Metalwork - Exam Papers - HL - Project - 2004

150 Marks

Instructions

  1. Details of a Model Helicopter are shown on the accompanying drawings.
  2. Make and assemble the Project using the materials specified in the Parts List.
  3. Design, make and attach a removable Landing Pad, (Part 29), for the Model.
  4. Bond Parts 5 and Part 8  to Part 9 with an adhesive.
  5. Complete the electric circuit and test with a PP3 battery.

Parts List

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
1 BASE 1 ACRYLIC
2 ROTATING ARM 1 STEEL OR BRASS
3 COUNTERBALANCE 1 STEEL OR BRASS
4 PIVOT 1 STEEL, BRASS OR ALUMINIUM
5 SLIP RING 2 22MM OD 19MM ID COPPER PIPE
6 BRUSH 2 SHIM BRASS
7 BRUSH SUPPORT 1 ACRYLIC
8 PIVOT SUPPORT 1 BRASS, ALUMINIUM OR COPPER
9 SLIP RING SUPPORT 1 NYLON
10 WINDSHIELD 1 CLEAR ACRYLIC
11 HELICOPTER BODY 2 BRASS, ALUMINIUM OR COPPER
12 WINDSHIELD BRACKET 1 BRASS, ALUMINIUM OR COPPER
13 REAR PROPELLOR 1 BRASS, ALUMINIUM OR COPPER

As Supplied

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
14 100MM M5 THREADED BAR 1 STEEL
15 PP3 BATTERY CLIP 1 AS SUPPLIED
16 SWITCH 1 AS SUPPLIED
17 POTENTIOMETER 1 50Ω 5w WIRE-WOUND
18 MOTOR 1 3V - 6V
19 MOTOR SUPPORT 1 SELF ADHESIVE TYPE
20 PROPELLOR 1 AS SUPPLIED
21 M3 x 10 SET SCREWS 4 STEEL OR BRASS
22 M3 HEX NUTS 4 STEEL OR BRASS
23 M4 WING NUT 1 STEEL OR BRASS
24 M4 x 10 SET SCREWS 6 STEEL OR BRASS
25 M4 HEX NUTS 5 STEEL OR BRASS
26 M5 LOCKNUTS 2 STEEL
27 M5 HEX NUTS 2 STEEL OR BRASS
28 INSULATED WIRE AS REQUIRED AS SUPPLIED

Design Element

Part No. Part Name Required Material and Description
29 LANDING PAD 1 AS DESIGNED

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