Though I wanted to go bigger, due to transportation as well as hangar limitations, decided to go the 30cc size again. Order placed last week and fingers crossed was hoping it clears Saudi Customs. Guess what, it did

nice - I have the silver version. Are you going electric or gas?

Thanks flatspin_king, Its going to be gas. I will rip the 35ra out from the extra 260 and ordered some Savox 1258TGs. Work is keeping me busy from building this beauty. Soon I have to find time.

Congratulations Sameer for the new addition in your hangar 

Thanks Anilesh

@king: I saw from your other post that you have decided to go gas on her. Have you done that? If so would you please share the outcome with us  I wanted to get an OS 33GT for her, then decided to take the 35RA from the extra. Since am not that happy with the throttle response (though its some what good enough but had couple of close calls during low rollers and stuffs), I will be doing the Reed Valve mod this week and hope to see a change.

Yes I put an OS gt 33 on her - and it is amazing - instant (like electric) throttle response and crazy power! The only downside with the OS is that it has so much compression that it likes to start backwards - I tend to keep the throttle open a little bit during start up and it helps.
The 35 RA should be a great choice as well once you get it running well. I was not happy with the hinges that came with the kit - some broke when I deflected the control surface to its maximum - so I replaced them with Robart hinges. Just an FYI - your hinges might be fine. Other than that I would say make sure you use the white plastic screws that come with the ARF for the canopy hatch - I learnt the hard way - lost my hatch in the brush and had to spend $40 ordering a new one.   
You are going to love this plane! (I also have the 3dhs 89 slick and it is unbelievable for 3d).     

We have couple of OS engines at our field and its quite funny to see them starting backwards 

The 35ra was a pain initially but it has changed a bit after breaking in. Still I might go for the OS soon if I find some one to take the 35 from me. This is my first 3DHS air-frame and I am very excited! I have read the manual and it clearly states the additional plastic bolts are required for gassers. Thanks a lot for the heads-up on this and the hinges. I was confused between the 71" slick and the 74" edge. Really wanted to try the slick but at the end decided for the edge due to the looks. If I go bigger (that requires an upgrade to my current ride and apartment), then I probably might go for the slick. Kindly do share pics and videos of your if possible.

Well couldnt resist, the battle is ON 

Stabs done  Rudder hinges pending.

Samdoesntlikespadsanymore?? 

lol goodone dear! I do have plenty of plans in my mind but work keeps me busy. Thats why chose the easy way so that I could continue practicing 3D. Inbetween I do help new comers with projects like avispad, foamies etc.

Almost ready but I have to travel Maiden will be delayed another two weeks.

Maiden-ed successfully 

Congrats on your successful maiden - how do you like it now that you have flown it a few times?
   

Thanks dear for your kind words!

I had couple more flights on it and its amaaaaazing!!! Tons of fun   The DLE is still not that smooth at the low end so I was not comfortable bringing her down the deck. This week I tuned it to the limit of my ability and had some fun. The plane harriers by itself   Sorry that I could not get a video of this week's flights but found couple pictures from our club's WhatsApp group. Mine is the one behind. Yesterday I did the reed valve mod on the DLE and hope to have smoother throttle next week  

Once again thanks to all for the encouragement and support  

Did the reeed valve mod on the DLE and the throttle response improved quite a bit. Later on changed to a 19x8 prop and it improved a lot more as the previous 20x6 was not giving crisp response.

sam

you have taken your flying to a whole new level,

could give you some pointers if you wish

Thanks Gusty Bhai  And for pointers..... who would say no to you  Please do help so that me and other 3D beginners like me could benefit 

Great Flying SAM.

Thanks Manoj for your kind words.

Gusty Bhai  , pointers... 

nice flying

Thanks King 

WOW.. amazing flying.. and i love this plane.. surfaces sizes are dream come true for every 3d pilot ..

Fantastic flying Sam   . Loved your model.


PS : We all keep getting some. You need to give some pointers to Gusty for a change.