Tom F

This looks really interesting, would be a perfect home for my Irvine .25... Watching very keenly, best of luck with the build

I've got a Diddlebug that's ready for covering - I'm using the recommended GWS gearbox.   Lovely build, I'm really keen to build another Stevens Aero design. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Sounds like a monster, Andrew! I did think 350W seemed a bit light on the Chris Foss site - I'll see how the Twinstar flies (went for ond in the end - going to use a pair of 150W motors) and go from there to figure out what power-to-weight ratio starts to get scary.   Nice looking plane there, Paul. I'm going to do mine white as well - though I'm tempted to copy your idea of doing the tail in another colour! How much dihedral have you built into that wing? It looks quite flat. You built yours in two days? That's about 1600 times faster than me :D   David - how did it fly on that engine? Sounds like quite an interesting combo...   I'll start a build thread when I get back to the building - been quite busy lately, but I'll get some wood over the weekend and get cracking. I'd like to have it done by easter.   Certainly a lot of testimonials here - sounds like it should be a good'un. @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

@import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css); I think that sounds like a plan.   I'm going to follow the guidelines on the Chris Foss site, but I'll probably go with some cheapo electronics from HK, shooting for somewhere in the region of 300-350W with a decent suitable on 3S 3300 pack. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16230__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_35_30_1100kv_380w_.html   Maybe this one? The aileron wing sounds like a definite plan too - I'll save ye olde Irvine .25 for a Sig Kobra maybe @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Thanks Andrew, the instructions turned up on Friday! I really appreciate you doing that.   Had a chat with Mr. Foss - he recommended the aileron wing too as I'm learning to fly at a club.   I think I'm going to pick up a Twinstar to get some hours in while I finish the Uno Wot, and build it with the reduced dihedral aileron wing - hopefully the Twinstar would be easier to fix if it comes to grief in the early stages and the Wot will keep me entertained for longer than it would with the 3ch setup.   Thinking of building this one as an electric, too, that seems to be the done thing...   Can't get over how much cheaper brushless gear has got since I last looked a couple of years back. Craziness! @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Wow you genius! I've sent you a PM.   Much appreciated   Now I really don't have any excuses...

Thanks Martin.   As I said, mine's the 3ch one. Unfortunately the wings + veneer seem to have suffered somewhat in their long hibernation, so I'm wondering about biting the bullet and bagging a 4ch wing.   I'll give Mr. Foss a ring and see what the damage would be.   Without wanting to sound like a broken record, anyone got any updates on these 'ere instructions? @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

@import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css); How do they compare in terms of weight? They look to be a good 20-40% heavier than an equivalent Saito or OS - is that because the Japanese ones are weighed without exhaust/carb whereas the Laser has these installed?   Or are they just mega overengineered?   I suspect it's the latter - but I'm just asking out of curiousity.   One of the twins would be my dream engine for a scale warbird. Or anything really - but probably not a good match for my unfinished Uno Wot  @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);Edited By Tom F on 05/01/2012 19:55:42

No rush - my shiny new scalpel blades and shiny new glue (wait, what?) still haven't arrived... @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

I'll be sure to do that, Geoff.   I think I'll do some more building, then when the weather gets a bit better I'll head over to one of the local clubs and make some contacts, get the plane checked over as it nears completion etc.   Will certainly be getting a someone to teach me how to fly the thing. I'll be getting a lot more practice at building if I don't!   Can't wait for the glue and odds and ends to arrive. Anyone got any leads with the instructions? @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);

Had a good look at the kit - looks pretty good, but some of the glue joins aren't as solid as I'd like them to be - and the fuse looks a bit twisted? I built it with balsa cement, which I suppose might not have aged that well. I'll take the thick sheeting off to have a better look at the innards of the fuse and go from there.   I was about 14 when I started it I think - I'm not 100% confident in the build really. I'll pick it up at the end of the week and have a proper look   Thanks for the responses so far!   Andrew - That's great to know! I actually found all the UC bits, which is a nice surprise. It looks like most of the bits are there. As I said, the veneers look pretty secure, so I'll get some filler on there and have a bit of a sort out.   Paul - There're a lot of clubs round here - I'll make sure I do that! The last thing I want to do is explosively disassemble something that's taken me all these years to (hopefully!) finish...   Martin - Very kind. Out of interest, is yours the 3ch or 4ch version? I'll brace the UC plate like you suggest.    

Hi all,   New member here, just asking for some advice!   About 10 years ago, I bought a Uno Wot kit - I made pretty reasonable progress up to a point, but then priorities changed and I ended up with an expensive RC car habit instead! The cars don't see much action any more as the building aspect was always the thing that appealed the most - and unfortunately there's not enough of that with the cars.   I'm determined to finish it and get in the air - but after being through 10 years of storage and through three house moves it's looking a bit worse for wear!   From what I can tell, the fuselage is mostly complete - but it's a bit untidy. The wings have only had the leading and trailing edges glued on.   Everything looks pretty complete, and it looks pretty straight (my younger self hadn't done as bad a job as I'd feared!), though a couple of things have suffered - such as the tail feathers (which I'm tempted to replace as they don't look overly tidily put together), and the panelling on the wings has split along the grain - though the veneer hasn't actually lifted as far as I can tell.   A couple of things have unfortunately escaped over the years, most notably the plans/instructions!   Does anyone have any that they could scan and email to me?   Also, the bits for the UC seem to be missing (struts and clamps), as is the wherewithall for joining the wing halves.   Has anyone built one of these? What are they like to fly?   I was recently given a lovely looking laser-cut parkflyer kit (Stevens Aero Diddlebug) - which I'm going to put together before I have another crack at the Uno Wot as it seems like it should be easier to complete a new project than re-start an old one.   I live near Stroud, in Gloucestershire - there are a fair few model flying clubs around so I'll try to get it finished for the spring and (finally!) get the plane off the ground.   At the moment I'm gathering all the materials I'll need to get stuck in to the project - so far I'm planning to buy:   - Scalpel/Razor saw - Glues (a couple of different CAs, and some white glue) - Sanding blocks etc.   Anything else I should look for? I've got a dremel which I'm sure will come in handy!   Any suggestions on the would be greatly appreciated @import url(http://www.modelflying.co.uk/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);