BAE Hawk by MinimumRC com

BAE Hawk by MinimumRC com
Important correction: My finished Hawk weighs 1.7 ounces, not five or so as I mention in the video. Apologies!
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In this video I will go over the kit and build of the BAE Hawk electric ducted fan radio control model airplane from www.MinimumRC.com.
The Hawk is a unique kit using lightweight plywood and foam to build a very realistic looking RC model airplane. The website has a very complete photo illustrated construction manual that describes step by step how to construct the model. Also included are lightweight printed plastic parts for the motor shroud and the needed electric motor and impeller.
The plane builds quickly and I had mine done in two days. The center of gravity is listed along with the control throws at the end of the directions and the model balanced out at 4.5 ounces, a very lightweight model airplane.
The electric ducted fan produces plenty of thrust for this small model. Be sure to give the plane a good push forward during the hand launch to ensure sufficient airspeed for flight.
The flight controls were balanced and effective. Roll control is sensitive, which I think is a combination of the swept wing layout and amount of control throw I had. Flying at reduced throttle helped smooth out the control inputs.
Keep in mind inflight orientation is a challenge as both the top and bottom of the airplane is red. Do try to fly as close in as you are able.
Overall I am very pleased with this model. The kit is well designed and I learned a lot from building it.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - MinimumRC website
02:20 - Hawk unbox
06:41 - Building the Hawk
08:08 - Hawk electronics and binding
14:33 - Add the foam fuselage sides
16:43 - Completed Hawk discussion
20:11 - Test flights at the field

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

No fair! I saw this little bird a few weeks ago on another channel and immediately tried to buy one. PayPal was not cooperating, so I had a few hours to talk myself off the ledge. And now here you are living your best life. One reason I opted out is that I can barely keep my umx foamie in the air with gyros and auto level, so this might have to wait. I do admire your smooth flying.

[@TimMcKay56]

Hi Ken: Do consider making the Hawk. Very affordable kit, and straightforward to build. Just keep the control throws at 4 mm, around 1/8"! 😁 Tim

[@jhuff8596]

It has a version of ASC

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Come on Ken, you know you want one, you can always fly over long grass 🙂👍

[@davep6479]

I built their spitfire, it really was a lot of fun to build. The retractable landing gear worked, I don't know if I'd try and land on them or not, but they did go up and down nice. Mine was somewhat nose heavy, I did balance it out and made a few successful flights before the wind picked up. It was way more durable than I had expected. I received a free KI 61, and ordered their butterfly T1, that should be here any day now. These really are a lot of fun.

[@TimMcKay56]

Dave: Great update, thanks! Tim

[@FarmerFpv]

I ordered one of these because I loved the Minimum RC Macchi M-33. I fly it off my little pond all the time. I can't wait to get the Minimum RC BAE Hawk. This video is going to help a lot. Thanks, Tim. I love Minimum RC planes. I didn't use the included glue I used Foam Tac and Bob Smiths Industries Foam Cure glue. I think they give you Uhu_por glue which works the same way. The glue that came with my Macchi M-33 was starting to yellow like it was old or exposed to air which is why I opted not to use it and use Beacon Foam Tac and BS Foam Cure.

[@TimMcKay56]

FF: Thanks for much for your update and insight. I am looking forward to building additional Minimum kits and videos! Regards, Tim

[@craigsawyer6453]

Nice to see someone walk through the build process and give a review. Very well done.

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@jhuff8596]

Great video Tim as always! I've never seen a build like that before but I'm definitely interested. They make a geared Spitfire with retractable landing gear that I'm very interested in now. I would have liked to seen more of the build though. Have a great day Tim! Cheers!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Hi, I'm sure Tim won't mind if I point you to my build videos for this model, the first one is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4C1p6Klnq59b7csi=DFyEOEJrlFzUoxmK, I've also built the Spitfire, cheers 👍

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks for checking in . . . the build instructions are really quite complete, not a complicated kit. Just small. Tim

[@TimMcKay56]

Hey Cliff, Good stuff, thanks for sharing! Tim

[@dradden1556]

Very nice 👍

[@TimMcKay56]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dradden1556]

@@TimMcKay56 I picked up some foam board from dollar general. I also have some spare servos ,esc's and receivers laying around . So I'm going to try my hand at making my first foam board plane.

[@TimMcKay56]

@@dradden1556 Good luck!

[@dradden1556]

@@TimMcKay56 thank you

[@Itstoolateohhwell]

I’ve not bought any kits from Minimum rc , but I have bought a lot of micro rc parts from them. The kits look very well thought out.

[@TimMcKay56]

It is a fun build. Tim

[@mariebaxter473]

Very nice build and maiden with very calm delivery ,did make me wonder what you did for a job ? Teacher ?

[@TimMcKay56]

I was in USAF for 27 years, finished up as an airline pilot for DHL. I do like to teach. 😁 Tim

[@johnw5734]

Oh those are really cool. Perfect for someone with a small house or apartment. Although I can imagine they're not easy to fly.

[@TimMcKay56]

You do need to stay on the control sticks. Tim

[@jgme627]

Hi Tim, it looks fun to build and fly. Thanks for showing all the buildings and flying. I noticed you have a set of Korean drum dancing stands in your living room, you play that? I am just curious about that.

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks for checking in! Drums are for my wife and her buddies. 😊 Tim

[@sonnymoorehouse1941]

really interesting build. what if you covered pre finished side of foam pieces with blue painters tape to protect them while gluing them on ?

[@TimMcKay56]

That is a very good point, will try next build. Key learning point is the very lightweight structure needs very small amounts of glue. I was just using too much. Tim

[@sit-and-fly7785]

I enjoy your work, Tim, but you need to get a lapel microphone. Audio is very faint when you are at the bench.

[@TimMcKay56]

A working mic with the iPhone lightning plug is an eternal struggle . . . I've gone thru four iterations. I sure mis the microphone jack plug. Tim

[@jhuff8596]

Does it have any flight control stabilization?

[@TimMcKay56]

Really do not know. No documentation in the instructions, did not see any AS3X in effect. Tim

[@JeffreyGreenbaum-hi8hx]

Hi Tim, would you know what kind of foam they use? Thanks - Jeff.

[@TimMcKay56]

Jeff - Actually, I do not know what type of foam they use. Seems like a custom made foam for absolute minimum weight. Try asking MinimumRC at their support email. They answered every question I had. Tim

[@champakasandagomi1219]

they are using something called KT foam board.

[@gordonmckay4523]

@@champakasandagomi1219 Whatever it is, the foam is super lightweight.

[@JeffreyGreenbaum-hi8hx]

@@champakasandagomi1219 Thanks much!

[@champakasandagomi1219]

is it good for a intermediate pilot

[@TimMcKay56]

Yes, and intermediate pilot can fly this. Just be sure to keep the weight at or under 1.7 ounces.

[@karlschwab6437]

Appears to be a well designed modern kit; but for me at my senior age, it is way to fast for me.

[@TimMcKay56]

Fully understand! Tim