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BAE HAWK ARF EDF CONVERSION |
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| This was a project to convert an ARF kit to use the twin motor HW 750 fan. The JHH BAE Hawk appeared to be a great candidate for the project.
The BAE Hawk kit out of the box weighed 5.5 pounds. Wingspan: 53" 566 sq in wing area. I had my work cut out for me to keep the RTF weight under 13 pounds. |
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After weighing the parts and completing some initial weight predictions. I found that I would have to build a new lighter wing and add slotted flaps to improve take offs and landings. Pictures show the new wing. The wing is hot wired foam with tapered thickness fiberglass skins glued to the foam using water activated poly urethane foam glue.
I went thru the fuselage and lightened all the formers. Removed the Glow fan mounts. Removed the plywood radio tray in the nose and modified the front gear former to accept the Spring air 301 nose gear. The cockit tray was lightened and thin mylar film was applied and painted and instrument decals were added. |
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| FAN, DUCTS AND RADIO GEAR INSTALLATION | |||||||||