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Build Log
41" Piper Tomahawk
Over the last three years I have been looking for a 10e sized Piper Tomahawk kit and was unable to find one. So over a year ago a good friend showed me how to use a good 2D Cad program. I told him I was not going to use it learn, unless I do an airplane that I want. Well this Tomahawk was definitely it. Over the last year, I spent a great deal of time Cadding this Tomahawk.
As a young child I was always intrigued by this airplane. I loved the bubble canopy, the low wing and of course the T-Tail. This bird also had a bad reputation in the aviation world do to the Spin Characteristics. One Nickname it was given was the Traumahawk, and I am sure there are several others. I worked out some deals with a couple of companies to make it possible for everyone to order laser cut parts, plans and plastic parts. Below are the links: If you need laser cut parts and plans, contact Laser Design Services. http://store.laser-design-services.com/ If you need a plastic cowling contact Park Flyer Plastics http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/ Anyway I am doing a build log on this bird, and we will see how it comes out. Here is a picture of the parts that have been laser cut. Tom |
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Last edited by N827TM; Jan 24, 2014 at 11:54 PM.
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Tuning in to go along for the ride on this one, especially hoping a kit or something may ultimately come out of it.
I did about 25 hours in a Tomahawk and soloed in it, so I'd love to build one too. Thanks for taking the time to do this thread, |
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No problem, Barnesjonr.
Anyway a few things I would also like to mention before the build log. The laser parts were cut by Jim and Tina from JTech laser. http://www.jtechlaser.com/ Qrome from BlueSkyRC taught me the Cad program. http://blueskyrc.com/ Mike from BMK designs. http://www.bmkdesigns.net/ All these people have helped me get going with this project. The specs for this Tomahawk are: Flt weight goal 26 to 28 ozs. Motor: HXT 20-22L ESC: TURNIGY Basic 25A v3.1 Speed Controller 4 Servos: HXT 9 gram servos Battery for Use: LM Loong max 1300 3S1P 20C Lipo pack Here is a picture of a real Piper Tomahawk |
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I too flew the real Tomy back in the day...around 1980. Wow I can't believe it was that long ago. Anyway, I loved the airplane much more than the 152s I learned on. The cockpit was roomy and you sat up high. Well, atleast it felt higher. I thought it was much easier to get a good landing with it due to the wing floating in ground effect during the flare. I would love to build this one if short kits become available.
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Traumahawk
I logged time in two Tomahawks waaaay back in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Compared to the other Pipers I flew it seemed very flimsy, and it was downright scary just before a stall, shaking and bucking like nothing I've experienced in anything else. So, I can't understand how anyone could accidentally do a stall/spin in one. Still, it IS a cute little bugger, so I'm signed on!
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I decided to first start building the Horizontal Stabilizer and the elevator. I used 3/16" balsa sticks. I choose this because I did not want the tail to be flimsy. Here are some pictures.
I will eventually offer a short kit, for those that want one. I will need to work out some details for pakaging and selling it as a short kit. Tom |
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Jim, it is just a paint scheme for a Tomahawk II. I really like the Tomahawk II. The Tomahawk I taught in was Grey, Maroon and White. I will see if I can find any pictures of it.
Here are some more building pictures of the vertical stab and Rudder. I built the rudder first then the vertical stab. The tail went together very quick. The vertical stab is sandwich together with 1/16" balsa on the outside and 1/8" balsa in the center. When I designed the Tail I made it with a canyon for the elevator cable. Before all three pieces of wood were sandwich together I glued the elevator cable housing in the vertical stab. Tom |
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Here are some pictures of the Tomahawk I gave instruction in.
Tom |
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Last edited by N827TM; Feb 10, 2013 at 11:13 PM.
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Many years back Gulliows had one that was actually designed for R/C and .10 power. I built one and flew it for a season back in the 1980s with a glow OS .10. It was a nice little flyer!
I have a couple of hours in a real one as well...I much prefered the Cessna 150/152, personally. A couple of years back someone had a rare Guillows Tomahawk for sale here on R/C groups: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587840 |
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Its all I ever knew Mike, unless you count some stick time in my buddys 180 flying to the Bahamas and Key West.
I'm hoping I can get a short kit of this one for sure. |
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But agree a short kit would be great! |
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