Just finishing up the CMP Hellcat. I am still waiting on robart to send me the wheels that are on back order and have to install the pilot. Using a YS 120 for power with a graupner three bladed prop and slimline pitts muffler. Installed Sierra Giant Scale rotating retracts. Had to add 2.5 ounces in the tail for it to balance at the recommended point. Recovered it with monocote and sprayed it with flat clear lustrecote.

that looks very good.i like the colors,is it a training paint scheme,also was it hard to recover

Yes it is and no it was not difficult to recover.

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice Plane...What was the cost on those Sierra Precision Retracts???
and where did you buy your HellCat?????? how much... Thanks..
Good luck on the Maiden...YOu probably dont need it though..I heard those are sweethearts to fly...
Happy Landings...
ps any more pics??????????

$250.00 for the retracts. Got the plane off of E-Bay for $199.00.

so are these CMP Hellcats any good ??, my friend has 1 I want to buy from him ??


LOL,,, and what CMP, got a link ??

Jim

You shouldn't have any problem seeing that one in the sky

Jerry

PS Ya done goooooooooooooooooood!

Nice job really nice rework overall .
Keep is posted on how she flys

All I can say is WOW... that looks absolutely OUTSTANDING my friend. That's certainly the sharpest Hellcat I've seen. I too like the training scheme... you did leaps and bounds better than my redone Hellcat. If that thing flies as good as it looks It could be a daily flyer... By the way.. where did you balance it? in inches if you know... I hope to maiden mine this weekend weather allowing, I'm using a G-90 for power. Oh yeah.. and once again.. that thing looks awesome...

Casey

PS.. here's a pic of mine

It is balanced at 5 inches aft of the leading edge of the wing. The balance is 4 /34 inches to 5 1/4 inches.

Hi your hellcat looks very good,hope it flys as good as it looks.what is the size of your prop?
thanks

It is a graupner 14x7 inch prop.

Think we'll be able to see it?

I sure hope so!

Had the maiden flight on the Hellcat today and what a sweet flyer she is. Fly's like a trainer in the sky. I have to say it flies better than all of my Hangar 9 warbirds. The YS 120 has plenty of power for this plane. Would fly great with a 91 size fourstroke. I had to put 6 ounces of lead in the tail and it balanced a 5". I would recommend this plane to anyone wishing to fly a warbird.

Hellcat , congrats on the flight , did you use flaps and do you like CMP products overall or is this your first CMP plane ?

I landed with and without flaps and both landings were great. This is my first CMP plane.

Thanks for the info , this plane looks like a winner overall