+1 on that. I feel the same about mine.
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I don't think you can go wrong with either. I have the Hawk but I watch in admiration the several Avanti S's at our field. Of course, there's a notable price difference between the two. If price was not a factor, I'd say go with the Avanti S. Though I love my Hawk. We're about even in speed. The Avanti S is bigger , has better gear, etc and it's got that 80mm sound. Just MHO...
HawkCurrently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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The 3 wires coming out the back of your edf loop back and under the fan body and get plugged-in to the esc . Should see a slot or channel already molded in the fuse to accommodate room for these 3 wires. Should be a short , 2 inch long of piece of ply about the size of guitar fret used as hold down plate with two screws to hold down the esc.I can't remember i mine came that way as I too have the ARF+ version. The esc slides under this bridge . If not there , just see where it rests naturally and you can tape it down if you want or velcro it. Before closing up the edf bay, bind your rx and make sure the motor is turning in the correct direction. Thrust coming out the back. If it's not the correct direction, simply swap any of the 3 wires.Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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Thank you for your feedback and advices dahawk. My issue is mechanical rather than electrical wiring. I did notice the plate with the two screw guides, and I was curious about it. I assumed that was to hold down the ESC, but there are two things that keep me wondering, and that is why I would like to see how Freewing sets up the PNP. 1: What they use to hold down the ESC to the plate?. Given the screws (If they use them) does not seem to be velcro, unless is a special kind of strap. 2: I have also a Yak-130 70mm PNP, and its ESC cover (Shrink tube) has been cut out to expose an aluminum plate, that I am pretty sure, acts as the ESC heat sink, and having is covered or not makes a hell of a difference. Now, if the ESC would be hold down, with anything other than a metal strap, and the ESC plate would not be exposed, its heat dissipation would be seriously jeopardized. However, you would wonder if I am so smart, why don't I just do what I am proposing here? Well, I know that I don't know enough about how the ESC is built, and therefore, I may end up damaging it, if for whatever reason that is not the right way to install it.
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Originally posted by dahawk View PostPattern,
I don't think you can go wrong with either. I have the Hawk but I watch in admiration the several Avanti S's at our field. Of course, there's a notable price difference between the two. If price was not a factor, I'd say go with the Avanti S. Though I love my Hawk. We're about even in speed. The Avanti S is bigger , has better gear, etc and it's got that 80mm sound. Just MHO...Hawk
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Ha, I live in Keller too.
Fly at the 114th Aerosquadron in Grapevine. A well kept Grass field. Www.114th.org
The Thunderbirds club in Benbrook is one of the premier clubs in the country. Awesome paved runway, great Pitt area, nice people.Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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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.
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Originally posted by bbaumer View PostHey 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.
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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?
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Originally posted by welshman View PostI like your cockpit set up Muckie. How did you remove the canopy?
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
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Originally posted by MotionJB View PostCalling 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?
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