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Fair point. Ok have changed the spelling now to X-Kraft. The article text as printed uses the other spelling, which remains a source of some confusion.
SteveWMD : X-Kraft : 14/10/2024

searched for ages on your site for this one, as X-KRAFT, not X-Craft.
Shane Alce : X-Kraft : 13/10/2024

Just saw this video on the KL-61 this morning. https://youtu.be/UVoNSYf-ORk
RF : KL-61 : 13/10/2024

Here's a photo of mine [pic 006]. One of my favourite Peter Rake plans; very simple to build - the full-size plane was designed for easy construction and repair while training pilots - and a great flyer which, although it will handle light winds, is at it's best gently floating round on a calm day. No need for masses of power either - I used a cheap 90 watt bell motor, 8 x 4 prop, 25a ESC, 9gm servos and a 2s 1500 battery. Plenty of space to install the radio gear in this model. The characteristic exhaust pipes were made from plastic drinking straws courtesy of my local Wetherspoons. I must have got the balance correct on this model as it would land itself after just throttling back on final approach. This would be the perfect model for anyone who's never built a WW1 plane before.
Steve Storey : DH6 : 13/10/2024

I remember well the MRA issue with the plan of this very rare aircraft. When I was in holidays in France I always bought French RC modelling magazines. Years later I built the model with a wingspan of 1200 mm / 48 inches after the enlarged plan. Equipped with one of the first available brushless motors (Torcman 280) and 7 NiCad Cells. The model flew very well. Unfortunately I have no fotos of the model. Mobile phones with camera option weren’t so popular in the 90ies ;-)
Gernot : Focke Wulf A43 Falke : 13/10/2024

Thanks Craig! Yes, of course, a bladder tank! I am familiar but have never used one. Then again, the Marks Models Bushwacker came with parts to make a plywood muffler.. dave
dave fritzke : Lil Snip : 13/10/2024

One thing with conventional landing gear, the main wheels should be even with the wing leading edge with the tail up, If the wheels are too much forward of this, the thing will be easy to groundloop, once it goes, it will be hard to stop. Too close to the CG and it will have a tendency to tip on its nose, further or slightly aft of CG, put a nose gear on it.
Douglas Babb : Stick 40 Trainer : 13/10/2024

Will the ribs and formers be made available?
Brad H : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 13/10/2024

Had one in the 1980's and flew the heck out of it. Never had a bit of problems flying off grass or pavement as a tail-wheel model. Often used for club fun fly events. One of the best RC trainers ever made due to ultra simple construction and indestructibly.
Justin White : Stick 40 Trainer : 12/10/2024

The plan showing the formers is on ebay so you might be able to grab the missing part from there.
pmw : Pinnacle : 11/10/2024

no formers on plans
Kevin Willcocks : Pinnacle : 11/10/2024

Pictures 3 and 4 were taken at Taft California--at the old "Condor Field". They probably date from the mid 1990s. I can't recall the name of the modelers in Picture 3, but Picture 4 is of the late Andy Faykun. The Whitman Albatross was an excellent and very competitive model in the Old Time Commercial Rubber class. One secret of its success is that it used 3/32d rather than 1/8" square longerons and uprights--so it was a bit lighter. It had an excellent climb and an outstanding glide. I built a couple of them back in the day.
Mike Myers : Albatross : 11/10/2024

The Biplum used rotation of the lower wings, all-flying ailerons if you like. This is indicated on the three view by the barely visible lines through the bottom wing
J Eskue : Biplum : 11/10/2024

Cabanes are integral to sides, longerons are cut. The side angle out and this method makes mounting at correct angle easier. If you feel it will weaken the structure there, you could put a thin piece of hard 1/32" thick sheet spanning the juncture to re-enforce.
Douglas Babb : Andreasson BA-4B : 10/10/2024

Looks like the fuselage longerons are not continuous from nose to tail but are cut where the cabane struts pass through them. Am I right?
K K Iyer : Andreasson BA-4B : 10/10/2024

Ooops, I said 'radial' when I meant 'rotary'.
Bill Bowne : Sopwith Pup : 10/10/2024

Wonderful photo!
Must be pre-WWII...
K K Iyer : Albatross : 10/10/2024

Sky High RC produce laser-cut wing rib sets for the Legend and many more classic glider designs.
See: www.skyhighrc.co.uk
Steve Haley : Legend : 10/10/2024

Hi, The attached photo [pic 005] is of my father Richard Conklin building an Albatross model, while my grandfather looks on. My dad is still around - 91 years! He was born in '32, so one can guess about when the photo was taken. I thought you might like this for your page.
Steve Conklin : Albatross : 10/10/2024

Now we have 2 versions of the plan here, the original and the Mk2. If we can get hold of a high res scan of the Mk2 plan (both sheets) then I think we could split this into 2 listings.
SteveWMD : Skymaster : 10/10/2024

The man in the article photos [main pic] was Franco Conte, owner and founder of Aeropiccola company of Turin.
Pit : Skymaster : 10/10/2024

I think every rc Italian modeller made a Skymaster once in their life. I remember a relic of this model in my home too when I was a child.
Pit : Skymaster : 10/10/2024

Aha, got it. Have tagged this as scale now. Many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Vance Flying Wing : 09/10/2024

Actually a scale model although a one off..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Viking
hjsaxe : Vance Flying Wing : 09/10/2024

Search for Vance Flying Wing.
Douglas Babb : Vance Flying Wing : 09/10/2024

This year 2024, I finished another Play Boy exactly like the one in the first photograph, one slightly foggy afternoon I saw it get lost in the mist with the Babe Bee already stopped in my usual flight field heading North West from Arges, Toledo, Spain. I am still waiting for someone to find it, but if it doesn't show up, I will make another one, for sure.
Antonio Rodriguez Garrido : Playboy Senior : 08/10/2024

