Mick Turner Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hiya David yes i did read it and it seems we have common issues but i have to admit I built this for someone else who bought this under my advisement,personaly wot 4 isn't my cup of tea although they do make a good winter hack. Im the one person in my club that isnt that fond of wot 4's and its only because ive had a couple many yrs ago and decided that yes its a good plane but there are far more interesting models out there for the money and i do like to try out different planes. The wot 4 is a good model but in my opinion its very over-rated and because so many people have them its naturaly going to be popular for newcommers to the hobby. I dont own a wot 4 anymore but I will be the test pilot for this one and reserve judgement. I dont think it matters what model you buy these days when it comes to good quality ARTF's they all will have something about them we dont like whether its the build or the flying. I think the model would have benefitted from a servo being mounted at the back as an option for the rudder thus allowing bigger engines to be fitted and this would help balance from a larger engine. Anyway Mr Foss has a lot more money than i do from his achievments in the industry so he must be doing it right and good luck to him...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrowot0 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Don't think about it Peter! Put the O.S. 55AX in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 my opinion is the shark is beutiful but delicate, wot for is tough old boot, but will fly long after shark is rekitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Can it be converted to take electric power?? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Mike, Follow this LINK and e-mail a chap called Ian. He has one of these and is going to build it electric, maybe he can help. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks David Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Mike, the model hasn't been designed for electric power per se so any conversion is just that in the true sense. Not impossible but the big decision would be whether to remove the wing to change the battery or whether to cut/fit a battery hatch on top or on the underside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelH Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Posted by Mike Phillips on 06/10/2009 09:10:05: Hi Can it be converted to take electric power?? Mike Hi Mike, sure it can. The trick though, with electric flight, is matching the components with each other and with the model. If you do it right, you'll be really pleased with it. If you don't, components could fail or it may not fly as you wanted it to. Give these guys a call, tell them that you're talking about a WOT 4 and how you want to fly it and they will no doubt be able to advise on the best power system. I've used them several times now and they're really good, I don't work for them or know them in any way besides being a very satisfied customer. www.falconsrcs.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks David and Nigel Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 David C, You're quite right about the proverbial wasps nest, but I've always managed to be controversial even when I didn't mean to be. Although (and please people don't get hot under the collar about this) I still think its a very basic looking model, it clearly has a strong following - this is what prompted my question in the first place.... Ho hum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart charlton Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi david ashby ,I would like too say hallo ,as im a new member to rcme ,and to also say hallo too everyoneOn this form ,some of the menbers now me on this form as i fly with them and are good mate,s david c and nigel , I have had wot 4,s for years now and love them ,there are so many aircraft out there thesedays too pick ,i did have the blackhorse twister which i loved too death and would put it under the wot 4 for flying as i could do all wot the wot 4 does to a limit .Also i would say that the sebart shark looks great and i bet it flys good as well ,must get my hands on one too fly one day .all the best stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Stuart, welcome aboard, nice to see you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 For David Clifford Hi David i took your advice and contacted Ian Taylor and got some good advice from him. so many thanks Like your videos on You Tube Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Currey Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Acrowat0, Thanks for your comment. I shall go for the 55AX. The way things are at present, it could be a while before I get mine put together. Something to look forward to !! Cheers, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi Just considering engine mounts for electric conversion could someone tell me the distance from the firewall to the cowl opening Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Mike, will look and let u know thanx for the compliment D the humble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Mike, My instructions say the prop plate should be 100mm/10cm from the rear of the mount. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID CLIFFORD Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 with the cowel in place you should be pretty close to the prop with just enough room. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Many thanks David The more I look into this model the keener I get Was planning to get it later on but not sure I have the patience to wait!! however I get a lot of fun researching it all Bi for now Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Many thanks David The more I look into this model the keener I get Was planning to get it later on but not sure I have the patience to wait!! however I get a lot of fun researching it all Bi for now Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn R Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 There is a downloadable plan for electric conversion on the Chris Foss Website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Im probsably going to retire my Super \air,I think the weather has left it weak at the knees since it was in the rape,ies thids model a progresion or regresion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks Glynn have downloaded it - and studying it Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrowot0 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Far better than the Super Air Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Phillips Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks for all the assistance - bought one yesterday and construction is underway. Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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