The RCFW Hellcat Group Build
12-04-2009, 04:13 PM
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Hi John
That is actually Chad's plane. It is the prototype. Uncle Joe Is a member of Sun Valley Flyers here in Phoenix. Joe Has a nack for taking spectular flying shots. However i would like to see him build one of these Hellcats
Tighe O'Meara
That is actually Chad's plane. It is the prototype. Uncle Joe Is a member of Sun Valley Flyers here in Phoenix. Joe Has a nack for taking spectular flying shots. However i would like to see him build one of these Hellcats
Tighe O'Meara
12-04-2009, 04:37 PM
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Hi John
That is actually Chad's plane. It is the prototype. Uncle Joe Is a member of Sun Valley Flyers here in Phoenix. Joe Has a nack for taking spectular flying shots. However i would like to see him build one of these Hellcats
Tighe O'Meara
Hi John
That is actually Chad's plane. It is the prototype. Uncle Joe Is a member of Sun Valley Flyers here in Phoenix. Joe Has a nack for taking spectular flying shots. However i would like to see him build one of these Hellcats
Tighe O'Meara
Semper Fi
12-04-2009, 04:54 PM
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For what it's worth, just today, Chad delivered one of the kits at our flying session at SVF. It is a work of art and yes, Uncle Joe was drooling so the jets might get sold sooner.
John
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12-04-2009, 05:26 PM
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Ok guys, there is NO sense in you having a 110 inch corsair, so what I will require that you do before the day is over is for you to crate it up and send it to ME here in Alabama.. along with the radial engine that it needs. The temperatures are too hot out there all year round[sm=angry_smile.gif] in Arizona for this kind of plane, so it will be right at home with me here.
I'll be waiting for the big truck to pull into my driveway[sm=lol.gif], LOL
I'll be waiting for the big truck to pull into my driveway[sm=lol.gif], LOL
12-04-2009, 06:40 PM
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Joe is that the 110'' like Brian OMeara's? If so are you going to put the radial in it?
Joe is that the 110'' like Brian OMeara's? If so are you going to put the radial in it?
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PS The kit looks GREAT .
12-05-2009, 12:07 AM
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RE: The RCFW Hellcat Group Build
ORIGINAL: uncljoe
few shots of the XF6F-5 prototype. Great to meet you Chad.
Semper Fi
Joe
few shots of the XF6F-5 prototype. Great to meet you Chad.
Semper Fi
Joe
It was a pleasure meeting you as well and thank you for posting the terrific photos. Too bad the Hellcat was still wearing her "ugly" clothes! I will certainly take you up on your offer to shoot more photos as soon as the 'cat is detailed and painted.
ORIGINAL: JohnMcGowan
Hey Joe, congrats on your flight.
Tell us,.. what engine did you use etc.. retracts,...? ,.. come on man,... give us something to drool over, LOL
Thanks!
John
Hey Joe, congrats on your flight.
Tell us,.. what engine did you use etc.. retracts,...? ,.. come on man,... give us something to drool over, LOL
Thanks!
John
Your kit is nearly done and should ship early this coming week. Thanks for your patience!
ORIGINAL: john neilson
For what it's worth, just today, Chad delivered one of the kits at our flying session at SVF. It is a work of art and yes, Uncle Joe was drooling so the jets might get sold sooner.
John
For what it's worth, just today, Chad delivered one of the kits at our flying session at SVF. It is a work of art and yes, Uncle Joe was drooling so the jets might get sold sooner.
John
12-05-2009, 12:58 AM
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RE: The RCFW Hellcat Group Build
Hi Chad,
Well been pretty busy on my build of the Royal Hellcat that you have helped me out on,
I have some pics to show you of how it's all going,
But was unsure which forum to post in.
Would Here be ok with you as this is really for your build so am asking first.
Cheers Bryan
Well been pretty busy on my build of the Royal Hellcat that you have helped me out on,
I have some pics to show you of how it's all going,
But was unsure which forum to post in.
Would Here be ok with you as this is really for your build so am asking first.
