1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
05-13-2013, 05:30 AM
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Hey, thanks for the sunshine there folks. Hopefully with success on Tuesday I can release this kit for sale. I actually have another one already pulled that is set up for a Moki 150....
05-13-2013, 05:58 AM
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
So with the added weight in the nose (12lbs?!!!) have you figured out what the wing loading is on the bird?
If I was closer to Owatonna I would come and watch since I have nothing to do tomorrow....
If I was closer to Owatonna I would come and watch since I have nothing to do tomorrow....
05-13-2013, 06:11 AM
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Don't let the amount of noseweight fool you. It is typical for this bird to take a bit of noseweight. But, with the lightweight ZDZ 80 in the nose, it compounds ths issue. With a heavy Q-100, you would be in the 7-8 pounds of lead range, which is not out of line with a Hellcat of this size. I couldn't find my scale, but I am sure we are under 50 pounds here. Every hellcat I have seen this size is typically in the 42+ pound weight range. Wing loading on a bird this size really means nothing. It is more about volume of lift, of which, this plane has plenty from the looks of it.
Jeff, Tuesday looks like a bust with 20 MPH winds out of the south. I am thinking of heading to OWatonna on Thurday....76 and light winds forecasted. That work for you? I gotta maiden the Stratocruiser as well.
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Jeff, Tuesday looks like a bust with 20 MPH winds out of the south. I am thinking of heading to OWatonna on Thurday....76 and light winds forecasted. That work for you? I gotta maiden the Stratocruiser as well.
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05-13-2013, 06:28 AM
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Jeff, thanks for the encouraging words on the considerable "bulk" the prototype grew to....if anyone would have the understanding of what large scale models weigh, and their corresponding flight performance, it would be you old buddy!
I'm free Thursday....love to let the anticipation build....[:@]
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I'm free Thursday....love to let the anticipation build....[:@]
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05-13-2013, 08:00 AM
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LOL...we will shoot for OWatonna on thursday.
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LOL...we will shoot for OWatonna on thursday.
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05-13-2013, 08:52 AM
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Hey guys....is the road still closed to get to the field in Owatonna? Seems like the last time I was down there they took you on a wild goose chase to get there.
05-13-2013, 08:59 AM
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All roads are open. You can take 35 to the new 14 and then jump off on Lemond.
I won't make it till after lunch. Got a morning meeting to be at.
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I won't make it till after lunch. Got a morning meeting to be at.
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05-13-2013, 09:11 AM
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I'm going to try to make it there as early as I can. It might not be till 1pm since I have a meeting at 11am at work. But I'll bring the gear and see what we can do!
05-13-2013, 11:39 AM
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
"Three Jeffies at the field"...sounds like the name of a Neil Simon play....
Should be a good time, Jeff...and Jeff...and Stevie.....Philly?
Say good buddy....suppose there's any way I can buy a prop from ya? All I've got is this 24/10. It would save me a trip to the hobby shop.[
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Should be a good time, Jeff...and Jeff...and Stevie.....Philly?
Say good buddy....suppose there's any way I can buy a prop from ya? All I've got is this 24/10. It would save me a trip to the hobby shop.[
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05-14-2013, 12:33 PM
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Yeah, appreciate it, but I might just as well run to Tom's. All he has is a 26/10, but that should work. I'll pick one up and drill it for the ZDZ.
05-17-2013, 04:13 AM
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Great job on the maiden with your Stratocruiser Jeff...now THAT is aluminum overcast....very impressive!
DISAPPOINTED! with the Hellcat...and I think I threw out my back horking the beast in and out of my truck...[:@]
Sure was hoping for at least ONE flight...and Steve was there with his video camera too....dang! Next time, 'kay Steve?
ToJ
DISAPPOINTED! with the Hellcat...and I think I threw out my back horking the beast in and out of my truck...[:@]
Sure was hoping for at least ONE flight...and Steve was there with his video camera too....dang! Next time, 'kay Steve?
ToJ
