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40% CAP 232
by Nick Laurence

Below are pictures of Nick Laurences' latest project, a 40% scale CAP232. The model was obtained through F3A Petrol Power and is produced by 2N Line as a ready built but uncovered airframe.

Technical details are :-
Weight : 30-32Lbs
Wingspan : 2.7m
Length : 3.0m
( fits a Volvo estate with 25mm to spare
if you take the spinner off ! )
Engine : 3W - 120 twin petrol developing 10.5 HP
Prop : 20x10 inch Carbon fibre producing 6000 RPM
Servos : 2 per wing - Futaba 9206
1 per Elevator - Futaba 9206
2 Supertec 1/4 scale servos on the rudder
2 standard servos linked together for the throttle
Power Supply : 2 off 6v 3000mAh Nimh linked to 2 off Jaccio
voltage regulators at 5.1v with
fail safe switch solid state
Receivers : 2 off PCM "S" 9 channel cross linked to
aileron and opposite elevator
Smoke : Super Smoker pump unit powered by 6v 1400 mAh battery.
Diesel supplied by 1Litre tank
Covering : Profilm with vinyl cut strips C/O 1st Stop Signs,
cellulose spray to glassfibre cowl
Fuel : Petrol 1:50 mix in 1.2Litre tank



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Last updated on 12-Jan-2003