KMP Hurricane in detail
09-16-2004, 07:39 AM
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RE: KMP Hurricane in detail
Richard, I forgot the wheel size yesterday. This kit comes with 4in. foam main wheels.
John, the import limit is 3meg and can only import jpg, txt, or gif files. I played a lot with the DPI prior to posting and found that if I went lower than that which I posted a lot of detail was lost. So that left me with files that were in the naborhood of 1.5+ to 1.8 meg. I could have mix and matched to make two fit but that is just not cool. So where I could import more than one I did where I could not I did not.
I also made PDF’s of the destructions and bound them into one file which was under the size limit but could not import that because of the file type restriction. So once I get a few bugs in that ironed out I’ll send it to Andrew to post on his sight if he pleases.
Joe
John, the import limit is 3meg and can only import jpg, txt, or gif files. I played a lot with the DPI prior to posting and found that if I went lower than that which I posted a lot of detail was lost. So that left me with files that were in the naborhood of 1.5+ to 1.8 meg. I could have mix and matched to make two fit but that is just not cool. So where I could import more than one I did where I could not I did not.
I also made PDF’s of the destructions and bound them into one file which was under the size limit but could not import that because of the file type restriction. So once I get a few bugs in that ironed out I’ll send it to Andrew to post on his sight if he pleases.
Joe
09-16-2004, 09:24 PM
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RE: KMP Hurricane in detail
I just took the OS Max 1.2 4c out of my flop tite Hollywood Zero. It has about 35hours of air time so it is well broken in and should handle being inverted well. I also had a YS 90 but I've seen alot of people with truble with those engines lately and I think you all would like to here how it flys not about engine troubles, and the 1.2 is a known commodity.
I replaced the engine in the holly wood zero with another OS Max 1.2 4c I hope to put 10hr of air time on that before it goes into my son's flop tite P-40. Also inverted so it needs to be broken in well also. The Zero is getting alittle old now 100hr air time and things are starting to move that aren't saposed to. So after this breakin I think she will see my Super Tigre 90 for the rest of her life.
Joe
I replaced the engine in the holly wood zero with another OS Max 1.2 4c I hope to put 10hr of air time on that before it goes into my son's flop tite P-40. Also inverted so it needs to be broken in well also. The Zero is getting alittle old now 100hr air time and things are starting to move that aren't saposed to. So after this breakin I think she will see my Super Tigre 90 for the rest of her life.
Joe
09-16-2004, 10:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: paladin
I also had a YS 90 but I've seen alot of people with truble with those engines lately and I think you all would like to here how it flys not about engine troubles, and the 1.2 is a known commodity.
I also had a YS 90 but I've seen alot of people with truble with those engines lately and I think you all would like to here how it flys not about engine troubles, and the 1.2 is a known commodity.
The problem is that this plane has a slender chin, so an OS 120 four stroke would stick out too much
09-17-2004, 08:17 AM
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RE: KMP Hurricane in detail
Richard, my thought process is. I’ve never run a YS does it have the same power as a 1.2? Also my main concern is the fiberglass fuse is pretty substantial and I am expecting to have to add weight to the nose to balance her even with the heavier 1.2 on the nose. Ya, the head sticking out will look Yuk buy it will be reliable.
My experience with ARF’s is that if the box says finished it will weight 8# it will weigh 10#. Having said that this box says the finished product will weigh 4.8kg or 10.6# so I’m figuring 12# for actual finished weight. I’m a little squeamish about a 90 with that much weight. I have a 12# P-51D now on a 1.2 and it fly’s it very well but on occasion my son will come along to mach dog fight (jack up dad). In one of those sessions it becomes very clear that I can not sustain speed while maneuvering. I have to break off or concead to build up speed because I’m getting so slow. That situation would only get worse with the 90.
What are your thoughts ?
Joe
My experience with ARF’s is that if the box says finished it will weight 8# it will weigh 10#. Having said that this box says the finished product will weigh 4.8kg or 10.6# so I’m figuring 12# for actual finished weight. I’m a little squeamish about a 90 with that much weight. I have a 12# P-51D now on a 1.2 and it fly’s it very well but on occasion my son will come along to mach dog fight (jack up dad). In one of those sessions it becomes very clear that I can not sustain speed while maneuvering. I have to break off or concead to build up speed because I’m getting so slow. That situation would only get worse with the 90.
What are your thoughts ?
Joe
09-17-2004, 08:50 AM
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Joe, the YS .91 has just a tad less power than the OS 120. However, I had a YS 91FZ in my 11.5# 71" span Spitfire, and that engine flew the plane with authority. Check out these videos:
* [link=http://www.whitetyphoon.com/rc/gsp_spit_show_pass.mpg]Spit Show Pass[/link] - at full throttle
* [link=http://www.whitetyphoon.com/rc/gsp_spit_figure_8.mpg]Spit Figure 8[/link] - at half throttle
Since you already have the OS 120, might as well use it. I also have a feeling you will require nose weight. If you have extra money, get a YS 110 because it will blow away both the Saito 120 and the OS 120 in terms of speed and power output.
