How to Build Balsa Airplane TIME-LAPSE!
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- This is a Dare DC3 by Brodak
This is my first build of a model plane like this. I have always been interested in RC planes and always wanted to build a model like this. I built this over the course of about 4 months. I built my own custom retracts using 1 full size HiTec servo, I added a light kit, and built a custom-made nose piece. This is the full version of the video. I will upload Taxi and Maiden flight soon.
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Even at warp speed, I learned a few things watching your build, both the balsa stuff and the covering.
You did an outstanding job on your DC3!!! That plane is gorgeous!!!
Wow 👏. So nice to see a traditional build. My dad used to fly the 'Dacota' in India in the RAF during ww2, and we used to scratch build RC slope soarers together, so double nostalgia here. I'm also about to invest in my first 3d printer and your channel has been a very valuable reference. Thank you, you're a very talented guy ! ... 🇬🇧
Thank you so much! Amazing that your dad flew that plane. and what a great memory with the scratch builds. This new avenue with 3D printing RC planes is lots of fun, I hope you enjoy 😊
Wonderful build. I'm particularly interested in the way you built your own retractable gear. I watched the retracting part about 20 times. excellent.
Very impressive I've been building balsa kits since the 1960s pretty good ones...none that impressive...thanks for the video
Beautifully built. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
The DC3 is one of my favourite planes, and you've done an amazing job of this model!
Great looking plane, you are not only a talented builder but quite the engineer also. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the comment Chris.
Nice build
Awesome video, nice custom retracts at 13:15
That was a build!!! 😁Great build video brother , that really is a nice looking plane. 👍👍👍 congrats on getting her done. ✌
Thanks man
looks awesome! want to get some retracts on my foam dc3 design someday, I'm just happy it flew. I'll try to get some video of it flying up soon.
Awesome job!
Thank you for sharing..
Happy flying brother
Nice!
Teacher: no making paper planes!
Kids in the back:
My grandfather passed away almost a decade ago now and he had a few old Balsa Plane kits from the 70s. I have been trying to find a value for them but it has been impossible.
He has a P-38 Lightning built
A B25 Mitchell and a Corsair both still in their boxes. I'd like to build the Mitchell someday but I dont want to kill the value of it if it has any.
Thanks I'm just looking for it because your previous video about it was not complete .. it's very impressive
Uma belezura dessas não é nem pra voar! Se fosse meu eu deixaria guardado em casa pendurado no teto...
That is amazing ty
Just discovered this chnnel! It s amazing, new sub!!
Thank you!!!! :)
What kind of liquid do you use for curving the balsa?
what is the material used for outer skin covering of this plane? closed capturing said it was called Vulture Coat but It might be called something else? where can one purchase this ?
Where did you get the light kit?
I notice you do not glue your fingers to the balsa as I do. That's my mark on all my builds.
Dude, it is a joy to watch your amazing work....but it is disaster to listen to your voice comments. Cheer up a bit!
My Sig40 never went together that fast and it was not as complex! Did the instructions give some suggestions on the covering sequence or did you just work one out? It looks great. Some of it went too fast. Did you say you designed your own nose? Thought you said kit had a plastic nose. That sock on the iron is really a must use item. Nice job!
Hi! Great video and awesome build! I really like this channe, and i have a question, what is the name of the covering matetial used for the build? How does it sticks to the internal wood structure?
Good morning Troy, sorry if I disturb you but I wanted to ask you a question about engines. I wanted to know if you made the motors rotate in the opposite direction of each other and you put a reverse pitch propeller to compensate for the reverse rotation or the two motors rotate in the same direction and the propellers are the same pitch. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience
No problem happy to help. Yes I did make the engines spin different directions. I used 7x5 propellers. The one on the left side is a (7x5 E) on the one on the right is a (7x5 EP). Make the props Spin downward as they are next to the fuselage. That makes the most amount of thrust close to the center of the plane. No Critical engine therefor. Cheers
Are these ready-made balsa sets?
Any problem with the skin, Foil with kinks or wrinkles ? Looks like 3,000 mill and great.
I am not sure what the mill of the material it is but it worked very well.
what kind of covering did you use? How was the visibility in the air? I am thinking of doing the Dare Ercoupe with that silver. Just wondered how much more difficult silver is for showing any imperfections and for visibility.
I used 2 roles of Chrome Monokote. It is ok for visibility I didn't have any problem seeing it but if you get it really far away I am sure it could be difficult. As far as imperfections this will definitely show them. Also if you over heat the covering with the iron or heat gun it will change the color of the covering so be carful how much you heat it.
@@TroyMcMillan Great. I kinda figured it would be unforgiving. Looks really great though. Maybe the old bright orange covering will be a safer choice. Great work on the DC3! It's a beauty.
@@jefffozard3115 Yes I agree with the orange. Thank you for the comment. It was a fun plane to build it is mostly retired now but I still like to take it out a few times a year. It gets a lot of attention at the RC field. Good luck with your build.
Troy a question on sizes RC build is your a #1 - 48 ? Are most builds a 1-48 .
This is a 1:19 scale DC3 with a 60in wing span.
Do it again!
What a nice Kit !! , i dont found the number from this plane ! ? , Link?
Hi. Great job. I am interested in the construction of one of this. I order in Austria because I am from spain. But I really like to know what is the model of the motors to the correct fly of my dc3. Thanks
I used 450 size motor and order them from a company that is no longer in business. The size is a 2836 with 30amp ESC. DYS has a motor that size. There is a link in the video description to the parts I used. Cheers
@@TroyMcMillan thanks a lot. I see on one page and I going to order. I see yours videos about dc3 a lot of times. I real like the classic construction of airplanes. Hope you put more. Thanks for all from spain
Who makes the kit
Brodak. Just google brodak dc3, and you will see it at the top of the page for about $170.00.
Cho em một cái nhé DC:59/8
29:48 kitty
Must be nerve racking to take the paper backing off of the decals
Is your wife still with you , if so ...what is the secret?
She is, She is my camera girl for all my maiden flights.