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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/11/2005 1:12:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey All, It's great to hear some others are working on Hellcats out there. I'm in the process of building a Wing MFG Hellcat. I've been at it for about 18 months now, and it is finally starting to look like a plane. I tried glassing it as a first and it turned out pretty well. Needs some putty here and there, but I figure it's a flyer not a hanger queen, and like the originals, had a few wrinkles and dings. Anyone ever build one of these? I'll be glad to take any advice on the Wing kit. I have never seen one fly, so I'll be interested to see how well it performs...once I finish it!

Best wishes to all of you out there with your projects!!


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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 1:21:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		For Richard I ordered the hellcat today, the motor for the Zero is on hold for a while I think I will go with the Roto, on the hellcat what do think about a G23 in it. I have one that I traded for and never put in a plane yet. I don't know what kind of power to expect out of a G23. Thanks Rich

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 1:38:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		I just got my CMP Helcat today & looks good. Great buy off ebay shipped from CA for less than $235.00. I was going to use an OS 120 pumper but like the idea of gas as I also have a G23 new needing a home. I'd like any thoughts also. Thanks.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 2:44:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I think the G23 will be too heavy for this Hellcat. I had an OS 120 pumper, along with aluminum engine mounts, and mine turned out nose heavy. The G23 might work if you move both the ignition battery and the receiver battery back behind the trailing edge of the wing. The Roto 25 might work better.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 3:52:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		mikejdad,check out the century jet retracts on e-bay.they are made for cmp hellcat

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 4:04:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks guys, I think my G23 may be on the heavy side as it's a mag engine and really isn't as powerful as a 120. I'd liked to go all gas due to the cost of glow but I already have two new OS 120 pumpers (bought for another project that has been sold) so maybe I'll forget the gas on this one. I contacted CJ and their complete retract system is $255 + $35 for a valve. Thanks ffdg, I'll check ebay for those retracts.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 9:33:23 PM   
udi maman


 

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zenoha g23 dont have ignition bat its a magneto
RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/12/2005 2:44:54 AM


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Status: offline I think the G23 will be too heavy for this Hellcat. I had an OS 120 pumper, along with aluminum engine mounts, and mine turned out nose heavy. The G23 might work if you move both the ignition battery and the receiver battery back behind the trailing edge of the wing. The Roto 25 might work better.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 1:15:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		It's still a relatively heavy engine, but it might work.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 1:42:52 AM   
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good deal!!

I too am finalizing not only my CMP Hellcat, but also their P-47 which is of the same quality. On the Hellcat, I went with a YS 110 FZ and Sierra retracts (should be here in the next day or two). For the Jug, I went with another YS 110 FZ (love them YSs!!) and Robart 606HD retracts with Robart 650 Robostruts. I still have my CMP P-26 waiting to be finished (using my newly acquired OS 120FSE on it) and am looking for a "reliable" place to purchase the CMP Zero. I bought all three CMP ARFs from Jet Hobbies with no problems whatsoever, however, he hasnt offered the Zero to date. I am reluctant to order from GSP from all the bad reviews I have read.

At any rate, I am sure the first three will be keeping me busy - the Hellcat and the Jug are both being repainted with Model Master paints to at least give 'em the proper colors.....

randy





Randy

Love to see those pictures on you Hellcat and your P47 .

About GSP in my experience they work quite OK for me , I placed the order
and 48 hours after plane was shipped to Miami where I have my box address,...
I dont think you will have any problems/...

Rgds

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 1:59:27 AM   
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Like the new Wheels !!!!! What are they ?? did you finaly go with incresing the size to 4 inches ??

I finalized the retracts now I am placing the Servos, also need to place cowling...

Do you suggest Pull pull on this plane or hould I use the original system they offer..??

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 2:54:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wheels are Robart 4" aluminum. They don't come smaller than 4" in diameter. You can order them directly from Robart. I'm using the stock pushrods, but you can install pull-pull on the rudder.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 5:10:52 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Phantom pty



Randy

Love to see those pictures on you Hellcat and your P47 .

About GSP in my experience they work quite OK for me , I placed the order
and 48 hours after plane was shipped to Miami where I have my box address,...
I dont think you will have any problems/...

Rgds


I can post pics of what I am doing, however, this IS an ARF which means there isn't much in the way of "construction". I received my retracts for the Hellcat from Darrell at Sierra and just one word describes them - AMAZING! Although they were 250 bucks, I feel the work that went into them is worth more than the money he gets. I know some have had more than lackluster dealings with Darrell, but mine to date have been great. He is my FIRST choice for retracts due to the workmanship and quality of the product. I will post some pics later today of the retracts and the mods to fit them into the Hellcat (which in my opinion are minor). I plan on using a 4 inch Robart tire but NOT the aluminum ones that Richard is using (around 60 bucks a PIECE!!). I am also slightly wet sanding the current finish, repainting with accurate Model Master paints, applying the very nice markings included with the kit and then covering the entire model with PPG 2060 flat clear to completely fuel proof it. More later.....

randy

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/13/2005 8:54:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		bossman, I sure like the idea of refinishing the colors on the Helcat. They look nice but the grey bottom and blue-purple upper are far from being even close to scale. I'm not going to start mine until I complete my H-9 Taylorcraft and my .60 size Extra both of which are on the table. I'll also wait for my retracts. The markings would look correct for the gloss all blue Helcat but not the tri-color camo scheme. Let us know the additional weight the repaint adds. Thanks, Mike J.

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