*****My WOT4 MK2 Nitro RC Plane Assembly Log****
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Nice,
Here is my current stable:
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000153.jpg
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000154.jpg
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000156.jpg
Here is my current stable:
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000153.jpg
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000154.jpg
http://www.maltopia.co.uk/images/WP_000156.jpg
Don
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The first one is a fairly lazy flier and quite stable. Was my first model, so I have kept it 
Its slightly overpowered though, so you can really crank it up and do some light aerobatics if you want to. Not really an idea model for it though.
The WOT4 would be more aerobatic though
Its slightly overpowered though, so you can really crank it up and do some light aerobatics if you want to. Not really an idea model for it though.The WOT4 would be more aerobatic though
Haha, I'm in no rush, I have spent a lot of money on it and I had no intentions of rushing it anyway. I run into problems, had to wait for fundings etc. I'm going to have a go at starting it up tomorrow with the new internals And glow ignighter
I've read this thread,I dunno why but this vid has just sprung to mind!
Lol! Epic. Rather random music video
Run in to yet another problem 
I need to get the exhaust of the engine, its held in by two hex screws, however one of them has rounded.
Whats the easiest way to get this out? im going to have to look at replacing it, I need to get the exhaust off as I need to cut out and fit the nose engine cover
I need to get the exhaust of the engine, its held in by two hex screws, however one of them has rounded.
Whats the easiest way to get this out? im going to have to look at replacing it, I need to get the exhaust off as I need to cut out and fit the nose engine cover
Run in to yet another problem
I need to get the exhaust of the engine, its held in by two hex screws, however one of them has rounded.
Whats the easiest way to get this out? im going to have to look at replacing it, I need to get the exhaust off as I need to cut out and fit the nose engine cover
Dremel and careful drilling?
Why does the exhaust need to come off to fit the cowling? Can't say that's ever happened for us before.
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Leave cowling alone for time being. Run engine without cowling as you will want to get to it to change idle screw, and what not form time to time.
I know it makes it look pretty. but just leave it off for time being.
If the hex nut has rounded, use a dremmel to cut a slot in it. Use penetrating oil on screw and screw out.
I know it makes it look pretty. but just leave it off for time being.
If the hex nut has rounded, use a dremmel to cut a slot in it. Use penetrating oil on screw and screw out.
See here, you can see where I am going to cut
im going to need to remove the exhaust, unless you can see another way of doing it, although im still going to have to drill out the hex screw sooner or later.
if you can do a paint diagram that would be brilliant
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You can use card, taped on the fuse that then goes towards engine and make your template there and then transfer that to the cowling to make your cut marks.
I noticed I think on the 14th Jan, you said all control services etc are all set up and moving.
Dont have them moving too much. Just whatever is in the manual, it may look pretty to have them move loads more, but you dont want that on your 1st trainer.
Glad you got rid of the regulator and assoc rubbish. You dont need it on your model.
You did right, a flight switch and battery. The anagram KISS works here.
Apart from that, good luck,
I noticed I think on the 14th Jan, you said all control services etc are all set up and moving.
Dont have them moving too much. Just whatever is in the manual, it may look pretty to have them move loads more, but you dont want that on your 1st trainer.
Glad you got rid of the regulator and assoc rubbish. You dont need it on your model.
You did right, a flight switch and battery. The anagram KISS works here.
Apart from that, good luck,
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Its not so much the template I am after as I know whereabouts to cut, im just trying to get round the issue of not being able to get the exhaust of because of the rounded hex screw
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Just cut a slot in it, to the hole, then slide it over, 2 minutes and its on. Also means you can just slide it off whenever you want.
Do you really want to have to remove the exhaust each time you want to remove the cowling?
Do you really want to have to remove the exhaust each time you want to remove the cowling?
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I hear you, Like we say, either try lots of different allan keys, i know they round of at times, but sometimes you can find one allen key that will 'bite' enough or file a flat on the Hex and get it out that way.
In the mean time. Go learn to fly, safely, and as far as I am concerned at a BMFA club! have someone who flies virgin models have a go first, there reactions are quicker, they are experianced in seeing things and knowing what to do in case something goes wrong.
Otherwise you could be coming home with a bag of balsa!
But hay ho, each to there own. Good luck whatever you do and enjoy and stay safe and watch out for that prop. It will bite you if you touch it. Oh and it can cut like a swine before it is even started.
PS: have you sorted out a prop, noticed there was none yet on the model ?
size ? pitch ?
In the mean time. Go learn to fly, safely, and as far as I am concerned at a BMFA club! have someone who flies virgin models have a go first, there reactions are quicker, they are experianced in seeing things and knowing what to do in case something goes wrong.
Otherwise you could be coming home with a bag of balsa!
But hay ho, each to there own. Good luck whatever you do and enjoy and stay safe and watch out for that prop. It will bite you if you touch it. Oh and it can cut like a swine before it is even started.
PS: have you sorted out a prop, noticed there was none yet on the model ?
size ? pitch ?
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Yes that will be fine. Try and keep it straight and pretty though.
Looking at your engine (irvine 53) you be looking around 12x6, 11x6,
a 10x9 will perhaps be a little too small, engine is powerfull enough for a larger prop. a 10 inch prop would br fine on a 32-40 size engine, but your using a .53. Also your pitch is too big (9), its not a 3D aerobatic plane mate !
Larger diameter props develope more thrust, higher pitch yeilds more speed, basically. If you were to use a 11x6 prop it will have more pulling power than the 10x9 your using and be quieter too.
Looking at your engine (irvine 53) you be looking around 12x6, 11x6,
a 10x9 will perhaps be a little too small, engine is powerfull enough for a larger prop. a 10 inch prop would br fine on a 32-40 size engine, but your using a .53. Also your pitch is too big (9), its not a 3D aerobatic plane mate !
Larger diameter props develope more thrust, higher pitch yeilds more speed, basically. If you were to use a 11x6 prop it will have more pulling power than the 10x9 your using and be quieter too.
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