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Old 11-15-2012, 04:53 PM
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Default Build Thread: Applehobby Ten Foot Dehavilland Beaver And Float Kit

These planes are not available yet, but if you like Iwill show the build steps on the test model. It takes time to post this stuff, so if you are interested, let me know, and Iwill keep doing it, if not, Iwon't..
Old 11-15-2012, 04:54 PM
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Sorry, having a hard time uploading pictures.
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Old 11-15-2012, 04:56 PM
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Got two loaded, let's try three..
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Look good to me. I'll follow along.
Old 11-15-2012, 04:59 PM
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Looks like three at a time is the most you can do.
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Old 11-15-2012, 05:02 PM
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Look good to me. I'll follow along.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:13 AM
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Default RE: Build Thread: Applehobby Ten Foot Dehavilland Beaver And Float Kit

Ditto. Am just completing the CMP DH2 Beaver (electrified). Have always had a soft spot in my heart for the Beaver.

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Old 11-16-2012, 09:08 AM
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Default RE: Build Thread: Applehobby Ten Foot Dehavilland Beaver And Float Kit

Apple Hobby? Who??

The parts you have shown so far look pretty good with the detailing. Keep the build going!
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Look'in Good....Keep em comming!
Old 11-16-2012, 06:45 PM
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Ok then!Here's more!
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:47 PM
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This is a big model!Iwill probably be using a big electric motor from Hobbyking...
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:48 PM
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Icannot complete the build yet, Iam waiting on servos to arrive, but Ihave done just about everything Ican do up to that point.
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:50 PM
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Default RE: Build Thread: Applehobby Ten Foot Dehavilland Beaver And Float Kit

Ialso got the floats all assembled, pictures of that coming up soon too.
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:52 PM
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It has been very easy to put together so far. The most tedious part has been installing the hinges for the opening doors, but it's not bad, just takes a little care.
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:05 PM
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Default RE: Build Thread: Applehobby Ten Foot Dehavilland Beaver And Float Kit

How about some details on where, when and how much to get one .
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More pictures.
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Old 11-17-2012, 05:49 AM
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You've got me interested. Please keep posting the photos.

Thanks
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looks like easy tiger models, will watch this build.......r
Old 11-17-2012, 06:56 AM
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Looks like a great parachute plane for fun flys. Keep the pics coming.
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looks like easy tiger models, will watch this build.......r
Yup...Easy Tiger $895 + $249 for floats. It's on their website
Old 11-18-2012, 12:23 PM
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We will have it on our website soon, price will be $849.
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:26 PM
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The opening doors are the hardest part of the whole build, but they are not that hard. You just need to take a little time to line up the hinges correctly.
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:28 PM
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More.
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:31 PM
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The pushrods for the elevators are carbon fiber, I glued the metal ends in with JB Weld.
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Old 11-18-2012, 12:47 PM
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The wings are really easy, you just need to glue the hinges, install the horns and servos.
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