The model is covered with polyester VLIS and varnished with Novavia butyratica, it has no paint except for the small red stripes, the decals are made with decal paper and the final finish is a coat of polyurethane varnish with a brush, a masterful finish by Santiago that you can also see in his RC UHU and Metrik models.
Antonio Rodriguez Garrido : Yeyito : 08/10/2024

The Tomahawk is an interesting model. I built one and just could not find a way to get the CG right. That said I did see one Tomahawk flying successfully at the 2000 SAM Champs in Pensacola Florida. So I know some modelers can be successful with it.
Mike Myers : Tomahawk : 08/10/2024

This is the smallest of a family of Bill Dean designs for KeilKraft, the others being the 32" Competitor and the 45" Contestor. I still have the original Albert E Hatfull plan, and if I build another Eaglet I may give it a polyhedral wing to match its larger brethren!
John Park : Eaglet : 08/10/2024

Good morning Steve and Mary, Thought I'd send a couple of pictures of my recently test flown Aero-Flyte Stuntmaster built from John Moody's plan [main pic, 004-006]. This one has been a long time in the making, I started building this in 2012, didn't cover it until 2022, paint in 2023, first flight July 24! PAW 29 powered. As you can see, I used the paint scheme from the original 1957 advertisement that you have illustrated on the plan page! Cheers,
Jed Bond : Stuntmaster : 08/10/2024

Vance flying wing [main pic]. I built it and here is a pic for the listing. Thanks,
Kevin McCue : Vance Flying Wing : 08/10/2024

Silver Schtick photo [pic 004].
Thomas Rawlins : Silver Schtick : 08/10/2024

Photo of AP ignition [pic]
Tom Ryan : Anderson Pylon : 08/10/2024

Photo of Tomahawk [main pic].
Tom Ryan : Tomahawk : 08/10/2024

Photo of Pacer C [main pic].
Tom Ryan : Pacer C : 08/10/2024

I forgot to mention that I converted the A-Ray from rubber band wing hold downs to bolts. If I'm recalling correctly, I used 1/4" ply plates across the cabin front and rear, then drilled and threaded them for the bolts.
Bill Bowne : A-Ray : 08/10/2024

Hi guys! Going through my archives, I found the attached picture of an A-Ray I built in 1982. K&B 3.5 (.21) engine, covered with Super Monokote [main pic]. This was my second A-Ray. The model was a great hot-dogger, able to do impressively tight and quick snap rolls and spins, yet land ever so gently. It did need a lot of 'down' when inverted. I lost it in 1983, when I made a low pass and my thumb (Honestly!) slipped off the elevator stick. After that, I swore to convert to 'pinching' the stick and haven't 'thumbed' a stick since then.
Bill Bowne : A-Ray : 08/10/2024

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Fred : 8520 Slow Stick : 08/10/2024

love a bit of sarcasm!!
Mike hollamby : Kwik Stick II and IV : 08/10/2024

Worked for me too, in about one second. No problem
RC Yeager : Citabria : 07/10/2024

Yes, correct. This is how it was published. This plan did not include a wing drawing. You've read the rest of this page, right? And followed the link to the article, and read that too?
SteveWMD : Kwik Stick II and IV : 07/10/2024

Here the wing and profile of both models are missing.
Victor M : Kwik Stick II and IV : 07/10/2024

The file downloads and opens fine for me.
Skippy : Citabria : 07/10/2024

Works for me. It is a very large file, at 600 dpi. Essentially, if you are seeing a blank page, the problem is at your end. I know you don't want to hear that.
SteveWMD : Citabria : 07/10/2024

Dear outer zone-Team, many thanks also for this plan, great site. However - and this time it seems not to be a macOS issue - it looks like the pdf-file with the plan may be corrupted. The maximum I could see, while trying different setups (Apps and OS), was only the second page, but mostly just two empty pages, and even crashing of the pdf-app just after trying to load.
Best regards
Al DE : Citabria : 07/10/2024

Hi - I just maidened one of these yesterday , my first ever successful CL flight (I normally fly RC, but decided to have a go at CL by building an Atom). I flew it on 35foot lines borrowed from a friend - 2 x 2 minute flights which were a mixture of elation and sheer terror. Managed to take model home in one piece too. It's powered with a vintage OSmax15 turning a 9x4 prop [pics 006-008].
Nick Ward : Atom : 07/10/2024

Thanks Mattias
When I can work out how to post some photos I will
At the present I'm building a Fillon champion for a fellow flyer then have another 2 to do, the fillon is a challenge to build, converting it to cad is time consuming, it is very similar to the star in the design and build
Vince : Star 13 : 07/10/2024

Very nice DHC-6 from ACES! ... What engines and propeller did you use?
Now it's time for me to build one with the colors of the new ones that SATENA bought and will start operations by the end of 2024!
Greetings
Carlos Gonzalez : DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter : 06/10/2024

Every one in the pix has a different dihedral. Mine has a poly dihedral and the gold one has a flat center section and tip dihedral. I left it up to the individual to decide sorry.
David T : Minnie XL : 06/10/2024

Excellent plan and article with good explanation of innovative construction methods.
Richard Falconer : Mig 15 : 06/10/2024

I've attached a photo of the Riley Wooten designed Voodoo as kitted by Carl Goldberg [main pic]. This model was built from a Carl Goldberg kit, covered with silk, finished with dope, and powered by a Johnson Combat Special as recommended on the plans. Much effort went into discovering the correct color for the trim as all documentation as well as the kit drawing are black and white.
Gene Pape : Voodoo : 06/10/2024

Hi from Australia. I thought I would send a couple of pictures of my Basic 60 built from your plans [main pic, 010]. I enlarged the scale to 66 inches and I built two together, one for my flying buddy. Mine, as you can see is powered by a Saito 100 twin glow engine. A great flyer and a superb power plant.
I am in the process of building another which I am calling a Basic 90 which is scaled to 2 metre wingspan and will be Saito 180 powered. If you look in the background of the photo you can the wing for this model. I will send photos on completion.
Keep up the good work,
Paul N : Basic 60 (Shoulder Wing) : 06/10/2024

