Dalton or Carden 260??

[walkerk122]

Alright guys, please weigh in. I've compaired all aspects of these two great airplanes and just can't seem to make up my mind. It will be a backup (read: hanger queen) to my Carden 330 for a little IMAC and general Sunday flying.

[BuzzardChaser]

Walkerk122,

Well I hope everyone tells you to go with the Dalton because I pulled the trigger on a Dalton 39% 300 extra about a month ago and I am about finish with the fuse and jumping into the wings soon. I haven't had alot of time to put into it, so thats why it's taken me so long. So far It's been real easy and looks like a solid airframe. Can't wait to finish and fly it.

[walkerk122]

The 300 looks great too! Good luck with the build...post some pics if you get a chance.

[haste232]

Go with the Dalton. They are proven in top level competition, cost less, and more bang for the money, ie precision laser cut wood, carbon fiber wing tube and stab tube . Its also a little bigger, 42% instead of 40%. The Dalton kits are easier to build , ie lasered and notched to fit straight, and cannister ready, where the Carden will require a lot of extra work to lighten the wood, especially in the engine box area in order to get the weight below the stock weight of a Carden which is usually around 40 lb. I don't believ any of this stock 37.5 lb Cardens. At least none of my three 40 % Cardens never even came close. But the Cardens are still great flying planes, especially if you don't mind the extra work to get the weight down.

[Supermod56]

Both are great airplanes, but I would go with the Dalton, easier to build, not that a Carden is that hard. Biggest reason is you don't have to spend all that extra time lightening it like you do the Carden, and the included carbon tubes is a nice feature

Tom

[Mithrandir]

you will not be disappointed with the Dalton..... works for Beavis right!??!!?

[Luiyo]

Wood is Good

Dalton 260 or the 300 are the true options

[Temptation]

That right there is a real tough question. I know which one I would get, but that can't be a deciding factor. They are both great machines. I would say go with the one that you think looks better inside, and out. I believe that's about all it comes down to. They are both, the best of the best.

Mike Darr

[TeamFlatout]

Carden. Of course. Nothing but the best.

[Wayne]

Get the one you like the looks of better

Both are amazing planes. I had a Dalton 260 but lost it in a Mid-air.
I am now flying a Carden 260.

The subtle differences in how each fly wont be enough of a factor to base a descision on for 99.99% of us out there.

[jmiracle]

Yup...I agree with the others....get the one you like the looks of best. They're both gonna fly awesome.

[walkerk122]

Thanks for the input guys! I've been talking to Tony about building a 260 for me. I'd build it but #2 is due on December 15th and moma does not want me in the shop all winter . Tony's quote isn't too bad!!