Engine Specification

Bore - 21mm

28
Stroke - 18.4mm
RPM - 2,000-10,000

38

57
Prop - 11" x 6", 11" x 7"

PLAN VIEW

76

25
72
100

R2
2.5

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION

ENGINE DIMENSIONS

Exploded View of Engine & Remote Needle Assembly

Remote Needle Valve Assembly

with In-Flight Mixture Control ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY DRG No. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART No.
Project
1 CRANKCASE 1 OFF WF46-0003 18 18 SWG X 15mm LONG PIANO WIRE PIN 2 OFF

2 CRANKCASE BEARING 1 OFF WF46-0004 19 2 OFF

3 BARREL 1 OFF WF46-0005 20 1 OFF

4 CYLINDER HEAD 1 OFF WF46-0006 21 1 OFF

5 BACKPLATE 1 OFF WF46-0007 22 M3 X 12 LONG SOCKET CAP HEAD SCREW 4 OFF

6 CRANKSHAFT 1 OFF WF46-0008 23 M3 X 20 LONG SOCKET CAP HEAD SCREW 5 OFF

7 CONROD 1 OFF WF46-0009 24 M3 X 10 LONG C/SK SOCKET HEAD SCREW 4 OFF

8 PISTON 1 OFF WF46-0010 25 M3 X 16 LONG SOCKET SET SCREW 2 OFF

9 GUDGEON PIN 1 OFF WF46-0011 26 M3 NYLOC NUT 2 OFF

10 PIN END BUTTON 1 OFF WF46-0012 27 M2.5 X 5 LONG PAN HEAD SCREW (ST.STL) 1 OFF

11 LINER 1 OFF WF46-0013 28 THRUST WASHER (O.S. OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S. No. 22020001

12 CARBURETTOR BODY 1 OFF WF46-0014 29 DRIVE WASHER (O.S. OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S. No. 24008000

13 CARBURETTOR ROTOR 1 OFF WF46-0015 30 NEEDLE VALVE (O.S. OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S. No. 24081970

ASSEMBLED ENGINE 14 BARREL SPACER 1 OFF WF46-0016 31 SERVO HORN (MODIFIED FUTABA) 1 OFF Fut No. FUTM2030

15 NIPPLE 1 OFF WF46-0017

16 NEEDLE VALVE BODY 1 OFF WF46-0018

17 IN-FLIGHT MIXTURE CONTROL DISC 1 OFF WF46-0019

 61.95
43 43
42.60 19.35
21.5 21.5
6.15 15 4.35
2 - Holes 3.5 Dia Exhaust Port
17.75 17.75 10.5

6.75
4 - Holes M3 x 8 Deep 6.15

R6
11.25 11.25

R6
1.5mm x 6 hole

t yp
6.15
A A

6.15

18.75

18.75

21.5

21.5
6.15
11.25 11.25
A A

30.0

30.0
4.75

4.75
12.25
Transfer Ports 6mm Rad typ
4 - Holes M3 x 8mm Deep

re .7
15 6.15

10
3.75

f
4.15 15
23.45 30.0 C/Bore 6.2 Dia 6.15
30.0
View of Alternative Crankcase
Plan View Panel pin used to locate liner drill
38.5
(Without chamfering)
1.5 mm Hole x 6 Deep to suit Liner
37.5 44.3 28.2 Plan View Section on B-B
18.75 18.75 34.00 20.00
40
8.0
25.00
36.5
10.0

0.75
4 - Holes M3 x 7 Deep

5.4
4.75

3
5

8.4

2.75
18.75

18.75

35.3

3.5

37.3
11.5
28.00
16.60
37.5

21.8
36.5 B

3.5
2
25 8
Chamfer Optional Chamfers Optional 34.00
29.95 32
37.47

Front Elevation Section on A-A Rear Elevation

View of Completed Crankcase Front Elevation

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) CRANKCASE WF46-0003 Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) BARREL WF46-0005

15.5 5.8 57
Notes Drill and ream to suit big Raised Area
74.15 end pin detailed below 27.75
9.65 20
20.0 1. 10mm intake hole to be bored with for copper fuel feed 34 7.8
32 8
A pipes (See note 2.) 27.8

