Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
03-06-2004 | 09:34 PM
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Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
I just bought a used WM 1/4 Scale Cap 232 and need the control throws and C/G. Could someone look in their manual and post these for me. Also what is the recommended servo torque for each control surface? Thanks
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03-07-2004 | 01:05 AM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
Im thinking of buying one. Could u pls tell me what this aircraft flies like? Does it hv any potential for 3D? Is there any site where i can read reviews? I cant find any references...
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03-07-2004 | 09:54 AM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
I just bought mine Sat at the perry swap meet so I haven't flown it yet. It is a well built airplane. I'm hopeing someone will post the setup info for me. I haven't found any reviews on it yet.
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03-07-2004 | 09:17 PM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
There was a review by Dick Pettit about 1-1/2 years ago in RC Report with a Wolf 1.8 Predator gas engine. No, the review is not available online. What I recall from the review is that the control surface throws were waaaay too high, making for a scary test flight. Perhaps those would be full 3D throws with lots of expo, but for initial flights, should be much lower, in case you find the actual numbers.
Why not just email the link at www.airborne-models.com for the information?
Why not just email the link at www.airborne-models.com for the information?
03-07-2004 | 09:48 PM
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I don't know if I still have the manual, but absolutely use 75 oz.in. or better metal gear servos. I lost mine in a blender when a 55 oz.in. plastic gear servo stripped out and locked into place fully deflected. It hammered into a huge rock pile and shoved the engine through the fuselage the long way.
The plane is fully 3D capable and flys well with anything 1.48 or larger in glow. I saw a couple that were waaayyy overpowered with gas engines and the wing tips would twist in tight turns at power. I'll have to say that they both had 45 and 50cc engines and it was much too much.
The plane is extremely well built, but could use a little reinforcemenmt at the landing gear plate. That was the only manufacturing problem I had with mine. Use 4/40 hardware at all control surfaces. It matters with this plane.
The plane is fully 3D capable and flys well with anything 1.48 or larger in glow. I saw a couple that were waaayyy overpowered with gas engines and the wing tips would twist in tight turns at power. I'll have to say that they both had 45 and 50cc engines and it was much too much.
The plane is extremely well built, but could use a little reinforcemenmt at the landing gear plate. That was the only manufacturing problem I had with mine. Use 4/40 hardware at all control surfaces. It matters with this plane.
03-07-2004 | 10:06 PM
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Found the manual. All measurements are in millimeters.
Elevator: 40mm up and down
Rudder: 100mm both ways
Ailerons: 12mm up and down
All measurements were starting points if I properly recall the way it flew. But the starting points worked.
C/G: 133mm behind leading edge of wing at the fuselage junction.
By the way, a 1.5 to 1.8 four stroke would fly it quite well also.
Enjoy
Elevator: 40mm up and down
Rudder: 100mm both ways
Ailerons: 12mm up and down
All measurements were starting points if I properly recall the way it flew. But the starting points worked.
C/G: 133mm behind leading edge of wing at the fuselage junction.
By the way, a 1.5 to 1.8 four stroke would fly it quite well also.
Enjoy
03-07-2004 | 10:52 PM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
ORIGINAL: Silversurfer
Found the manual. All measurements are in millimeters.
Elevator: 40mm up and down
Rudder: 100mm both ways
Ailerons: 12mm up and down
All measurements were starting points if I properly recall the way it flew. But the starting points worked.
C/G: 133mm behind leading edge of wing at the fuselage junction.
By the way, a 1.5 to 1.8 four stroke would fly it quite well also.
Enjoy
Found the manual. All measurements are in millimeters.
Elevator: 40mm up and down
Rudder: 100mm both ways
Ailerons: 12mm up and down
All measurements were starting points if I properly recall the way it flew. But the starting points worked.
C/G: 133mm behind leading edge of wing at the fuselage junction.
By the way, a 1.5 to 1.8 four stroke would fly it quite well also.
Enjoy
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03-07-2004 | 11:54 PM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
What was your weight?
I wonder how much it would weigh with a 4-stroke 150.
Thanks!
I wonder how much it would weigh with a 4-stroke 150.
Thanks!
ORIGINAL: Silversurfer
I don't know if I still have the manual, but absolutely use 75 oz.in. or better metal gear servos. I lost mine in a blender when a 55 oz.in. plastic gear servo stripped out and locked into place fully deflected. It hammered into a huge rock pile and shoved the engine through the fuselage the long way.
The plane is fully 3D capable and flys well with anything 1.48 or larger in glow. I saw a couple that were waaayyy overpowered with gas engines and the wing tips would twist in tight turns at power. I'll have to say that they both had 45 and 50cc engines and it was much too much.
The plane is extremely well built, but could use a little reinforcemenmt at the landing gear plate. That was the only manufacturing problem I had with mine. Use 4/40 hardware at all control surfaces. It matters with this plane.
I don't know if I still have the manual, but absolutely use 75 oz.in. or better metal gear servos. I lost mine in a blender when a 55 oz.in. plastic gear servo stripped out and locked into place fully deflected. It hammered into a huge rock pile and shoved the engine through the fuselage the long way.
The plane is fully 3D capable and flys well with anything 1.48 or larger in glow. I saw a couple that were waaayyy overpowered with gas engines and the wing tips would twist in tight turns at power. I'll have to say that they both had 45 and 50cc engines and it was much too much.
The plane is extremely well built, but could use a little reinforcemenmt at the landing gear plate. That was the only manufacturing problem I had with mine. Use 4/40 hardware at all control surfaces. It matters with this plane.
03-08-2004 | 06:26 AM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
Thanks guys for all the info, I hope to fly it this week. It has a 31cc gas engine with electronic inigition and weighs about 10 or 11 pounds, I haven't actually weighed it yet but thats my best guess.
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03-08-2004 | 08:25 PM
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When I flew mine with an MDS 1.48 in it it weighed in at 13 lbs, fueled. The MDS took it straight up. I won't say it was unlimited, but I didn't need anymore than it provided.
By the way, the C/G in inches is 5 1/4". I would aslo suggest a servo with more than 100 oz in of torque on the elevator and rudder if you can. The plane likes to land on the fast side, so make sure you are low and over the runway before you really slow down. It will break off to one side or the other if you stall it. Like any other plane, take it up high and really learn it's habits before the first landing.
It's a really fun plane. You will enjoy it.
By the way, the C/G in inches is 5 1/4". I would aslo suggest a servo with more than 100 oz in of torque on the elevator and rudder if you can. The plane likes to land on the fast side, so make sure you are low and over the runway before you really slow down. It will break off to one side or the other if you stall it. Like any other plane, take it up high and really learn it's habits before the first landing.
It's a really fun plane. You will enjoy it.
03-08-2004 | 10:01 PM
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RE: Word Models 1/4 Scale Cap 232 Question
Thanks Silversurfer I appreciate all the help. I'm putting an JR 8411 on the rudder and have Hitec 605s for the ailerons and elevators.
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