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.
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.
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!
Hi, I'm sure Tim won't mind if I point you to my build videos for this model, the first one is here th-cam.com/video/IORvooiIJ9U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DFyEOEJrlFzUoxmK, I've also built the Spitfire, cheers 👍
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.
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
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 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.
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
Hi Philip here.ive just brought my red arrows minimum rc plane kit and I hope everything is in the box so I can get it going.i no I've got to buy the dx6 controler .did you get everything in your box let me know
@@TimMcKay56 hi right ok then that's good to know.i hope the same thing happens to me as can't afford to get all the other gear yet.as should get all the things to get us started.thanks
Hi well I've opened my box of the red arrows minimum plane kit and there was no electrics in there did you have to pay extra to get your electrics .let me know
It depends how you ordered it from the website. MinimumRC asked me to do the review and sent me all the components I need to complete. On the website it is pretty clear in the selection menus how many servos, receivers, batteries, transmitters, chargers, etc. you will need. It just so happens that the ESC/receiver can bind to my Spektrum, DX6 transmitter, so no need for a new transmitter. If you contact Minimum at their support email, they get right back to you.
@@TimMcKay56 hi right ok then please can you let me know what electrics I've got to get and how much are they.as I've tried looking for them on the banggood website but couldn't find them.were did you get your red arrows minimum plane kit from.
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.
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
It has a version of ASC
Come on Ken, you know you want one, you can always fly over long grass 🙂👍
Nice to see someone walk through the build process and give a review. Very well done.
Thanks for checking in! Tim
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.
Dave: Great update, thanks! Tim
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!
Hi, I'm sure Tim won't mind if I point you to my build videos for this model, the first one is here th-cam.com/video/IORvooiIJ9U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DFyEOEJrlFzUoxmK, I've also built the Spitfire, cheers 👍
Thanks for checking in . . . the build instructions are really quite complete, not a complicated kit. Just small. Tim
Hey Cliff, Good stuff, thanks for sharing! Tim
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.
FF: Thanks for much for your update and insight. I am looking forward to building additional Minimum kits and videos! Regards, Tim
Oh those are really cool. Perfect for someone with a small house or apartment. Although I can imagine they're not easy to fly.
You do need to stay on the control sticks. Tim
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.
It is a fun build. Tim
Very nice build and maiden with very calm delivery ,did make me wonder what you did for a job ? Teacher ?
I was in USAF for 27 years, finished up as an airline pilot for DHL. I do like to teach. 😁 Tim
I enjoy your work, Tim, but you need to get a lapel microphone. Audio is very faint when you are at the bench.
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
really interesting build. what if you covered pre finished side of foam pieces with blue painters tape to protect them while gluing them on ?
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
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.
Thanks for checking in! Drums are for my wife and her buddies. 😊 Tim
Appears to be a well designed modern kit; but for me at my senior age, it is way to fast for me.
Fully understand! Tim
Very nice 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
@@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.
@@dradden1556 Good luck!
@@TimMcKay56 thank you
Does it have any flight control stabilization?
Really do not know. No documentation in the instructions, did not see any AS3X in effect. Tim
Hi Tim, would you know what kind of foam they use? Thanks - Jeff.
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
they are using something called KT foam board.
@@champakasandagomi1219 Whatever it is, the foam is super lightweight.
@@champakasandagomi1219 Thanks much!
Hi Philip here.ive just brought my red arrows minimum rc plane kit and I hope everything is in the box so I can get it going.i no I've got to buy the dx6 controler .did you get everything in your box let me know
Got everything in my box, good luck!
@@TimMcKay56 hi right ok then that's good to know.i hope the same thing happens to me as can't afford to get all the other gear yet.as should get all the things to get us started.thanks
Well my girlfriend like my red arrows to
@@PhilipGreenhill-vh3sr Best of luck, you'll get there!
@@gordonmckay4523 hi right ok then thanks for letting me know
Hi well I've opened my box of the red arrows minimum plane kit and there was no electrics in there did you have to pay extra to get your electrics .let me know
It depends how you ordered it from the website. MinimumRC asked me to do the review and sent me all the components I need to complete. On the website it is pretty clear in the selection menus how many servos, receivers, batteries, transmitters, chargers, etc. you will need. It just so happens that the ESC/receiver can bind to my Spektrum, DX6 transmitter, so no need for a new transmitter. If you contact Minimum at their support email, they get right back to you.
@@TimMcKay56 hi right ok then as I will need it all to make the plane run .did you have to pay extra money for the electrics or not
@@PhilipGreenhill Yes, you have to pay for the electronic components. But high quality and very affordable.
@@TimMcKay56 hi right ok then please can you let me know what electrics I've got to get and how much are they.as I've tried looking for them on the banggood website but couldn't find them.were did you get your red arrows minimum plane kit from.
is it good for a intermediate pilot
Yes, and intermediate pilot can fly this. Just be sure to keep the weight at or under 1.7 ounces.