Cheers Bryan
12-05-2009, 10:45 AM
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Bryan,
I don't mind if you post your pictures here but I would suggest that, even if you do post them here, that you strart a new thread about your Hellcat as well. I say that because I have seen a lot of interest expressed in the Royal Hellcat because it is such a rare kit. There are probably a lot of guys who would like to see it who may not be reading this thread and would never see your pictures in here. I look forward to seeing them either way!
I don't mind if you post your pictures here but I would suggest that, even if you do post them here, that you strart a new thread about your Hellcat as well. I say that because I have seen a lot of interest expressed in the Royal Hellcat because it is such a rare kit. There are probably a lot of guys who would like to see it who may not be reading this thread and would never see your pictures in here. I look forward to seeing them either way!
12-05-2009, 09:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: Chad Veich
Not dead at all, just getting started in fact! Kits have been shipped and should all be arriving with their respective builders in the next few days. An official ''kick off'' of the build should happen very shortly and I will start posting regular updates. I have a second ''beta'' builder here in town who has made significant progress on his Hellcat and I will post some pictures as soon as he gets them to me. The lack of thread activity has been due to the fact that I've had my nose to the grind stone trying to get the first run of kits finished which turned out to be a bit more challenging than I had hoped for! The next run of kits should (knock on wood) go much smoother. I'm looking forward to getting back to the finish work on my prototype and I have also started to frame a second airplane as well. I will most likely make an addendum to the plans showing the installation of flaps but it will have to wait until the group build is well under way and I have a bit more time to spare. I've been commissioned to do work on two other designs so my time is at a premium right now. Stay tuned guys, the exciting stuff is yet to come!
Not dead at all, just getting started in fact! Kits have been shipped and should all be arriving with their respective builders in the next few days. An official ''kick off'' of the build should happen very shortly and I will start posting regular updates. I have a second ''beta'' builder here in town who has made significant progress on his Hellcat and I will post some pictures as soon as he gets them to me. The lack of thread activity has been due to the fact that I've had my nose to the grind stone trying to get the first run of kits finished which turned out to be a bit more challenging than I had hoped for! The next run of kits should (knock on wood) go much smoother. I'm looking forward to getting back to the finish work on my prototype and I have also started to frame a second airplane as well. I will most likely make an addendum to the plans showing the installation of flaps but it will have to wait until the group build is well under way and I have a bit more time to spare. I've been commissioned to do work on two other designs so my time is at a premium right now. Stay tuned guys, the exciting stuff is yet to come!
12-06-2009, 05:19 PM
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Your Hellcat wing is looking good raptureboy. I really like the scale aileron hinges and thought about doing it on my airplane but decided to keep the prototype simple. Next time!
12-06-2009, 07:29 PM
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RE: The RCFW Hellcat Group Build
Chad,
maybe in the group build you could show a step for the scale hinging as an option for those that want to do it but don't know how or where to get the proper hinge,just a thought
maybe in the group build you could show a step for the scale hinging as an option for those that want to do it but don't know how or where to get the proper hinge,just a thought
12-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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You can find the the posts for the hinges on the CMP hellcat build begining on pg 21 thru pg 23. There are templates for the parts and also other tips from Luke Zollner thru out the 90 something pages. I got the pc board from a guy on ebay,it's very useful stuff. PM me if you need any help with locating the material or thread,as I don't want to distract from Chads thread with lots of chatter.
12-07-2009, 09:03 PM
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Hi guys,
Like I posted earlier I have been working on a scale cockpit for the Hellcat. I wanted to post the pictures to see if there was any interest. Shown are the basic panels - floor, forward and aft bulkhead, side panels, seat, and armour plate with head rest.Not shown is the starboard circut panel (in progress). The dash and instrumet panel is the one Chad's has done for the partial cockpit it will fit both. The other remaining items in the kit will be cast rudder peddles, Control stick, and throttle quadrant. plus various pieces of tubing for the seat brackets. I am just putting this out there before I start making expensive casting molds. One thing to note: you do have to move the servo tray aft to install the cockpit. If you are going to put a .90 - 1.20 in it, there should not be an issue. Let either Chad or me know what you think. If we decide to move forward it will be offerd through Chad's website.
