Paul, I too would be interested in the measurements of the new wing. Also, if there are any top view photos with the new wing that might be very helpful for me. I can't wait to fly my new 44gold. !~).
I have an e-mail out to Jim about the F86 as well. Is anyone flying this plane that you know of?

Sorry to hear about your familys loss. Thanks for sharing, we have similar longevity in my family as well.

Regards,

Joe

Thanks for the condolences.

The F86 is flying in the UK, goes really well with a 44.
[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5689107/anchors_5689107/mpage_1/key_fox%252Ccomposites%252Cf86/anchor/tm.htm#5689107[/link]

I will see what info i can get from Jim.
See y'all

Paul

I have checked with Fox Comp.

The new wing is 59" span and slightly wider at the tip, this gives a bit more wing area to reduce wing loading.
Off to Italy now for a couple of days (work), update at the weekend.

Paul

Just a quick update (just for Nobby )


Been tarting up the cockpit a bit.

More to follow tomorrow

Paul

Hi Paul,

do you recon you will get the Hawk done for Bickley?

I hope you have not forgot you owe me a beer or two

Jason

Jason

I hope to have it ready, it depends when the new wing is available.

I have not forgot i owe you a beer ot two.

Paul, is the 59" wing still "scale" or is it enlarged compared to the fuselage. I hope that this larger wing will not look strange!

Will this new wing same weight than the one you have? do you feel this added wing area is necessary ?

I am very intested in your built post. I am reading it and waiting for your second built and your flight report before I pouchase mine from Fox.

The larger wing will be not 100% scale, but the way Jim is doing it it will look right.

The current wing gives high wing loading, which is OK if you are used to it. Trevor Skedge fly’s his really well, stunning performance.

The problem with high loading is that if you fly in a tight field, grass strip, you may have issues with tight turns etc.

It is really up to you. The kit is now lighter than the original prototypes, which helps.
I am waiting for the new wing for mine, weight should be similar to the existing lighter wing.

Paul

Cockpit is taking shap.
I have modified the ejector seat head restraint to look more scale.

Paul

Paul,

Looking realy nice. I hope to get the taylormade decals on for Classic Jets on Friday and my Sabre kit should be here by then. If anyone has any tips for using these decals it would help?.

Trevor Skedge.

I'll add your name to the gate list then Trev!

Cheers,

Dick

BTW...speak to Geoff on Friday...he'll sort you wrt Tailormade decal technique.

Dick,

AAAh, yes I am a slacker, sorry and thanks.

Trevor Skedge

Trev

The instructions and methods should be on the disc you have

Paul

Paul,

Yes they are but any oher advise gratefully received. Clearly you have never seen my attempts at decorating a model

Trevor Skedge.

Just a quick update again.

Bit more work on the cockpit, should have the cockpit finished tomorrow.

Paul

Paul
Stop writing and get on with the building!!!
Cheers
Nobby

Took you long enough nobby

Not quite done on the cockpit, other things to do i am afraid!

Started using some othe the excelent decals from Tailormade.

They are fantastic [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

I am quite pleased with it, not exact scale but a reasonable representation at this scale. Better than a blank cockpit


Paul

Paul,

You obviously like this kit more than your L39 on the basis that the L39 hasn`t had this detail lavished on it.
I have started to add the Tailormade decals to mine and this has given it a new look. Are you coming to Classic Jets?

Trevor Skedge.

I love my L39 but i have a very soft spot for Hawks, it was where i started all those years ago
Yours looks good too, glad to see it

No i can not do Classic Jets...sorry.[&o]

Paul

Just heard that the new Hawk and Sabre kits come as standard with a full set of carry bags.....

To quote Trevor....how good is that!

Fantastic.

Paul

OK guys
Cockpit makeup is almost done.


I have included a couple more pics of the cockpit.

You may remember from the earlier build that the canopy is designed to fit over the outside of the frame.
This is not scale but was done for simplicity.
I know that Fox Comp are changing this for later kits but I was determined do make mine fit on the inside of the frame to make it 'look right' for the new cockpit interior.

The only way I can see of making it work is to cut the canopy at the front beneath the frame
This gives two pieces.
The cockpit interior is fitted and glued in place and the front section of canopy fitted.
It is then possible to fit the rear section.

I have included two pics of the cut canopy and will show the rest of the assembly tomorrow.

Paul

Here is a couple of pics of Trevs black Hawk now kitted out with Tailormade Decals.

Looks much better Trev, does it fly faster...

Paul

Paul,

Not that you need inspiring but a flying shot from yesterday to keep you going. Taken at Classic Jets by Dick (top bloke) Spreadbury.

Trevor Skedge.

Fantastic shot

Looks so much better with the decals.

Paul