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Molt Models Hellcat by SteveM. Viewed 1155 times. Build Thread Next Prev Click image to return. Image Comments SteveM 07-Mar-08 23:25 All of the bones weigh in at 5.6 oz. Not included is the radio, landing gear, covering, plastics, and the part of the fuse that extends below the wing. mikemolt 09-Mar-08 19:23 The weight is good Steve, she's a floater for sure. How much RC experience did you say you have? I think I read you have some free flight experience, which is excellent. SteveM 09-Mar-08 19:36 Zero RC experience, but I did just stick an electric FF plane in the top of a Douglas fir! My plan had been that after flying it today I would add an ESC and rudder control and slowly start to build RC experience. But now it looks like the Hellcat will be my first RC flier. I know the Tyro would be better, but I think I'd rather rekit the Hellcat than build and fly a trainer type aircraft, though it would be a good candidate for AP like James does. Could you elaborate on why silkspan is not a good idea, too fragile? I think doculam is the best alternative, though it might show brush strokes. SteveM 16-Mar-08 02:55 I got a cable to hook up my radio Tx to my computer and just tried out FMS. It took me a while to get the hang of it and quickly found that the high winged Cessna flew slower and was more stable than the low wing, high performance models. It's got me thinking if I shouldn't go ahead and get the MM Tyro and learn to fly it before the Hellcat. Though I did see one suggestion on RCGroups that the MM Hellcat would be an ok first flier. jgood 16-Mar-08 07:43 The Hellcat is a good first aircraft, except for the fact that it's made of balsa. I normally recommend foam aircraft for the fact that if a wing breaks, it's a 10 minute fix, rather than a full day (or more). The MM Hellcat is so stable with all that dihedral, I don't think it's any harder to fly than a Slowstick or Tyro, even though you have ailerons added into the mix. It would still be a good idea to have someone 'buddy box' your radio, or even just have someone there to step in if you need help. ANd definitely get the hang of the FMS first. Thats my 2 cents. SteveM 16-Mar-08 18:02 Thanks for the info and advice. I also PMed Mike and he thought the Hellcat would be fine but that I couldn't go wrong with the Tyro either. He also suggested I get your input, which you have provided. I guess it is up to me now to decide how I want to proceed. Presently I am leaning towards getting the Tyro (I'm not a foam fan) and reusing as many components as possible from the Hellcat to reduce the cost. Please sign in to comment on this image.