David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well done Tim, looks superb, glad it went well, excellent review too Great photos from John too. Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 02/06/2009 21:29:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks very much David - sorry it took so long - and I think Cyril's review in the mag was good too. As will be seen when I do part two, we had very similar experiences with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin spit Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 thats a great looking model tim ,made good reading as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Cheers Austen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 hmmmmmmmmm dont you just get tempted ,TIMBO,nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Wish I was rich like Timbo lol Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I would be even richer if I didnt spend so much on this obsession / hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Great job Red Leader Get some smokies fitted !!!..you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Dave.... you know what, I am seriously considering smoke system ( maybe just some simple burners like BRC do ) - I think that will really put the finishing touches to her. Flew her again tonight and I am liking her more and more. Roodee will be her first "public" showing on the 19th July You comin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamie Dave Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Roodee ?? is that Chester ?? (after a quick google ) Thats only about an hour from me so its sounds a defeinate possibility , cheers for the heads up. Ill stick it on the calendar and keep my fingers crossed for some sunshine. Ive used the small BRC smokies before now and they worked ok but needed a few strapped together to get a decent effect. I reckon the Hawk should easily handle the weight of the biggies ..reckon those could look the business !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 timbo by any chance have you got the instalation for the flyfly retracts, which hose goes onto what nipple with the flyfly valve...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Leigh Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Looks great Timbo! Go well off the Orme. Landing might be a bit tricky tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Dave...yes indeed it is the racecourse at Chester - its a "must do" electric only meet, and is a good venue - mainly enthusiasts with limited trade presence, but always a must do for me. Be there my man!! ( google chester modelflying club for info ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Dusty, I will post some pics and details tomorrow sometime.... been out flying her again this evening....lovin it more and more ! Absolutely FORGET the fly fly valve - even if you use the flyfly retracts you MUST ditch the valve and use a decent one... robart or similar. I will stick to the sloper version of the Hawk on the Orme thanks Alex! That 'twil get an airing on the PSS meet nexrt weekend. Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 04/06/2009 23:25:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hindle Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very nice build thread timbo, even though it was a tiresome build I'm sure you'll agree she's worth the effort, even though I didn't bother with the spakle and re-spray and she has had a few major rebuild she is a very forgiving model who has a great presence (and scale speed) in the air. I always enjoy flying her those flat out low passes just make you want to climb on in ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks Timbo, I will hunt one down today. I am nearing completion with the airframe and cant wait to see this thing in the sky, its not a small foamy by any mean ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Tim is this ok Robart valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks James...know exactly what you mean Should be good Dusty - if you can buy just the valve alone. Seems expensive ? BVM stuff is also excellent, I use their super simple fill valves which are great. The ops valve I am using on the hawk is actually a simple, but well made and reliable one from spring-air - it came with the retract set I bought . Ill have a look around and see what else I might have for you.....hang on a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Heres the fill valves I use. Very simple to use and no screwing on connectors and twisting tubes etc....they are great. I will check on actuator valves in my bits box in a while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks timbo, yes I can get the valve on its own here valve. The previous link was for the air tank etc inc. But you see I was going to order for here as look at this for a bargin mirage . Start a flyfly airforce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wow that is a bargain Mirage ! I have a few bits here if any of them are of use to you. Just let me know and I will post them off today. The actuator valve is an airpower 2 port 1 x way valve which works well and will be fine for the hawk. If you want any of the other bits , let me know too. There are a couple or three filler valves ( screw on types ) a couple of tee pieces, and an inline connector. The valve you linked to looks like a multiway but may work OK if you blank off the unused ports? The airpower actuator valve is bottom of the picture. Whichever valve you decide on get a decent servo to tug it - they are all quite high friction to ensure good sealng. I have attached pictures of the cockpit internals that I did - you can just see the air tank strapped under the ply plate which holds the UBEC at the front. A small ply plate was made up to hold the retract valve and servo, and the fill valve is mounted on the fus side just under the valve. HTH This picture shows the aileron servo connector, and airline that feeds the mains via a small Tee piece - just visible where the wires and tube are tie wrapped. The blank end of the airline tube simply pushes into a"festo connector" that is exiting the fus where the wing front edge fits. Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 05/06/2009 09:42:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for the cockpit photo of the layout, this is given some ideas now of how to lay everything out! Ok this is the valve I have, Tim some of stuff you have for offer is possibly what I need, I am going to obviously need a better valve, a filler valve and a air tank which is why I was thinking of getting the robart bits in the earlier post? But if you have what I am need then that would be greatly appreciated! Just let me know the "damage". Edited By Dusty on 05/06/2009 10:05:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Dusty.... that valve does not look like the satandard fly fly valve that I had - have you actually tried it to see if its any good? I dont have a tank I am afraid, and very little tubing...but if you want say... The airpower actuator valve A fuelage mounting filling valve and line connector A Tee piece then how does £15 plus postage sound ? Let me know ASAP as I am being hassled to go out now and I could post immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Timbo let me get a airtank and see what happens with this valve! £15 sounds good if this is no good! I will only be able to get a air tank next week so there is no rush to post today lol!! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Ok ...no problem - just let me know when you are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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