Precedent T180

i bought this model off E bay a few years ago and when i arrived to collect iy it still had a Laser 4 stroke in it I think its a 50 but unable to see a marking.I have enjoyed flying this model very much but always had to spend time getting the engine running.Once running its perfect.Last time I took it to the field it wouldnt start so it been confined to the shed.I have a new in box SC52 4 stroke and today decided as I need an easy life at the flying field I would put this engine into the T180.Its going well so far but im not getting a connection with the electrics so charging batteries to make sure the one used is fully charged.The cowl only needs some cutting for the silencer and then fiddling the silencer into position and connecting the throttle ,Ive found a broken hinge on the elevator also
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laser 50

SC52

T180

Interestingly I just advertised a car on Autotrader and all the photos came out upside down but all these are fine

took time but the throttle is now connected satifactorily next is exhaust and cowl

Can't open jpg Mr Beard John

i redid it John so those are the photos

the replacement of the hinge went smoothly but I found a crack in the other elevator where they join and yhis has been epoxied.no problems with exhaust just needs tightening and the cow is ok needs screws.Fit a new glow to the engine then find and check the wing and run the engine up in the garden

I have one of these amongst the many unfinished,would like to fit it out with electric motor.

Mr B, as one hinge was broken, and one cracked, I'd replace them all, as it sounds like the plastic is going brittle. Yopu don't want any important bits falling off in mid-flight!

it wasnt the hinge cracked Eric it was the wood which glued successfully.I replaced the hinge which had lost a lug for the pin

im ready to fuel up and test run the new engine but cannot get the energy to do much at present medication makes me feel awful most of the day

Mr Beard, you don't need to worry about getting things done asap, just remember you need to take it easy, we can wait for your recovery, get yourself fit before you concider other things.
We want you back to good health.boz.

boz wrote: Mr Beard, you don't need to worry about getting things done asap, just remember you need to take it easy, we can wait for your recovery, get yourself fit before you concider other things.
We want you back to good health.boz.

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