Dolphin Fun Fly 50
10-26-2008, 06:04 PM
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Dolphin Fun Fly 50
I just bought a Dolphin Fun Fly 50 and it was set up for electric flight, but I was thinking about converting it to nitro. I have a Thunder Tiger .46 and I was just wondering if that would be a good set up for the plane. Also if it would be a good fit for the plane what would be any seggestions on mounting the motor and how about beefing up the nose of the plane to accomodate the glow motor.
Thanks,
Andrew
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Andrew
10-26-2008, 07:10 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
Andrew, what company produces the Dolphin Fun Fly? We will try to find out more for you about this airplane for you. PM me anytime....Best Regards Capt,n
10-27-2008, 08:51 AM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
If it is this plane.. I´d recommend a few "additions"
first off the os 55ax in there is great..
2nd. tape the aileron/wing gaps.. the fluttering in mine is audible in a dive.....
3rd. Get rid of the "gay lumberjack" pilot and spray the inside of the canopy black, you´ll thank me later!!!
4. replace the landing gear wire with something like the dubro unbreakable gear etc.. basic fibreglass arched thing.. Spray it metalic blue (car touch up paint is what i used) i match the covering material... again.. thank me later!
Will post a pic of the outcome tonight.
first off the os 55ax in there is great..
2nd. tape the aileron/wing gaps.. the fluttering in mine is audible in a dive.....
3rd. Get rid of the "gay lumberjack" pilot and spray the inside of the canopy black, you´ll thank me later!!!
4. replace the landing gear wire with something like the dubro unbreakable gear etc.. basic fibreglass arched thing.. Spray it metalic blue (car touch up paint is what i used) i match the covering material... again.. thank me later!
Will post a pic of the outcome tonight.
10-27-2008, 12:10 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
ORIGINAL: 5focus
This is my Phoenix Dolphin Sport 40 from Tower. Powered by a Magnum .46 and swinging a 12 X 5 prop makes a good Sunday flyer.
This is my Phoenix Dolphin Sport 40 from Tower. Powered by a Magnum .46 and swinging a 12 X 5 prop makes a good Sunday flyer.
Thanks for the input, but that isnt the plane I have. I will post a picture soon.
10-27-2008, 12:13 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
Thanks for the feedback. That would be great if you could post the pic of your on there. I am going to get started on mine as soon as can and once I figure out what all needs to be modified. So yours doesnt flutter much at all once you out the tape on the ailerons?
10-27-2008, 12:45 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
Here are some pictures of the plane.
Also here are the specs: Wing span: 54"
Wing Area: 713 sq"
Length: 53"
Weight: 3.3 lbs
Also here are the specs: Wing span: 54"
Wing Area: 713 sq"
Length: 53"
Weight: 3.3 lbs
10-27-2008, 06:47 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
Yes ....that sure is a good looking airplane. Very good job of posting photos ect, for a Guy just starting on RCU with ony 4 postings. Welcome aboard!!! These arf airplanes are fun! Capt,n
These arf airplanes are fun! Capt,n
10-27-2008, 07:12 PM
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Andy,
It sure is getting cold in this house..... I am looking for some fire wood.... Do you think we could use that plane?????
Andy,
It sure is getting cold in this house..... I am looking for some fire wood.... Do you think we could use that plane?????
10-28-2008, 09:07 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
found it. that plane is made by a company called "dolphin co." they make a few other models. one is a yak 54 advertised here on rc universe. the fun fly 50 is advertised as EP powered.
10-29-2008, 09:30 AM
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found it. that plane is made by a company called "dolphin co." they make a few other models. one is a yak 54 advertised here on rc universe. the fun fly 50 is advertised as EP powered.
found it. that plane is made by a company called "dolphin co." they make a few other models. one is a yak 54 advertised here on rc universe. the fun fly 50 is advertised as EP powered.
10-30-2008, 12:29 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
Capt,n:
I am sitting next to Andy right now and he has already talked to Dolphin, The plane was originally designed by a guy named Paul Xu (some guy in china that fly 3d).... The contact from Dolphin says that it can be done with modifications, i.e. with some extra reinforcements to the firewall, as well as the firewall supports.y andy also has an email in asking about if he should modify the ailerons to avoid flutter. but no word back about that.
I am trying to make him come to your house asap to get this thing air worthy. But he says he has to HUNT.... I think it is time for some Grandpa Grandson talk... In this case about his priorities!!!
Mike
I am sitting next to Andy right now and he has already talked to Dolphin, The plane was originally designed by a guy named Paul Xu (some guy in china that fly 3d).... The contact from Dolphin says that it can be done with modifications, i.e. with some extra reinforcements to the firewall, as well as the firewall supports.y andy also has an email in asking about if he should modify the ailerons to avoid flutter. but no word back about that.
I am trying to make him come to your house asap to get this thing air worthy. But he says he has to HUNT.... I think it is time for some Grandpa Grandson talk... In this case about his priorities!!!
Mike
11-04-2008, 06:15 PM
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Capt,n:
I am sitting next to Andy right now and he has already talked to Dolphin, The plane was originally designed by a guy named Paul Xu (some guy in china that fly 3d).... The contact from Dolphin says that it can be done with modifications, i.e. with some extra reinforcements to the firewall, as well as the firewall supports.y andy also has an email in asking about if he should modify the ailerons to avoid flutter. but no word back about that.
I am trying to make him come to your house asap to get this thing air worthy. But he says he has to HUNT.... I think it is time for some Grandpa Grandson talk... In this case about his priorities!!!
Mike
Capt,n:
I am sitting next to Andy right now and he has already talked to Dolphin, The plane was originally designed by a guy named Paul Xu (some guy in china that fly 3d).... The contact from Dolphin says that it can be done with modifications, i.e. with some extra reinforcements to the firewall, as well as the firewall supports.y andy also has an email in asking about if he should modify the ailerons to avoid flutter. but no word back about that.
I am trying to make him come to your house asap to get this thing air worthy. But he says he has to HUNT.... I think it is time for some Grandpa Grandson talk... In this case about his priorities!!!
Mike
11-04-2008, 07:18 PM
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Kinda off topic as OP has stated its not this plane.. but heres the photo of the mods I made to my phoenix dolphin:
Kinda off topic as OP has stated its not this plane.. but heres the photo of the mods I made to my phoenix dolphin:
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11-05-2008, 07:20 PM
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RE: Dolphin Fun Fly 50
All i know is that this plane need to get a bigger firewall asap.. Cause that Thunder Tiger is going to rock on that light ass plane! GET TO WORK ANDY!