Douglas DC-3 Twin GP Kit .25-.40 (2) 82.5"
Douglas DC-3 Twin GP Kit .25-.40 (2) 82.5"
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Douglas DC-3 Twin GP Kit .25-.40 (2) 82.5"

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Overview

When the Douglas DC-3 debuted in 1935, it marked a milestone in commercial aviation. Suddenly, flying was popular and practical. Production ended just eleven years later, but the DC-3 lives on in this expertly engineered kit. If you’ve never built scale or flown a twin, it’s a great introduction!

Needed to Complete
  • 4-8 channel radio w/6-9 servos (Recommended 8-9 channel w/9 servos) Three Micro servos w/45 oz-in (2-Engine,1-Retract)
  • Six Standard Size w/45 oz-in: (2-Flaps,2-Ailerons,1-Rudder,1-Elevator)
  • Two 12" servo extension
  • Two Y-harness
  • Two .25-.40 (4-6.5cc) 2-stroke OR Two .40-.52 (6.5-8.5cc) 4-stroke (NOTE: It is recommended that only experienced pilots use the .25s)
  • Two Props (3-blade 10 x 4 props recommended for the .40FX)
  • Three rolls of MonoKote, and One Can of Paint in matching color.
  • Two spinner nuts, Two 10oz fuel tanks, Six feet standard fuel tubing,
  • Two 3¼" wheels, One 1½" tailwheel, Wheel collars, foam rubber,
  • Building, and Field Equipment.
What's in the box?
  • All balsa and plywood sticks and sheeting to build the kit ABS Cockpit Top, Tail Cone, Engine Nacelles, and Wing Fairings Wire Landing Gear, Hardware, and Pushrods Wood parts to build the optional tail and flaps Eastern Air Line Decals and Optional C-47 Military Decals Detailed Illustrated "Flying Twins" Instructions and Plans *NOW includes wing N #s as well, as of 4/1/99. amc

Specifications

  • Wingspan: 82.5" (2095mm) THRUST ANGLES: (important!)
  • Wing Area: 750 sq in (48.4 sq dm) Right engine = 4° out
  • Weight: 8-10lbs (3630-4540g) Left engine = 3° out
  • Wing Loading: 24.6-30.7 oz/sq ft (75-94g/sq dm) Both = 6° down
  • Fuselage Length: 55.5" (1410mm)
  • Right Thrust: 4°
  • Left Thrust: 4°
  • Note; The box says the left engine should get 3° thrust, that is incorrect-both right and left thrusts are 4°.
  • Fin Area: 70.07 sq in
  • Fixed Landing Gear Wire Diameter: 5/16"

Features

  • Excellent flying characteristics; because of the engine angle and modified aerodynamics, this kit flies extremely well, even on one engine. (Most models of the DC-3 will go inverted and crash)
  • Precision-formed ABS tail cone, engine nacelles, wing fairings, and cockpit top.
  • An interlocking fuselage frame builds flat on the plans and the large round fuselage requires very little carving or shaping.
  • Can be built with split-flaps and the scale aerodynamic "Balance Tab" rudder which uses the air deflection to help turn the plane.
  • Includes Eastern Air Lines and Optional Military C-47 Decals

Product Specs

Completion Level
Kit
Material
Balsa
Power Type
Gas
Product Length
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Wingspan
82.5 in (2095 mm)