Official Freewing 70mm BAe Hawk T1 Thread

[Asilgram]

Go for it! Pick a weapons set for starters if you can find something you want to use then we could at what kind of mounting system they require.

Amazing I will have a good look ;)

[RCjetdude]

Go for it! Pick a weapons set for starters if you can find something you want to use then we could look at what kind of mounting system they require.

[Asilgram]

Hey guys ! Happy new Year to you all !

Ive got the base grey Hawk T1 from freewing and am in the process of creating it into the xx200 RAF valley scheme ... going great so far !!! But I really would love to add some AIM-9 sidewinders underneath the wings ........ any suggestions or ideas how to ... ? have seen on the motionRC spare parts page there are numerous weapon kits i could try ..... but then i would alos need some sort of weapon pylon ...... what you think ? cheers

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[Asilgram]

Calling all Base Gray Hawk owners (or anybody who customized any version).

Got a base gray hawk that I plan on doing a video of a custom scheme on in the near future. But, since everyone has different tips, tricks and ways to customize any foamie, I figured to do a proper video we would love to include input from everyone who have already done it. It isn't logistically possible to show every method ourselves (that's a lot of Hawks). So what better way than to show the pictures and videos you guys supply of your custom Hawks and share your tips, tricks and processes you used to accomplish your variation.

There are a ton of great schemes already but I wanted to ask you guys if you'd
A. Mind being highlighted in a video? (or your Hawk and Squawk username at least) and
B. Mind sharing more detailed info on just how you did yours?

So let me know if you'd be interested, if needed I would make a new thread but let's see what you guys think?

Defiantly interested ! :)

[RCjetdude]

Gyros aren't typically all that picky about having to be close to the CG. Still, the closer the better.

[Richrfl]

Hey fellas, just picked this up at Christmas and wanted to use a AR636 with AS3X, but didn't find anywhere suitable near the CG for mounting. So, I came up with this on the 3d Printer. This would also obviously work for any add on gyro as well.

I've got some rewiring to do, but happy with the results so far. I had better results printing this in ABS rather than PLA, your results could vary, It's not quite back at the CG, but I think this is an acceptable compromise.

Thanks bbaumer!!
That's a great idea. Although I don't have a 3D printer, one of my buddys has one. I was just getting nuts on how to install the stabilization both, in the Hawk and also in the Scorpion and Yak-130, and I think 3D printing may be the easy way to go.

[Scamp73]

Thanks, debating which way to go.

[RCjetdude]

Ahh...... gotcha Dan. Might work fine. It is a very fast and nimble flier on the stock set up.

[Scamp73]

I already have this set up from a downed 104. Debating on getting the 104 or Bae Arf plus

[RCjetdude]

Comes with a 2300kV and performs well with it. Were you thinking longer flight times?

[Scamp73]

Has anyone tried the 3048-2150kV out of the F-104 in this jet yet? Wondering how it would be?

[RCjetdude]

What are you going with James? Or is it a secret....

[James]

Thanks guys, keep the updates coming. Just got my graphics from Callie, have some more pressing videos first, but can't wait to get started.

[welshman]

Thanks Muckie, think I may try that. Plenty of time to work until it warms up.

[Muckie]

Calling all Base Gray Hawk owners (or anybody who customized any version).

Got a base gray hawk that I plan on doing a video of a custom scheme on in the near future. But, since everyone has different tips, tricks and ways to customize any foamie, I figured to do a proper video we would love to include input from everyone who have already done it. It isn't logistically possible to show every method ourselves (that's a lot of Hawks). So what better way than to show the pictures and videos you guys supply of your custom Hawks and share your tips, tricks and processes you used to accomplish your variation.

There are a ton of great schemes already but I wanted to ask you guys if you'd
A. Mind being highlighted in a video? (or your Hawk and Squawk username at least) and
B. Mind sharing more detailed info on just how you did yours?

So let me know if you'd be interested, if needed I would make a new thread but let's see what you guys think?

Sound good :Cool:

[Muckie]

I like your cockpit set up Muckie. How did you remove the canopy?

Hey welshman

I used a new #11 blade and ran it around the seam to split the decals.
Then I carefully eased the BACK of the blade up and under the canopy and then gently worked it around the seam using the back of the blade first so you don't accidentally cut the foam.
I'm pretty ham-fisted but it came away cleanly.
I used Formula 560 canopy glue to re-attach. Excellent stuff - dries clear.

For the paint match, I took the nose gear cover to my local hardware store but the plastic was too thin for their scanner to get a match. The guy there eyeballed a match with paint chips and I got Benjamin Moore "Millionaire Red".
It's a pretty damn close match, hopefully even better after I hit the plane with some rattle-can gloss Minwax or similar. That won't happen until the snow goes away and the temperatures get a bit friendlier.

Have fun,
Mark

[RCjetdude]

I'm in James.

[James]

Calling all Base Gray Hawk owners (or anybody who customized any version).

Got a base gray hawk that I plan on doing a video of a custom scheme on in the near future. But, since everyone has different tips, tricks and ways to customize any foamie, I figured to do a proper video we would love to include input from everyone who have already done it. It isn't logistically possible to show every method ourselves (that's a lot of Hawks). So what better way than to show the pictures and videos you guys supply of your custom Hawks and share your tips, tricks and processes you used to accomplish your variation.

There are a ton of great schemes already but I wanted to ask you guys if you'd
A. Mind being highlighted in a video? (or your Hawk and Squawk username at least) and
B. Mind sharing more detailed info on just how you did yours?

So let me know if you'd be interested, if needed I would make a new thread but let's see what you guys think?

[welshman]

I like your cockpit set up Muckie. How did you remove the canopy?

[Muckie]

Hi All,
I gave myself one of these for Christmas - and I'm very glad I did.
I've had some fun re-painting the pilot, servos and gear mount covers. I also added some not-exactly-scale smoke pipes.

I'm looking forward to the maiden when the thaw comes!

Enjoy your Hawks!