*****My WOT4 MK2 Nitro RC Plane Assembly Log****

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Ok, I thought I would dedicate a thread to the new RC build im doing atm.

Its a Chris Foss WOT 4 MK2 Nitro RC plane.

So far I have the following

WOT4 MK2 Plane
Spektrum DX6i 6ch full range radio (tx)
Spektrum AR7000 7 Channel Reciever (rx)
5 x Hi-Tek Servos
4 x 300mm JR Servo Extension Leads
Align Glow Starter, rx li-po battery


imax B6 Balance charger

Sharp Craft Knife
Lead locks
Thin Cyano Glue
Rapid Setting Epoxy
Lead Locks


I still need to get a few more bits

SC46A-S AERO RC ABC ENGINE - 2 Stroke
Fuel Filters
Fuel Pump

Im sure I will think of more to add to the list

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Anyway

Day 1 of the build

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Thought I would start with something thats in the middle of the instruction book, purely as its probably the easiest thing to do, constructing the undercarrage section with the wheels and also the tail wheel. Done and done.

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I had to pop down to the hobby shop to get the adhesives and some other bits, then I started on attaching the ailerons to the wing panels, uses thin hinges and cyano glue which will later be re-inforced by aileron control horns where the control cables will be fed to.


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Next thing im going to do is im going to prepare the servos, getting the extension leads clipped on and the terminal connectors fastened with lead locks.

Keep your eyes peeled, I dont have a deadline for this so just peruse at your will :)
 
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There is still quite abit to do, 65 steps in the instruction manual, that takes you up to finishing the build, then comes the breaking the engine in, balancing, and of course the first flight. OK im not actually building the plane from scratch, but I do have to attach stuff, fit everything in, the control wires, recievers, servos, fuel tank, fuel lines, filters, engine, prop, etc etc,
 
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Ok ok, to keep the trolling people happy I give mods permission to edit my thread title please, to keep people happy:rolleyes:

Dont see the difference though, same as a PC build log, do you build it, or assemble it?
 
Apparently the best type of engine for this is a 46 type. Are sc really that bad? I thought they were reccomended
 
I'm working with phoenix the rc flight sim ATM. May borrow mu brothers keyring cam for the flight :)
 
Aileron servos have now been installed although im not sure if they are the correct way round, i can spin them round so that the white disks are at the opposite ends.

It must be said these instructions are crap. Going to post on RCgroups to see if they can help

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OK, radio has been binded with the reciever, aileron servos are in and centered, duel aileron controls have been set-up on my tx, you can see me using the aileron stick controls to turn them. You can see in my pic the reciever, li-po battery, regulator/glow starter ignition

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Malt_Vinegar said:
Good luck! What have you been flying before this model?

The wot 4 is supposed to be a decent mid-wing second plane. I never flew one, but always saw them doing the rounds years ago :)

However, as said before, this is basic assembly, not a build! ARTF kits have a lot to answer for.. Althought they opened the door to more people to get into the hobby, it does devalue the experience somewhat.

Nothing like building up an aircraft from a pile of balsa, covering, balancing, trimming and test-flying!! Also, one of my favorite parts of any build is seeing the fully complete balsa shell standing naked ready for covering!

Currently I own my old Nitro high wing trainer, a coyote electric glider and two balsa build slope soarers.

Not been flying much recently though :)
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This is my first model. I was going to go for the WOT Trainer but I didnt want to be restricted as such as I know I would get bored of it soon enough where this model will give me the added bonus of being aerobatic.

I wouldnt say its basic, infact its quite challenging, with the un-clear instructions that came with the plane for a first timer it is pretty difficult to put together. I have seen other planes instructions which offer much much more detail step by step guides.

Im getting on though :) picking up my engine this week. .46 OS, all I will need to get then is my fuel pump, fuel filter, some props, maybe one or two other things but all the rest I have got.
 
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Malt_Vinegar said:
Fair enough, have you got someone to teach you how to fly? Also, is your transmitter able to hook up to a buddy system? My training was all done initially under the buddy system. So, landings and take-offs were dealt with by my instructor for the first few flights.

Once I had the hang of flying circuits and eights, we moved onto landing approaches. Once i had my landing approaches down, I was allowed to land my own model.

I took my BMFA license, and then I was good to fly solo!

Do you know how to run in/tune the engine? don't know if engines even need to be run in anymore? It was over a decade aco i flew nitro. I do start mine up once a year to make sure its still working fine for when I do want to play nitro again.

Intructions for models are almost always basic, a model like the Wot4 will assume you have already been flying and built a high-wing aircraft and know a bit about the hobby.

The wot4 is not a trainer model, some might call it an aerobatic trainer, but i would make sure you use really low throw on the control surfaces, you do not want twitchy and over-reacting controls on a model you are training on!
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Hi there, yes my DX6i does have a buddy system, aswel as putting in many hours on the flight simulator hooked up to my radio, I will be looking at someone watching over me yes when I first start to fly the real thing instead of the SIM (although the sim is realistic)

I have seen some youtube videos of engine run/in and tuning, Iv also got a friend to show me but there are plenty of guides on the web especially on how to tune the OS engines. Run-in you just strap the plane down with no wings attached, put a good few tanks of fuel through each time throttling up/down.
 
Cool yeah I will be looking at BMFA insurance.

yeh regarding the RC Sim, the one I have Phoenix is the most realistic, but as you said it doesnt offer some of the stuff you experience in real flight, although it does have good wind settings, failure settings, disorientation realism etc when flying and is good for getting used to takeoffs/landings/approaches.

I am taking my model with me on friday when I have a day off work (and payday) to pick up my engine, I have asked the guy behind the counter politely if he wouldnt mind taking a look at my progress so far and get a few tips, they are good like that, every time iv been in there I always see him helping people out.

I will have a look at clubs when I have put it all together, and before it has its first flight.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone

I have decided on one of three engines for my WOT4 MK2 plane, this is my first plane and the engine requirements need to give the benifit of being good performing, reliable, enough power to see me through training (which it will) but also to perform aerobatics, I dont want to be having to buy a bigger engine to keep me satisfied.

I dont mind paying the extra £20 for the OS as this seems to be the better reviewed engine.

What are peoples views?

Shall I go for

OS 46 LA

or

SC46A-S

or

Irvine 46 ABC Mk IV Engine

I am picking it up this friday
 
I had this arguement at the beginning of this thread, its similar to people posting build logs for their PC's, your not building it, your assembling it, but people still use the term build. ;)

Anyway, on the subject of engines, I think im going to go for the irvine.
 
Malt_Vinegar said:
I was just trying to wind up Jestar :p

In regards to the engine, the only IC engine I have left is an MDS, and I don't think they even make model engines anymore, however Irvine and OS has been around for a long time.. They know how to make engines, either would be fine I reckon!
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The OS 46 LA engine doesnt have as much power, and is a bushing engine. Many people on RC Groups and another forum im using are suggesting the Irvine to be the better out of the two, if I was going for an OS 46 AX that would be a different story, but these are like £35 - £40 more expensive that the Irvine, the 46 Irvine will be perfect for me

:)
 
Think you can get super tiger, but im going to stick with my guns on Irvine, seeing as thats whats everyone is recommending over on the RCGroups and rchobby forums :)

Got my local model shop to keep me one back so i can pick it up on friday, also going to take my plane down so they can give it the once over on my progress so far :)

wish me luck
 
I thought with the WOT4 if you stick anything bigger than a .46 it gets too much for the plane and you have to all sorts of adjustments?

I was thinking about a 53 but was told to stick with the 46 as thats what best suits this particular plane.
 
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