Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun"

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:52 pm

I had this build in mind from the beginning of the TE announcement. It's a "Wee Wun" from Aeromodeller 1968.

I cut the parts out by hand this evening, the ribs were a PITB. Some parts had to be cut twice as the cutting gets tricky in small scale.

I should have the wing built by tomorrow and will be a dope finish. Hopefully it turns out well enough to showcase the TE .010

Here is a picture of my progress so far...

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" Image12

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" Image12

Kim Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:11 pm

Looks good! Is this another 'Born on the Road' project?

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:23 pm

Why Yes!

On the road I have peace and quiet and time at my disposal. I can think of no better way to spend my time than knocking out a small build. I am sitting in Cape Canaveral so it seems fitting. Looking forward to a launch on Thurs...

batjac Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:01 am

Ah! At first I thought you were talking about the Wee One, and was going to ask if you were using fixed or movable flaps.

http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=1021

Then I saw that you're building a Wee Wun. Should be an exciting flier.

My bad,
The Easily Confused Mark

gcb Thu Sep 08, 2016 5:45 am

Cribbs,

It appears that you are using the tankless backplate, have you decided on a tank arrangement?

The Wee Wun and the Wee One are both on my bucket list...so far I have built neither.

George

getback Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:42 am

Cool Looking little plane Cribbs , where did you get the kit from ? Those small ribs are one reason I am getting Roger to cut me another micro ring for a build // My Zero is still hanging on the wall a waiting the TE (small) but am thinking spring of 2017 would bee OK with me winter SIS coming Cold

pkrankow Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:12 am

plans are here
http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6041

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:54 pm

gcb wrote:Cribbs,

It appears that you are using the tankless backplate, have you decided on a tank arrangement?

The Wee Wun and the Wee One are both on my bucket list...so far I have built neither.

George

Well, I want to use the tankless mount however, it's going to be tricky even with a small tank. I'll have to take some measurements, but I may be able to notch the wing as ling as it clears the bellcrank.

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:56 pm

getback wrote:Cool Looking little plane Cribbs , where did you get the kit from ? Those small ribs are one reason I am getting Roger to cut me another micro ring for a build // My Zero is still hanging on the wall a waiting the TE (small) but am thinking spring of 2017 would bee OK with me winter SIS coming

Not a kit, hand cut from plans. Pretty easy to do with these smaller planes. It's a good way to get rid of scrap balsa.

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:58 pm

pkrankow wrote:plans are here
http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=6041

Keep in mind that I shrunk this one down to a 10.5" span. Originally designed around a TD .020, hopefully it will work out.

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 08, 2016 7:11 pm

Some more progress tonight, I am a little limited at this point as I don't have a bellcrank or leadouts here with me. It's turning out nose heavy, maybe it will straighten itself out when covered and all the little bits are attached.

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" Image13

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" Image13

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" Image14

batjac Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:45 pm

Man! That's looking GOOD! Makes me want to start one to use a modified helicopter PeeWee on. Can't wait to see it finished.

The Envious Mark

**Cribbs74** Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:24 pm

Thanks Mark, I think the heli .020 would work really well on this model as built per plans. The .020 TD must have boogied.

getback Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:32 am

Thanks Ron , and it is looking GOOD ! Very Happy

**Cribbs74** Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:24 pm

Thanks Eric, the more I look at it, the more it reminds me of a miniature Super Clown.

batjac Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:32 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:Thanks Eric, the more I look at it, the more it reminds me of a miniature Super Clown.

Hmmmm....

getback Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:09 am

I think the fuse / wing are clownish , but the stab/finn/elev. look like ring master (((((( I see Mark Is thinking bounce

Oldenginerod Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:19 am

Cribbs74 wrote:Thanks Eric, the more I look at it, the more it reminds me of a miniature Super Clown.

Actually, looks similar to my "Cadet".
Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" 100_3810

Cox .010 travelling engine "Wee Wun" 100_4610

**Cribbs74** Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:29 pm

A little bit, not a slab winger though. Kinda reminds me of a mew gull.

**Cribbs74** Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:30 pm

getback wrote:I think the fuse / wing are clownish , but the stab/finn/elev. look like ring master (((((( I see Mark Is thinking

Yes, definitely Ringmaster on the back end. Maybe the designer really liked Matt Kania designs:

Ron

**Cribbs74** Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:54 pm

Ok the building part is done. On to covering and finishing. Planning on a micafilm/dope finish, it won't be fancy, but it will be sound.

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