I noticed the odd comment that the rudder was a bit small but, bear in mind that the model was designed as a trainer, where gentle control is much to be preferred. I'm actually looking to make a flat (no dihedral) wing, aileron control, version as a simple but fun test bed for 1.5cc engines. Definitely not a trainer but modern miniature R/C gear gives more options than the basic stuff I used back in those days. I'm very pleased to have given so many modellers a happy experience though.
John Rutter : Teeny Trainer : 06/10/2024

Hi, Over recent years I have built a large number models from your plans but this is the first time that I have sent pictures. I have built two Kwik Fli's concurrently and I have sent a couple of pictures [main pic, 005]. This one is powered by a Saito 80 four stroke ang flies in a very stable manner.
Paul N : Kwik Fli : 06/10/2024

Just got ten Bosta kits from Vintage Performance for the winter project. I have 4340 crankshafts for my G21/.35 engines so no more broken Super Tigre Crankshafts. I be ready for Vintage Combat come spring!!!
Robert Sisson : Bosta : 06/10/2024

Beautiful design...could you upload some more photos? Please let us know when the ship flies! Thanks and best regards from Argentina!
Claudio Acosta : Martinet : 05/10/2024

This is a very cool plan, I hope we get the part tracings for this one someday.
High_Start : Tucano : 05/10/2024

WOW this sure brings back some good memories.
Don : Jr Flite Streak : 04/10/2024

Can you download the supplement? There are two reddish buttons (scroll down) to download the plan and the supplement; you're not trying to download the plan by clicking on the thumbnail are you?
D A : Fairey Barracuda : 04/10/2024

Attached are three images of my Junior Telemaster build [pics 009-011]. There's more details on my site at: https://balsaandglass.com/Balsa_Builds.html#JrTele
Larry Nieman : Junior Telemaster : 04/10/2024

Added now, see update :)
SteveWMD : SE5 Pursuit : 04/10/2024

It all depends on your version of Adobe. In any case, save it on your desktop and then open it for example.... or go to Downloads, there it is and then open it. This opening problem happens to me from time to time... It all depends on which version it was registered in.
Olivier : Fairey Barracuda : 03/10/2024

Try turning your computer upside-down before connecting to the Internet - the plan downloads fine in the Southern Hemisphere.
Skippy : Fairey Barracuda : 03/10/2024

I don't think we have that STL file here. Have forwarded the email address. We are happy to host that file here, no problem :)
SteveWMD : Amigo II Magic : 03/10/2024

It's indicated at the rear root of the wing.
Pit : Tupolev Tu-95 Bear : 03/10/2024

Works for me.
SteveWMD : Fairey Barracuda : 03/10/2024

This plan will not download
Martin B. : Fairey Barracuda : 03/10/2024

Hello I am George from Greece. We know where is the CG in the wing of Tupolev tu 95?
marselos george : Tupolev Tu-95 Bear : 03/10/2024

Yes there is, Steve can forward my email adress to you or He can place the download file here, thought is was already, Matze
Matthias Möller : Amigo II Magic : 03/10/2024

I built one about 25 years ago using 3/8x1/8 spruce for the centre section spars and the same size balsa for the tips
Mike hollamby : Swan : 02/10/2024

Doh, my mistake. There was an error in the parts zipfile, sheet #6 the ply parts scan, was corrupted. Not sure how I managed that. Fixed now.
SteveWMD : Cessna Skylane : 02/10/2024

Fixed now. Don't look any more :)
SteveWMD : Mosquito : 02/10/2024

Again, I want to thank you for your outstanding website and would like to provide some updates for your Speedy Bee (oz2315)
section. Attached are images of my completed Speedy Bee [pics 008, 009], and my build description [see supplement files]. These can also be obtained from my website at: https://balsaandglass.com/Balsa_Builds.html#Speedy
I hope you will add these to your Speedy Bee section so others can use them in their build.
Again, thanks for your support.
Larry Nieman : Speedy Bee : 02/10/2024

I want to thank you for your outstanding website and would like to provide some updates for your Velie Monocoupe (oz6216) section.
Attached are images of my completed Velie build [pics 008, 009], and my build description [see supplement files]. These can also be obtained from my website at:
https://balsaandglass.com/Balsa_Builds.html#Velie
I hope you will add these to the section so others can use in their build.
Again, thanks for your support.
Larry Nieman : Velie Monocoupe : 02/10/2024

Indeed the plan shows top sheeting only with the bottom of the ribs being cap stripped.
That said, personally, I would sheet the LE. It will add little extra weight, strengthen and stiffen the wing considerably and is easy to do (simply replace the cap strips with sheet.).
MHodgson : Aquila : 02/10/2024

Got it, many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Sperry Messenger : 02/10/2024

From: At the bottom of the second article page: Model Airplane News, August 1965 ;- )
Hans Jacob Saxegard : Sperry Messenger : 02/10/2024

On the plan view of the left wing it says:
‘1/16” sheet balsa (top only)’
K K Iyer : Aquila : 02/10/2024

Hi Paul,
It appears the spars on the centre wing panel are 3/16" x 1/8" so the cutouts look about right for them. The tip panels have 1/8" square spars so you'll just have to cut the slots a bit shallower. They're all labelled W1, probably just an oversight not to make a different pattern for the outer panel ribs. Good to spot that before you cut all the ribs.
Ian Salmon : Swan : 02/10/2024

Hi! Just got the kit, but I have one question: Is the bottomside of the wing sheeted ?
Reinhard Lehmann : Aquila : 01/10/2024

Hi Steve, Attached is a photo [main pic] and a link to my Firebaby flying after it had been restored…. This is the same plane in the photo [004] that Mark Gerber initially submitted to Outerzone….. It was restored to the same as would have been received from American Junior including its original Atwood Wasp .049 engine…. Only the prop was changed for a more modern one for flying…..I’m working on drawings that may be useful for replicating a Firebaby and will send them when finished. Video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oyajRC3cgbI
Robert Williams : Firebaby : 01/10/2024

