Large Skymaster Hawk build
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I have never seen the optional smoke tank. What is the volume?
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smoke tank.
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Anton, what tank is that on top of the main tank?
Anton, what tank is that on top of the main tank?
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Hi Tony, heard you were in hospital, hope everything is good,If possible please look into the stab platform mount and the fuel tank opening for future reference would really make building a little quicker (LOL)
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in the manual we suggested the CG 190-200mm , i knew this will make the nose little heavy, but after maiden that you can move the CG back to 200mm or 210mm for fit your fly style,
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Anton,
Looks great!
Why are you using 195mm for CG? That seems very far fwd? I am at 215mm but have not flown it there yet.
Anton,
Looks great!
Why are you using 195mm for CG? That seems very far fwd? I am at 215mm but have not flown it there yet.
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Thanks Anton. I just was wondering how much faster it may land at 195 cg...
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in the manual we suggested the CG 190-200mm , i knew this will make the nose little heavy, but after maiden that you can move the CG back to 200mm or 210mm for fit your fly style,
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Anton,
Looks great!
Why are you using 195mm for CG? That seems very far fwd? I am at 215mm but have not flown it there yet.
Anton,
Looks great!
Why are you using 195mm for CG? That seems very far fwd? I am at 215mm but have not flown it there yet.
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Dave,
If you are talking about the half moon shaped pieces, then they need to be layered. The smaller under the larger. When you fit the main cover piece over the center stab section, then the smaller half moon pieces act as the same thickness of the main piece and go up against the edges of the man piece. Then the larger half moon pieces go directly over the smaller pieces but then act as an over lapping guide for the main pieces. Maybe the pics will explain better.
Dave,
If you are talking about the half moon shaped pieces, then they need to be layered. The smaller under the larger. When you fit the main cover piece over the center stab section, then the smaller half moon pieces act as the same thickness of the main piece and go up against the edges of the man piece. Then the larger half moon pieces go directly over the smaller pieces but then act as an over lapping guide for the main pieces. Maybe the pics will explain better.
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When I have my canopy off and both cockpit tubs out, mine will sit very lite on the nose gear. It will sit on the nose, but if I do a tap under the nose it will drop to the tail. I think I am around 220mm for my CG. I have my UAT and header tank on my CG so fuel in those made no difference when they were empty when I was setting up my CG and it has not change wth fuel in them now.
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we will support the new bag for wings of Large Hawk to customers , if you want to this wing bag please contact to us, the cost of bag is $ 65.-USD (included shipping)
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Hey Anton<div>Looks great and want to start protecting my one from day one so will order one to be included in mine.</div><div>Edit: Email sent</div><div>Regards</div><div>George</div>
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Well guys I received a parcel from Ali earlier in the week and finally got the chance to open it up today.<div>It contained the majority of the gear going in the Hawk and it all came damage free and looks very impressive.</div><div>Some of the gear includes a Kingtech K-180G for power, Spektrum DX18 and Powerbox Cockpit SRS and other items include a GBR CAT, 8711 servos, jettronic valves, two 4000mah lipos for powerbox, 3300mah lipo for ECU and a mass of extensions
</div><div>The hawk is currently in paint (2010 scheme) and should be ready within the next couple of weeks.</div><div>Regards</div><div>George</div>
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Anton. Nice wing bags. Do you have them available for the large viper as well? If so I would be very interested.
Anton. Nice wing bags. Do you have them available for the large viper as well? If so I would be very interested.
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Looks great Don and looking forward to getting mine in the air. Managed to get my 180G fired up on a test bench a few times over the weekend and it runs great and now it just has to wait a couple of weeks for an airframe and also the new wing bags will be included which will be great!![](http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif)
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Yes
I cut much of mine off to help clear the tank.
I also moved the front fitting to the center of the tank for better fuel pickup - the additional benefit was that it helped to clear the aft cockpit. I also moved the aft cockpit a little forward, overlapping a bif of the fwd tub flange, to make it fit more easily.
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I cut much of mine off to help clear the tank.
I also moved the front fitting to the center of the tank for better fuel pickup - the additional benefit was that it helped to clear the aft cockpit. I also moved the aft cockpit a little forward, overlapping a bif of the fwd tub flange, to make it fit more easily.
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I mentioned a bit back that I made a separate cover for the horizontal stab servos so that I can keep the big cover on and just remove the smaller one to inspect the servos etc.
I cut the fairing off the tail cover and then split it down the middle to make it a little wider. Then I reconstructed it and put some ply in three spots for mounting screws. Primed and painted it and then reinstalled.
The white is not a pefect match, I may try to revise this winter, this is as close as it will be for the summer....
I cut the fairing off the tail cover and then split it down the middle to make it a little wider. Then I reconstructed it and put some ply in three spots for mounting screws. Primed and painted it and then reinstalled.
The white is not a pefect match, I may try to revise this winter, this is as close as it will be for the summer....
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I mentioned a bit back that I made a separate cover for the horizontal stab servos so that I can keep the big cover on and just remove the smaller one to inspect the servos etc.
I cut the fairing off the tail cover and then split it down the middle to make it a little wider. Then I reconstructed it and put some ply in three spots for mounting screws. Primed and painted it and then reinstalled.
The white is not a pefect match, I may try to revise this winter, this is as close as it will be for the summer....
I mentioned a bit back that I made a separate cover for the horizontal stab servos so that I can keep the big cover on and just remove the smaller one to inspect the servos etc.
I cut the fairing off the tail cover and then split it down the middle to make it a little wider. Then I reconstructed it and put some ply in three spots for mounting screws. Primed and painted it and then reinstalled.
The white is not a pefect match, I may try to revise this winter, this is as close as it will be for the summer....
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Just dropped the clunk in the fuel tank thinking of opening a hole to fish it out and installing another pickup fitting, any ideas would help!!!!!!!!
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