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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/7/2008 9:09:48 PM

Slviper

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Bobby,
I agree with you. On the shake down run before the maiden on my Hawk the on board glow wire shorted against a fin on the Saito 180. This could have been fatal if not being run by separate battery. It burned up the glow system which was replaced by the MFG no questions asked. My tip is to run the positive wire through some fuel tube where it can contact the engine.
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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/8/2008 2:11:43 AM

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ORIGINAL: ANZAC

Hi Guys, I dont know if this thread is still going, it is so long! What I would like to know about this plane is this, does this hawk need differential on the ailerons, if so how much?Also does she need rudder mixed in with the ailerons on turns, if so how much for this? Regards Col

I haven't tried differential. I mix 40% rudder in with ailerons and it turns beautifully. I don't think you'd get a similar result with aileron differential. It would probably still need some rudder mix.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/8/2008 2:14:00 AM

GaGeeBees

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ORIGINAL: Bob Paris

Hi Guys,
I've decided a while ago to go with a second battery to power my glow driver on my models that have a glow driver installed. I am a little concerned that using the receiver battery for any other use then direct control of the aircraft is a risk. I ran a smoke pump of the receiceiver battery once...and when the pump locked up and stalled...I ended up losing a great model. I'm not sure it you would ever have this kind of issue with this glow driver, but I would want to make sure my Nicad or what ever power sourse I used to power my receiver and model electronics was at least double the power needed for all operations. The model is large enough to carry the added weight of a second battery with ease, and what I would use. Glow drivers can use up a lot of energy...
Soft Landings always,
Bobby of Maui

P.S. I'm stil waiting for my Solo Prop, and scale exhaust to arrive, to start this project.

I would never, EVER share the Rx battery with the glow driver; not on any plane. I wouldn't share the Rx battery with anything. The weight penalty for a dedicated battery pack for the glow is really minimal and certainly not an issue for this bird.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/8/2008 10:11:17 PM

superalex69

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Hi again...

And the tread goes and goes....

Well.. in the manual they recommend some silver soldier to place the clevis... I've never used that! Is it difficult.. do I need special equipment, I have a tool to solder little wires.. What do you recommend for this? the rod is to wide.. to make z's.

Sorry! this is my first big plane!

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/13/2008 5:47:32 PM

dmesecher

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This is one long thread. Can anyone tell me If Kelvin is still making the exhaust for this plane. I am putting in a EVO gx 26cc when they comeout in March. The link for his email does not work anylonger.

Thanks
Don

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/13/2008 6:15:59 PM

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Yes he is still making the exhaust. I bought one last year. I think I'll finally get stared on the assembly and detailing of my Hawk next month.

You can contact him at http://www.keleo-creations.com/

Ben

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/14/2008 12:48:30 AM

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Thanks for the reply.. After many nights of reading this amazing thread I have decided to put on one of Kelvins exhaust. I have one on order and hope to have it when my engine is delivered at the end of this march. This thread has had many good tips on this plane and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributes the knowledge they have. I will try and post a pic of the evo and kelo exhaust during my build. Can hardly wait to hear that gasser run with those pipes on it.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/18/2008 9:43:04 PM

mac7875

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Hi all, can anyone tell me where the antenna tube exits the rear of the plane

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/18/2008 9:46:42 PM

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It doesn't.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/18/2008 9:53:15 PM

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I had Kelvin powder coat my exhaust for the Hawk white. Great job and looks great.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/19/2008 12:13:54 PM

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Thanks.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/20/2008 3:05:47 AM

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If you haven't seen it here a replica homemade P6E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR2shZHlsek

and here a Great planes ARF P6E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lnG3Pv9G7U

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/20/2008 3:12:09 AM

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Heres another of A GP P6E....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA8hKW3t1ug&feature=related

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/20/2008 5:04:28 AM

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The first production P-6E (sn# 32-233) was delivered to Wright Field for testing and the remainder of the production run (with the exception of the very last Hawk 32-278) were delivered to three squadrons. The 17th Pursuit Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group at Selfridge Field, Michigan, the 33rd and the 95th Squadrons from the 8th Pursuit Group at Langly Field, VA. Of these only the 17th was solely equipped with the P-6E. There is not much information about where these aircraft went after they were getting "phased out". I do know that several were spread out to different bases and used as "hack ships". For example the "Wright Field" Detachment ship. At least one "Bolling Field" detachment ship. Another Hawk ended up at the 2nd Wing General Headquarters of the Air Force. This ship was possibly 32-260.

The 17th PS was the only squadron solely equipped with the P-6E and was the squadron who had the famous Snow Owl paint scheme. The scheme was painted for their participation in the 1932 National Air Race.

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RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread) - 2/21/2008 4:27:09 PM

THERCAV8R

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Hi All, If you read the history about this plane, a LOT of them were crashed and destroyed. Mostly around Selfridge Field Michigan. Sad thing is there were not that many built in the first place. One also has to wonder if all were recovered or just left where they fell.

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