Hi Chas! It's wonderful that you are still with us - hang on in there, as the cousins say!
Many years ago I was given a copy of the 1953 Aeromodeller Annual and as the Tantivvy plan was no longer available from MAP, I enjoyed painstakingly scaling and drawing it up. It's still on my 'to do' list...
Your plugs were the best. The next time you're up in the loft, you don't fancy knocking up a few, do you?
Mike T : Tantivvy : 01/10/2024

Here you can find a construction report of Saper 13 by Karel Slupský in Czech and many beautiful pictures:
https://www.khmm.cz/2022/04/11/saper-13-po-padesati-letech/
Martin Huebner : Saper 13 : 01/10/2024

Hallo I send you some pics of my Tourist [pics 007-010]. Thank you and have a nice day. Best regrads,
Hans-Jakob : Tourist : 01/10/2024

I'm just starting to build Swan free flight glider. The main wing ribs holes are deeper than the 1/8" spars. Any idea why the designer would do that on purpose.
Paul Hill : Swan : 01/10/2024

Hi Steve, concerning the Canard, the plane is owned by Thomas Krenzer from Wuestensachsen near Wasserkuppe in Germany. The pictures were made by myself last Rhoen-meeting, permission to show pictures from https://antikmodellflugfreunde.de is no issue, find enclose all the ones I shoot there, including Thomas himself [main pic, 005, 006].
Cheers Matze
Matthias Moeller : Leipziger Canard : 01/10/2024

Very nice model, i built one last year
Hans-Jakob Bärlocher : Tourist : 01/10/2024

If this Lazy Bones plan had the name “John Sprague” on it, we’d be saying with 100% certainty that it’s a Bill Winter plan (John Sprague was an alias for Bill Winter). There are three John Sprague plans on OZ. Those three plans should have Bill Winter’s name cited as designer on them alongside the name of John Sprague to connect those three John Sprague plans to the collection of Bill Winter plans on OZ.
Now, as for the name Ed Yulke that is on this Lazy Bones plan: Bill Winter writes about Ed Yulke in the plan article “Vagabond Revisited” on OZ…“We are duty-bound to tell you that Air Trails had the biggest, and one of the best staffs that ever came down the pike. Among these capable characters were other doodlers who were, unlike us, blood-thirsty competition types. Bill Tyler, an indoor master, is still very much on the scene - he typically does not bother to turn in results. And the late Ed Yulke, an engineer at Republic whom we enticed to do 'something worthwhile' (that is, join the fun at Air Trails), and Walt Schroder.” –Bill Winter, Vagabond Revisited, MAN 9/81.
When the Lazy Bones plan was published in MAN in 1954, Bill Winter was editor at MAN. On the Lazy Bones plan is the handwritten signature of Ed Yulke. I can roll with the thought that Yulke and Winter may have been collaborating designers on this Lazy Bones plan. I think Ed Yulke should be cited as a co-designer on this Lazy Bones plan. Doing so would maintain the linking of this Lazy Bones plan to two other Ed Yulke plans on OZ.
Aaron Vose : Lazy Bones : 30/09/2024

Great to hear that you are still interested in modelling and I hope that you are in good health. At 76 I am still trying to keep up with my Dalesman and I share your views about team racers looking like full-size racers. A photo of my Mew Gull is on the Outerzone site. I shall add Tantivvy to my list of models to build. Many thanks to Outerzone.
Philip Lewis : Tantivvy : 30/09/2024

Some video here of Sam Hallstrom's MG-2 built from this plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkRtmhrT3EM
SteveWMD : MG-2 : 29/09/2024

"One is also used by President Eisenhower." Here is the smallest Air Force One :)
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/january/pilot/ikes-bird
Found through that fine website https://www.airplanesandrockets.com/index.htm
Miguel Morão : Aero Commander 560 : 29/09/2024

Steve; Here's a couple of pictures of my Mustang, built from this plan [main pic, 003].
Duane Holliger : Mustang : 29/09/2024

Hi Mary, here is the Brigand with my fiancee, and wife after a while, in 1971 [main pic]. Ciao, Beppe.
Giuseppe Ghisleri : Brigand : 28/09/2024

The lovely example in the video likely was not built from this plan. Compare the structure, number of wing ribs, etc.
D A : Heath Parasol : 28/09/2024

Similar but not the same. The Viking has a built up fuselage and the Golden Eagle fibre glass. Designers tend to adopt a similar construction and design styles for their models.
pmw : Golden Eagle : 28/09/2024

Anyone know if the Viking is just a larger wing span of the Golden Eagle? The fuselages look the same.
E. Metzdorff : Golden Eagle : 28/09/2024

Unbelievable! The young man can't hit a large tree at close range! Practice, practice, practice, and then you'll be able to hit any tree with confidence :)
Miguel Morão : Heath Parasol : 27/09/2024

Nice work. Now we have 5 good pics of finished models, one for each in the set. Many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Ente : 27/09/2024

Hi, Steve & Mary, Please find attached a zip folder containing photos of the 5 all sheet models featured in the book Flugmodelle bauen und einfliegen. Cheers,
Simon Rogers : Ente : 27/09/2024

How much is this thing worth
Stephen K Davis : Bellanca Cruisemaster : 27/09/2024

See comments. See the last comment. See the last comment before yours.
SteveWMD : Electro Streak : 27/09/2024

Thanks, very kind of you to say! I was hoping it would’ve been trimmed and ready for competition flying this year, but the weather has been against us unfortunately. The last trimming session we did showed some extremely promising flights though. The Mossie is rock steady in flight and really looks the part!
Mark Mayfield : De Havilland Mosquito XVI : 27/09/2024

Looking for the drawn ribs
phil puderecki : Electro Streak : 27/09/2024

This one? https://www.rc-network.de/threads/susi-von-wik...
Thanks to Doro
Hubert : Susi 2 : 26/09/2024

