Build By: Carl Tulanko

Despite the fact that the HET-RC Super Sniper is more of a sports plane than a warbird, Carl has agreed to take on this ARF and give it a military finish.  With this in mind we have requested HET-RC produce some all "white" Super Snipers in addition to the white/orange finish.

As with Carl's previous builds, there's plenty of detailed steps and helpful hints to transform this sleek looking ARF into a mean looking, fast flying plane.

01 - Front label shows a picture and specification.

02 - The package, in good shape with no shipping problems.
 
 
 

03 - Inside the box reveals a well packed kit, typical of HET-RC.

04 - The components include a fiberglass fuselage, two wing halves, a horizontal stab, canopy, hardware bag and decals.
 
 
 

05 - Wing sections and stab come pre-covered in plastic covering, note though that the control surfaces are not yet glued.

06 - Hardwood plates support the wing mountings holes.
 
 
 

07 - The leading edge of this semi-symmetrical wing is shaped well.

08 - The intake duct work is made from glass, it's not super smooth, but has been finished well.
 
 
 

09 - Tow hook location is beefed up inside.  I noticed all the mounting points for the wing, tow hook and tail feathers have hardwood supports epoxied in place inside... a nice touch.

10 - Hardware package should include the following:

  • 3 Horns
  • 6 Horn mounting screws
  • 3 Clevis'
  • 4 Wing / Tail mounting bolts & washers
  • 3 Control rods
  • 1 Tow hook
 
 
 

11 - Another nice feature is the aileron servo wire exit holes, which have been pre-made.

12 - The build begins with the elevator hinges removed in order to mark the center lines.
 
 
 

13 - Hinges are inserted up to the line inside the horizontal stab.  They are placed with their left side 3/8" and 3" away from the end joint.

14 - Thin CA glue is used to mount the hinges... it will "wick" into the joint.
 
 
 

15 - Horizontal stab with hinges installed.

16 - The elevator is installed on the stab.  Make sure it is evenly spaced from the tip on both sides before gluing.

 
 
 

17 - Elevator is moved downward before gluing, allowing it to pull away a bit from the stab so it won't bind during use.

18 - Elevator installed on stab and glued in place.  Once again, make sure the ends are evenly spaced, then use thin CA to attach the elevator.

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