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CMP Hellcat - 1/12/2005 5:47:43 AM   
Hellcat716



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Status: online 		I am begining to put together the CMP Hellcat. I am planning on using a YS-120 with the new Sierra Percision retracts. Has anyone used this combination? I am wondering how this plane will balance with this set up. Anyone know where to purchase a dummy radial for this model? Any mods required for a successful build and safe flying? Thanks.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/13/2005 10:22:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		You can get a dummy engine from tower.I have the same plane,I,m putting an os 120 on it with sierra retracts.The sierra,s are the best retracts for this plane,cost is high but worth it.There is a new longer set from sierra that were made for this plane.Mine are on order now should have them anyday now takes about a week or so to get from Darrel(sierra).
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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/14/2005 2:38:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes I just finished putting together this plane, I am using SAITO 1.50 with CJ retracts they
make them specialy for this model..check them out...

Still finishing details will probalby make Maiden flight next week..

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/14/2005 2:42:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a set of those cj,s but then went for the sierra,s now i,m trying to sell them.Good luck with your frist flight.Let us know how it went.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/18/2005 6:16:22 AM   
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Status: online 		Is there any toe in adjustment on the sierra retracts? I can't find any set screw for any adjustment.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/18/2005 1:19:06 PM   
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RE: CMP Hellcat - 1/18/2005 3:26:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Can you guys comment on the quality of the CMPro Hellcat? I'm starting to look for my next warbird ARF and would like something different from the usual P-51's and P-47's (I have one of each, anyway). Thanks!

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/5/2005 2:38:17 PM   
Phantom pty



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Status: offline 		In My short experiance I can tell you this model is a good aquisition strong, nice detailed finish, good quality components you can actually improve with some more scale detalis..
Still working on finishing mine but hope to be flying it soon..

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/5/2005 4:39:28 PM   
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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/5/2005 6:18:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		richard,what dummy engine are you using and scale,i have a topflight 1/8 for mine.also what spinner are you using.
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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/5/2005 6:50:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		From these comments I can assume the plane is an O.K. purchase? About time we see some Navy planes along the flight line.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/6/2005 1:18:43 AM   
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richard,what dummy engine are you using and scale,i have a topflight 1/8 for mine.also what spinner are you using.




Fred, I am not using any dummy radial engine. I also have a Top Flite 1/8 scale dummy, but it's too big in diameter and won't fit without trimming away the valve covers. The dummy radial engine for the Kyosho Corsair is slightly smaller and will fit better, but it still requires some cutting. The dummy engine you see above is just a picture of the real Pratt & Whitney R2800 printed out on decal paper and pasted on 3/32" ply. That's why I said it's "cheap and cheesy". Spinner is Tru-Turn 1-1/4" prop hub.



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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/6/2005 4:21:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Richard,the engine looks good not cheesyI will look out for kyosho engine.Also what size tubing are the guns made from.the spinner also looks good.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/6/2005 6:28:50 PM   
Richard L.



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Status: offline 		Thanks Fred.

You can order the Kyosho dummy from Tower by clicking on this link: Kyosho Dummy Radial

Guns are 5/16" diameter aluminum tubing.

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RE: CMP Hellcat - 2/7/2005 7:54:42 PM   
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