A
the bearing pressed into crankcase R2

3.3
16.60 30.095 to ensure correct alignment. 21 5

18.75
6.36
2. This diameter to be a light press Machined flat for

9.2
fit inside crankcase. piston clearance 0.2
A

Raised Area
13.4
see note 1

Thread 1/4" 28 TPI UNF 32.15 0.2

Ream to 5.47
28.15

A
25

28
40.15
Machined flat End View

14
R2
2.5 for prop driver Side Elevation
12.00

2.5

4 - Holes drill through

12 5.6 1.5mm Chamfer

1.5mm Chamfer A B 11 4

R4
See Note 2.
A Section on A-A Elevation on Rear of Plate

12.000
9.00

8.5
Completed Bearing Notes
Front Elevation Section on A-A Completed Backplate

5
1.5mm Chamfer 26 Big End Pin

16.2
1. This diameter is a close fit inside crankcase to avoid air leaks (see detail)
2. Copper fuel feed pipes to be a press fit into backplate 0.5mm Rad
Section on A-A View on Arrow B

Material - Bronze PB1 CRANKCASE BEARING (Scale 2:1) WF46-0004 Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) BACKPLATE WF46-0007 Material:-
14.25
0.25mm Chamfer Crankshaft - Carbon Steel EN8M (212M36)

5.500
Big end Pin - SilverSteel
40 2mm Chamfer 40

14 1.8 Typ u/cut

32.80
CRANKSHAFT WF46-0008
Big End Pin
4 4.5
1.5 TYP

(Silver steel)
.5

Big end pin to be an Project

R4

R4

R1 interference fit
1.5
9.8

0
20.5

0.6 A A
1.4

Front Elevation
3.60

6.35
Front Elevation
1mm Rad Plug thread 1/4" 32
22.5
14 UNEF (O.S. #8 Plug)
5.000 5.500
A

21.00
Completed Crankshaft
4.43

2.9

3.05

Section on A-A General Notes

RCM&E PLANS SERVICE
22.5

6.04
8.1

This drawing is to be used in conjunction with the RCM&E column

=

write up for machining methods, dimensional fits and assembly.

Completed
Cylinder Head Typical Dimensional Tolerance
2.15
A

Completed Conrod A .46cu. in. two-stroke glow engine. DESIGNED BY Alex Whittaker
Section on A-A PLAN No: RC2095 No. of Sheets: 2 of 3
First published in
RCM&E March. 2012
Plan View

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) CYLINDER HEAD WF46-0006 Material - H15 Duraluminium (2014) CONROD (scale 2:1) WF46-0009
 21.00* 19.5
A 18.5 1.1 3
A A
12 5.000 3

2.5

2.5
1
5.00
A A
8.35

5.0
R10.5
R0 A A
18.5

18.5
16.5
.2
5 Front Elevation

A A

6
Chamfer 0.25mm 10.0 Front Elevation
End Elevation Section on A-A End Elevation Section on A-A
A 1mm Dia Hole for 19.00
future Gudgeon Completed Barrel
Pin removal
Side View Section on A-A

9.4
12.6
1 - Hole Drill & Tap M3
R6
Completed Carb Spacer

10.5

1.2
Completed Gudgeon Pin Completed Plug
5.7

17
*Note
Completed Piston Section on A-A
Make Liner prior to making Piston. Outside
Diameter to be lapped to size to match liner Section on A-A
Notes- Notes-
1. The Gudgeon pin diameter should be made to 1. Test fit the plug in the gudgeon pin & piston
Material - Silver Steel a minimal clearance to match the piston. Material - Bronze to ensure a sliding fit within the liner. Material - Mild Steel or Brass Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)
Underside
Material - Cast Iron PISTON (Scale 2:1) WF46-0010 GUDGEON PIN (Scale 2:1) WF46-0011 LITTLE END PLUG (Scale 4:1) WF46-0012 CARBURETTOR BARREL (Scale 2:1) WF46-0015 CARB BARREL SPACER (Scale 2:1) WF46-0016

21.000 78.54 (25mm Dia) 10.97

Circumference ref A
TS 1.0
FR
1

Underside of Liner Lip Copper feed pipes to

be a light press fit

9.5 A/F
A A 13.94 11.39 15.285 11.39 13.94 8 27

3.2* be a light press fit for 18.0 9

34.5
copper feed pipes
Remove Sharp Corners
1.2 4.5 7.4
6.298 6.298 Front Elevation
11 4
TS 1.0

2.35 Thread M4 x 0.5p

FR
1

Bottom edge of Liner

M6 Thread

2
Sectional Elevation on B-B Plan View
0.75

Outside of Liner Port Development

4.5
28.1

2.75

11.5

11.5
9.5

5.75
6.8
5

4.6
19
Completed Nipple

1.2
35.25

8.8

18
A 23 Completed Body

2.25
3.5

4.25
4.25
End Elevation Section on A-A
View of Completed Liner Plan View
Front Elevation Section on A-A Material - Brass Hex Stock Notes- Suitable for O.S Needle No.24081970

