Big Bandit Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I Just fancied a smaller Webbitt so that I could play so I had the original plans reduced by 50 %Originally I thought I'd use an old Cox 020 Pee Wee, which is still an alternative power option. Favorite method of copying parts from the plan. Simple draughting tools are handy here. I like to make templates on 1/32 ply so that the better fliers can be repeated. Decided to go electric on this one, with an Overlander T2226/25 1800 KV, 10 Amp Highmodel ESC, on a 2s lipo. To do away with as many plugs and sockets as possible I've soldered the motor leads direct to the ESC. 2 fuselage sides complete with the motor / ESC in place. Formers, battery plate, in place, join the fuselage sides. Sheet top and bottom cross grain with 1/32 balsa, install elevator servo (5g), and cover. I've used litespan on this one. Back to the shed now to cut wing ribs, the motors turning out 50 watts on a 4.5 x 4.5 prop and the model without lipo's weighs in at 3 1/2 ounces. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Chris, I like it!..makes the standard WebBit look HUGE!! If I get chance I may follow you on this one, I have a sheet of 6mm depron just sat in my shed! Is it going to be 4 channel? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Blimey 50% is a huge reduction isn't it! Looks great Chris, we all want one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Indoor WebBit anyone? Nice one Chris! BEB PS Who's going to be the first to build a 200% 6' span WeBit then?Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 22/04/2011 17:09:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Aaaaaaaah, the 1/2A Webbit - still got a kit here somewere. Here's the prototype Webbit, with the 1/2A Webbit sitting on her wing - CD ROM motor and 2 cells IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Webb (Steve Webb Models) Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Been doodling an even smaller one for a Vapor rc block micro spektrum gear - having seen alphabobs Profile West Wing Tiger Moth fly on this set up( with 120 ma 3.7 cell) I think the indoor webBit is a possibility I/2 a WebBit looks fun especially with modern motors and rcKeep the Mavericks coming! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Thanks all, It just had to be done, Like the 1/2A leccyflyer. I've also had the plan reduced to 3/4 for a Cox Black Widow although I'll keep both to 2 Channel Aileron and Elevator. I remember Alan Dorrell talking about a 52" span I think, that would be great with a 70 4 stroke. The Micro Spectrum gear sounds a great idea Steve , What span would that be. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Posted by leccyflyer on 22/04/2011 17:24:51:Aaaaaaaah, the 1/2A Webbit - still got a kit here somewere. Here's the prototype Webbit, with the 1/2A Webbit sitting on her wing - CD ROM motor and 2 cells IIRC. Aaaaahhhhhh, Isn't it sweet? P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 10 wing ribs cut from 1/32 balsa and 4 from 1/16, not much waste at this size. 1/8 spars and 1/32 webs, can leave the grain spanwise at this size. Enough for today, finish it tomorrow.Cheers,Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 It's ready to fly now, wings ready for covering. Who got the ailerons upside down then , using the litespan covering for hinges. Their top hinged now . Wings finished and aileron servo fitted, laggy em on. 2s 350 lipo, 2 5gram servo's from Steve Webb, T2226/25 1800Kv motor, 10 Amp Himodel ESC, Jeti 4 channel RX. 6.7 oz ready to fly. Have to see what the weathers like tomorrow, the motors turning out 50 watts, so might swap the prop to a 5 x 5 for a bit more power. Cheers, Chris. Edited By Big Bandit on 24/04/2011 23:00:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I like that Chris! Good luck tomorrow with the maiden, why the servo on top of the wing? Room? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi Richard, Still can't get over the Autogyro vid, superb. I always stick the servo on top of the wing on small models, it's just easier. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Chris, Touch on the windy side today for your WebBlite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi Richard, Yep a bit too much, spent the day in the shed building the Fun Cub, need to get it finished and flown before the Extra 540 arrives. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Still not tried the Webbite just too much wind and other jobs wanting my attention. Still not bad the Fun Cub is finished and ready for a maiden, full set including flaps and glider release, a couple of vintage engines sorted, and nearly finished for the weekend a "Webbittneezer" for the Old Warden Mayfly event. Like the Tigerneezer hope to get into the flyoff this year. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I've been waiting to try my Webbit again but the wind has put paid to that. It looked like the wind was dropping off tonight so what did it do? It started to rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hi Chris, typical, we've had poo clouds overhead all day, but no rain yet . Just arranged to go to the Red Bull Flugtag event in Leeds for 17 July, may be next year we could enter a man powered Webbitt . We would just need to decide on who could swim the furthest .Cheers,Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Webb (Steve Webb Models) Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 The weathers turned rotten hasnt it? Now the WebbIte is finished are you going to build and indoor version? I'm still gobsmacked by the Webitneezer in the gallery. Amazing a Neezer WebBit... for some reason thats one thing that makes me feel all........ a Webbitneezer! amazing. Looking forward to WebBites - photos in the air. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi Steve, Probably will, but at the moment I've put the bike up for sale and need to re-roof the garage when it's gone, so some fetling to do. The small gangsters on it's way and needs to be finished and I've another Webbitt kit in the lounge. Recon I'll do a 3/4 foamy like LD has done about 30". My club has an indoor meet every month so that would be useful along with the baby Webbitt or WebBite. Yep the Webbittneezer is fun, a DC Merlin on the front, could maybe do with a tad more dihedral, but with a little less wind than we had at Old Warden last weekend it would be a little cracker. I also picked up some flight profilers from Derek Knight so FF Webbitts with brushless and lipo's are go. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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