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| 07-01-2017 08:29 PM | ||
| pcharlebois |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver WoW great references Peter thanks so much. I will post some photos once complete |
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| 06-30-2017 10:10 PM | ||
| Caygeon Flyer |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Colour Reference: As a colour reference - if you can find this paint chart (photo attached) at you local Home Hardware, the Dark Blue is a perfect match for CF-FHB, and the Caterpillar yellow is very close to the yellow stripes. See the comparison photos. |
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| 04-05-2017 05:34 PM | ||
| Phil202 |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Quote:
Martin had a Zenoah G-38 in his and it flew beautifully! Cheers |
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| 04-05-2017 08:39 AM | ||
| Mike Sebastien |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Quote:
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| 04-05-2017 08:09 AM | ||
| Caygeon Flyer |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Good looking Beaver Mike. How does it work on grass? I shared your concern that my overweight Beaver might not fly, but I did get one flight in with the 120 2 stroke, and it seemed to fly well once it got up there. Fingers crossed. Peter Quote:
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| 04-04-2017 03:33 PM | ||
| Mike Sebastien |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver I am sure you won't like what I say but a 33 lb airplane with 40 cc engine ain't going to fly and if it does just barely. This is my Hosteler Plans Beaver 35 lbs with a DA100 and the engine fit into the cowl perfectly. I went with the most engine as I knew the airplane would be heavy with the floats and retractable gear, next choice of engine would have been a DA85. good luck |
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| 04-04-2017 02:52 PM | ||
| Caygeon Flyer |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver I had a disappointing year in 2016 - had trouble getting the Beaver in the air. The problem was basically a power to weight issue. My plan was to have the engine fully cowled, for a fully scale look. At the time I started the project I had limited choices, so I knew that the power level would be marginal. So there were two issues: 1 - the model came out on the heavy side, and 2 - the engine produced about 20% less power in the plane than on the test stand. My fault for specifying muffler baffles that were too restrictive. I did get it into the air one time, but after about a 400 foot takeoff run. A number of other attempts ended up in the long grass with minor damage to the model. At least I know it flies! The model is now repaired and I am fitting a new engine. There are now a number of new choices available that give me some options. The new Saito radial was just a bit too big, and a Laser V-300 twin could not be obtained, so I have ended up with a RCGF 40cc twin. One of the new ones with the small spark plugs and a reduced size just fits nicely. I am now in the process of fitting the engine. Caygeon Flyer |
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| 10-14-2016 01:46 PM | ||
| Edge54010 |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver looking great. some nice tips on the scale parts. |
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| 05-19-2016 10:00 AM | ||
| Thunder Chicken |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Wow!!! Outstanding!! Best get some oil running down and dripping off the belly to make it look non factory new! =) |
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| 05-16-2016 03:31 PM | ||
| Trumpetman |
Re: Detailing a DeHavilland Beaver Beautiful! Top Gun bound? |
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