Material - Carbon Steel EN8M (212M36) CYLINDER LINER WF46-0013 NIPPLE (Scale 2:1) WF46-0017 Material - Brass NEEDLE VALVE BODY (Scale 2:1) WF46-0018

Venturi angle cut using a A

Countersink Drill
General Notes
2.94
This drawing is to be used in
4 10 conjunction with the RCM&E
1.5 A 1 Hole drill to
1- Hole Drill & Tap
suit for clevis
column write up for machining
M2.5 x 6 Deep methods, dimensional fits and

R10
R2 5.04 Key depth
assembly.

22.75

9.15

17.8
5.5
13.5

3.375
Typical Dimensional Tolerance
5.85

Key
16
30.75

0.5
1.25

B B
8

A
7.54
17.25

Rear Elevation Section on A-A

5

6
A

5.7
2 - Holes Drill & Tap M3
8.5 Project
R10

8
View on Arrow C Front Elevation Section on A-A 1.3

11.5
C Completed Disc
6.8 10.0
Serrated front
face 40 off
9.15
0.3mm deep

11.6
Front Elevation
8.2
6.8
12.8

A A
18.75

RCM&E PLANS SERVICE

Section on A-A
Completed Carburettor
1 - Holes Drill & Tap M6 Body Completed Driver
A .46cu. in. two-stroke glow engine. DESIGNED BY Alex Whittaker
First published in
Plan View Section on B-B
PLAN No: RC2095 No. of Sheets: 3 of 3 RCM&E March. 2012

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)

Material - Aluminium alloy HE30 (6082) 3/4" (19mm) Hex Bar CARBURETTOR BODY (Scale 2:1) WF46-0014 MIXTURE CONTROL DISC (Scale 2:1) WF46-0019 PROP DRIVER (Scale 2:1) WF46-0020
 28
38

57
Remote Needle Valve Assembly
with In-Flight Mixture Contol
PLAN VIEW

40 76

25

72

Motor Specification
100

Bore - 21mm
Stroke - 18.4mm
RPM - 2,000-10,000
Prop - 11" x 6", 11" x 7"
R2
2.5

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION

Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A3 Drawn

Projection Date
Engine General Arrangement
Drawing Number
WF46-0001
 ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY DRG/PART No.

1 CRANKCASE 1 OFF WF46-0003

2 CRANKCASE BEARING 1 OFF WF46-0004

23
3 BARREL 1 OFF WF46-0005

4 CYLINDER HEAD 1 OFF WF46-0006

5 BACKPLATE 1 OFF WF46-0007

6 CRANKSHAFT 1 OFF WF46-0008

7 CONROD 1 OFF WF46-0009

8 PISTON 1 OFF WF46-0010

9 GUDGEON PIN 1 OFF WF46-0011

4
10 PIN END BUTTON 1 OFF WF46-0012

11 LINER 1 OFF WF46-0013

12 CARBURETTOR BODY 1 OFF WF46-0014

13 CARBURETTOR ROTOR 1 OFF WF46-0015

8
14 BARREL SPACER 1 OFF WF46-0016
11
15 NIPPLE 1 OFF WF46-0017

16 NEEDLE VALVE BODY 1 OFF WF46-0018

23
27 17 IN-FLIGHT MIXTURE CONTROL DISC 1 OFF WF46-0019
9
18 18 SWG X 15mm LONG PIANO WIRE PIN 2 OFF
19
19 2 OFF
13 3
20 1 OFF

21 1 OFF
5
15 22 M3 X 12 LONG SOCKET CAP HEAD SCREW 4 OFF

23 M3 X 20 LONG SOCKET CAP HEAD SCREW 5 OFF

24 M3 X 10 LONG C/SK SOCKET HEAD SCREW 4 OFF

31 7
25 M3 X 16 LONG SOCKET SET SCREW 2 OFF
10
26 M3 NYLOC NUT 2 OFF

27 M2.5 X 5 LONG PAN HEAD SCREW (ST.STL) 1 OFF

14
28 THRUST WASHER (O.S. OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S No. 22020001

29 DRIVE WASHER (O.S. OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S No. 24008000

22
30 NEEDLE VALVE (O.S OR CLONE PART) 1 OFF O.S. No. 24081970
25
12
31 SERVO HORN (MODIFIED FUTABA) 1 OFF Fut No. FUTM2030

