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Attached are some photos of the Aerosport Quail [main pic, 004, 005]. I built this when the model was first published in Model Builder. I built it so that it could be disassembled using tissue tubes and bamboo dowels, as shown on the plans.
WalterK : Aerosport Quail : 07/12/2021

Hello Dan. As I was about to give you my "2 cents" worth regarding your concerns, I saw and read Miguel's reply. I feel he pretty much nailed it, so I'll just say that I second his opinion.
I'll just add the following; Bernie...
RC Yeager : Pilatus Porter : 07/12/2021

Received from a friend. Photo shows three Quick models [pic 009].
Giuseppe Ghisleri : Quick : 07/12/2021

See build blog at: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/sh...
pit : XP-3 : 07/12/2021

Hi Dan, if it worked for the designer then it can't be all bad, however, there's no law against modifying a plan if one's not happy with it. I accept that the fuselage backside is potentially weak in torsion, which is an uncommon...
Miguel : Pilatus Porter : 07/12/2021

Photos of the Eagle 2, another of my works [main pic, 004-008].
William Trujillo Melo : Eagle 2 : 07/12/2021

Hello, pics here [main pic, 003-007] of my extra 300s works. 60 blessings. (oz10977) Extra 300S 60.
William Trujillo Melo : Extra 300S 60 : 07/12/2021

I have read a comment of Ben Shereshaw on the XP-3 in an old Aeromodeller. He adviced to anyone who's building this model to lengthen the nose in order to get the C.G. right because it is so tail heavy. Couldn' t find back back that...
Hans : XP-3 : 07/12/2021

This is the biggest plan of the old model Porter I could find. Studying the plan I found there are nearly any former sin the aft part of the plane, making me wonder wether the whole construction is strong enough to fly? Same goes for the...
Dan : Pilatus Porter : 07/12/2021

Hello Gustavo. The 049 with a 6x4 prop is a good temporary option as the Hi Fly is a bit large for that engine. My experience with a babee bee (5cc tank) is that you need a bigger tank so that you have time to climb the plane in...
Jose : Hi-Fly : 07/12/2021

"A dream in balsa"? How the hell did I let this one get away???
:-))
Miguel : Leprechaun : 06/12/2021

Hello all
Such a nice glider! Does anybody know, when it was designed?
By the way... Steve, thank you so much for your great work!
Cherry Jochen
Jochen, here Taborca : Termica : 06/12/2021

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Latest Site Updates

07/12/2021 : PlanID=1613 : XP-3 by Ben Shereshaw from Model Builder : Added further article from Modern Mechanix 1938, thanks to Pit. This is well worth a look, includes many further drawings showing construction and assembly details.

06/12/2021 : PlanID=13477 : Happy Harry by Lars Giertz : Replaced this plan with a cleaned up version, thanks to rchopper56.

06/12/2021 : PlanID=970 : Convair XF 92 by Paul Del Gatto from Model Airplane News : Added article, thanks to Pit.

06/12/2021 : PlanID=6411 : Defender by Fran McElwee from Model Aviation Planbook : Added article from FM April 1948, thanks to JeffGreen.

05/12/2021 : PlanID=9933 : Piel Emeraude by Jerry Van Heeswyk from Scale R/C Modeler : Replaced article with complete version, thanks to JohnLockwood.

04/12/2021 : PlanID=6952 : ASW 15 from Hegi : Added kit review from RCM&E, June 1974, thanks to RFJ.

03/12/2021 : PlanID=797 : Piper Tri-Pacer from Sterling : Added zipfile of 6 fuselage formers in jpg format, thanks to Eduardo.

03/12/2021 : PlanID=13472 : Quader al Quader from Modellismo : Replaced this plan with correct Quader al Quader plan, thanks to Beppe.

02/12/2021 : PlanID=13433 : Navion from Cambria : Added kit review from RCM&E, January 1985, thank to RFJ.

01/12/2021 : PlanID=6958 : Ultimate 120 by Doc Mathews from RCMplans : Replaced this plan with a re-scaled version, thanks to balsaworkbench.

01/12/2021 : PlanID=13457 : Monocoupe 110 Special Clip Wing by Vern Clements : Replaced this plan with a cleaned up version, thanks to Erik.

01/12/2021 : PlanID=6114 : Messerschmitt bf-109E by MN Isermann from Iron Kreuz Model Plans : Added revised version in vectorPDF format, thanks to fsgilbert, who pointed out this (later?) version on HPA as posted by balsabug.

30/11/2021 : PlanID=13458 : Corker by Alan Wooster from RC Model World : Replaced the article with a clearer copy, thanks to RFJ.

30/11/2021 : PlanID=55 : Buzz Bom Too by Terry Dench : Added clearer version of this plan, now at correct scaling, also DXF CAD version, thanks to Miguel.

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Latest Plans text listing

Aerosport Quail - Walt Mooney - 13in Scale...
CB 50 - 15in Jetex F/F
Champ - 34in Scale IC F/F
Termica - 55in Glider F/F
Happy Harry - Lars Giertz - 45in IC R/C
Bristol Scout C - 49in Scale IC R/C
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien - 23in Scale Rubber F/F
Boog - 55in Glider F/F
Mura - V Machacek - 54in IC F/F
Quader al Quader - 56in IC R/C
Jodel D.150 - 72in IC R/C
RM-12 - Walt Mooney - 13in Scale Rubber F/F
Sweet Pea - Dennis Adamisin - 56in IC C/L
Planeur Jean Fregnac No.12 - 58in Glider F/F
Super Sohaj - 78in Glider F/F
Velie Monocoupe - 46in Scale Electric R/C
Ramphor - Heinz Eder Glider R/C
Venom III Electric R/C
LWD Szpak 4A - Walt Mooney - 13in Scale Rubber...
Pilatus PC6 - Olivier Moquereau - 169in Scale...
Tatiana - 52in Glider R/C
Shoodl - George Messetler - 75in IC R/C
Toad - RC Bees - 50in IC R/C
Corker - Alan Wooster - 60in IC R/C
Monocoupe 110 Special Clip Wing - Vern Clements...
Miss Simplicity - Henry Gordon - 15in Rubber...
Masterplane - Bob Copland - 48in Rubber F/F
Jiffy Jet - Dick Struhl - 26in Jetex F/F
Illusion - Andy Nicholls - 70in IC R/C
Kaiser Fleetwings XBTK-1 - Walt Mooney - 13in...
Apache - 44in IC Electric R/C
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Ralf Dvorak - 23in...
Jyge - Jean Guillemard - 39in Glider F/F
1939 Moffett Trophy Winner - Ed Naudzius Rubber...
Ultra Stick LW - Jim Feldmann - 76in IC R/C
Broadside - Jim Woodside - 25in IC C/L
P-51D Mustang B1 - Sergio Daeuble - 41in Scale...
Onofri D110 - 70in Glider F/F
Sprightly Sparrow - Dick Ealy - 20in IC C/L
Negotiator - George Jennings - 54in IC R/C
Aero Commander - Jim Moynihan - 55in Scale IC...
Fouga Cyclope - Dick Struhl - 33in Scale Jetex...
Olympic II Electric - John Torrance - 100in...
Kraka - Will G Aaneby - 35in Rubber F/F
Quick - Giuseppe Ghisleri - 56in IC R/C
Nakajima Ki 43 Oscar - Brian Thorn - 48in Scale...
Le Mioche - Jaques Gaurat - 58in Electric R/C
Yokosuka D4Y Judy - Bob Taylor - 90in Scale IC...
Navion - 60in IC R/C
Miles M35 Libellula - Gordon Rae - 9in Scale...

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