...the Juka has exceeded all of my expectations!

 "I recently started flying 3D about 3 months ago and needed something that I could practice with that would be easy to fly without driving 45 minutes to the flying field and that would be easy to repair.The 40" Juka has really fit the the bill and exceeded all of my expectations! It is a 3D monster, can perform basically all of the big plane maneuvers and at the same time is very stable and easy to fly. My big gasser project has taken a back seat due to all the fun I have been having with DW Foamies. Mike's outstanding customer service and the almost cult following that these planes have created are just icing on the cake."

-Sam

Photo of the Month Archives

"Warped Depron"

Over the last couple years Depron has been coming in with a slight cup to it. The 3mm and 6mm sheets are workable, but lately the 9mm has more cupping than some customers like. The manufacture pretty much says "Take it or leave it", being that it comes from Germany and there is no other source in the USA,  I'm stuck with what I get. Below are a few steps that will allow you to get it flat again.

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To flatten the foam we suggest a paint roller, a pie crust roller or a piece of large PVC or cardboard tube. Take a couple large towels and fold them in half to make a nice cushion. Lay the parts out on the towel, with the high point of the warped foam facing up, and roll the foam with moderate pressure. Take your time and don’t try to do it in one pass. It is best to do this technique after you have taped your hinges and before you assemeble the kit, if it's completed you can have someone help by holding the wing while rolling the foam. Just be careful around the areas with sharp corners like counterbalances and also with cutouts like servo mounts. You can still work over them but keep off the heavy pressure while rolling over these areas.

Keep in mind that with the tabbed design of construction, the fusaloge straightens out quite well when assembled and the wing spar and the taped hinge line removes most of the warped foam. 

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Tip of the Month Archives

Cobra Motors

Cobra Brushless Motors offer performance and value for Sport Flyers and Competition pilots alike.They are built from high quality components, and are designed to give years of top-level performance. All Cobra Motors are shipped in a custom designed package that features protective foam on all six sides of the box, with 3 seperate compartments to protect the motor, accessory pack and cross mount. These motors are brought to you by Innov8tive Designs, the same company that distributes Scorpion Motors. This month we will start offering Cobra motors and combos for all of our foamies.