HorizonRc.com How-To: Assemble the E-flite DHC-2 Beaver 25e (Part 2)

The full-scale DeHaviland Beaver has become one of the modeling worlds favorite airplanes. The E-flite rendition of this airplane makes a beautiful scale replica and one that flies as well as it looks. Construction is beautiful, utilizing light plywood and balsa in combination with UltraCote® covering materials. The E-flite Power 25 motor provides more than enough power for excellent flight performance. John Redman approached me with some How-To hints that he wanted to share with our viewers in hopes of answering some of the questions he has received regarding the Beaver. There has been a minor change in the assembly that may require more information than is covered in the manual. This issue doesnt cause performance problems, but is something we wanted to provide more information about. There are also some notes on assembly that might clear up other questions a person may have during the construction of this airplane.

Watch our video to see what John has to share with us. Also for those interested, I have listed some of the features that this great model brings to the RC enthusiast.

•The firewall is set up for outrunner motors and provides a choice between E-flite® Power 25 or Power 32 motors
•Factory-painted fiberglass cowling, dummy motor and landing gear covers offer scale detail throughout
•Optional floats (available separately) add another level of modeling enjoyment
•Float mounts, built into the fuselage, allow the landing gear and floats to be changed quickly
•The balsa and plywood airframe is sturdy and lightweight
•The removable one-piece wing allows for easy transportation and storage


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[52outbound]

nice i need to get that sometime soon

[scienceguy22]

If you people can't screw on that cowl, then you're in the wrong hobby. Take up finger painting or something. . . It was really not that tough, and the scale effect is awesome.

[John6697]

I liked building this plane .but I would love to know the brain sergon who decieded to put the cowel screws on the inside of the cowel? I have built many planes . I have all the proper tooles and i cut the plastic away from the dummy moter and still could not get those screws started. it took me around 2 hrs to get the screwn started.I was ready to go to the hammer in my tool box for help.I am built this plane for a friend and if he ever has to remove the cowel he will never get it back on.

[hhmote]

if you read the little book that comes with the beaver it says to cut out the dummy motor in between the cylinder heads, then you can get at the allen head's to tighten them read the book.

[hhmote]

i like hearing it too but don't think it will happen for us.

[gravity257]

I've been thinking of buying this plane as my second plane. (Currently have a SIG Kadet EP-40) How is it to fly?

[STLRCAzazel]

Quick question ---- he stated that the cowling gets mounted through the front opening ---- well, once you install the dummy radial engine in the cowling, that front opening is no more --- how does it get secured then?

[1flyinghigh]

Well spoken and honest! That's what modelers like myself want to hear. Thank-you.

[Cummins359power]

I can't wait till the PNP version arrives. We want more PNP planes!!!

Like: Beaver PNP

J3 Cub PNP

Pawnee PNP

Taylorcraft PNP

T6 Texan PNP Horizon, if you're listening, PLEASE make PNP available too!

[Cummins359power]

I can't wait till the PNP version arrives. We want more PNP planes!!!

Like: Beaver PNP

J3 Cub PNP

Pawnee PNP

Taylorcraft PNP

T6 Texan PNP Horizon, if you're listening, PLEASE make PNP available too!