KEVIN CAMILLERI

WOW !¬! ! Keep it up ! Posted by Sheldon Holy on 06/05/2019 23:30:35: Does this forum include the XL? If so, here is some progress on mine. All normal Acro Wot XL assembly, with some exceptions. I had a power plant available for a model of this size and, for many reasons, I really wanted an Acro Wot XL. The Acro Wot is probably the nicest flying power model I've ever flown, and it looks great too. Even the foam one flies beautifully. The ARTF is also very cheap for the size, and whilst it is a "budget" kit, there is really nothing to complain about quality wise. All ARTF models come from the same factory anyway, Hangar 9 for example is made in the Seagull factory... Anyway, the Chris Foss ARTFs are out of stock everywhere and many have no delivery dates, Acro Wot XL included. Luckily I found a kit at a model shop in Germany, it cost an extra £50 or so but still worth the money. Unfortunately, it arrived without the cowl or landing gear in the box which appears to be a mistake from the factory. No reply from the model shop, so I guess that's that. Anyway, I found a set of Alphawing Xtra Wot size landing gear at SMC which is a near perfect fit, and I am making my own cowling anyway.... All normal so far. And then I made a hole in the front.... ... Because I want to fit this: It's a P20 with a CNC Modelparts turboprop unit. I've always wanted a turbine (who doesn't!) but no local flying sites are suitable. Turboprops are another several levels of interesting higher for me, especially this miniature PT-6 style unit with a free secondary turbine. I like how the engine is backwards, amongst other things (did I mention it's a turboprop?!). Some considerations: - No vibration from the turboprop and they are surprisingly quiet, usually quieter than a two stroke petrol - They drink fuel, this will need a litre tank for a safe 8 minute flight. Also it's long, so the turbine sits where the tank normally would. Luckily the fuselage on this model is a good size with loads of room for the turbine and a 1L tank to sit on the CG, with heaps of room left for batteries etc... - Engine/gearbox weighs about 1450g, so about the same as the NGH 38cc four strokes that sometimes go in these models. I felt it necessary to at least try and make a slightly interesting engine mount, so I came up with the following: I need to tidy up the hatch, sort a cowl (plan on carving blue foam and then glassing) as well as sorting out suitable ducting to ensure the airflow to the turbine intake is isolated from the hot section. I also fitted dual elevator servos at the tail and cut the tail post to properly epoxy the horizontal stabiliser in. CAing it in place seemed inappropriate as it wasn't a 100% snug fit anyway. Another reason I went for this model is I already have everything I need. I will be going for a dual receiver setup as per my other larger model (H9 super cub). One receiver and battery for each half of the plane, fully independent. I had to stagger them to make the fit: And that's where I've left it for the evening. I will pick this project back up when I have some time, but hopefully not too long. The gubbins for the turbine (lipo, fadec and pump) don't take up much room and the tank fits nicely: Edited By Sheldon Holy on 07/05/2019 00:04:14