* [link=http://www.whitetyphoon.com/rc/gsp_spit_show_pass.mpg]Spit Show Pass[/link] - at full throttle
* [link=http://www.whitetyphoon.com/rc/gsp_spit_figure_8.mpg]Spit Figure 8[/link] - at half throttle
Since you already have the OS 120, might as well use it. I also have a feeling you will require nose weight. If you have extra money, get a YS 110 because it will blow away both the Saito 120 and the OS 120 in terms of speed and power output.
09-17-2004, 09:06 AM
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What about an OS .91 FX. I have it sitting around and think it would do the job? I was wondering what the dimensions of the firewall are? Also what is the spread of the landing gear? I am seriously considering this plane.
Craig.
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09-17-2004, 09:26 AM
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The .91FX would be sufficient, but you will likely need tons of nose weight. The spread of the landing gear looks to be scale, which gets another thumb up from me. Why couldn't other designers do stuff like this? I don't think you will run into trouble.
09-17-2004, 09:01 PM
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Just picked up a KMP Hurricane from the local hobby shop. To bad I will be out of town for the next 6 weeks. The kit looks very nice, a few area's require gluing, no big deal. I am excited thats for sure.
P.S. The wife likes it too.
Craig.
P.S. The wife likes it too.
Craig.
09-18-2004, 12:22 PM
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Hi Guys,
I just finished my KMP Hurricane. The finished weight with 1 Lb. of lead in the nose was 13 3/4 lbs. I don't know where they get there box weight of 10 lbs. RTF LOL. I have a Saito 120 for power, tru turn spinner, 1100 ma. RX pack under the gas tank. I did do some mods which may have neccesitated the lead in the nose. I added a pilot with a turning head. He's connected to the rudder so he can see where he's taxing. LOL Also made a single wire connector on the elevator halves, all linkages are interenal on the elevator, fiberglass pushrod. Also installed the tailwheel in the scale position. Retract rails where modified to push the axels on the leading edge of the wing. I removed the front rail of the mounting plate and glued another rail right underneath it. This gives you another 1/4 in. of front rake and brings the axels right on the leading edge. Another hint is to cut out slots on either side of the cowl where you would mount the exhaust stacks, then mount the stacks on the inside of the cowl, Now they look scale with no flange glued to the outside of the cowl. Machine guns and exhaust and gun stains where added also. Wing loading comes out to 36 oz.
Planning on a test flight soon.
Later,
Fred
I just finished my KMP Hurricane. The finished weight with 1 Lb. of lead in the nose was 13 3/4 lbs. I don't know where they get there box weight of 10 lbs. RTF LOL. I have a Saito 120 for power, tru turn spinner, 1100 ma. RX pack under the gas tank. I did do some mods which may have neccesitated the lead in the nose. I added a pilot with a turning head. He's connected to the rudder so he can see where he's taxing. LOL Also made a single wire connector on the elevator halves, all linkages are interenal on the elevator, fiberglass pushrod. Also installed the tailwheel in the scale position. Retract rails where modified to push the axels on the leading edge of the wing. I removed the front rail of the mounting plate and glued another rail right underneath it. This gives you another 1/4 in. of front rake and brings the axels right on the leading edge. Another hint is to cut out slots on either side of the cowl where you would mount the exhaust stacks, then mount the stacks on the inside of the cowl, Now they look scale with no flange glued to the outside of the cowl. Machine guns and exhaust and gun stains where added also. Wing loading comes out to 36 oz.
Planning on a test flight soon.
Later,
Fred
09-18-2004, 01:32 PM
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Fred;
Congrats!!
Any other hints or problems you came across would be appreciated. The kit does look fairly simple however, not to much detail given in the instructions. I was looking at the flap arrangement, and it seems that the two flaps are glued together proir to inserting the flaps? As Heliraptor asked, some pictures of the modifications, that you did would be appreciated. I was also thinking on doing as many scale additions as possible. I was also wondering if you had to beef up some of the glue joints. I quickly assembled the wings using the plywood joiner, and there was quite a bit of slop. Some good Polyurathane glue should fix the problem.
Craig.
Congrats!!
Any other hints or problems you came across would be appreciated. The kit does look fairly simple however, not to much detail given in the instructions. I was looking at the flap arrangement, and it seems that the two flaps are glued together proir to inserting the flaps? As Heliraptor asked, some pictures of the modifications, that you did would be appreciated. I was also thinking on doing as many scale additions as possible. I was also wondering if you had to beef up some of the glue joints. I quickly assembled the wings using the plywood joiner, and there was quite a bit of slop. Some good Polyurathane glue should fix the problem.
Craig.