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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/19/2007 9:43:01 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Completed my Dualist (note that original was spelled Duelist..I have had three) last night and now waiting for an appropariate day for first flight.

Will post pics of new (improved?) color scheme and full details in a day or two. Very pretty plane! 46AX's and Robart pneumatics. Will install their new compact brakes when available. My previous Duelists had K&B FP 40's and it was a hot rod...can't wait to try these 46AX's. I use them in my Seagull Dual Ace and Cedar Hobbies Twin Stik. Never a hic cup (sp).

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/20/2007 12:10:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can't wait to see the pictures!!! I've gotta do something about the decals and lack of more than one color on mine! Anxious to see what you did.

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/20/2007 12:46:52 AM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Status: offline 		Dutch...those aren't really decals...they're vinyl appliques and come off pretty easily. I put a single edge razor blade under a supported corner and gently peeled them off.

They're pretty awful...aren't they?

Mine is not quite pretty.

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/20/2007 12:48:44 AM   
Bo Ingram


 

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/21/2007 4:51:15 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Bo Ingram

(note that original was spelled Duelist..I have had three)


It was spelled "Duellist" and I've had 2.5!

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/21/2007 4:36:20 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Status: offline 		....you are correct.....and I have a Duellist MK 2 NIB......signed by Platt on the box cover and dated 1976....

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/21/2007 10:18:47 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Here are a few prelim pics of my Cox Dualist. I can post seom pics of thye guts if anybody wishes.

FYIO:

OS 46 AX's. Robart pneumatic retracts, lots of personal preference hardware, Multiplex Evo 12 system.

WT; 11.4 pounds including 2.5 oz to balance per specs.

Any ??, just post.

Not flown, yet...but ready and waiting for good day.

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/30/2007 3:58:47 PM   
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I am working on my Cox Pica Dualist (Duellist - and it's actually spelled a few different ways between the box art and the instruction manual!). Anyway, I have installed a set of SpringAir 101HD retracts, and would sincerely appreciate how (and where) others are mounting the retract servo and standard (Springair supplied) retract valve. It was getting late last night and I was getting frustrated, so I walked away and will re-visit that installation tonight.

Thanks in advance for any advice and certainly pictures!

Ralph

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/30/2007 8:15:45 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Status: offline 		Ralph,

The original Dave Platt spelling was Duellist which represented a swordsman duelling with a rapier. That was Pica's logo. In conversations with the developer of the Cox kit Mike fritz, he admitted that they missed the correct spelling and wound up with Dualist. Oh well.

I am not familiar with the Spring Aire valve, but with the speced Robarts, Cox placed a round hole for mouting of the Robart valve on the bulkhead that supports the rear of the air tank. The retarct servo fits in the servo tray lengthwise to the fuse in front of the ele/rudder servos. I used a long servo arm to get the geometry correct and limited throw with my computer radio (Multiplex Evo 12).

I will try to attach a pic, but have not had luch with getting photo attachments into these messages. Could use seom help with that.

I have had lengthy discussions with Mike Fritz and will be pleased to answer any other ?? or problems.

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/30/2007 8:17:13 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Here are some pics of the completed model....

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/30/2007 10:38:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, thank you Bo for the prompt response. The set up you are using will work fine with my own installation, and when I get it completed I will post a picture for other stock hardware "SpringAir" users. I also removed the graphics and your airplane looks very nice. I am not sure if you have flown it yet, so I would be curious as to the performance. I am using two smooth running, well broken in OS46FXs with APC 10 x 6 props, which should provide for some exciting performance. If you haven't done so already, please consider using a dremel cut off wheel and cutting down those screws extending from the control horns. They are very sharp and will cut your hand or wrist if you don't watch out (I already cut my hand just casually handling the wing, as I made a note in my final "punch list" to get to it and it got me before I had a chance!) When doing it, please use a portion of a file folder (with hole cut out) or other method to pervent any hot debris from damaging the covering. Other than that, you have a great looking machine and a nice, tidy installation. Thank you again for your prompt, detailed response.

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 1/30/2007 10:50:15 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Status: offline 		Ralph....

I have not flown the airframe, yet..waiting for better weather.

Yes, I will be removing the excess bolt shafts.

I am using OS 46AX's which I have used in my Seagull Dual Ace and Cedar Hobbies Twin Stik. Great engines. Running APC 11X5 props w/ 2 1/2 inch Tru-Turns. 11 pounds 4 oz. High wing loading and landing speed will be high, but this ain't for the faint of heart. This is NOT for beginners!

I have had three other Duellists that I built. They are little hot rods and very quick Engine out is not too big a problem with the long tail moment. CG very important and you probably note the lead weight on the horizonal stab. I can remove as needed.

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 2/15/2007 2:05:25 PM   
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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 2/15/2007 2:19:48 PM   
Bo Ingram


 

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Status: offline 		Pete...yep...I follow e-bay and currently have one Duellist framed up and one NIB signed by Dave Platt.

I probably need to get a life!

Bo

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RE: Cox Pica Dualist ARF - 2/20/2007 12:26:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi, I am new here.... just found this thread.

I am currently building my original Pica kit Duellist at the moment, hope to be ready in the summer. It will be a little modified, with 4" more wingspan and split landing flaps. Power will be 2x OS 50SX with pipe. Is there some other thread about this plane?

thanks

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