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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: cory colquhoun on August 17, 2021, 03:18:42 AM

Title: Hawker Hunter kit
Post by: cory colquhoun on August 17, 2021, 03:18:42 AM

Anyone built a Hawker Hunter from RSM ? Thoughts ?

Title: Re: Hawker Hunter kit
Post by: Jim Hoffman on August 17, 2021, 08:10:15 AM

The aerodynamics are very good and very similar to a Shark 45.  I have no experience with the RSM kit.
I prefer to scratch build most projects.

Title: Re: Hawker Hunter kit
Post by: ericrule on August 17, 2021, 10:20:19 AM

Hi Cory

The Hawker Hunter was a Bob Whitely design which he convinced me to kit (when I owned RSM). Bob told me that the basics of the model was the Shark 45 by Lew Macfarland and all he did was external details for a scale like look. All of the parts were laser cut for accuracy and fit and contest quality balsa was used for everything but the ribs (heavier 8-10# balsa for strength). This kit sold very well and was seen at many contests flying in both Advanced and Expert where it scored high marks. The model "presents" well in the air where it's clean, straight lines tend to enhance the crispness of the pattern for the judges.

Title: Re: Hawker Hunter kit
Post by: Jim Treace on August 17, 2021, 12:39:36 PM

Cory,
I have built the RSM Hawker Hunter. Wonderful kit and Eric is a joy to work with, if needed. It's a big CL plane and I packed in the the largest motor I could. I used a RoJet .65.  It's a great flying aircraft.
Jim

Title: Re: Hawker Hunter kit
Post by: cory colquhoun on August 18, 2021, 01:08:03 AM

Thanks for the feedback gents!