James Schwab Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I've ordered the E-Flite Hawker BNF version. Should get it in Noivember 2011. I'll let you all know what I think after I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Barwick Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Saw this hurricane in the flesh just a few days ago ,and for some reason it looked a tad bland. Not sure why but it didn't have that wow factor that i thought it would have. Scott have looked at the windrider Hurricane, and boy what a piece of kit. The nose is alot more scale than the e-flite one, and its alot cheaper as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Schwab Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I looked up the windrider Hawker and it would cost $335.00 US (unpainted) before shipping and the shipping is way more expensive for US vs. the E-Flite Hawker which is $349.00 US bind and fly (painted) before shipping. Plus the E-Flite Z-foam and over all ARF construction is superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Read 2 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 James, I'm looking forward to your review. Have to say, I'm a bit like Thomas. When I saw the SE5A and the Hurri together for the first time at a show I was well impressed by the SE5A, but the Hurri left me a bit cold, especially when you add the price of the retracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Schwab Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Well I must be wrong then about the Hawker 25e. It's just that I have the E-Flite 32e Mustang "B" and I think it's a fantastic ARF. I guess my expectations were raised concerning the Hawker as a result of owning the 32e Mustang. I'll let ya know once it arrives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Allan Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I don't know if you guys have seen the Windrider hurricane is a EPO foam kit that needs a bit of work and components to complete , its also extremely scale and has a wingspan of 48" . For $115 shipped it includes electric retracts . I have one and it flies lovely , mine is still unpainted but been flown 15 times or so . It will be painted soon . Edited By SA Allan on 01/12/2011 16:45:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Posted by James Schwab on 12/10/2011 23:59:49:I've ordered the E-Flite Hawker BNF version. Should get it in Noivember 2011. I'll let you all know what I think after I get it. Look slike a big Airfix kit Allan Any news James? Edited By David Ashby - RCME Admin on 02/12/2011 09:45:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Allan Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Posted by David Ashby - RCME Admin on 02/12/2011 09:44:14:Posted by James Schwab on 12/10/2011 23:59:49:I've ordered the E-Flite Hawker BNF version. Should get it in Noivember 2011. I'll let you all know what I think after I get it. Look slike a big Airfix kit Allan Any news James? Edited By David Ashby - RCME Admin on 02/12/2011 09:45:45 Now that you mention it , even comes with plasic trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Schwab Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I found out a few weeks ago that my order for the Hawker BNF was put off until late december so I've decided not to wait any longer and I canceled the order. I do have the E-Flite Mustang B 32e so I can provide my assessment of that some time in the spring when it has its maiden flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I am a bit tempted to buy another model I dont really need or have space for, anyone else cracked yet? I have read that the retracts are not quite a drop in scenario, but that it does fly well. Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:32:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's quite pricy. The PNP version is £211, where the BnF Spit is £150. However, the Hurri has fitted split flaps and servos pre-installed, and is slightly biiger than the spit. To get going: Spit £150 Bnf, plus retracts and in retract kit: £200 ish Hurri, BnF £260 plus retracts. The PnP, as the Spit is not as good value, just for £40 more, you get a AR600 Spektrum RX, a battery pack and the charger, although basic, is quite good and simple to use, buying these item seperate would be more expensive. I know the next paragraph will submit howls of derition, but I'm not fond of the Hurricane, iteself, and the Lancaster. Preferting the Mustang and B-17 over the above. Even though the Lanc had advantages over their counterparts over the B-17, as the Hurricane had advantages over their counterparts, the Hurricane being able to absorb massive damage and make it back.The Spit, is my favourite, as the B-17, but might still get the Hurricane later on. Not sure, yet... Edited By Paul Marsh on 24/02/2012 16:30:37 Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:32:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I was really tempted to buy one of these, until I scrolled down the Horizon Hobby webpage and saw the price. Rather than the new 50 size Hanger 9 P-40, TBH, at least its balsa/ply and likely to last longer. Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:32:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I too am bothered by the price. For a PnP and retracts, possibly the pre bent legs and I'm not sure if you get the undercarriage doors you are looking at £265-270 ish. I remember when I got my Habu PnP for £180 thinking it was a mega bargain, they ended up going for £120 in the end. I think the prospect of this kind of price drop scenario in these times will hold a lot of people back from what is probably a very nice model for a foamy. Especially in comparison to the Spit! Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:33:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Whisky Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I would love to have the Hurricane - but as others have said, it's just too pricey, especially when you add the extra for retracts. In fact TBH all the Eflite models are too pricey as far as I'm concerned, by comparison with what else is out there. Compare with the FMS warbird offerings, which include retracts and see the difference in value. Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:33:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 What they said. Too dear for what it is, IMO. Too heavy for what it wants to be and the fact that the gear doors and prebent structs for the optional retracts also have to be purchased separately is penny-pinching that detracts from the plug and playability of the model. Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:33:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phil arena 1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just got my hurricane the other day loverly model but mind had the retract covers missing. any one else out there had there ones missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I believe from reading another forum that they dont come with the kit. Are they shown in the supplied parts list? Might be worth contacting Horizon to see if they will send you some. How have you found it so far? Its one on my radar along with a few others at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Any one have a link to a vendor of the Windrider version, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Allan Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi Seamus http://www.x-flight.com.hk http://www.windrider.com.hk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thanks boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Newton Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi can someone help me and run through plug connections on Rx and settings on Tx for retracts and flaps i just cannot seem to get both working or if i do aileron and flap are working together. Thanks Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:29:44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I don't have a DX8 but it sounds like you might have the flaperon setting switched on on the TX to me. It might be worth clearing the channel that you want to set up for the Hurricane. I think you may need to use some 'Y' leads. It might help to mention which receiver you are using. If you hve a 6 channel receiver, then you will need to connect as follows Both aileron servo's to aileron channel - via Y lead. Both Retract units to AUX / Retract Channel - via Y lead Both Flaps servos to "Flaps" via Y lead - IF - they are set up so that both servos go the same way. (I would hope this is so in a ready to fly plane) Hope this helps. Edited By GrahamC on 14/03/2012 16:28:50 Edited By GrahamC on 14/03/2012 16:29:38 Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:29:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Newton Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks Graham it is the BNF version and has the AR 600 Rx there are double leads from one plug coming out of aileron and flap with aux channel spare for retracts. Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:30:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi Stephen, if you have Y leads for aileron and flaps then make sure you have 1 aileron 1 flap wing selected in wing type (in system menu). Then with that set, go to the monitor screen. That will tell you which order the channels are in. I think it will be THR AIL ELE RUD GER FLP. So now plug your cables into the receiver in that order. Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 14/03/2012 17:52:21 Edited By David Ashby on 05/04/2012 19:30:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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