Hawk E4 ~ 35" Electric Control Line Combat ~ Single Rib & Parts Set Only

Model aircraft

£25.50

Hawk E4 ~ Electric Control Line Combat Model 

Laser-cut Single Rib & Parts Set

Important: This is NOT a complete kit.
❌ No plan included (digital plan available by email on request)
❌ Additional materials and hardware required 

The Hawk E4 is an introductory electric control line combat model designed by Tim Hobbins for a new Electric Combat class. It is roughly XL vintage combat size and optimised for electric power.

Proposed rules for the new Electric Combat class are available on request, and further details can be found on the Hobbins Hobbies Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/197778064270550

Model Specification:

  • Design:                        Tim Hobbins (Hobbins Hobbies)

  • Wing span:                  35 inches

  • Aerofoil:                      15% (36mm thick) 

  • Flying weight:              Approx.14.5oz

  • Motor:                          2212 size motor with a KV of 1400

  • Battery:                        3 cell 11.1 volt 1300mah Zee batteries

  • ESC:                              30 amp (Budget units suitable)

  • Propeller:                     8/4 only

  • Line Length:                44ft

  • Lap times:                   Just over 4 seconds

What's Included

33 laser-cut parts for ONE combat model:

  • 8 x wing ribs + 2 doublers (3.0mm balsa)

  • 11 x LE riblets (2.4mm balsa)

  • 2 x centre ribs + 2 x nose ribs (5.0mm balsa)

  • 1 motor mount (6mm lite ply)

  • 1 belcrank mount (3mm birch ply)

  • 2 x fuselage doublers (3.0mm Liteply)

  • 1 x tail extension + 1 elevator (3.0mm balsa)

  • 1 x bell crank support plate (3mm Birch ply)

📌 The photo 2 shows one wing only for clarity.

NOT included

❌ No plan (PDF available by email)

❌ This is not a complete kit

Additional materials required (Not Included)

  • 9mm pine quadrant (leading edge)

  • 6mm sq pine (trailing edge)

  • 6mm balsa for tip blocks (6.0 x 100 x 185mm balsa sht)

  • 1.5mm balsa for wing gussets (1.5 x 100 x 160mm balsa sht)

  • 2.4mm balsa for battery box (2.4 x 100 x 150mm balsa sht)

  • Acrylic bell crank (available from Hobbins Hobbies)

  • Covering material - (mylar recommended) 

  • Electric motor, ESC, 3s Lipo battery

  • Boat transmitter (motor on/off - Ch.5)

  • Braid >0.25mm 25lb braid lines (14m centre to handle face)

Optional 6.0mm liteply wing Jig parts (8 x assemblies) - available for £12 extra with kit if requested.

Optional Belcrank assembly kit - available for £5.95 extra with kit if requested.

Wing Jig & Belcrank links here: https://skyhighrc.co.uk/accessories

Plans:

  • A PDF plan can be supplied by email on request.

  • Printed AO plans can also be ordered via ezeeplan.co.uk for approximately £10 + postage.


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