trebor Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Do any of the parts in a Wot4 mk3 kit need replacing or are they all quality items ? While I am looking at the kits is there anything else I need to order in the way of parts. That deluxe kit is tempting with quality cowl and landing gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Flyer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 I used the Deluxe kit for mine (has Laser 80) . The undercarriage is very very durable glass fibre and cowl nice. U will still need to buy some clevises ( plastic ones are supplied) and hinges ( Mylar sheet is supplied) . And wheels I think. The 70 is a great match. My 80 is a bit OTT, but it still flies beautifully in almost any wind ...enjoy 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Got one on order now, is it right I need to purchase an engine mount or does it come in the kit ? I think my Artf Wot trainer mount came in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil67 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Currently building the mark 3 balsa kit, basic version, no engine mount in pack. Don't know about the deluxe kit. I built a unowot twenty years ago for my son and the instructions haven't changed only a couple of addendum sheets. Mr Foss could maybe Update the instructions for 2018, dense text and poor diagrams could be improved!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Unfortunately the Wot 4 Pro has been crashed due to an elevator connector failure- subsequently ordered lots of connector locks. The wing is fine so I might build another fuselage for it at some point. This one is looking decent though, needless to say this one would have survived the crash considerably better than the super light ARTF one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Bit of a delay, I've been fairly busy doing quite a bit of this But I've kept up with the model flying and building. The Wot 4 is now almost ready for covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Welford Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Posted by Concorde Speedbird on 22/07/2019 22:08:02: Bit of a delay, I've been fairly busy doing quite a bit of this Jacob, where are you paragliding? Is it Snowdonia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 It's the Buttermere valley in the Lake District. It was earlier in the year, hence why there is still snow on the peaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 A fascinating series of posts - and thank you for the pictures of the Wot 4 Pro, Jakob. I have just completed a rebuild of an old Wot 4 Mk2 for electric power, with a lighter fuselage. Intrigued to see the lighter tail section of the Pro, similar to what I built. I had wondered about making a built up wing for myself - I have never seen any foam wing Wot 4s, up until now. Looks good, might 'reverse engineer' one using an old foam wing as a rib template. Have never seen the extended rudder you mention; also interesting. I agree closed loop can be awkward to set up in that narrow fuselage - it is my preference, which I was cursing last night when trying to reattach a sprung connector. I am now wondering about my oldest Wot 4, from ~thirty years ago. Is it even a Mk2? I have been tempted a few times to build a Twin Wot - two fuselages with a common centre section, on the style of the Twin Mustang. I thought that might be what a Wot 4 squared might be! Or maybe that's a Wot 8 ... John B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Thanks John. The extended rudder is only a feature of the Mk3 and Classic models, amongst other modifications. The wingtips on my Wot 4 are the plastic moulded ones from a Mk2 kit from over 30 years ago! I'm sure a twin wot would be great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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