26

24

22
20

6
21
17
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

18

16

2 Project

29 28

Title

Exploded View of
30
Exploded View of Engine & Remote Needle Assembly FIREFLY 46

Scale:- 2:1 Sheet Size:- A1 Drawn

Third Angle Projection Date

Drawing
Number WF46-0002
General Tolerance
61.95

42.60 19.35

6.15 15 4.35

6.75

R6

6.15
A A

30.0
12.25
4 - Holes M3 x 8mm Deep
15 6.15

23.45 30.0
View of Alternative Crankcase
Plan View
(Without chamfering)
37.5 44.3 28.2

18.75 18.75 34.00 20.00

8.0
25.00

10.0 4 - Holes M3 x 7 Deep

4.75
5
18.75

18.75
28.00
16.60
37.5

8
25 8
Chamfer Optional Chamfers Optional
29.95 32

Front Elevation Section on A-A Rear Elevation

View of Completed Crankcase

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)

Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A3 Drawn

Projection Date
Crankcase Details
Drawing Number
WF46-0003
 Notes
1. 10mm intake hole to be bored with
the bearing pressed into crankcase
20.0 32 to ensure correct alignment.
2. This diameter to be a light press fit
16.60 30.095 inside crankcase.

12.00
See Note 2.
A

Front Elevation Section on A-A

General Tolerance

Material - Bronze PB1

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Crankcase Bearing
Drawing Number
WF46-0004
General Tolerance
43 43

21.5 21.5

17.75 17.75 10.5 Exhaust Port

4 - Holes M3 x 8 Deep 2 - Holes 3.5 Dia 6.15
11.25 11.25

R6
1.5mm x 6 hole

t
yp
6.15
18.75

18.75

21.5

21.5
6.15
11.25 11.25
A A

30.0
Transfer Ports 6mm Rad typ

4.75

4.75

re .7
10
f
C/Bore 6.2 Dia

3.75
4.15 15
6.15
30.0
38.5
Panel pin used to locate
liner drill 1.5 mm Hole x 6
Deep to suit Liner
Plan View Section on B-B
40

36.5
0.75
5.4
3

8.4

2.75
35.3

3.5

37.3
11.5
21.8

36.5 B
3.5
2

34.00
37.47

Front Elevation

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)

Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A3 Drawn

Projection Date
Barrel Details
Drawing Number
WF46-0005
 40 40
2mm Chamfer
14 1.8 Typ u/cut

1.5 TYP
R1

1.5
9.8

20.5
0.6

1.4
14

3.60
1mm Rad Front Elevation
6.35 Plug thread 1/4"
32 UNEF 22.5
21.00 (O.S. #8 Plug)

A
Section on A-A
22.5

Completed
Cylinder Head
A

General Tolerance
Plan View

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Cylinder Head
Drawing Number
WF46-0006
 15.5 5.8 57
for copper fuel feed
20
9.65 pipes (See note 2.)
Machined flat for
piston clearance

13.4

25

28
14
R2
2. 5
2.5

4 - Holes drill through

1.5mm Chamfer
Section on A-A Elevation on Rear of Plate
see note 1

A A
28.15

Notes General Tolerance

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) 1. This diameter is a close fit inside
crankcase to avoid air leaks
2. Copper fuel feed pipes to be a press
fit into backplate
Plan View
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Motor Backplate
Drawing Number
WF46-0007
 74.15 Drill and ream to suit big 27.75 Raised Area
34 7.8 end pin detailed below 8
27.8

A
R2

3.3
21 5

18.75
6.36

9.2
0.2

Raised Area
Thread 1/4" 28 TPI UNF

Ream to 5.47
32.15 0.2

A
40.15
Machined flat for End View
prop driver Side Elevation
12 5.6 1.5mm Chamfer
B 11 4

R4
12.000
9.00

8.5
5

26 Big End Pin

16.2
1.5mm Chamfer
(see detail)
0.5mm Rad
Section on A-A View on Arrow B
14.25
0.25mm Chamfer
5.500

General Tolerance
Material - Carbon Steel EN8M (212M36) Big End Pin
(silver steel)

Completed Crankshaft
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Crankshaft
Drawing Number
WF46-0008
 32.80

4 4.5

5.
R4

R4
8

A A

5.000 5.500
4.43

2.9

3.05

=
8.1

6.04
=
Completed Conrod
2.15

Section on A-A
General Tolerance

Material - H15 Duraluminium (2014)

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Conrod
Drawing Number
WF46-0009
 21.00* 19.5
A
12

5.00
8.35
18.5

18.5
16.5
6
19.00
1mm Dia Hole for
future Gudgeon
A Pin removal Section on A-A

R6

Completed Piston

17
General Tolerance
Material - Cast Iron

*Note
Underside Make Liner prior to making Piston. Outside
Diameter to be lapped to size to match liner
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Piston
Drawing Number
WF46-0010
 A 5mm Diameter Engineering Dowel pin may be
substituted for this item just cut/ grind length to suit.