Here is a lovely film of one that has been recently completed and flown with great grace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hiUvUXWSo
Martin La Grange : Heath Parasol : 26/09/2024

Quirk-e weighs 151g or less than 5 1/2 ounces. A Turnigy 2204-14T on 2S draws 50W giving a power loading of about 150W per pound. That means it will climb rather briskly, straight up out of sight at full throttle. At part throttle it calms down to being a lazy parkflyer.
Tom Binkley : Quirk-e : 26/09/2024

Mike Salvador was a friend of Mike Granieri so I hope he can clear things up regarding the MG series. We've all heard the story about how it started out as a cabin model but after a car mishap, he made it into a cabane with wires holding the wing up about the same height. (Seems there were two heights for the cabin!)
I've seen drawings of the models in SAM Speaks that show the trailing edge was spliced halfway out so the outer half could be reflexed.
Here is Dale's entry on the SAM page https://antiquemodeler-old.hrncar.work/approved_lists/adl-gas/Page-13.html
NB: The MG Cabin was 102" with a Clark Y airfoil.
The MG-1 (I always thought this was the cabin) came in at 108 inches with an Eifell 400 airfoil and 114 inches with an Eifell 431 airfoil. The next year, the MG-2 (cabane) came with the same wing options. I don't know if the fuselages were the same lengths or scaled with the wings.
I never saw or heard of the cabins when Mike was alive but I did see an MG-1 flown by Mike Salvador in Pensacola with a Super Tigre 60RR.
TomRyan : MG-2 : 26/09/2024

Thank you Rod, what a wonderful gift to all of us.
dave fritzke : Flying Flea : 26/09/2024

In 1998, a Bill Winter design, “Jackpot”, was published in Model Aviation magazine that was, in essence, a Lightning Bug with a 68 inch span.
“The original force diagram [of the Lightning Bug] was employed in the Jackpot.” –Bill Winter
Jackpot, Bill Winter & John Hunton, Model Aviation, October 1998
https://library.modelaviation.com/article/jackpot
Aaron Vose : Lightning Bug : 26/09/2024

Does anyone have the plans for the Tee tail?
Trevor Hughes : Susi 2 : 26/09/2024

Donald South Africa - my Gnome built for annual Oudtshoorn Freeflight gathering 2024 [pics 007-011].
Donald Flint : Gnome : 26/09/2024

How does the choice of a lightweight outrunner brushless motor, such as the 2204-14T, influence the overall performance and efficiency of the design?
Greetings
Ilmu K : Quirk-e : 26/09/2024

Beautifully done model!
Jan Novick : De Havilland Mosquito XVI : 25/09/2024

Um, what?
SteveWMD : BAC Super Drone : 25/09/2024

Steve/Mary, please see attached two pictures of a Lynx Mk15 control line biplane [main pic, 006], which is one of Peter Fisher's original models, that was sold at an auction of his planes and engines (Lot No. 10), on the Isle of Man, following his death in 2005. The model is not perfect, but still in remarkable condition considering it was likely built several decades ago.
Thank you for all you do running the fantastic OuterZone website, it's greatly appreciated.
Mark Robinson : Lynx Mk 15 : 25/09/2024

Or both statements could be true.
pmw : BAC Super Drone : 25/09/2024

Hello, I would like to share some images of my DH Mosquito with you for the website [main pic, 007, 008]. I have built the model from the Howard Boys 40” plan that I found on this website. I have deviated from the original plan in some areas, purely from the aspect of making it stronger. I have also changed it to be a FBVI Mosquito - my favourite version of the Mossie. The model has been painted to be a replica of one of the Mosquitos that took part in Operation Jericho. You can see videos of the Mossy being trimmed on my YouTube channel as well https://youtube.com/@freeflightscale?si=KNeE2N99XS3cZ2ls
Still a way to go yet before it’s trimmed, but it’s getting closer now, and looking very promising! Regards,
Mark Mayfield : De Havilland Mosquito XVI : 25/09/2024

Hello Steve, Just perusing this plan and I noticed a discrepancy between the plan and the description. Plan description says 0.75 Mills where the plan states 1.3 Mills, I'm guessing the plan is in error as the plan outline of the Mills is definitely 0.75. It's no big deal but I thought I would bring it to your attention.
Steve Betts : BAC Super Drone : 25/09/2024

I had this plan printed at full design size and immediately checked it over for possible errors or difficulties in construction . It took about 20 seconds to see a draughting error in the top view . The triangular formers T2 through T7 are not complete on the starboard side where they sit on top of the fuselage crutch . Just two short paralel lines for each of these former positions provides a quick fix !
Allen Wale : Sky Rocket Super-A : 24/09/2024

Beautiful models Mike! Really nice work.
All the Best,
Bill
Bill Southwell : Hughes H-1 : 24/09/2024

Hello again David, I'm well into the build on this model now having laser cut it. Could you give me your suggested dihedral measurements on the centre and outer panels please ? Thanks.
Roger K : Minnie XL : 24/09/2024

Hi, Steve & Mary, Please find attached photos of my P.K. Kingfisher built from your plan oz15536 [main pic, 007-009] the model weighs 48g without rubber. Cheers, P.S. I've also added a list of all P.K. plans from 1987 [pic 010].
Simon Rogers : Kingfisher : 24/09/2024

I have a love for WW1 aircraft and the Fokker D 8 is one of my favorites.
Earl Ritter : Fokker D8 : 24/09/2024

Steve, Just finished the 50th anniversary Electraglide 62 [main pic, 019-022]. The original was built in 1974 and was one of the first electric models published. The current version uses modern equipment and flies great. The build log is in RCGroups, see https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showth...
Jim Zare : Electraglide 62 : 24/09/2024

