Post by charliebrown on Oct 12, 2010 19:34:32 GMT 1
This is not so much a build log as it is a photo-documentation of my build. I could not find much information about this plane at all online so I thought I'd take the opportunity to post it for the benefit of anyone else who might want to build the Spacewalker.
This is my second plane after the HZ Super Cub LP.
Everything came tightly packed.
Nice and tidy with separate bags for the all the small stuff.
First negative. The landing gear rods need a little bending to fit properly.
The cutout for the elevator needed a little sanding for it to slide in. Apart from that the tail section fit very nicely.
The two wing halves are glued together with a plywood piece as reinforcement. Don't forget to use plenty of epoxy on the reinforcement and not just the flat end-pieces.
This picture shows the leading edge and the protruding part that fits into a cutout in the fuselage when the wing is mounted on the plane. The trailing edge is bolted using two nylon bolts.
The Spacewalker has separate Aileron servos. The bays for them are hidden under the wing covering. Note the pre-mounted string to pull the servo lead through the wing.
Two 60cm extension cords from the servos to the center of the wing.
An OS .46 two-stroke fits perfectly in the included motor mount. The mount bolts to the firewall according to a hole pattern that's laid out in the manual. Note that the motor mount needs a little trimming to keep it below the engine cowl, and the prop shaft will end up almost too much to the side (you'll see this when you mount the cowl).
The fuel tank is included with the model. I chose to secure it with a couple of velcro straps. A note here - don't forget to line the exposed wood on the inside of the tank bay and the front of the plane with epoxy before running the engine or it will soak up the oil and make a mess of the adhesive coating.
My template for cutting out holes for the cylinder head, carburetor screw and silencer.
My weapon of choice - a Dremel clone, a cutting disc and a sanding sumthin'. Be careful though and the fiberglass gets everywhere and you don't want it in your lungs.
Not half bad for my first try.
An extension tube for the silencer is a must to keep the belly of the plane clean. Makes all the difference.
Futaba 7ch 2.4GHz receiver, servos, and battery.
My last unresolved issue; I can't drain the tank. The tank's three connections go to the fuel line, filler line and pressure line. Doh!
100mm wheels for the win! The included 60mm wheels don't agree with our grass field. Plus they look cool.
The pilot is included, the scarf is extra.
All done!
The prop is a recommended 11x6.
The real deal.
The model flies beautifully. Very forgiving, while still quite happy to do loops and rolls. The only real problem I have is keeping it straight during takeoff, but that's hardly a surprise as she's a taildragger. Landing is a piece of cake.
The build quality of the Spacewalker is very good. I'm hardly an expert myself but the older guys in my club have been all over this model and two of them actually bought one for themselves.
Apart from a wheel that I forgot to Loctite, and lost, the only thing I've had to replace is the spinner. The included spinner is made from way too soft plastic, and my starter dug deep grooves in it.
Links:
www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2067743
www.warnerair.com/
www.warnerair.com/infopack.pdf
www.warnerair.com/builder.html
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks!
This is my second plane after the HZ Super Cub LP.
Everything came tightly packed.
Nice and tidy with separate bags for the all the small stuff.
First negative. The landing gear rods need a little bending to fit properly.
The cutout for the elevator needed a little sanding for it to slide in. Apart from that the tail section fit very nicely.
The two wing halves are glued together with a plywood piece as reinforcement. Don't forget to use plenty of epoxy on the reinforcement and not just the flat end-pieces.
This picture shows the leading edge and the protruding part that fits into a cutout in the fuselage when the wing is mounted on the plane. The trailing edge is bolted using two nylon bolts.
The Spacewalker has separate Aileron servos. The bays for them are hidden under the wing covering. Note the pre-mounted string to pull the servo lead through the wing.
Two 60cm extension cords from the servos to the center of the wing.
An OS .46 two-stroke fits perfectly in the included motor mount. The mount bolts to the firewall according to a hole pattern that's laid out in the manual. Note that the motor mount needs a little trimming to keep it below the engine cowl, and the prop shaft will end up almost too much to the side (you'll see this when you mount the cowl).
The fuel tank is included with the model. I chose to secure it with a couple of velcro straps. A note here - don't forget to line the exposed wood on the inside of the tank bay and the front of the plane with epoxy before running the engine or it will soak up the oil and make a mess of the adhesive coating.
My template for cutting out holes for the cylinder head, carburetor screw and silencer.
My weapon of choice - a Dremel clone, a cutting disc and a sanding sumthin'. Be careful though and the fiberglass gets everywhere and you don't want it in your lungs.
Not half bad for my first try.
An extension tube for the silencer is a must to keep the belly of the plane clean. Makes all the difference.
Futaba 7ch 2.4GHz receiver, servos, and battery.
My last unresolved issue; I can't drain the tank. The tank's three connections go to the fuel line, filler line and pressure line. Doh!
100mm wheels for the win! The included 60mm wheels don't agree with our grass field. Plus they look cool.
The pilot is included, the scarf is extra.
All done!
The prop is a recommended 11x6.
The real deal.
The model flies beautifully. Very forgiving, while still quite happy to do loops and rolls. The only real problem I have is keeping it straight during takeoff, but that's hardly a surprise as she's a taildragger. Landing is a piece of cake.
The build quality of the Spacewalker is very good. I'm hardly an expert myself but the older guys in my club have been all over this model and two of them actually bought one for themselves.
Apart from a wheel that I forgot to Loctite, and lost, the only thing I've had to replace is the spinner. The included spinner is made from way too soft plastic, and my starter dug deep grooves in it.
Links:
www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2067743
www.warnerair.com/
www.warnerair.com/infopack.pdf
www.warnerair.com/builder.html
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks!
