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Old 04-17-2009, 09:36 PM
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Hello dbronst3790,

From your video, it seems that you mounted the servos for the horizontal stab in the back of the fuselage. Is this correct? Can you explain your setup, I have that same plane that I need to put together and I was wondering how you have done it.

Thanks a lot,

Le fou
I did rework the rear end on this plane. I added two servos in the rear fuse for the elevators and I ran a traditional rudder installation. VQ engineered a very clean looking setup for movement of the tail surfaces but with some significant short comings. Look through this thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ght=vq+tomhawk and you'll see where others have outlined a similar setup as mine.

Good luck with the plane, it flies great.
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So whats the verdict on this plane looks gorgeous i would love to add it my hangar.
I'll buy another when the day comes! Although they are hard to find.
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I agree that the apc 11x7 is too much prop for 40 size motor for speed flight. That's what I used as break in prop for my 90 size motors. I got best performance on OS46 in F20 jet with apc 9x8 prop. The key here is that I'm using the Jettstream tuned muffler to allow the engine to rev up in the air. Stock muffler just will not allow your engine to unwind fast enough in the air for good speed, to get good performance from 9x8 prop. I also have the Weston 50 in my Magnum so I know that engine is a real screamer. But that airframe is a lot cleaner and smaller than this Tomahawk, so I wouldn't expect great speed on this airframe.
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The VQ TomHawk seems to have come and gone. Might anyone have one they would like to sell?

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Hey what the heck, it's always worth a shot... I'm still looking to buy one of these. Thanks!!

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