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

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.