A
5.000 18.5

2.5
3

A Chamfer 0.25mm

End Elevation Section on A-A

Completed Gudgeon Pin

General Tolerance
Material - Silver Steel
Notes-
1. The Gudgeon pin diameter should be made to a minimal
clearance to match the piston.

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Gudgeon Pin
Drawing Number
WF46-0011
 1.1 3
A

2.5
1

5.0
R10.5
R0
.2
5

A
End Elevation Section on A-A Completed Plug

General Tolerance
Material - Bronze
Notes-
1. Test fit the plug in the gudgeon pin &
piston to ensure a sliding fit within the liner.
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 4:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Little End Plug
Drawing Number
WF46-0012
General Tolerance

78.54 (25mm Dia)

Circumference

Underside of Liner Lip

21.000

.0 13.94 11.39 15.285 11.39 13.94

11

FR
TS

34.5
A A
6.298 6.298

Bottom edge

TS 1.0
FR
1

Sectional Elevation on B-B Plan View Outside Line Port Development

28.1
0.75
35.25

Front Elevation Section on A-A

View of Completed Liner

Material - Carbon Steel EN8M (212M36)

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Title Scale:- 1:1 Sheet A3 Drawn

Projection Date
Cylinder Liner
Drawing Number
WF46-0013
 Venturi angle cut using a
Countersink Drill

4 10
1.5
1- Hole Drill & Tap
M2.5 x 6 Deep
R2

5.5
13.5
5.85

16
30.75

1.25
B B

17.25

5
8
5.7
2 - Holes Drill & Tap M3

View on Arrow C Front Elevation Section on A-A

6.8 10.0

12.8
A A
18.75

Completed Carburettor Body

1 - Holes Drill & Tap M6

Plan View Section on B-B
General Tolerance

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Material - Aluminium alloy HE30 (6082) 3/4" (19mm) Hex Bar

Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A3 Drawn

Projection Date
Carburettor Body
Drawing Number
WF46-0014
 A A

Front Elevation

10.0
1 - Hole Drill & Tap M3

9.4
12.6

Completed Carburettor
Barrel
5.7

Material - Mild Steel or Brass General Tolerance

Section on A-A

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Carburettor Barrel
Drawing Number
WF46-0015
 Spacer A A

Front Elevation

10.5

1.2
Futaba Servo Arm

Spacer Arrangement Completed Carb Spacer

Section on A-A
Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082) General Tolerance

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Carb Barrel Spacer
Drawing Number
WF46-0016
 10.97
ref

9.5 A/F
Remove Sharp Corners
Front Elevation
2.35

M6 Thread

9.5

5
19

Completed Nipple

2.75
2.25
3.5
4.25

Material - Brass Hex Stock General Tolerance

4.25

Plan View

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.

Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Nipple
Drawing Number
WF46-0017
 A
Copper feed pipes to
be a light press fit
8 27

3.2* 18.0 9
be a light press fit for
1.2 copper feed pipes 4.5 7.4

11 4
Thread M4 x 0.5p

2
4.5
11.5

11.5

5.75
6.8
4.6

1.2
8.8

18
A 23 Completed Body

Section on A-A
General Tolerance
Material - Brass

Notes- To be suitable for O.S Needle No.24081970

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Needle Valve Body
Drawing Number
WF46-0018
 A

8.5

1.3

1 Hole drill to
suit for clevis

R10

11.6
6.8

8.2
Completed Disc
Section on A-A
A
General Tolerance

Material - Aluminium Alloy HE30 (6082)

First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Mixture Control Disc
Drawing Number
WF46-0019
 A
2.94

5.04 Key depth

22.75
9.15

17.8

3.375
Key

0.5
A
7.54

Section on A-A Rear Elevation

6

R10

8
11.5

Completed Driver
Serrated front face
40 off 0.3mm deep
General Tolerance
Material - Aluminium
9.15

Front Elevation
First published in RCM&E magazine February / March 2012.
Title Scale:- 2:1 Sheet A4 Drawn

Projection Date
Prop Driver
Drawing Number
WF46-0020