Nelson Curry, my brother in law, shared these photos with me of his late father William Curry who built the Junior Clipper when he was 13 years old [main pic, 010-012]. This was in Winchester, Ky. during WW2.
Mark Snowden : Junior Clipper : 24/09/2024

Update: Greg Thomas passed away in late 2023.
D A : Monocoupe 110 : 24/09/2024

Great to see the printwood and image added for the Puma, by Simon Rogers. Also great picture of the Neutron and Galaxy sailplane alongside the Puma. I have never seen the Galaxy Sailplane. - A message for Simon Rogers - Do you have a copy of the plans for the Galaxy Sailplane you could send to OZ please? It would be a great addition to the site. If you are not able to get it scanned I would be happy to do it and return the original to you. We could always exchange contact details via Steve at OuterZone
Mark Robinson : Puma : 24/09/2024

Photo of the Puma [main pic]. Larger pic [003] shows the Puma, Neutron and Galaxy sailplane. Cheers,
Simon Rogers : Puma : 23/09/2024

Hi, attached are two photos of the Beamsbox [main pic, 003]. Thanks for the site.
Thomas Rawlins : Beamsbox : 23/09/2024

Here's a short video of me flying the RF4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb_xo3MsCKA Regards,
Jim Katz : Fournier RF4 : 23/09/2024

What size motor do you think would be best for this?
Richard : Bleriot 11 : 23/09/2024

I would say if you want Gregg Thomas's finished form of the Monocoupe 110 send him an email at the address list in the comments here. My guess he would sell you the finish plans.
Roger Byarlay : Monocoupe 110 : 23/09/2024

Hi attached is a photo of the Variant [main pic].
Thomas Rawlins : Variant : 23/09/2024

I've seen them in Europe powered by the Mvvs 10cm engine with a diesel head. Attached photo [main pic].
TomRyan : 1937 Texaco Winner : 23/09/2024

Read the FAQ on how to acquire the plans.
Bill H : Monocoupe 110 : 23/09/2024

Aha, got it. Have set the ScaleType now. Many thanks. David Baker was a plan collector/archivist, see https://outerzone.co.uk/viewpoint/entry.asp?ID=3 for more detail on the DBHL collection.
SteveWMD : New Look : 23/09/2024

The full scale plane is the Starck AS-90 "New Look" designed by André Starck. Perhaps "David Baker" is the model designer? See note on plan to the right hand side of the title block.
D A : New Look : 23/09/2024

Where can I find a set of the most refined plans?
Rodney Handsfield, MD. : Monocoupe 110 : 23/09/2024

I have long admired this model and have archived the plan in my computer . Today as I was viewing it I noticed some anomalies with the wing layout . The top view of the plan shows a substantial spar (3/16 th square) on the lower surface that is not shown as to dimensions and also does not show on the side view of the wing rib profile . Instead that feature shows a top of rib spar which looks to be 3/32 inch square . The excellent photos of the model shows these differences in fairly sharp relief ! The stabilizer is covered perfectly . There may be more wing spars than I have addressed .
Allen Wale : El Petardo : 22/09/2024

Hi Vince please share some pictures with us or if you have Film-link would be great, we all like to see. Hope you are happy with the plane, I flew mine in the last Rhön week in September of AMD, Antikmodellflugfreunde-deutschland.de @ 40th anniversary:
https://antikmodellflugfreunde.de/24-bad-neustadt/
Cheers,
Matthias : Star 13 : 22/09/2024

Nice and interesting plan. Thank you. Still, it looks a bit strange here and there. Small curves and lines are missing, bigger curves are polylines etc.
So, was it really published this way or is it some sort of DXF autotrace?
Hubert : KA8b : 22/09/2024

New Look by Stark ?
Name on the plan ?
Olivier : New Look : 22/09/2024

I do confirm: the plan presented here is a manipulation of the one originally presented as "pull out" free plan in Aeromodeller August 1989.
Paolo : Heston Racer : 22/09/2024

Today I had a nice meeting with Gianfranco. I saw the Guizzo 130 in the air and I plan to build this model. Attached photo [pic 009].
Hans-Jakob Barlocher : Guizzo 130 : 21/09/2024

I built one of these years ago. A bit overweight, but it still flew well. It's been a while, but I remember seeing it roll out from inverted at the top of a launch, with very little loss of altitude.
I modified it with a slightly bent up trailing edge on the stab, thinned out, so it bent down at launch airspeed, but was very stable, with a c.g. forward of the usual spot. Kind of finicky to get right, but then it would launch consistently, almost straight up, with no tendency to loop. It wouldn't dive out if upset by a gust.
LR : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

Saw your plan for C/L trainer Bouncer. I’ve recently refurbished my original 1968 model, converting it to electric power [pic 004]. This the alternative configuration to the one you show, with square wing tips and angled tail fin. This was my first successful powered model, and somehow it survived to now. As you may note, the wing and tail are attached by elastic bands.
Thanks for all you do, great fun.
Bob Dodd : Bouncer : 21/09/2024

Hi Joe - it's always a pleasure to hear from actual designers, here. Do you have a drawing to hand that shows the correct dihedral angles? We'd be happy to post that up here, if you have one available.
SteveWMD : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

The plans were drawn Incorrect. I made an honest mistake and never caught it until they started showing up at meets when I noticed the tip dihedral looked excessive. I was surprised at how well the model still flew with the excessive tip dihedral. Lee Campbell kitted this model for years, he told me a few years ago he had sold over 10,000 of them, one of his best selling kits. It is sill available as a kit from Retro RC see http://retrorc.us.com/catap... The tip dihedral shown on the plans is 1-3/4 in, it should be 1-5/8 in. Build one and have fun! Joe Mekina
Joe Mekina : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

Apologies for the confusion. Starting again. Ok, have replaced that duplicate file (the Apache) with a new plan here in this slot. Those of you looking for the RC Apache, see previous posting at Apache (oz13451) for that plan. Here in this slot now we have the FF catapult glider 'Straight Up'.
SteveWMD : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

