weasel Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Hello can anyone recognize this plane I bought it at the nationals years ago. Seems like a kit build model, has a 3ft wing span. Wondering what the C of G is thank you Weasel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Looks kind of electric pylon E2K ish. That’s a fair chunk of motor up front Weasel.. no wonder you are asking for CG info 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, extra slim said: Looks kind of electric pylon E2K ish. That’s a fair chunk of motor up front Weasel.. no wonder you are asking for CG info 😄 Hello Extra slim... it had the engine mount already fitted I've got a ASP 36 there was also a fuel tank installed so it's been for glow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wagg Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Generally I would start off with about a 1/3 cord back from the leading edge especially as it is a straight parallel cord wing. The other parameters are the aileron and elevator movement. If your Tx has rates then I would set them up for the ailerons and elevator as well. Before flying check how the model is balanced side to side. With the wing in place, hang the model at the the top of the vertical stabiliser (rudder) and also at the nose. Which ever wing side drops then put some weight in the the light wing until plane is level. Once the plane is flying safely there are techniques to determine the best place for CG by noting how it flies. P.S. I would think a 36 will be a bit overpowered for a 36" wingspan 👍 Edited October 22, 2022 by John Wagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 How about the Cloud Models Wasp C2K or the Modelcraft Freedom 2000, designed for the Club 2000 class which used Irvine 25 engines (and possibly some others). This class evolved into the C2K electric class. Cloud Models Wasp C2K Modelcraft Freedom 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Eight pages of Wasp build instructions (with C of G info) here: E2K Wasp build instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Billinge Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I have a WASP and it's a speed demon! It'll be bonkers on that IC Motor! About 8 or 10 of us did a mass build of wasps a few years ago. A swarm was created. The model does 1 thing.........Speed I haven't flown mine for a while as I have high blood pressure. It will bank and yank at speed so keep your control movements down to sensible throws and watch out for landings because it takes ages to slow down. Plan for a very long and shallow approach. The ailerons are of limited use, but the elevator is very effective. Best flown into a stiff breeze for landing. Maybe check with your Doctor if you are of a nervous disposition Hahaha KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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