Weston UK Cap 232 Build Blog

Hi All,

So it begins!

This is going to be the build blog of the Weston UK Cap 232 kindly donated to me by a very nice gentlemen (not sure if I am allowed to say his name). So far I have read the review article in the 1999 issue of RCME and have had all the parts surrounding me in the 'workshop'. Really can't wait to get started, can't really believe how much this kind gentlemen has given me, I really can't thank him enough!

Throughout the thread I hope to post a full build blog and show first flights. I will take some pictures later so you can all see how the model is at the moment and what I look to do with it. Hoping to have it flying by spring so its going to be a busy few months, I hope to rope in a professional builder to help me out a little with covering etc but the rest I will be doing myself.

More to come....

Thanks

Tom

Specs are as follows



Name:- CAP 232
Type:- Scale aerobatic
Manufactured Weston UK Sittingbourne, Kent
Wing Span:- 1630mm (64’’)
Wig Chord:- 370mm (14.5’’)
Fuselage Length:- 1550mm (61’’
C of G:- 4’’ from leading edge
All-up Weight:- 9.5lb
Required no of channels:- 4
Control Function:- Aileron (one servo for each ), Elevator ( two recommended) ,Rudder, Throttle.
Engine Range:- 15 - 25cc

looking forward to seeing this one Tom

Me too aha, A little anxious on how its going to go. I have to decide on an engine, servos, electronics etc. The engine the gentlemen gave me was a Magnum 120, he said it would be to heavy to put in the plane but he gave it to me anyway to trade or sell it to fund a new one :ohmy: (soo kind!) . Anyway, any suggestions?
I am also looking for someone who is good at covering, I could do it myself but id mess it up big style aha also I don't have a covering iron etc so its cheaper to get someone to do it for me.

Sorry for no photos, I was really busy today and will be for the next week (what with homework, cadets and a full weekend first aid course next weekend) I hope to get some up during the week, watch this space :woohoo:

cover it yourself tom, its not that hard a job.
take it slow and practice on something else first.

OK, will do. What covering should I use? I think I will probably end up doing it all myself but I will be upset if I mess it up.

oracover is supposed to be best.
i have used solar film.

Cobble up a cornflakes box plane, and practice on that with a piece of solarfilm. You'll soon get the hang of it. Get a cheap clothes iron from the supermarket, and wrap a yellow duster around the plate. That will do fine. I use a small 'travel iron' for the fiddly bits. Start off on the wool setting - about 1/3 from cold, and gradually turn the heat up until you find the spot that suits you.

Looking forward to seeing this build come together Tom

I used solarfilm on my last build, it isn't to tricky.
Like Eric I use a travel iron and slowly increased the heat.

Dean

If you dont cover this one, you wont cover the next, and the next, until you have convinced yourself you CANT do it. DO IT YOURSELF. If you make a mess of it, strip it and do it again. At your age, the word cant should not exist.

Garry

Ok, I will do it all myself but may need a little verbal assistance please and that doesn't include "oh *, hes messed that right up" aha although

Heres some pictures, sorry for the awful quality of picture!




Thats the contents of the box, there is alot of things in there from push rods to engines!!







(foam Tony)




(not enough room on the work bench so placed it carefully on the floor, will need to make room aha




Servo place at the back



More to come, see you later!

Tom has said he doesnt mind banter on this thread, but lets remember his age, in other words, lets keep it mild

Garry

"oh *, hes messed that right up" aha

No one on here would ever think that hunni, we all know you are a clever chap and can do this and loads on here will help you with any questions.

you can do this Tom,pics look great

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I will keep going until its done aha

Evening all,

Just finished doing some Physics revision and thought id take a look on the classifieds to see if there is a suitable engine. I found this, www.bmfaclassifieds.co.uk/detail.php?id=116487 what are peoples thoughts?


See you later!

A little update. It has been very slow the past few weeks, what with school and air cadets! I think I will buy some parts today, maybe Futaba 3001s and then an engine of some sort. What do you think is the best covering for it? I'm a little stuck on what to buy, I'm a little nervous i'll mess it up and I really don't want to! :oops: Please could I have some advise!

Much love aha

Tom