Ziroli Hellcat Construction Question
 

I am in the process of reviewing my Zirloli Hellcat plans before I begin construction, and I have a few questions.
I am going to purchase a kit from Precision Cut Kits, and some of this may become clear after receiving it.
Former F7A that is marked on the fuselage side view (rear of wing fairing) is not shown on any of the template sheets. My assumption is that is identical to the bottom portion of former F7, and should be cut as such. Also, I assume the top cut line on F7 is where the rearward angle begins on that former.
Also, the bottoms of formers F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 make up the wing fairing. My assumption here is to cut the bottom off of theses formers (except for F1, which is marked) and to tack glue them with a piece of scrap back into position on the former before gluing the formers to the crutch and adding the stringers and sheeting. Cutting these would prove almost impossible, in my opinion, after the stringer and sheeting are applied if not cut in advance.
Let me know if I’m on the right track here.

Thanks!!!

RE: Ziroli Hellcat Construction Question
 

Ok, no responses yet. Let me ask a specific question.

Hinges - it calls for Robart super hinge points for the flaps, but not on the other control surfaces. What hinges did you use? I was thinking about use the hinge points on all surfaces.

Is the Zenoah GT-80 twin too much engine for this airplane? I have seen several guys use the Zenoah G-445 (GT-74) twin with success, and the 80 is just a bored-out 74 to add a couple of cc's to it. I didn't want to over-do the power and have problems with torque, etc., but since this plane seems to end up near 40lbs. I thought the extra size wouldn't be an issue. After all, you can always throttle back!!!

Thanks!!

RE: Ziroli Hellcat Construction Question
 

You are on the right track. I don't remember for sure but i think thats where the belly pan cuts out. you need the 7a part for the pan etc....... as far as hinges i used dubro on the surfaces other than flaps. I generally use robart but tried different ones this time. I have a g-62 in mine and it's enough but none to spare. A gt-80 would be good also as you will need nose weight anyway.