Just a few pics of the airframe all built up just before covering begins!
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Aileron Control Horn
Just before covering began, my dad added the control horn for the ailerons (and elevator), this is the same method he has used on all our larger models and it has worked flawlessly.
A neat slot Is removed from the aileron leading edge extending into the foam. This matches a plywood plate to which the control [...]
Ready to Cover
The Airframe is close to be ready for covering, we will use Ultracote (same as profilm or oracover) and will use mainly Ferrari Red and Cub Yellow.
The scheme will be based on this Fullsize Extra330SC, I like it, simple and something different, some artistic license will likely be used!
Engine Baffle
As previously mentioned the baffling on the DA200 is critical. The theory worked out and prefected over 8years of development by Desert Aircraft Engineers is to place a plate on the same plane as the C/L of the engine. You then block of the cowl intake below this plate, so the air, only enters the [...]
Back to the Airframe
After all that weight saving ( I wish I could lose a few lb’s!) it’s back to the Airframe.
Some pictures here of the fuselage in a finished state. At the point these pics were taken, the Canopy hadn’t been glued in place, it now is, the cowl was only placed in this picture for scale, it is [...]
The DA200 went on a Diet
The DA engineers are always working on perfection, after over 8years of development the DA200 hit the market. A true masterpiece and simply the best IMAC Engine available for your 41-45% model. Over many years of testing DA knew that it was possible to machine the standard DA50 head down slightly, multiply that by 4 [...]
The Wheels
We picked a different brand to Dubro for our latest model, Air Manufacturing Wheels the reason, lighter, stronger and better looking! They come with a Dubro tread, so it’s the best of both worlds.
The saving in weight over a Dubro Wheel is 7oz over a pair (198g)!! Yikes!!
A big thanks to Rex the owner of AMW [...]
The Fuel Tank
On the same theme as the undercarriage, hardware of all types carries some weight and it is interesting to see what you can save in weight when you look whats on the market.
We purchased a 64oz in capicity tank as many of the Carden Builders State side are using with the thirstier DA200, not really [...]
Undercarriage
Hello,
Firstly may I aplogise it’s been over a month since my last update, things have just gotten away from me and it seems like I’m always doing something else.
Well the build has been progressing if the blog has not and it has been a hectic month with all the final bits and bobs arriving and [...]
Rudder Fitted
The rudder has now been drilled for the hinges and the fin has been fitted to the fuselage, the fin post being bevelled as required and the rudder the same, it really is starting to look like an aeroplane now!! It’s now looking big as well!!