Official Nexa 2060mm SBD-5 Dauntless Discussion Thread

[Scotterc]

Glad to see a number of others with this plane. Mine, actually the VQ Banshee) is a fantastic flyer and gets attention at the field. I do have an issue with losing the hatch and forward canopy. The canopy has been sold out so I'm wondering if anyone has an extra. I can rebuild a hatch but the canopy is a bit more of a challenge.

PSA - Use a pin or screw or something in addition to the magnets holding your hatch. It's not fun to watch the hatch float down and land in a bean field that seems endless!

Hey I_Fly!

Thanks for the tip on the screw. I'll definitely take your advice. If you don't mind me asking, are the required servos mini's or micros? I know the instructions call for mini's, but the photos I've seen with servos looks like the guys are using micro's.

What is the correct choice on this one?

[Drvr4spd]

Hello all! I just ordered one of the 81" SBD's. I was kinda hoping to put a Saito fg30r3 in her. Has anyone done this? I don't want to destroy the cowl in the process.

I couldn't find dimensions, so figured I'd post the question here...

Thanks!

Did you ever get an answer? I just ordered mine 2 days ago and am deciding between the FG30r3, the FG60r3, or a UMS 55 5 cylinder. I'm definitely putting a radial in her, but need to know the inside dimensions of the cowling to make sure whichever i choose will fit inside completely, minus the exhaust exit of course.

[Matt Mathias]

Yes the small Saito fits in the cowl perfectly. have to use the baffles. Its what I fly mine with.

[Scotterc]

Yes the small Saito fits in the cowl perfectly. have to use the baffles. Its what I fly mine with.

Thanks, Matt. Sounds like if I go this route, skip the Keleo ring and stick with the stock exhaust tubes? Or should the Keleo ring fit without cowl mods as well?

Also, I've never used a baffle... this would be my first radial. Do you have a photo to demonstrate the placement of the baffles?

[Matt Mathias]

I use the Keleo ring no problem

[Matt Mathias]

I'm not home now or I would show you the baffles I bought from keleo the glue into the cowl and should be positioned about midway on the cylinders of the radial

[Hockeypoor]

Ordering as soon as they are back in stock. Will a 30CC twin fit in the cowl? And is that enough engine?

[Hockeypoor]

Hello. Can't find too much info out there on this plane. Curious to hear from other owners how they feel about this plane. Wondering what the ideal engine is. Will a DA35 or DLE35ra fit inside the cowl? Any other info would be great. Thank you!!

Did you ever get an answer? I have a dle35 and am wondering the same

[Hockeypoor]

Will a dle 55 with starter fit?