Nakajima Ki=84 Hayate 630mm span

[Mr Speedy]

So, as I've cut some wood 🪵, I guess I'm allowed to post something..
Why this plane? I've never built one before.. and my nephew's name is Hayato, which is a play on Hayate..that's probably the best reasons..

It's a long time since I last built a plane, so I expect to make all the beginner mistakes and have my  obvious blunders pointed out..some of it is coming back, but I think that all the " clever stuff" Is forgotten!

I had to buy a couple of sheets of balsa.. the first time that I've bought balsa that is " Made in China".. how things have changed!

It feels heavy already... see how we go!

[dputt7]

Great to see some action from up there in the North East John. Is that from Mikes Flying Scale Models or your own design. You have made a good start.

[Mr Speedy]

Thanks Dave!
I have a bit more time now, so I have created a cosy corner in the lounge room, put on some relaxing tunes( to cover the sound of my cursing 🤬) and am making some piles of balsa dust!
The 3 view is from a Japanese 1/48 scale drawing book of WW11 fighters.. I don't seem to be able follow plans or instructions! I've nearly finished the easy bits.. fuselage will be more of a headache..

[Piecost]

Good progress, I look forward to following this build. But, I do wonder if you might be wise to increase the size of the tailplane?

I recieved good advice on my own build thread, of a kit built Hellcat, from OZPAF and include his attachment.

https://hpa.aeromodelling.gr/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=4116

In it; Don Deloach details the recommended tailplane size and centre of gravity position, based on succesful models.

[Mr Speedy]

Thanks Piecost, for your kind link to the reminders page! I will review it shortly!
Probably I will have to make a larger tail plane.. on this design, they set the tail plane forward of the fin a bit.. I'm looking at the nose area too, it's a bit of a complex shape to build lightly.. anyway, see how we go!
Probably I should have just built another Ki61/100, because they always fly well, but sometimes it's good to try something different and risk failure 😣!