Ron’s 3D printed Hurricane – RC Toys Tasmania

This topic has 28 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated December 3, 2023 at 7:10 pm by Gadget.

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- 31 May 2023 at 09:13 #13968
  Gadget
  I must have a six cylinder engine in the Hurricane as there are three exhaust pipes on each side. BTW the third exhaust pipe actually vents heat from the motor and esc!
- 31 May 2023 at 09:25 #13969
  Sinker
  Looking good Ron, is it ready to fly?
- 31 May 2023 at 11:00 #13979
  Bodge
  Might have venture down there one day to watch and have a sticky beak 👍
  - 31 May 2023 at 13:39 #13986
    Sinker
    Don’t do it Bodge,
    
    I dropped in for a look a few years ago, and now I have planes everywhere.
    
    Very addictive.
    - 31 May 2023 at 17:21 #13995
      Bodge
      
      😂😂😂
  - 1 June 2023 at 12:11 #14002
    Predator
    Just give me some advanced notice Bodge & I’ll bring the “Buddy Box” along so you can have a try at “assisted” flying.
- 31 May 2023 at 11:03 #13980
  Gadget
  Nearly. Need to install retracts, tail wheel and a few other minor bits and pieces.
  
  If your Albatross is finished by the next time we fly, we may have “maidens galore!”
  - 31 May 2023 at 13:41 #13987
    Sinker
    Long way off yet Ron.
- 31 May 2023 at 12:02 #13983
  Ricky
  The Hurricane had the RR Merlin v12 Ron.1280 hp
  - 31 May 2023 at 13:03 #13984
    Gadget
    Thank you Ricky.
    
    I really should have looked that up. 😊
- 31 May 2023 at 14:43 #13988
  Gadget
  Well, I’m ready 🙂
  
  Fingers crossed for some good weather now 🤞🛩👍
  - 1 June 2023 at 12:09 #14001
    Predator
    Looking good Ron, I’ll get my servos installed today hopefully and the “Pink Panther” will also be ready to maiden.
    
    The “Wolf” will be a bit longer as I haven’t started the main wings yet.
- 31 May 2023 at 15:03 #13989
  Sinker
  Friday’s not looking to bad?
  - 1 June 2023 at 12:07 #14000
    Predator
    I’m not yet convinced about Friday but if you are happy with it post the calendar & I’ll come along, as I’m sure will many others. Just be sure to pack a wind liking plane or two, just in case.
    - 1 June 2023 at 12:14 #14003
      Gadget
      
      I’m happy to wait for a better day and for other planes to be ready.
    - 1 June 2023 at 13:29 #14004
      Sinker
      
      Friday’s not looking as good now. Maybe Sunday?
- 6 June 2023 at 08:47 #14037
  Gadget
  Repairs underway…
  - 6 June 2023 at 08:52 #14038
    Predator
    Looking just like a bought one.
    
    Don’t forget to check the COG this time!!.
    
    I got the “Pink Panther” completed yesterday so she is ready to maiden next flying day as well.
    
    It’s already been crash tested, Pyro knocked it off the table with his tail and it broke the engine mount, luckily it was easily fixed.
- 6 June 2023 at 08:53 #14039
  Sinker
  Who said you can’t repair 3d printed planes?
  - 6 June 2023 at 14:06 #14042
    Gadget
    You better recheck your COG after the “crash test” Mike 😉
- 6 June 2023 at 10:47 #14040
  Sinker
  It could have been worse!
  - 6 June 2023 at 14:05 #14041
    Gadget
    It looks like the B25 didn’t have enough glue on it. It started to fall apart in the air!
    
    I better make sure I glue that nose section on properly or Kermit will have a field day!!
- 7 July 2023 at 12:40 #14329
  Gadget
  The perfect device for cutting out bad bits in wings….
- 7 July 2023 at 20:27 #14332
  Gadget
  Just about ready for the next fly day 🤞🤞🤞
- 13 July 2023 at 19:26 #14356
  Gadget
  A bit of masking and spraying with the airbrush:
  
  A bit more spraying with the airbrush and now ready for another go.
  
  Lets hope for some good weather and a more successful flight this time.
- 15 July 2023 at 15:43 #14369
  Sinker
  They do fly!
  - 15 July 2023 at 16:39 #14370
    Gadget
    That will be me next fly day Gerald. 🙂👍
    - 15 July 2023 at 16:46 #14371
      Sinker
      
      We just need this wind to go away!
- 3 December 2023 at 19:10 #15585
  Gadget
  Well after rebuild number 2, I’m ready to go for the next fly day which will be Monday 4th December 2023.
  
  I’ve done a few sneaky modifications this time so here’s hoping it will be a successful flight and most importantly, landing!!!!
  
  Make sure your camera batteries are charged up Kermit!!! 🙂
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