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*philipa_240sx* · 08-19-2012, 01:17 PM

Some may have seen my thread on RCG regarding this plane. I have built a reproduction of a vintage 1955 Berkeley Beaver. The short kit was purchased from Dan Walton at Laser Technologies. I then modified it for conversion to electric power and significantly lightened the structure.

I finally got the maiden in earlier today and I am quite happy with the results. It's a fantastic flyer, one I am proud to have in my hangar.

Here are some photos. Enjoy!

Guest · 08-19-2012, 02:32 PM

Congratulations!

This is also one on my build list so I went looking for the kitmaker.

First find was your RCG thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1649565

Can I find the website? No......

Would you happen to have the website?

*philipa_240sx* · 08-19-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrocat

Can I find the website? No......

Would you happen to have the website?

Dan Walton is old school... no website, just an e-mail and phone #:

Dan Walton
Laser Technologies
499 Blue Goose Rd.
Troy , Mo. 63379
636-462-7400 ph
636-528-2097 fax
lasers@centurytel.net

Dan has reproduced several Berkeley kits among others. Contact him for his latest price list.

*philipa_240sx* · 08-20-2012, 11:32 AM

And some video from one of the flights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY1PqpWjaUE

Guest · 08-21-2012, 07:53 PM

Thanks. I've already contacted Dan and found that out the hardway -- I asked him (grin). Did ask for the price list as well.

A bit of a pleasant surprise -- I've seen too many fly-by-nighters with a website and no product.

J_Budd · 08-21-2012, 09:04 PM

Nice! That is MY idea of a 'canadian-classic' RC Plane! This build is now on my bucket list!

*philipa_240sx* · 08-22-2012, 07:39 AM

This was far from a simple build. The plans are old (1955) and originally designed for glow/IC engines. Dan only supplies a short kit and there are still a number of parts that need to be fabricated by hand. I used about 2/3's of the original kit parts as I significantly redesigned the fuselage structure to reduce weight.

I understand that another well respected designer is working on a slightly larger 60" WS version that will be well suited to park flying. I won't reveal their name, but there will likely be a build thread on RCG.

If previous designs are any indication, it will be a very well thought out kit and much easier to build than the Berkeley design.

Now that I've finished off a few builds from the winter, it's time to enjoy flying them!

Daren71 · 08-22-2012, 10:04 PM

Very nice Philip. Great scale flying!!

Take care, Daren

08-19-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
philipa_240sx !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Philip A Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 1,325 Total Props: 15	Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Some may have seen my thread on RCG regarding this plane. I have built a reproduction of a vintage 1955 Berkeley Beaver. The short kit was purchased from Dan Walton at Laser Technologies. I then modified it for conversion to electric power and significantly lightened the structure. I finally got the maiden in earlier today and I am quite happy with the results. It's a fantastic flyer, one I am proud to have in my hangar. Here are some photos. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails
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08-19-2012, 02:32 PM	#2
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver Congratulations! This is also one on my build list so I went looking for the kitmaker. First find was your RCG thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1649565 Can I find the website? No...... Would you happen to have the website?
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08-21-2012, 07:53 PM	#5
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver Thanks. I've already contacted Dan and found that out the hardway -- I asked him (grin). Did ask for the price list as well. A bit of a pleasant surprise -- I've seen too many fly-by-nighters with a website and no product.
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08-21-2012, 09:04 PM	#6
J_Budd RCC Apprentice I am: Jason B Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Regina SK # of RCs: 2 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 31 Total Props: 0	Re: Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver Nice! That is MY idea of a 'canadian-classic' RC Plane! This build is now on my bucket list!
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08-22-2012, 07:39 AM	#7
philipa_240sx !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Philip A Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 1,325 Total Props: 15	Re: Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver This was far from a simple build. The plans are old (1955) and originally designed for glow/IC engines. Dan only supplies a short kit and there are still a number of parts that need to be fabricated by hand. I used about 2/3's of the original kit parts as I significantly redesigned the fuselage structure to reduce weight. I understand that another well respected designer is working on a slightly larger 60" WS version that will be well suited to park flying. I won't reveal their name, but there will likely be a build thread on RCG. If previous designs are any indication, it will be a very well thought out kit and much easier to build than the Berkeley design. Now that I've finished off a few builds from the winter, it's time to enjoy flying them!
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08-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#8
Daren71 RCC Pro Contributor I am: Daren M. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Radio of choice: IX12 Feedback: 28 / 100% Posts: 1,928 Total Props: 18	Re: Berkeley DHC-2 Beaver Very nice Philip. Great scale flying!! Take care, Daren __________________ The secret to a good flight is to be able to finish the flight and only bend over once to pick up your plane!
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