Hey Bob: Been looking over this thread in total amasement. You never cease to amase me and most other's here. Wish I lived closer to see your skills by eye, definately something I could appreciate and learn from. Thanks for doing this and showing this and all the other's you have done, I know personally the time involved. Your the man no doubt about it. Walt

Originally Posted by Walt

Hey Bob: Been looking over this thread in total amasement. You never cease to amase me and most other's here. Wish I lived closer to see your skills by eye, definately something I could appreciate and learn from. Thanks for doing this and showing this and all the other's you have done, I know personally the time involved. Your the man no doubt about it. Walt

Thank you very much Walt, coming from a craftman/builder of your caliber, is the greatest compliment I could get.

Sincerely, Bob

i cant wait for the end result! i only have the net at work, so every morning i come and look at this thread and am always surprised to see the quick pace of this build. that been said i cant wait for the flight report!
Cheers Bob

Originally Posted by sensei

Dean has the weight difference all laid out between the two power plants on a spread sheet that he sent me, (Thanks Dean) with all things considered, the actual weight difference is only about 2. 75 lbs more.
At this point in time, I just need to finish this thing and then get the ready to fly weight at that point, I can say that at this point, things are still looking good and moving forward.

I also need to let you know that the kit version will be in the range of 4 lbs. lighter due to the .75 lb density core that will be in the kit over my proto that has 1lb density.

Bob

Cool Bob, I figured that you had all of the facts in evidence before you decided on the change. It will be nice to see this one completed!

Well guys, today was a big day here in Iowa. My wife and son ran over to the laser cutter for me and picked up the pre-production prototype for the DA 200 version. I spent the evening punching out parts, sanding laser burn, checking fit and finish, and eventually even did some gluing. Aside from a two very minior tweeks to a couple tabs (which will be fixed!!) this dude went together really well. Anyway, here are a few pics from tonight.

Oh yeah, My DA 200 arived today as well. THANKS Dave and the DA Crew!! What an amazing piece of art!

BTW - when you are looking at the photos note that the F2 and truss side gussets are just press fit onto the motor box that's why you see a couple gaps here and there....

Wow!! That 200 looks tiny on that engine box! Kit looks great!! Is there a price for the kit yet? Steve.

I thought Bob said you guys are doing yours with a 170???????

Originally Posted by Craven

I thought Bob said you guys are doing yours with a 170???????

We're building two of them. Mine will have the 200 and Matt's will have a 170 on MTW RE3's.

Originally Posted by classclown

Wow!! That 200 looks tiny on that engine box! Kit looks great!! Is there a price for the kit yet? Steve.

Thanks Steve. The 200 does get a little dwarfed on there. Have you seen the photo with the 170 on the font

Kit price is still evolving but our goal is the $2k range. There are some really expensive components in this bugger so it is not going to be easy.....

Originally Posted by walkerk122

Well guys, today was a big day here in Iowa. My wife and son ran over to the laser cutter for me and picked up the pre-production prototype for the DA 200 version. I spent the evening punching out parts, sanding laser burn, checking fit and finish, and eventually even did some gluing. Aside from a two very minior tweeks to a couple tabs (which will be fixed!!) this dude went together really well. Anyway, here are a few pics from tonight.

Oh yeah, My DA 200 arived today as well. THANKS Dave and the DA Crew!! What an amazing piece of art!

BTW - when you are looking at the photos note that the F2 and truss side gussets are just press fit onto the motor box that's why you see a couple gaps here and there....

Wow!! Simply awesome!

That DA200 is a real gem...

" Kit price is still evolving but our goal is the $2k range. There are some really expensive components in this bugger so it is not going to be easy....." quote


Wood, Foam, & Fibre Glass? Did I miss something? Oh Carbon Main Gear.

Originally Posted by DAGONZ

Kit price is still evolving but our goal is the $2k range. There are some really expensive components in this bugger so it is not going to be easy.....

Wood, Foam, & Fibre Glass? Did I miss something? Oh Carbon Main Gear.[/quote]

Also carbon wing & tail tubes, the wing tube is a 72" X 2" dia. Between the gear and wing tube, that is over $400.00 alone.

Bob

Konichiwa sensei, gomennasai. omodeto gozaimasu.

Hello Sensei, sorry for the price question. Congratulations on your achievement.

Originally Posted by walkerk122

Well guys, today was a big day here in Iowa. My wife and son ran over to the laser cutter for me and picked up the pre-production prototype for the DA 200 version. I spent the evening punching out parts, sanding laser burn, checking fit and finish, and eventually even did some gluing. Aside from a two very minior tweeks to a couple tabs (which will be fixed!!) this dude went together really well. Anyway, here are a few pics from tonight.

Oh yeah, My DA 200 arived today as well. THANKS Dave and the DA Crew!! What an amazing piece of art!

BTW - when you are looking at the photos note that the F2 and truss side gussets are just press fit onto the motor box that's why you see a couple gaps here and there....

That looks great Kevin.

Bob

Bob,

Congratulations my friend!

Its awesome to see you put yours together but to see a productions model of your hard work is really breath taking. For all the years we (the SA crew) have know you this is a defining moment, a testament to your dedication and love of the hobby, and aviation.

You are the Sensei!