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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/8/2004 9:45:00 PM   
mRqS



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Status: offline 		haha... thanks 2 U 2 "Cruz"
I'm glad to see, that I'm not an alone Decathlon builder now

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/9/2004 12:29:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here's my Decathalon currently under construction. Note the laminated wingtips in the first picture. I will be using an OS 1.20 for power.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/9/2004 1:38:26 AM   
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Looks nice, I like your table, it makes the SD look like a .40

Have you ever thought about building over the mid section of the landing gear so that the belly would be smooth and continuous?

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/10/2004 2:41:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		I did some work on the wing strut mounts. I didn't feel like having to "find" block that would fit, so I laminated four 1/8" light ply together to get the desired size and shape. I've found that laminating wood can be pretty easy to get the shape and size you want and need.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/10/2004 12:52:00 PM   
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I did that with mine (built the belly smooth, without the gear opening). I used the light ply formers from that area and built a small insert from the strut support to forward of the gear, about twice the length of the design opening. I needed to get to the strut support as I made that of aluminum flat bar running across the belly and screwed to the gear mounting plate. I used the lighting holes in the formers to create guide pins (holes on stationary piece, the dot removed from the hole glued on the insert to hold position), then I drilled and tapped the landing gear at the center for a 10-32 screw. Used a nylon screw through the insert.

Looks alot better.

Bedford

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/10/2004 8:26:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was doing some research on prices for various engines. Originally I was going to go with the G-38 $299, but I also found a US-41 for about $260. The US engines is less expensive than the G-38, my question is how the US matches with the Zenoah G-38.

Are they equal in weight?

Is one more reliable than the other one?

Does one tend to start easier than the other?

Just need some input before making my final decision. Thanks.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/10/2004 8:36:16 PM   
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As I heard, ZG is more reliable than US or Fuji, but all of them are heavy and not so powerful.
I'd propose a DA or ZDZ engine (www.rcshowcase.com). They're lighter and much more powerful.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 4:40:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		I went shopping today and found some stuff to do some interior work. It's not the best scale interior, but it's my first attempt at it. I found some felt sheets that I'm going to use for carpeting the interior, I got some blocks of foam for making seats and I got some leather sheets to cover the seats. I also found some .008" aluminum sheets to make door trim.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 4:43:14 AM   
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I'll check out the website and see how the DA compares, if it comes out being too expensive, I'll ultimately settle with the G-38.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 8:01:47 AM   
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ORIGINAL: cruzmissile
I went shopping today and found some stuff to do some interior work. It's not the best scale interior, but it's my first attempt at it. I found some felt sheets that I'm going to use for carpeting the interior,



Don't forget a door's "glassing" before felt glueing


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ORIGINAL: cruzmissile
I'll check out the website and see how the DA compares, if it comes out being too expensive, I'll ultimately settle with the G-38.



They're more expansive for sure.
DA's are here: http://www.desertaircraft.com/

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 2:15:42 PM   
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Mine is framed up with the G38, servos and battery mounted. Balance appears right on at this point. I have heard that this kit builds tail heavy, and up front weight will be required. May as well have the weight in the engine.

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 4:40:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		I guess I'll stick with my original plan and get a G-38.

Hey Marek,
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Don't forget a door's "glassing" before felt glueing


What do you mean by this? Is there something I forgot?

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 5:53:22 PM   
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The G38 is an excellent engine. It may be a bit on the heavy side but it's one of the most reliable engines on the market.
I guess mRqs was reminding you to fit the glass in the window and then felt and trim the interior

Ari

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RE: Building a Dynaflite Super Decathlon - 12/11/2004 9:50:53 PM