"The Perfect Storm!"

by Phoenix1962 | January 4, 2014 | (8) Posted in Projects

The Hawker Typhoon MK IB, Tornado Type "N", and The Tempest MK V are

"The Perfect Storm"

I apologize in advance for the brief and tragic flight video that you are about to watch. It seams weather isn't the only obstacle I'm facing. It was late afternoon when I finally got into the air, so the low sun, lack of decent video equipment, ( Couldn't keep it in the video frame.) and minimal flying skills made this a really short one. I do have better video equipment on the way though, and I'm crashing as many aircraft as I can to get that out of my system as well. What did I learn from this experiance? Patience! When your gut says wait. It's probably a good idea to listen. Oh..... and foam really does bounce prety high!

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Typhoon MK IB

 I originally designed the Typhoon MK IB because I love warbirds and most other aircraft have been played out. We all know and love the Mustang, Spitfire, Messerschmit, and others, but the Hawker Series created a chance for me to develope a series in itself due to the numerous versions that were created based on the same or similar airframe. Interestingly enough, the Typhoon was often mistaken for the FW 190 due to it's snub nose and straight wing. You may notice as I have in the video I've posted. The Tempest looks strikingly like the 190  so I'm already working on my version of that one!

Once the Typhoon was created it was not dificult to add the changes that wre to become

The Tornado Type "N"

The Tornado was only slightly different ftom the Typhoon in the earlier versions, and It's actually hardly noticable. It was more heavally armed and was powered by the Napier - H2 24 cylindar engine. Classified as a prototype and given the paint scheme of a yellow undercaraige and modified canopy. Later versions received more extensive modifications. Note the two rows of exhaust stacks!

 The Tempest MK V

 The Tempest was more of a chalanging modification, and what a pleasure it was! The eliptical wing planform is the most obvious modification in this design, and by chance eliminated the need for a rear spar, or spacer you might call it. This allows the TE to land on the work surfce where it needs to durring construction. Other modifications include a slightly larger virtical fin, and a true bubble canopy. As it turns out theTempest was one of the most powerfull single seat weapons platforms used durring WW II

All three are a swoppable design, and my versions are powered by a 1200 Kv motor, 25 Amp ESC, and 1300 mAh 4S Lypo. I chose to go with a 9 X 5.5 prop Due tthe amount of surface area taken up by the radiator inlet cowel, and the size of the spinner used. The original designs actualy had an inverted gull wing design which was hardly noticeable, so I opted for the sake of simplicity to go with polyhedral wings. Joining the two wing halves is a breeze. I've incorperted a dihedral brace in the plans that is actually inserted into a slot at the root of the wing durring construction, and this makes it easy to get the correct dihedral angle.

 

Each design takes about three sheets of Adams Foamboard, and are all fully capable of utilizing flaps.  Construction is standard to most foamboard builds. So simple... I built all three versions in just a weeks time, and I'm already planning a landing gear modification for the future.

 

 

They are already available for download, and come with a complete set of instructions, decal sheets, and colored, printable canopies. Special Note: The canopies are in flat pattern design and thank you to Pintokitkat for the pointer on using laminate pouches to make glass effect canopies. This would work great for these, and the two dollar Tiger! More flight video's and more designs are coming soon, so keep an eye out! Here's a preview of the new colored Tiger! Hope to get my new video equipment and get some flight video this week!  Thanks for reading!

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COMMENTS

MT Alex on January 24, 2014
Great job on all the planes, but man o man, that P-40 looks so amazing!
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Phoenix1962 on January 24, 2014
Thank you so much. The P-40 is my favorite. You might be interested in my XP-40 also. Posted a pic on my Face book page. Beyond the Wheel RC. along with pics and progress reports on the H.A.V.O.C. and the F-6F Hell Cat. Check it out. I think you'll enjoy it.
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spetnazer on January 23, 2014
bookmark...and still waiting for the plans of all aircraft. good jooobb!!!
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Phoenix1962 on January 24, 2014
Thank you! All my plans are already available for download at my website Beyondthewheelrc.com.
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Air-headed Aviator on January 24, 2014
That Warhawk looks Great!
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Phoenix1962 on January 24, 2014
Thank you!I spent more time on it after testing was done. I don't put that much effort into them until I get the bugs worked out. LOL Got so much going on I don't really have time. Wait till you see the Xp-40 when it's painted. Posted a pick of the glide test model on my FB page Beyond The Wheel RC along with the F-6F Hell Cat and H.A.V.O.C. Check them out sometime.
Thanks, Tm
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Flying Fox on November 19, 2014
WOW cool plane
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Phoenix1962 on November 20, 2014
Thank you F F,
All of my designs are available on my webpage beyondthewheelrc.com. and build modules are also on my FB page. I usually have several new designs in progress at any given time. Feel free to stop by my FB page at any time and see what I might be up to next! :-)
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JollyOlBrits on June 22, 2016
Your website, Beyond the Wheel RC, doesn't appear to work anymore. Is there another way I can get these plans and download them?
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Phoenix1962 on June 22, 2016
I'm sorry JollyOlBrits. I've had to take a break from designing due to a heart attack, but hope to get back to work in the near future. If you send an E-Mail to beyondthewheelrc@Yahoo.com with your user name on here and which plans you would like. I can send you the plans. You can also contact me on my FB Page https://www.facebook.com/Beyondthewheelrc/
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matjey on June 24, 2016
Sorry to hear bout your health condition. Hopefully you get well soon. I would like to get my hand of your planes design and start building it.
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Phoenix1962 on June 24, 2016
Thank you matjey. I am getting better little by little. The heart just doesn't recover well. I can send you any of my plans. All I need is your E-Mail address. Just send me a message to beyondthewheelrc@yahoo.com or contact me on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Beyondthewheelrc/
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matjey on June 24, 2016
Great to hear bout your condition. I have sent you a private messenge on facebook. Hopefully can start making the trio soon. Thanks in advance.
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"The Perfect Storm!"