Official Freewing 70mm BAe Hawk T1 Thread

[Apriliamgt]

I have dozens of flights on mine but went ahead and did an inspection today after reading about the possibility of the fuse splitting. I can see the concern. Luckily I didn't see any separation or beginning signs of stress. But as a precautionary, I first ca'd the joints. Then I installed some re-enforcing mesh tape and applied Foam tac over it. Rubbed it on. Should be okay.

Could you post some pics of what you have done ?? Going to do the same with mine

[dahawk]

I finished my reinforcement of my Hawk. I went with the bamboo skewers with lite ply plate over them and the seam. Going to try and maiden her today.

I have dozens of flights on mine but went ahead and did an inspection today after reading about the possibility of the fuse splitting. I can see the concern. Luckily I didn't see any separation or beginning signs of stress. But as a precautionary, I first ca'd the joints. Then I installed some re-enforcing mesh tape and applied Foam tac over it. Rubbed it on. Should be okay.

[welshman]

Thanks RCjetdude, found it. Dave

[welshman]

On their website?

[welshman]

On their website?

[RCjetdude]

Motion just recently posted a gear upgrade video..

[welshman]

I just got a notice from USPS that my Hawk gear upgrade will be here today. Are there any youtube videos on installation, or can anyone point out trouble spots?

[hotrod23t]

GOOD LOOKIN BIRD post your pics on pic o the day in prop planes my thread

[George K]

Finished up my Hawk. Took the grey and converted it to Centenial screaming eagle.

[moxjett]

I finished my reinforcement of my Hawk. I went with the bamboo skewers with lite ply plate over them and the seam. Going to try and maiden her today.

[GregC540i]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsPPMDEeEv0

I'm getting a lot better at landing her. Over the last 2 days, clocked in 14 flights. My tape seems to be holding up. No signs of stress or tearing. Fingers crossed they don't develop! I'm really loving this plane!

[Ron1950]

gorilla glue will make it stronger then stock (that is if they used glue in the first place)

[hotrod23t]

PIC O THE DAY

[vdanger]

this is my souloution 1 mm thick plastic epoxied in place with gorilla glue filling gaps holes drilled in plactic for adheasion back also pinched between fuse and wing

Running that doubler all the way forward to the second rib in the cockpit (last picture) is really a good idea. Will make it a lot stronger.

[hotrod23t]

THATS A FUNNY LOOKIN BLUE JET AT THE TOP OF THIS THREAD THE PAINT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE A PROP PLANE WHERE DO I BUY THIS LOL:):):)

[hotrod23t]

had too do some trimming of plastic too fit wing... but VERY STRONG

[hotrod23t]

this is my souloution 1 mm thick plastic epoxied in place with gorilla glue filling gaps holes drilled in plactic for adheasion back also pinched between fuse and wing

[hotrod23t]

thanks for the link .looks like i got some work to do before my next flight

[hotrod23t]

put carbon fiber rods in my t45 saved my fuse a couple times will probly do the same to this one but it lands nice

[moxjett]

Have you made the suggested mods to reinforce the front fuselage from coming off during a hard landing hotrod23t? I plan to reinforce mine before I maiden it. Weather has been cold and windy here, so I'll have time to do it before I get a chance to maiden it.

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