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RE: kmp dc3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/19/2008 10:56:15 PM   
mrbassman


 

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Zayzay 1
sounds pretty straight forward so far. Any problems with the instructions, I have heard that some of the KMP models don't have to good instructions with the planes. Anyway keep the info coming and pic's. I sure do want one I hope this turns out to be a keeper.

Walt




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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/21/2008 3:36:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		zayzay1, what is the inside diameter of the engine cowlings, and what is the maximum propeller size?
Thanks.


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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/21/2008 3:03:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		max prop size is 13" I not sure what the inside diameter is but it looks to be 5".

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/22/2008 4:34:08 PM   
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ORIGINAL: zayzay1

-I

-The first problem is that the horizontal stabilizers do not sit flush against the fuselage.

-Both cowls are pretty badly done.

-I plan to install zenoah 20's



The cowls look nice from the far view.....
Infact the entire plane looks very detailed and flawless (except for the decals).....
was there any problems with the clear coat/ finishing ? Smooth or imperfections.....
I too had thought about picking this plane up and put in either 20-26cc gassers... Seems like a wonderfull plane to fly...

Jusitn


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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/22/2008 4:46:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I understand that the max prop size is a 13' how could a G 2.0 or a 2.6 work.. a three blade prop ???

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/22/2008 4:53:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		the plane's clear coat and overall finish is perfect except for decals and cowls,

the zenoah 20's smallest recomended prop is a 14x6 so a 13x8 3-blade which is a little more load is the obvious choice still it will be spinning very high rpms in the 9's probably but still within the engine's recommended rpms. master airscrew makes a 13x8 3-blade.


I currently have a cessna from h9 with a g26 and a three bladed prop and I think it actually picked up power with the three blade over a larger diameter 2-blade.

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/25/2008 4:51:32 PM   
kochj



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Status: offline 		SOunds great.....
What is the diam. of the cowls?
Could you take a pict of the plane next to somthing (like a person holding it) so I could get a relation of it's size?
I know it sounds goofy, but Before I get a plane like this I like to know it's actuall visual size.....

Thanks

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/25/2008 5:56:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		By the way if you could post a picture of the tail that would be great. Looking at the cowls it doesn't look so bad. I am really curious wich will be the AUW.

Keep posting, every info is usefull. I think we are a bunch of people hesitating to get this plane and it's great to have this thread. hopefully more people with build this DC-3 and bring some construction pics.

here is a pic of my simprop DC-3

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/25/2008 5:58:38 PM   
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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/25/2008 6:51:50 PM   
zob007


 

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RE: kmp d3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/25/2008 8:32:33 PM   
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I am not going to start building it till i get all the equip in

so far the robart style hinges have been ok but I ended up replacing them with actual robarts because they seemed somewhat weak. and i had installed them incorrectly

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RE: kmp dc3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/26/2008 3:37:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the picture. It was nice to see your dad holding the wing because now it gives some idea of how big that thing really is when you see it next to a person.

Ken

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RE: kmp dc3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/26/2008 4:26:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		looks like the lettering on the real plane in the photo above is not so perfect either

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RE: kmp dc3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/27/2008 2:59:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm gonna follow this one with interest.
I've got the KMP FW190 and w/ the exception of some scale outline questions it's really a nice looking and very high-quality job. I did notice that you said that w/ the DC3 the manual's about useless. Same w/ the FW. I do wish they'd improve on that! The combination of the all-composite structure, new to many of us, and the inadequate manual poses some potential problems that shouldn't be around on a high quality and high-priced kits.
Al

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RE: kmp dc3 due november 30th i just ordered one - 1/27/2008 3:38:00 PM