Thanks
Tighe
Like I posted earlier I have been working on a scale cockpit for the Hellcat. I wanted to post the pictures to see if there was any interest. Shown are the basic panels - floor, forward and aft bulkhead, side panels, seat, and armour plate with head rest.Not shown is the starboard circut panel (in progress). The dash and instrumet panel is the one Chad's has done for the partial cockpit it will fit both. The other remaining items in the kit will be cast rudder peddles, Control stick, and throttle quadrant. plus various pieces of tubing for the seat brackets. I am just putting this out there before I start making expensive casting molds. One thing to note: you do have to move the servo tray aft to install the cockpit. If you are going to put a .90 - 1.20 in it, there should not be an issue. Let either Chad or me know what you think. If we decide to move forward it will be offerd through Chad's website.
Thanks
Tighe
12-07-2009, 11:58 PM
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Chad,
maybe in the group build you could show a step for the scale hinging as an option for those that want to do it but don't know how or where to get the proper hinge,just a thought
Chad,
maybe in the group build you could show a step for the scale hinging as an option for those that want to do it but don't know how or where to get the proper hinge,just a thought
Hopefully these are the kind of details that others in the group will add to their Hellcats and show here on the group build thread. I may do it on my #2 airplane and, if I do, I will certainly show it here and on the web site. Thanks for checking in whatiwork4, much appreciated.
12-09-2009, 08:57 PM
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My Kit arrived today! So I will be under way as soon as my wife wraps all the kids Christmas presents she has hidden in my shop. Chad, everything arrived in good shape despite the U.S. Mail's best efforts in trying to beat the box up. Thank you for packing it so well. The whole kit looks great. The quality of the wood, vacuum formed parts, etc. is excellent.
I will be posting pictures as I progress. I won't be the fastest but I will progress steadily. Anyway that is my intention.
Thanks again Chad,
James
I will be posting pictures as I progress. I won't be the fastest but I will progress steadily. Anyway that is my intention.
Thanks again Chad,
James
12-09-2009, 09:40 PM
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Oi Chad (and all the builders) I'm watching this thread intently and do intend (when time and money permit) to pick up your Hellcat. In the meantime... get to designing that P40 we all know your working on and don't forget our flaps!
12-09-2009, 11:21 PM
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Thanks for the heads up James and for the positive feedback. This is probably not the best time of year to be shipping anything fragile and I'm glad that at least the contents arrived unharmed if not the box itself! If you do find any damaged or missing parts just say the word and they will be on the way.
Cold reboot,
I'm considering a 1/5 scale P-40B/C as a potential project. I recently managed to acquire a set of Yellow P-40 retracts which are real works of art and deserve a full blown, all out scale effort to go with them. That includes the flaps! Of course, I also acquired a set of Sierra Hawker Hurricane gear as well, and I've had lots of requests for a really accurate 190D9. So many airplanes...
Cold reboot,
I'm considering a 1/5 scale P-40B/C as a potential project. I recently managed to acquire a set of Yellow P-40 retracts which are real works of art and deserve a full blown, all out scale effort to go with them. That includes the flaps!
Of course, I also acquired a set of Sierra Hawker Hurricane gear as well, and I've had lots of requests for a really accurate 190D9. So many airplanes...
12-22-2009, 11:50 PM
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Just FYI for those who may be watching, this thread is not dead! I've got a number of kits out there now but most of the guys are still a few weeks away from being ready to start construction. I will probably hold off for another week or two and then I will proceed with the build process. More kits are being made if anyone is still interested in jumping on board and, of course, anyone can join the build at any time. I will be adding and maintaining a table of contents on the first page of this thread so that it will be easy to navigate to any portion of the build as it progresses. Thanks for sticking with it, I can't wait to see a few Hellcats getting built!