WOW !¬! ! Keep it up ! Posted by Sheldon Holy on 06/05/2019 23:30:35: Does this forum include the XL? If so, here is some progress on mine. All normal Acro Wot XL assembly, with some exceptions. I had a power plant available for a model of this size and, for many reasons, I really wanted an Acro Wot XL. The Acro Wot is probably the nicest flying power model I've ever flown, and it looks great too. Even the foam one flies beautifully. The ARTF is also very cheap for the size, and whilst it is a "budget" kit, there is really nothing to complain about quality wise. All ARTF models come from the same factory anyway, Hangar 9 for example is made in the Seagull factory... Anyway, the Chris Foss ARTFs are out of stock everywhere and many have no delivery dates, Acro Wot XL included. Luckily I found a kit at a model shop in Germany, it cost an extra £50 or so but still worth the money. Unfortunately, it arrived without the cowl or landing gear in the box which appears to be a mistake from the factory. No reply from the model shop, so I guess that's that. Anyway, I found a set of Alphawing Xtra Wot size landing gear at SMC which is a near perfect fit, and I am making my own cowling anyway.... All normal so far. And then I made a hole in the front.... ... Because I want to fit this: It's a P20 with a CNC Modelparts turboprop unit. I've always wanted a turbine (who doesn't!) but no local flying sites are suitable. Turboprops are another several levels of interesting higher for me, especially this miniature PT-6 style unit with a free secondary turbine. I like how the engine is backwards, amongst other things (did I mention it's a turboprop?!). Some considerations: - No vibration from the turboprop and they are surprisingly quiet, usually quieter than a two stroke petrol - They drink fuel, this will need a litre tank for a safe 8 minute flight. Also it's long, so the turbine sits where the tank normally would. Luckily the fuselage on this model is a good size with loads of room for the turbine and a 1L tank to sit on the CG, with heaps of room left for batteries etc... - Engine/gearbox weighs about 1450g, so about the same as the NGH 38cc four strokes that sometimes go in these models. I felt it necessary to at least try and make a slightly interesting engine mount, so I came up with the following: I need to tidy up the hatch, sort a cowl (plan on carving blue foam and then glassing) as well as sorting out suitable ducting to ensure the airflow to the turbine intake is isolated from the hot section. I also fitted dual elevator servos at the tail and cut the tail post to properly epoxy the horizontal stabiliser in. CAing it in place seemed inappropriate as it wasn't a 100% snug fit anyway. Another reason I went for this model is I already have everything I need. I will be going for a dual receiver setup as per my other larger model (H9 super cub). One receiver and battery for each half of the plane, fully independent. I had to stagger them to make the fit: And that's where I've left it for the evening. I will pick this project back up when I have some time, but hopefully not too long. The gubbins for the turbine (lipo, fadec and pump) don't take up much room and the tank fits nicely: Edited By Sheldon Holy on 07/05/2019 00:04:14

Posted by Stuart Z on 14/11/2017 06:56:05: Hi Kevin For info, I used S3010 servos in the fuselage and S3001 servos in the wings, just as per the instructions -I use Futuba radio always so happy with that. The battery is an Eneloop 4.8v that sits with the Rx. Where I did make a change was to use a carbon fibre tube elevator push rod in place of the large wooden one. I found the wooden one, whether I was doing something wrong I don’t know, fouled inside the fuselage. Maybe that is what made the difference in my not needing extra weights. Thank you for the info.. Im going to use Hitech HS-5485HB Karbonite Digital Sport Servo , and a futaba 3003 for the throttle.. 6v 2500mha eneloop Pro battery pack. I have furaba 7c tx but im thinking to use a frysky rx 7c compatible reciever. Ive used it on my electric planes and work very good ... its cheaper than the futaba ... but i think its a good quality,,,, hoipefully !!!! Can you please take a photo of the elevator push rod please ....

Im going to use a 6v 2500mha nimh battery pack and fit it under the tank .. Photos below shows clear glue interior to give it some extra strength. Hi Stuart Z ... what is your setup ? battery and servos ? thanks

Posted by Denis Watkins on 09/11/2017 07:53:43: Hello Denis, thanks for photo.. what engine you have ? and how much weight you used for cg ? Thanks alot

Hello Naill, Can you please upload a photo of your setup of servos and rx please . And how much weight you used to set the cg ? Thanks.

Where do you place the rx battery nimh? Under the fuel tank?

Started the assembly of the Acrowot.. Engine 55ax.. same problem of the muffler ... need the extension.. its a pity that the Acrowot manual recommends the 55 engine and does not even listed in the manual the need of extension... Started to fit the Dubro Tank...    Edited By KEVIN CAMILLERI on 06/11/2017 07:46:29

Hello Niall, if you are using the 55ax Os engine, the engine should fit without any extensions... Did you removed the small piece from the firewall as Brokenenglish told you ?