Official Dynam 1270mm F6F Hellcat Thread

[SgtArchie]

Pulled off one heatshrink....looks ok...others feel solid

[rifleman_btx]

So it's when you plug either or led into the control only that one plug lights it bright the other dim. Check the soldering at the y split. Could be one may have a weak solder joint

[SgtArchie]

I received the Hellcat for xmas...having an issue with the LEDs....I'm plugging the led controller that came with the plane into a spectrum AR610 ESC. I'm plugging it into the bind/data port for power. (I've tried other ports as well) the problem is that only one light is bright at a time. If I switch the plugs around it will make the opposite light bright and the other one dim. I've tried every combo of connections...no luck...what am I missing?

[Jpmcdo]

I'm replacing my motorboard and although I marked the old one it doesn't seem right how I'm trying to install it. Would anyone know if the motorboard raised part number goes to the left or the right if you have the plane upright, meaning I'm looking at the front of the plane and it is not upside down.

Thanks,

Jim

[spec450]

Thank You!

[shocktrooper]

Great Minsi III represented here! Dave M. was the man in the carrier wars, and you are the man in painting this model to look just like his fighter! I've got the version 1 without flaps...and this makes me want to copy yours! Nicely done sir!

[spec450]

Absolutely, great work :)

Thank You!

[rifleman_btx]

Absolutely, great work :)

[spec450]

Thanks!

[TiredIronGRB]

Looks fantastic!

[spec450]

Repainted this bird right out of the box. The tri-color scheme it came with just doesn't look right. This is the V2 Hellcat. Havent had any issues with it just yet. Fingers crossed. Pretty under powered though, but that just makes it fly more scale I suppose. I'm still pretty happy with it. Great addition to the rest of my Grumman cat fleet.

[quitcherbitchen]

I remounted my Dr Madthrust cannon speaker to the bottom. Sounds 100percent better then inside. Sorry, but the Youtube of the machine gun and cannon lights came out horrible so I will have to retake it.

[Pauly]

Hello Pauly,
Unless you haven't flown that Pandora in a low wing tail dragger configuration then I would highly recommend that you MAKE THE TIME to fly it.
That bird is one of the best(bar none) what I will call a cross trainer into the world of warbirds.;)

Don't be into the wide eye novice(not beginner rookie as self proclaimed) rookie routine of trying to run before you can walk.
As an instructor I've said this many a time and many a time the constructive critique was greatly appreciated.
Here's an excerpt from the First Warbird thread but please read what other experienced warbird pilots and instructors(wrongroad)have also said in this thread to get a further insight to the concept I'm trying to convey.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/beginner-q-a/84821-first-warbird?p=87996#post87996

Best regards,

Thank You OV10, I do have it the Pandora moved over to the low wing and will fly it when I get the chance to. I know I would hate to destroy a plane on it its maiden. Thanks for the advice.

[rifleman_btx]

I agree, I started on a hobbyzone super cub, then went to the cheapo GWS Corsair. After that it was onward and upward. That first plane I picked up in 2001. Weird to think how long ago that really was. It doesn't feel like it, but wow.

[AkumaZeto]

I echo OV10 I picked up flying pretty quick as I have flow dedicated flight sim systems for 20 years and also have been into RC cars for twenty years. I think I had a jump on the stick since I had prior experience with controls and how flight works.

[OV10]

Akuma, I take it that it is a good trainer as well. I'm just starting to get into warbirds and I do have the P47 which I haven't flown yet, but I'm not exactly a beginner rookie. I have flown my Pandora, Apprentice and Hawksky many times, but just haven't made that low wing switch yet. I have changed my Pandora over over to low wing, but just haven't had the time to fly lately as like many been to busy. I guess my point is I'm looking in to update my hanger with a couple of birds real soon and I have been considering the Hellcat.

Hello Pauly,
Unless you haven't flown that Pandora in a low wing tail dragger configuration then I would highly recommend that you MAKE THE TIME to fly it.
That bird is one of the best(bar none) what I will call a cross trainer into the world of warbirds.;)

Don't be into the wide eye novice(not beginner rookie as self proclaimed) rookie routine of trying to run before you can walk.
As an instructor I've said this many a time and many a time the constructive critique was greatly appreciated.
Here's an excerpt from the First Warbird thread but please read what other experienced warbird pilots and instructors(wrongroad)have also said in this thread to get a further insight to the concept I'm trying to convey.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/beginner-q-a/84821-first-warbird?p=87996#post87996

Best regards,

[Pauly]

yeah mine is just finally not worth repairing. It was my trainer when I learned to fly 4 years ago. Amazing flying plane that does whatever you ask it to.

Akuma, I take it that it is a good trainer as well. I'm just starting to get into warbirds and I do have the P47 which I haven't flown yet, but I'm not exactly a beginner rookie. I have flown my Pandora, Apprentice and Hawksky many times, but just haven't made that low wing switch yet. I have changed my Pandora over over to low wing, but just haven't had the time to fly lately as like many been to busy. I guess my point is I'm looking in to update my hanger with a couple of birds real soon and I have been considering the Hellcat.

[rifleman_btx]

The problem is the length of the flap is way longer than the top wing surface due to they aren't using the split flap of the fms design that is soo much better keeping the hinge point concealed. On this plane the hinges are open to the top unless you want to get creative and cut them completely out add your own hinges to have the same look and capacity of the flap they give you, without the crease. So you would have to cut them from the trailing edge under the top of the wing to make the split flaps.

[spec450]

Were the landing gear struts upgraded?? and what exactly do you mean by leaving a crease in the wing? Do you have a pic of it. Is it a deal breaker, because im trying to put together a grumman cat fleet and ive been holding out on this airplane because I've heard nothing bad news about this airplane and its the only Hellcat available right now. So I'm hoping this 2nd Version is much better and I can deal with the paint on my own with a different Livery.

[quitcherbitchen]

Yeah, it is a shame that they don't update the mold. I cut them, but be very careful. The top doesn't match the bottom. Use the top as your guide.