Inside the eHawk 1500
The eHawk is about ready to maiden. Inside the fuse I have a JR RS70 receiver velcroed to the side of the fuse, a HobbyKing 15-18A ESC to the other side and a Turnigy 1200mAh 3S Lipo in the middle with velcro on the bottom. I haven't checked the CG yet but it looks like I should be able to move the battery back and forth pretty easily. The trusty old Futaba FF7 36Mhz transmitter will provide control. I included pics of the Futaba Tx and JR Rx just because some people don't know that the two brands will happily work together. Why did I buy the JR Rx if I was using the Futaba Tx? Probably because the Futaba Rxs were too expensive (not that the JR was chickenfeed either).
Ehawk build 3
Ok so I've skipped a few steps but I want to try out the wordpress app on the iPhone for some more real time blog updates.
So here's the Ehawk just waiting for the hobbyking futaba 2.4 ghz compatible receiver. Backorders are due to be filled October 15. Soon after this bird can fly.
eHawk 1500 – Build 01
"1. Remove aileron then center all CA hinges in place. Apply tiny epoxy in the torque rod hole then install the aileron. Secure all hinges with thin CA glue. After cures, make sure aileron moves freely."
- The aileron sticks a bit on the torque rod. Patient jiggling will eventually see it loose.
- Sometimes pushing the aileron onto the hinge will force it back into the wing. To make sure the hinge stays centred, use a pin. When the aileron is on, pull the pin out and glue.
- Don't go overboard with the epoxy otherwise it will be squeezed out and bind the aileron.
Thunder Tiger eHawk 1500 – What’s in the box?
So what do you get for your $150?
- Two nicely covered wings. I didn't particularly want blue but it was all they had in stock and who wants to wait when you can have it now.
- One OBL 29/09-07A Outrunner Brushless Motor
- A 10 x 6 Folding prop set.
- Ply pack including servo tray, wing mounts etc.
- Nuts 'n bolts and bit's 'n pieces bag.
- Carbon Tube for the fuse.
- A canopy.
- 4 x metal pushrods.
- Two carbon tube wing joiners.
- The main body of the fuse. Light fibreglass?
- Instruction manual. Looks easy enough to follow.
- A "Safety Caution" manual. Full of useful tips - not.
- Motor manual including mount template.
- Decal sheet for prettying up the glider.
It didn't seem like much taking unpacking it from the box but then it is supposed to be a light glider.