Doh. Ah ok right, runs out this is (was) a duplicate entry, see Apache (oz13451) for the earlier post. Hmmm ok, bear with me, will move things around, put a new plan here in this slot.
SteveWMD : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

The Word must be spread, innit? Attribution makes it better, though :-)
Miguel : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 21/09/2024

The Aerocraft Apache is already listed as oz13451, although this plan contains the note "updated 01/06".
Duane : Straight Up : 21/09/2024

I built one years ago...58 grams without rubber. It flew okay...I really like the plane but never got as good a flight as my 1 night 28. I still like the hornet. I think you can still have a good flyer.
Jeff R. : Hornet P30 : 21/09/2024

Here's a model seen yesterday actually built from this plan [main pic].
Tom Ryan : Anderson Pylon : 20/09/2024

Miguel, That article on the Easy Built Models site looks like the same one that is on the Flying Aces Club web site.
https://www.flyingacesclub.com/PFFT/JimmyAllenHistory.pdf
RogerB : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 20/09/2024

And further, if one looks up the registration number in the FAA database, NC17277 was assigned to a Taylor Cub J-2!
D A : Piper Cub J3 : 20/09/2024

hmmm. But here we use the original name of each plan. As it was printed, and sold. Think of all this as a record of the facts, the shared history, of our modelling hobby.
SteveWMD : Piper Cub J3 : 20/09/2024

Aha, got it. Have set this as Tomasco now. Many thanks :)
SteveWMD : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 20/09/2024

The Publisher should be changed to Tomasco (Toledo Model Airplane Supply Co.), who already have 7 models listed in The Venerable OZ.
Looking up https://easybuiltmodels.com/A%20Story%20About..., "Jimmy Allen was a fictional character popular in the 1930s during the "Golden Age of Aviation" in America. Many oil companies Skelly, Richfield, Pocahontas, British American in Canada, and other companies ran Jimmy Allen radio features. Kits for rubber-powered Jimmy Allen airplanes were available for sale, or as prizes, in company locations".
A Simple Search for "Jimmie Allen" will reveal a few minor gems too.
Miguel : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 20/09/2024

I know what the plan says, but this is a J-2 Cub.
Mike Girdley : Piper Cub J3 : 20/09/2024

Have changed the date on this one to 1942 (from 1938) thanks to Axel_VPF. This date appears in the 2nd edition instrs. See top of the Page 33 (Bis April 1942 sind erschienen).
SteveWMD : Leipziger Canard : 20/09/2024

What should the finished weight be? I’m at 91g and it doesn’t want to stay in the air. I did some research about wing load for the p-30 class a with 120 sq inches planes should weigh around 50g or less. I have no idea how this plane could get anywhere near that since the uncovered fuselage alone weighs 30g.
If someone else is getting near 50 I must be doing something radically incorrect.
Tom : Hornet P30 : 20/09/2024

Looks like somebody had a very good look at the engine installation of the Curtiss P-6E...
Martin K : Jimmie Allen Thunderbolt : 20/09/2024

Hi, here is a photo of the 'Tern' I built a few years ago [main pic]. Regards,
Peter Miller : Tern : 20/09/2024

To me, this looks very much like clear doped paper or silk, plus a few years of exposure. I doubt the RAL system covers that, plus the fact that the colour tones are evolving as time goes on. Some dopes tend to go yellow faster than others or not at all, depending on the chemical makeup.
Miguel : Yeyito : 19/09/2024

Hi Steve, thanks for clarification.
Lesson learned: It's always good to look twice! ;-)
Martin Hübner : Freedom : 19/09/2024

Indeed. The two plans are not identical, and the detail differences between them are interesting. We have a link between the two plans already, it is in the description text.
SteveWMD : Freedom : 19/09/2024

This plan should be identical to the AR-1 plan (oz6339), which is already noted in the user comments there.
You'll find also the RCM instructions and many photos there.
Martin Hübner : Freedom : 19/09/2024

This is a great glider! Simple to build. Our local club has built a dozen....and they all fly!
Jeff R. : Beamsbox : 19/09/2024

Hola. I would like to know the RAL of the main colour according to the kit, as well as the dimensions of the decals, especially those of the cockpit. Gracias.
Vidal : Yeyito : 18/09/2024

Hi Mary, Hi Steve. Just a couple of pictures for you, my latest completed model, the Aristocrat Wakefield [main pic, 009-011]. Not flown, the dope is still smelly. Typical 1940s construction with a few modern refinements; no rubber bands to hold the wing on, I used typical R/C method with two dowels in the rear and two nylon bolts in the front. I've done this on other free flight models with complete success and still have those models intact.
White Airspan medium weight tissue on the flying surfaces, with red Airspan on the entire fuselage, and a deeper red tissue for some contrast, lined with black tissue strips doped on. The propeller is carved from one piece of Pawlonia wood, 99% of the blank ended up on the floor so the blades are very thin, and the end result is a much tougher prop than if I'd made it from balsa. The length of the undercarriage legs as shown on the plan looked ridiculous so I shortened them by 75mm (3") and they still look much too long but clearance for that big prop is necessary.
Cheers,
John French : Aristocrat : 18/09/2024

Hello Steve and Mary. Here are a few more pictures, this time the Andrew Moorhouse kit of the 'Puffin' for the Telco Co2 motor [pics 009-013], and the kit box photo for you [014]. Cheers,
John French : CO2 Puffin : 18/09/2024

I wanted to share my half-scaled version of the plans of your Comet Vought Corsair F4U-1 [pics 005-008]. I built this one so that it would look like Pappy Boyingtons Black Sheep squadron.
Thomas Lange : Vought Corsair F4U-1 : 18/09/2024

KL-61 photos [pics 006-009].
Tom Ryan : KL-61 : 18/09/2024

Galahad photos [pics 006, 007].
Tom Ryan : Galahad : 18/09/2024

Just had a good look and the Van Loo chipmunk... WOW lots of size errors, measure the length of rib one, compare that to the inboard and outboard wing plans and they are all different, so if the side view! don't know where to start with this one.
Derick : Chipmunk : 18/09/2024

