Which 40% is best for 3D?

[aviti]

Looking for the best 3D kit in 40% class. I'm not concerned about IMAC. Only wanting a kit. Please only respond if you have first hand knowledge of the plane.

[jwilliams]

Tony, I hate to say it but you will probably be more confused after this poll. But my input is I have seen all of these planes in the hands of capable pilots and they are all good, pick the one you like the looks of the best and go for it. All the best on your decision.
Jeff

[aviti]

Well I was fairly decided on the Dalton 260 and I know it 3D's great. But I already have a Troy Built 35% 260 so was thinking of something different. Some people have commented that the Carden 40% Edge is the ultimate 3D machine. Wondering if it is actually better than the Dalton.

[Flyinrazrback]

For just 3D, I like the carden better than the Dalton. The Dalton is great, but the Edge is nasty.

[RollingHarrier]

The one that isn't listed is the JTec Radiowave 330 or 300. Great birds for 3D and it comes in a PAK( Partially Assembled Kit). So the foam is all sheeted. elevator,Rudder and ailerons are cut out and the Leading/trailing edges are done, And it cost less or the same as the kits listed.

[rcnut101]

Im nobody special here, But I had to answer that question myself late last year, I did some research of my own, I was wanting a 40% 260 for the new season. Cardens are A wonderful flying model, but require a ton of work to get them light, Daltons come with all the lighting done. I watched Kyle Woyshins fly his freestyle and thats all I needed to see. Ive Heard pros and cons of both, I truly think it comes down to what you like and your abilitys as well as how much time do you want to spend building in the shop. Im sure you be happy with what ever you get.
I have a 40% Carden Edge 540, I bought it from Brian Zang, And flies great, The only Disadvantage I think is that Edge has more coupling issues than Any Extra.

Just My $0.02.
Best
DD

[adrian]

I have also flown all of the above list and the Edge stands out no question - and its a carden!! but keep it light!!

[jasonw415]

Don't forget that the bigger the plane the better it will 3D so dont forget about the Yaks. Just keep em light. I just went from a 40% 260 (aviation models) to a 3.3m comp Yak. The yak destroys the extra in 3D... no question. The 260 is the better all around plane though

[Flyinrazrback]

	Quote: Originally Posted by rcnut101
	I watched Kyle Woyshins fly his freestyle and thats all I needed to see.

The only problem with that statement is every single plane that Kyle flys looks like the greatest plane ever made. I make this observation after watching him at a fly in and he flew several of of other peoples planes, and they all looked like the greatest flying plane to take the air, even a heavy WH 50cc Extra lol

[Jaybird]

Yea, remember his Funtana 40 vids? Made people look like fools.LOL

[sweetpea]

Don't forget about the Aerotech 40% Edge kit.

For all out 3-D only I like that Edge also.

[YNOT]

None of the above.

Carden Cap is a 3D FREAK!

You state you do not want a pattern plane and you only pattern planes listed.

[Vic3D]

Kyle is definitely an amazing pilot, and the Dalton really flies as good as it looks. You can't really go wrong with any of the planes listed. I suggest you go with the one you like the most!

For all out 3D exclusively, I would personally take the Carden Edge, but like I said, can't go wrong with any of them. Good luck!

Vic

[aviti]

	Quote: Originally Posted by YNOT
	None of the above. Carden Cap is a 3D FREAK! You state you do not want a pattern plane and you only pattern planes listed.

You make a good point. I said 3D performance is first and foremost. The big Caps harrier like no other but I prefer the mid wing of the Edge's and Extra 260's. The Cap's pull pretty hard to the belly in knife edge and tend to want to fall forward in torque rolls. I have a 35% Aeroworks Edge and it doesn't require hardly any input other than rudder in knife edge.

I was leaning towards the Dalton 42% 260 since the build looks quite a bit easier than the Carden but after hearing others opinions, I am now decided on the Carden Edge. Really the only part of the build that will take more time than the Dalton is the fuse. Sheeting wings, tail surfaces, covering and paint is all the same. Probably an extra 10 hours or so is my best guess.

One question. I seem to remember the Carden 40% Edge can tend to be tail heavy. Will doing the lightening holes in the engine box get you in trouble CGwise? Would pull-pull on the rudder be enough? I'd probably cut out some of the bottom fuse sheeting like Walt's build. I'm not a fan of lightening holes in the rudder or elevators.

[jumah]

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	For just 3D, I like the carden better than the Dalton. The Dalton is great, but the Edge is nasty

I Agree