Stephen Jones Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi wood worms, I bought this plane from my club auction but i have no info about it can anyone help me as i do not know where the c of g is , the name of the model or how much movement i need on the control surfaces . It came with a MDS .60 in it and some knacked looking servos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Dart Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Looks a bit like an MFA plane, think it is the eagle. Someone else started a thread very similar to yours asking what the model was but i cant find it. Hopefully someone will be along soon to clear this up for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well i can not believe no one has any idea wot this model is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sorry Stephen , we've let you down Are you binning the MDS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Whiting Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Stephen, It might be someone OD. If the model has been flown, and all the srvos are fitted plus the tank, and you know where the flight pack was situated, that could give you a clue to it's balance point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Start off by measuring half way out along the top wing and then 1/5th of the chord back from the leading edge at that point. Do the same for the lower wing. A good starting point for the CG would be half way between the two points. You can then move it back slowly if it is not aerobatic. It would also give yhou a good check against the existing CG as mentioned by Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks guys, Well the mds looks new but the carb is lose and looks as though it has an O ring seal missing .The servos are fitted but some of the lugs are broken of and the leads to the wings look as though they have been soldered and black taped , no battery and no markings as to where the C of G is .Although the plane looks sound and and after the auction the owner assured me it does fly it was the his garage was cluttered and he had to get rid of some of his models . I think Peter has the best surgestion so far . Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Might be a SIG Super Tiger...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Still no Name for the plane ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yeah, a SIG Super Tiger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Cheers , now all i need to know is where the C of G is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I'm pretty certain that is what it is as a mate of mine has one...I'll ask him this week-end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Cheers , it has a fiberglass fuss if that helps .Edited By Stephen Jones on 18/07/2009 12:57:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hi Stephen, It's not too difficult to work out the cg from the advice above, but do get it right BUT get all the broken bits sorted out before you even attempt to fly it.. No broken servos, your control will not be precise, and no missing bits from the engine, or it will stop...Guess where, 2 feet of the ground, just after you have taken off ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 OK good idea Eric I'll get on it now sir Edited By Timbo - Moderator on 18/07/2009 23:21:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Stephen, I have spoken to my mate and he is going to verify the C of G. It is a Super Tiger but it is made by WIK of Germany, not Sig as I first thought. If you Google wik super tiger model airplane, there is a You Tube link of one flying. I will let you have the C of G when I have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Webster Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Stephen, I have made this Super Tigre model from the original kit and have the plans. The C of G is 145mm from the front edge of the top wing. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Cheers guys,A great response this time around , Peter if you have the plan do you also know the correct setup for this model , engine size and control throws would be much appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Webster Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi Stephen, The model is designed for a .61 two stroke or .70-.75 four stroke. I have just changed to a .75 Thunder Tigre four stroke which sounds good and flies well. The throws are Aileron and Elevator 20mm both ways and Rudder 15mm both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Webster Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi Stephen, I don't think my first reply got through so I am sending the information again. The model is designed for a .61 two stroke or near that size or a .70-.75 four stroke. I have just replaced my 2 stroke with a Thunder Tigre .75. It sounds good and flies well. Control Throws. Aileron 10mm up 6mm down. Elevator 19mm up and down. Rudder 22mm each way. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Age is a terrible thing, Peter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Cheers Peter, I have a super tiger .61 that i took out of a P51 i think i will setup the Bipe and give it a go now thanks for the reply . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well, I now think i know why the seller decided to sell the model at auction now .On removing the MDS engine found that it was not a .60 but a large and heavy .48 .I will now have to rob a engine mount of a unused model now , I guess 3 degrees down and right apply s here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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