Top Flight DC-3
07-02-2010, 02:17 PM
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RE: Top Flight DC-3
Typical TF build. Just take your time. Mine is E-powered, so just a bit more head scratching.
. Set your expectations low on the retracts though. They are designed for this model, but the construction of the retracts leads a lot to be desired. I did a lot of lightening, and using Power 32's which is plenty of power. My AUW is 9.5 lbs.
Al
. Set your expectations low on the retracts though. They are designed for this model, but the construction of the retracts leads a lot to be desired. I did a lot of lightening, and using Power 32's which is plenty of power. My AUW is 9.5 lbs.Al
07-03-2010, 09:55 PM
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RE: Top Flight DC-3
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I have the kit, but haven't started to build it yet.
Aerofly0610, are you building for glow or electric?
I have the kit, but haven't started to build it yet.
Aerofly0610, are you building for glow or electric?
01-26-2011, 03:09 PM
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RE: Top Flight DC-3
I am just finishing the top flight DC-3 , I have two Saito 40's on it, the build took a year & a half, ( I walked past it alot). The most trouble I had with it was the covering, it is like trying to cover a big sausage.
There are a few wrinkles, but the panel lines I drew on help hide the flubs. I plan to maiden it this spring
There are a few wrinkles, but the panel lines I drew on help hide the flubs. I plan to maiden it this spring
02-27-2011, 08:23 AM
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RE: Top Flight DC-3
Nice job on your DC-3, it looks great. What kind of covering did you use?
I just put the first flight on mine a few weeks back before the snow hit. It was slightly harder to fly than a cub once it was in the air. Landing it is a bit tricky. But overall it flew just great.
My advice for your maiden is to remember to top off your fuel tanks after getting the engines tuned. I did not and it landed running on fumes.
Let me know how your maiden flight turns out.
Alex
I just put the first flight on mine a few weeks back before the snow hit. It was slightly harder to fly than a cub once it was in the air. Landing it is a bit tricky. But overall it flew just great.
My advice for your maiden is to remember to top off your fuel tanks after getting the engines tuned. I did not and it landed running on fumes.
Let me know how your maiden flight turns out.
Alex
02-28-2011, 12:59 PM
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RE: Top Flight DC-3
I have one I will never get to if anyone is interested, $300 plus shipping. Includes retracts (no air control kit just retracts)
e-mail tnunez08(at)comcast.net
e-mail tnunez08(at)comcast.net
