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

The wings are wider than my wot, really impressed with the kit though, does feel sturdy and very strong, still got bits to do but thought I would put a pic up

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Cheers for the post Benneh! good to know there is someone else with the same model, and I agree I was stupid the first time round, I feel this model hopefully should give me a little more learning ability but I am going to take 100% extra caution.

I think it would be good to discuss notes? do you have msn or something? also where abouts are you planning on flying it? I am pretty stuffed on clubs around here as they are all full with a long waiting list. Hence why I wanted an electric one, although it seems to be the same size as my wot with a slightly larger wing span. I would say that mine is around 60% built at the moment, unfortunatly my weekend has been quite busy with my granddad in hospital so I have been with the family most of this weekend, but today is free.

I do have a quick question! when I got the model, the inside (where the servo's) where set-up, the rods where inserted in to their relevant servo control rods, however, the rudder control rod was not attached to anything???? there is only 2 servo's in the main fuselage, one for motor/throttle which has a double sided servo arm, and one for the elevator which is only half a servo arm, where does the rudder control rod fit to? surely it doesnt connect directly to the one controlling the throttle??
 
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Ahh thats it!! Thanks mate! I am going to give this ago now and get it set-up. Let me know if you find anywhere.

And I have phoenix RC sim so will be on that constantly

Ill add you on MSN shortly

Skidder - Yeah sorry being new to the ESC set-up I wasnt sure but now I know what's going on.
 
Just sent you a trust with my msn, if you could add me, I want to ask a question about the radio set-up, I am using my AR7000 Spektrum receiver, can someone clarify that I am doing this the right way

that the battery is plugged in to the ESC then there is another cable coming from the ESC that needs to be plugged in to the receiver's battery pins? I don't want to blow my £50 receiver, I also have a switch from my other model, can I use this?
 
Been a bit of a delay on mine, its 80% built, all I need to do is charge my battery (I need to buy a deans connector to come from my balance charger, picking this up tomorrow). make sure pre-installed servo's are centre, set-up the expo, balance the thing and ensure everything is working and set-up as it should be.

Do all final checks then get some more SIM time, and scope about, I already know one place I can fly, however might be slightly windier than I expect as its near a coast line.
 
benneh said:
Good stuff dude. I'll probably catch you on msn, but mine needed some uber trim, the elevator is way down, ailerons over to the right. And wind is your enemy, of this there is no doubt. I'd imagine it would be great fun to fly in the wind once you are pretty good, but for a noob it's scary as anything lol.




Hobby king, ty, duly noted. Yup, still day next time for me, probably the weekend all being well.



Dude it was wild. I was trying to be as smooth as possible, but largely it was big swift adjustments, to fight the ever changing direction and attitude. But, lesson learned!..

We should start an rc plane thread tbh, i feel like I'm derailing DJMK4's thread, and I'll be posting a lot more whilst learning etc.
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Hi mate, didn't receive anything about MSN? send again to my trust e-mail?

I got my deans connector today so can charge, and I have a day off tomorrow, and weather is mighty fine at the mo :)

Also created an official rc plane thread :)
 
Well so far the ST Model Discovery Electric has had two flights, one rather abrupt flight which came down, although this tested durability, and I am pleased to say that I am very shocked at how durable the model is! Came down with a thud but the only thing it done was broke the prop, which is £2.99 to replace.

Second flight I had it going for around 6 or so minutes, and came down ok slight bump as it came in to land but no dramatics. I am not sure why or what happened but it seems that I have lost a screw from part of the bottom of the fuselage which is quite an important screw as it holds some of the rear structure of the plane in place. I am finding it difficult to find a replacement which will actually fit, all the screws I am trying are either to small and fall out, or too big and get lodged in forcing me to take the rear of the model off and force it back through.

That was about 2 weeks ago, I have been rather busy the last few weekends but when I find this screw it will be back out, I will try and get someone to film me next time :)
 
Skidder said:
6 or 7 mins flight time - great success!

What were you doing? circuits?
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Pretty much yeh, I was doing short circuits as I wasnt sure if anything would jeopardise range, I nearly lost it a couple of times. The whole distance perspective thing.
 
Just to let the RC enthusiasts know, I have listed my copy of Phoenix RC Software for PC (Original box, Original CD and Original Link USB cable for Radio) in the MM.

Unfortunately I have had to make a bit of a sacrifice, I may be moving out soon so may have to start selling up, for now I am keeping the plane and radio :) however if I end up ditching this plane to beyond repair then its game over.

I have big priorities coming up
 
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