bradleyban

Hey Jeff

I think I saw your there ready to be shipped out on friday the 15 (If you ordered it already). Dan is a very nice guy gave me a bit of a tour around his shop checked out  the other models he sell and lots of blimp stuff. Wish I had more time to spend there.

I have mine at home now and I gotta tell ya im not used to the giant scale stuff thats for sure. Damn this thing is big (I love it!!!!). I can't wait to assemble!!!

Brad

bradleyban

Is anyone using the SPE 40cc engine and if they are does the carb and muffler fit unsder the cowel?? they don't have very good dimensions on there website.

Thanks

Brad

R/C Addiction

Brad,
I have an SPE-43 in mine and it fits completely under the cowl. One point though, when I hooked up the ignition, I discovered the metal boot rubs one place on the cowl so I would recommend fitting the cowl with the ignition boot in place.
Jeff

R/C Addiction

Brad,
here are some pictures of my installation of the SPE-43 for reference.
Jeff

bradleyban

Nice thanks Jeff Im ordering that motor tommorrow!!

bradleyban

Well found a good deal on a FG-36 decided to go with that. I would much rather a four stroke engine anyways for them scale flybys!!

auggiedog

does any think a os 3500bgx 2 stroke would be too much power for this plane[sm=50_50.gif]

outacontrol41

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Okay...now time to balance this plane....
First let me say i'm using Futaba S3010's in the elevator and ailerons and a Hitech 6045MG for the pull-pull rudder. Also 3004's for throttle and smoke valve. The question I have is which battery should I use? A set of Sanyo batteries in 6 volt Nic Cad or 4.8 volt Hydrimax in 3600 mAh (heavy!! [X(]) If I use the lighter but stronger 6 volt I'll have to add a few more ounces to the tail. With the 4.8 v heavier battery it's less power but will last a looong time between charges. Plus I can shed the dead weight in the tail to make it balance at 4 1/8''. Weight of the plane is not reallyy the issue...it's a matter of which of these batteries will be better for this plane given it's servo arrangement.

bradleyban

outacontrol41

What engine are you running?? Seems that your plane is a little nose heavy?

bradleyban

auggiedog does any think a os 3500bgx 2 stroke would be too much power for this plane





Probly lots of power for the plane but don't forget people were putting DA-50r in this plane. You would have to beef up the firewall a little bit thats all.

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outacontrol41

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A G38 in the front. That's just how it happens to balance with the 6 volt on the tail with a little extra weight on the elevator. Balance is not the issue...which battery best with these servos considering I'll be doing aerobatics once she's airborne.

rfialko

Hello! I just flew my Super Decathlon last Sunday 7th in Brazil!
Powered by DA50 with smoke!

See my video on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PazYUfzYe_Y

Let's fly so!

Ricardo.

Super08

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[X(] lol that is nuts. I thought it was wild when I put a 43cc in mine. That plane is just crazy. Have fun!!!

bradleyban

Awsome video Ricardo. Holy weh it looks like its in fast foward on the flyby. That DA 50 really hauls ass on that plane!!!

lear31A

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Ricardo, I am going to install a DA50 in mine as well. Any close up pics of your install and how about balancing? What length standoff's do I need? Thanks and awesome airplane you have there!
Ken

SunShyne

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great video Ricardo! I love how the DA50 fits entirely under the cowl. Nice fit and finish. Great power, looks like it pulls it like a train

matt

rfialko

Hello! See some DA50 instalation pictures (hope it helps!)
I just kept 2 batteries of 6V 5 cells under de wing, also the smoke fuel tank.
Ignition 4,8V 4 cells batterie and the ignition together with the mail fuel tank.
That's it! The plane is about 30 degrees nose down when you fix your fingers 1/3 from the wing face wind to check the CG.
It flies a lot and my first landing was without engine! So the CG is OK for sure! Perfect!
DA50 has less weight than many other smaller engines.

Ricardo.

lear31A

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Thanks very much, that helps alot!
Ken

LuizFernandes

Hello!
Today I'll start posting some pictures of the progress on my Decathlon.
It will be powered by a ASP 180 Four Stroke.

Now I'm working to add some details on it.
First of all I decided to modify the upper window. Now it's square(like the real airplane) and removable.
I hope the pictures helps those who are working on the SD too.
Thanks!

LuizFernandes

More!

LuizFernandes

And a little more!

mobyal

Hey guys
Just completed mine. (Don't ask, LOL)
It's RTF, but in balancing I find that I'm going to have to add 6oz to the TAIL to get it to balance. I've got an OSMax 160 2stroke up front, OS Metal mount, slimeline Pitts muffler and needed 1/4 inch plywood spacer to get the proper firewall to prophub clearance. (Pic of engine install attached.)
Anyone else had to add tial weight to balance? Doesn't sound real normal to me.

outacontrol41

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I have a G38 in mine, it took almost a pound to balance.
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Nice pics Luiz...you are very creative with your additional scale build up. I like everything you've done so far. [8D]

mobyal

Nose or tail?
Thanks

outacontrol41

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Definately tail. The gas engine made her nose heavy but even with the added tail weight the plane flies sooo nice and scale-like.