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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 12/21/2006 3:38:51 PM   
    Dai Phan



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    ORIGINAL: Prop Nut

    Hey DP, what was the final weight on your DIII?


    Hi Propnut,

    The dry weight without the batteries is 11 lbs. I have not checked the final weight yet. DP

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/19/2007 9:21:00 PM   
    pywackit


     

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    Status: offline     		Ok guys, I've noticed this thread has kinda slowed down...LOL! Everyone is waiting for Dai's maiden flight but until then I have a question. Since these Albatros's are tail heavy has anyone thought about powder coating the spinner on this plane to add nose weight? I'm thinking if you powder coat the inside and outside it could really help. Might not have to add so much lead to the nose. I was all so thinking the powder coating would be tough enough not to chip and you can get coatings in various colors these days.

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/19/2007 9:47:10 PM   
    Hot Rod Todd



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    Status: offline     		Powder coat would be nice, since it would not chip easy. I would doubt that it would add enough weight to make much difference though. Bolt some lead to the motor mount, that makes a difference.



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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/20/2007 12:53:37 AM   
    chashint


     

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    Status: online     		Dai Phan said a long time ago in this thread that the Albatros might be a hanger queen, I am beginning to think that he is a prophet as well as an amazing model airplane builder.

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/20/2007 6:21:40 PM   
    Dai Phan



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    Status: offline     		The plane had been flown but crashed on the first flight. As the result, I cannot bear to see the remains... I can't even think about RC planes at all without bringing back the painful memories.... I have ebayed all my planes and now am taking on stamp collecting. See my new "no panic attack easy going" hobby here...

    http://abqtrib.com/news/2007/feb/15/erik-siemers-doctor-enjoys-healthy-doses-laughter/


    Actually, it will be very soon of the maiden and I assure you it ain't gonna to be a hangar queen. The tail you should not sheet it and just cover over the open structure like someone on RC Groups did. DP

    < Message edited by Dai Phan -- 2/20/2007 6:31:43 PM >

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/20/2007 7:43:49 PM   
    Prop Nut



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    Status: offline     		Jeez DP, you need to work on that Joke Delivery of yours

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    Scope? Listerine? Or Prop Wash?

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/21/2007 1:26:58 AM   
    chashint


     

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/21/2007 1:57:39 AM   
    thebluemax



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    Status: offline     		amen to that!!!! don't quit your day job!!!!!

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/21/2007 2:24:05 PM   
    ZoomZoom-RCU



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    Status: offline     		Thats a great account DP, you have an amazing history. You are a true American success story and its an honor to know you. (At least we feel like we know you )

    ZZ.

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 3:57:34 PM   
    Dai Phan



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    Status: offline     		I am so bump out guys... The DX7 I ordered on RCU got sent to the wrong address (not seller fault) so instead of maiden this Saturday, it will have to wait. $%^&$^&$&$***^%43%#$#%#% !!!! DP

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 4:08:59 PM   
    abufletcher



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    Status: online     		Dai Phan, you're certainly a man who knows about patience and perservenence. We promise to be patient too.

    < Message edited by abufletcher -- 2/22/2007 4:58:44 PM >

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 4:21:04 PM   
    Hot Rod Todd



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    Status: offline     		I know what it's like to wait for the maiden flight. Since I live in Iowa, I have to wait for spring to fly my completed Kawasaki Ki-61.

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 4:49:57 PM   
    pywackit


     

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    Status: offline     		Todd, I hope you told your kitty that Ki-61 isn't a scratching post!

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 4:53:40 PM   
    Dai Phan



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    ORIGINAL: Hot Rod Todd

    I know what it's like to wait for the maiden flight. Since I live in Iowa, I have to wait for spring to fly my completed Kawasaki Ki-61.


    Wow !!!! That's a nice Ki-61. Is that a kit? Is that a cat or a puppy tiger? DP

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 5:03:47 PM   
    Hot Rod Todd



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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 5:21:53 PM   
    BobH


     

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    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 2/22/2007 5:29:34 PM   
    Dai Phan



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    ORIGINAL: Hot Rod Todd

    The Tony is from Don Smith