The build notes and additional drawings were typically on the backside of Whitman/Ott plans. You had to study the info before pinning the plan down to build on!
D A : SE5 Pursuit : 18/09/2024

Dear Steve and Mary, Here are a few pics of the Svenson Channy I recently have build with some cut parts and the original plan from 1973 [pics 008-013]. The livery is taken from the later box art, only in a different color variation. She’s powered by a 2,26 cc nitro engine from AP. : The Yellow Jacket. With his compact muffler behind the cylinder, there’s no need for a disturbing muffler on the side of the nose. Thanks for posting in advance, Kind regards,
Winfried Huguenin : Channy : 18/09/2024

Have added a couple of useful photos here found online, thanks to Pit [pics 003, 004]. From these it's clear there was a second sheet with detailed build notes and drawings. If anyone has a scan of that, that would be great.
SteveWMD : SE5 Pursuit : 18/09/2024

PMW - Yes, the numbers I referenced are displayed in the upper left corner as X/229. The photo labels are not sequential, the first one starting at 003. So, the numbers I used are "absolute" from 0.
Patrick : Leipziger Canard : 17/09/2024

Works for me. The PDF is not blank. See here for more help on this: https://outerzone.co.uk/knowledgebase/entry.asp?ID=109
SteveWMD : AMA Special : 17/09/2024

Hello, interesting project, how can I get the measurements of some parts of the material intended for assembly? I also downloaded the attachment, but I can't see anything.
Grazie anticipatamente.
alessandro : AMA Special : 17/09/2024

Hi Javier - new user, right? Welcome. See our FAQ page at https://outerzone.co.uk/faq.asp#whatisouterzone for explanation of how this site works and what we do here. That's what an FAQ is for, right? See also this knowledgebase page here https://outerzone.co.uk/knowledgebase/entry.asp?ID=108 for more on how we deal with scaletypes and how we add links to Wikipedia from each scale model page, for users who want more info on the fullsize machine.
SteveWMD : Dyke Delta JD-2 : 17/09/2024

Hi Javier,
the original aircraft was designed by John Dyke, the model is by Laddie Mikulasko. AFAIK no model of the Spitfire was ever designed by Reginald Mitchell. :)
Cheers, Martin
Martin K. : Dyke Delta JD-2 : 17/09/2024

The JD-2 was designed and built by john dyke Not Laddie Mikulasko
Javier : Dyke Delta JD-2 : 16/09/2024

The way the photos are numbered is the problem. The photo is labelled as "24 bad Neustadt 135" but is also numbered as 125 of 229.
pmw : Leipziger Canard : 16/09/2024

I come up with 135 as well
Jan Novick : Leipziger Canard : 16/09/2024

Nope. 125 is correct and I did not make it through the entire picture deck prior to posting. There are additional pics at 130, 170, 172, and 216. Looks like a fun event to attend with lots of interesting planes.
Patrick : Leipziger Canard : 16/09/2024

I think that is the number 135 ;-)
Olivier : Leipziger Canard : 16/09/2024

Im building one but converting it to EDF 4s 50mm hollow fuselage intakes in the front and small cheat hole under neath to get maximum air flow. no undercarriage 2 servo mixing light weight fiber glass cloth & air brush finish hopefully very strong and light.
chris j houseman : Mirage 2000 : 15/09/2024

There is a picture of this Glider at the following url. See picture number 125.
https://antikmodellflugfreunde.de/24-bad-neustadt/
Best obtain permission to copy and post from Info@Antikmodellflugfreunde.de prior to doing so.
Patrick : Leipziger Canard : 15/09/2024

An additional note: I've included the 20" version of this plan on FreeFlightArchive.com see https://freeflightarchive.com/index.php/plans-gallery...
Tom Akery : Improved Barnes Snorter : 15/09/2024

Thanks Martin K, I agree, as when the plane drifts to one side, the rudder on the outside of the turn provides a greater angle, which helps to recover the initial position, very clever. Happy flying to all!
Claudio Acosta : Leipziger Canard : 15/09/2024

A virus I'm delighted to spread ;)
Miguel : Leipziger Canard : 15/09/2024

Hi Miguel,
thanks for the "Obsessive Compulsive Comedy"! I will acquire this into my vocabulary to use. :)
Cheers, Martin
Martin K. : Leipziger Canard : 15/09/2024

Beautiful build and covering job. Many happy Flights!
Jan Novick : Invader : 14/09/2024

Steve, Enten means Duck, plus or minus a declension. I'd guess the proper name for this would be that Leipziger Flügel in brackets or Leipzig Wings, make what you want from this.
Martin, I have an OCC syndrome (Obsessive Compulsive Comedy, not always very successful), I know what the history of the canard term is :)
A feature one can't see in the original canard, the animal, is an obvious stabilizer out in the front, but the flat duckbill seems to work. The Northrop F-20 had a duckbill shape at the front end and it appeared to contribute to its manoeuvrability.
The plan and docs are here (thanks all) and they are beautifully restored! Never minding the technical aspect, the plan draughtsmanship itself is a pleasure to look at.
Miguel : Leipziger Canard : 14/09/2024

Thought you might like this for the gallery, a Playboy - without RC! [pics 014, 015].
Benjamin Strauss : Playboy Senior : 14/09/2024

Dear Outerzone friends, finally after 2 more years here are some photos of the completed Invader [main pic, 010, 011]. I hope you like the result and will encourage some modellers to build this special plane. Best regards,
Hape Romer : Invader : 14/09/2024

Canards (french for "ducks") are called this way because of their long "necks" in front of the wing, thus superficially resembling ducks (or geese or swans) in flight. I guess this goes back to the pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont, his "14 bis" showed this layout even more clearly than the Wright´s flying machines.
Martin K : Leipziger Canard : 14/09/2024

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