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Old 10-27-2008, 06:56 PM   #1
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Well I thought I would document my Depron Buffalo build.. I have always wanted to build a Buffalo and thought, what the heck I'll do one in 6mm and 3mm Depron.. WS is 72", which brings the first problem of a builtup wing or just a slab.. We'll I'll figure that out when the time comes.. Will be 4 ch, 4 servos (have to figure out what servos to use too), 2 speed controls and 2 brushless motors (another "what to use" item).. Here's the start, I expect it to take about 2 weeks, depending on the wing build too.. My own plans, and will be a standoff scale..
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Old 10-27-2008, 08:13 PM   #2
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Should prove to be a really interesting build article. Certainly, all of your projects are admired.


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Old 10-27-2008, 11:17 PM   #3
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Nice project Darren.
Electrics you say... Next you will be going brushless on the Turbo Beaver!
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Old 10-29-2008, 08:12 PM   #4
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Hey Lorne one Dehavilland electric is enough (and a twin to boot) .. My one big problem is what motors to use ? I do have two 30amp brushless speed controls... I figure a AXI 2212-08 size of motor will do, but who knows...
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Old 11-01-2008, 10:09 AM   #5
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Going a bit slower than first thought (have to many extracurricular activities).. O well...Fuse is getting there..
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Hi Darren,
We have a giant scale electric buffalo at our field here in Vernon.
I'll try and find a picture for you.
Also, if you like send me your email address and I will get you in touch with the builder!

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Found some:
It's a beauty, he's running two AXI motors on it, not sure of the particulars, it's around 120 inch or so span!
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Old 11-01-2008, 11:45 AM   #8
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WOW that one is beautiful.. Mine is going to nothing like that.. It will just be a cheap, ugly, fast build, one...
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Beautiful plane, must be some pretty big brushless motors for a 120" span
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OK were back in the saddle after a break....Figured out the wing and got the motors (AXI 2808's), will have to go with bigger ESC's (maybe)...
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