I'm just back from a vacation to Cape Cod, where I saw a couple of dc-3s parked at a tiny municipal field. Andy gave me a tour, let me go inside, poke around, and flip the master switch (very satisfying). I've always thought these planes would be a cool RC project, but since the tour, my mind has been churning out ideas for how to build an RC dc-3.
The dc-3 is a VERY curvy airplane, nothing is boxy. But foam board tends to be boxy. So I'm gonna cut the Gordian knot and 3d print the nose and nacelles. I'll flatten the bottom of the fuse, and use paper for the curved top.
I plan to build a small one. I bought a power pak A twin at this years flite fest, and I want to use that. The big problem is that, if the motors swing 6" props, then the scale dictates a 52" wingspan, and I wanted to attempt something with a 32" span. So I've got some 4-blade 4x5 propellers on order. That size will get my design down to a 32" wingspan.
Feedback and advice appreciated!
The dc-3 is a VERY curvy airplane, nothing is boxy. But foam board tends to be boxy. So I'm gonna cut the Gordian knot and 3d print the nose and nacelles. I'll flatten the bottom of the fuse, and use paper for the curved top.
I plan to build a small one. I bought a power pak A twin at this years flite fest, and I want to use that. The big problem is that, if the motors swing 6" props, then the scale dictates a 52" wingspan, and I wanted to attempt something with a 32" span. So I've got some 4-blade 4x5 propellers on order. That size will get my design down to a 32" wingspan.
Feedback and advice appreciated!