Rene Wallage Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Oh goody. Wing's halfway done. Not bad for an evenings relaxing work, while the girls watch Ru Paul's Drag Race (don't ask...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Posted by Rene Wallage on 05/09/2015 23:52:28: Oh goody. Wing's halfway done. Not bad for an evenings relaxing work, while the girls watch Ru Paul's Drag Race (don't ask...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Could it be that there is an error on the plan, depicting F5? On the plan F5 has no tabs. I think I found it on the cnc cut ply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Could it be that there is an error on the plan, depicting F5? On the plan F5 has no tabs. I think I found it on the cnc cut ply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Test flew this one a couple of weeks ago , built from the plan , flew straight off the peg no trim required , great little plane Just keep it close ! Photos from our club web by Ralph cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Rene, I drew up the plan for construction from scratch, but the kit from RBC has slots and tabs added to make it self aligning to a certain extent. Something that is easily done when cutting the parts on a CNC mill, but more difficult to do accurately when cutting by hand, which is defying the the objective of easier construction. With or without slots&tabs, Wiggo should not be difficult to construct for the accurate builder. Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Pete, congratulations! Another Wiggo taking to the air, great! Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hi Max , I failed to say I maidened the Wiggo for a pal , so all the congrats goes to Tony O , he does build a "good " plane , and its unorthodox look appealed to him , I am just a stick waggler , but love "test flying " cheers Tony must now have logged up 10 or so flights , but is intent on putting a 4s in it , I might have to call in a "sicky " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am a very slow builder, plus I've been away from the building board for a few days. Wing is done and ready for final sanding. Fuse is on the way... Two sides rear frame, second build on top of the first with greaseproof paper in between in the areas that are glued. Works fine if you don't use thin CA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 And the front box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hi Rene, it's funny how people always find multiple ways to put a design together. I started with the side panels of the box, then glued the 6x6 mm strips to those and fitted the vertical parts, and only then put the box structure together. I re-read the article I wrote in the magazine, but I found that I did not actually mention that sequence. You are (hopefully) proving that there are other ways to construct the thing too. Keep it up! Max. Edited By Max Z on 16/09/2015 14:26:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 And here I thought I was (loosely) following the carticle...I did hesitate though how do the fuse sequence. I've. Just fitted the rear to the box, after beveling the tail. I laid the box on it's side, attached one side, let it cure, turn the box over, and attach the other side. Worked great. Now walking the dog. By the time I get home it'll be ready to allign and connect the rear tail pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 See? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Anybody spot my mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I do (not surprisingly), you missed tailplane base F11. Not to worry, just cut it down and glue it in between the 6x6 strips you fitted in its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 DONE...(what else are scalpels made for?) The result of trying to work too quick, and not paying attention. When I build one side over the plan I added another piece of balsa on top of the frame, not noticing the arrow clearly marking it F11... I carefully cut away the offending pieces and replaced them with a proper F11. Then I went to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reeves Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thought I would have a go at converting the Wiggo to an IC version! Still not quite finished it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 What size motor have you gone for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reeves Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 25 SC two stroke. Used this one as it was lying around and looked about the right size. Had to modify the fire wall to get the exhaust to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Whoa.. I had a similar plane with a 25 OS two stroke on it, and it was not slow, but that one was 25% bigger than the Wiggo! I am surprised that you got the CoG in the right spot (you did, did you?), a 25 is much heavier than the E-motor I used, and my flight battery is more or less at the CoG. Good luck with the maiden flight, Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reeves Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I was surprised about the Cog, even though it's not quiet finished, the rx battery will need to be in the hatch. I did build the frame a bit heavier. Should be an interesting maiden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I've got an old enya 25 on a sig wonder and it goes like the clappers at full chat, you won't see that wig go for dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Still some sanding to do. Now waiting for wheels, and bolts...There's provision made for an air outlet. I might make a 1mm balsa frame at the far end of the fuse for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Waiting..... I made a pair of holes in the bottom of the cowl to have a bit of airflow through the motor. ESC and battery have no cooling, no signs of overheating yet. I am flying my Wiggo at every possibilty, and I am having lots of fun with it. The fleet in our club is slowly growing, must take a picture soon. Cheers, Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 We regularly fly in plus 30?C, so cooling is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.