Leading edges of empennage are capped with 1⁄8 × 1⁄4-inch balsa strips (above) and rounded off. Elevators are joined with 1⁄4-inch diameter dowel and attached to stab with flex nylon hinges. Wing (below) has a single spar, cardboard ribs and leading edge folds to obtain curved upper surface. Note 1⁄8-inch ply spar joiners front and rear at centerline.


AT A GLANCE Type:


Construction:


Wing span: Wing area: Length: Weight:


Wing loading: Line length/diameter:


C/L sport scale


cardboard with some balsa and ply


60 inches 381 sq. in. 43.5 inches 64 ounces


24.2 oz./sq.ft. 60 ft/.018 in.


Engine Required: .40–.50 two-stroke


The wing tip line guide is made from 1⁄8-inch ply (above left). Flat fuselage sides (above right) are lined with balsa strips recessed 1⁄8 inch and have


FLYING MODELS


cardboard supports for bellcrank and fuel tank ply mounts. Note cutouts for flying wires and pushrod exit in left side.


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