it somewhere in this joint.
Anyways, Good Luck...
Mr DJ
12-17-2012, 09:21 AM
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RE: Tommy's DC-3 Monster Plane
hi Mr DJ, thanks for the info, i will check the retracts you mentioned and see how much they will cost. i will keep you posted on the out come.
regards
Martin.
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03-06-2014, 01:22 PM
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I have flown this Tmmy DC-3/C-47 for some years now, as mentioned in earlier threads on RCU. It has the Robart scale retracts, which are excellent. Motorwise mine has more than ample power with Saito 200 inline twins, and there is not much room anyhow for larger props than the 18x6W APC I use. It cruises around at half throttle with this setup and is a very sweet flyer. I think the DA 85's mentioned here are way overkill for this model - unless yo intend to hover it!!
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MR DJ,
Can you get me a copy of the construction manual for the FEJ 1/4.6 F-16?
Nome came with my kit.
I just acquired one (Unmolested , ARF) and have been researching very old posts online re: improvements/mods to ensure it won’t come apart in flight.
FEJ has not responded to my request for a construction manual - maybe out of business?
I have no problem scanning all the flight surfaces via MRI to determine if reinforcement is needed .
Thank you
Jeff Jacobs
Can you get me a copy of the construction manual for the FEJ 1/4.6 F-16?
Nome came with my kit.
I just acquired one (Unmolested , ARF) and have been researching very old posts online re: improvements/mods to ensure it won’t come apart in flight.
FEJ has not responded to my request for a construction manual - maybe out of business?
I have no problem scanning all the flight surfaces via MRI to determine if reinforcement is needed .
Thank you
Jeff Jacobs
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Hello Seeplaner,
I have the manual, which contains CG information, but is otherwise pretty sparse! Throws, CG, and that is about it for guidance, but then again, what more do you need?
Send me a PM with your email address, and I'll send what I've got!
I have the manual, which contains CG information, but is otherwise pretty sparse! Throws, CG, and that is about it for guidance, but then again, what more do you need?
Send me a PM with your email address, and I'll send what I've got!
