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Updates

Aetos (oz10482): Added article, thanks to FrankGrassham.
18/05/2025

Yeyito (oz14618): Added kit review from Aeromodeller, April 1984, thanks to RFJ.
18/05/2025

Cloudhopper (oz16029): Added article, thanks to theshadow.
18/05/2025

Druine Turbi (oz16025): Added airfoil dat zipfile, thanks to Martin Huebner.
17/05/2025

Douglas Mailplane (oz2232): Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, scanned from fullsize at 400 dpi, thanks to dfritzke.
16/05/2025

Druine Turbi (oz16025): Added article, thanks to RFJ.
15/05/2025

Orange Box (oz7292): Added vector parts sheets, also full plan in vector format (SVG), thanks to HansVanTol.
14/05/2025

P-51D Mustang (oz12783): Added parts ID sheets, scanned at 1200 dpi, thanks to Pilgrim.
14/05/2025

Quax (oz15475): Replaced this plan, now shows wing rib, thanks to JohnSmith.
14/05/2025

Gee Bee R2 (oz16011): Added advert, thanks to PatrickFlynn.
13/05/2025

Waco YQC-6 (oz16012): Added article, thanks to Pit.
08/05/2025

Fairchild 24R (oz16007): Added article, thanks to RFJ.
06/05/2025

Zipper (oz16000): Added article (from AT, July 1939) thanks to RFJ.
02/05/2025

Stunt Man 23 (oz4338): Replaced the two printwood files (pdf and CAD) with updated versions, these now include templates for canopy and landing gear, thanks to DaveLentz.
30/04/2025

Bucker 180 Student (oz3276): Added kit review (fr), thanks to DriesNeyrinck.
30/04/2025

Ghost Rider 50 REM (oz8443): Added kit instructions (from the Micro Mold kit), thanks to SimonRogers.
28/04/2025

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Comments

@Pit,
Mea culpa. Thanks for correcting me.
From the text it is clear that the sketch shows a warped wing that needs correction, not the way the wing should be built!
Apologies to George Aldrich.
K.K.Iyer
K.K.Iyer : Nobler (oz6212) : 18/05/2025

The sketch seems to be correct according to the article that says that the warps causes the drop of inboard wings. But the terms "washin washout" are inverted. Flying clokwise has some advantages considering the engine rotation and his...
Pit : Nobler (oz6212) : 17/05/2025

Here are some photos [main pic, 003-007] of the model built by the author of the Asteroid project, Mr. Omar Grasseti. If you could add it to the post, that would be great. Thank you so much.
Rodrigo Burgo : Asteroide (oz16030) : 17/05/2025

Hi Mary, Please find attached photos [pics 010-013] of my recently completed Chicken Hawk converted to electric power. I scratch built the little biplane from the oz2632 plans downloaded from your website. Thank you for this valuable...
Henning Seidel : Chicken Hawk (oz2632) : 17/05/2025

Hi Steve, some additional building photos from Rainer from Leipzig, he is testing the tortional stiffness with aramid roving for the wing similar to the fuselage [pics 012-014].Cheers,
Matthias Moeller : Friebe Segler (oz15625) : 17/05/2025

A beautiful model... excellent flyer. Thank you!
Rodrigo Burgo : Asteroide (oz16030) : 17/05/2025

If you handle Photoshop or any similar software, they can very easily be developed. I've done this hundreds of times for models that don't provide all ribs but only root and tip ones.
Good luck
EDUARDO.
Eduardo : Nimbus (oz4700) : 17/05/2025

Hi Steve and Mary, Every now and then one learns something new. Like the original Nobler had the leadouts in the starboard wing and was flown left to right!
And occasionally one spots an error. On page 19 of the magazine there’s...
K.K.Iyer : Nobler (oz6212) : 17/05/2025

The method for making ribs w3-w11 is stated on the plan. (sandwich method)
"To make w3-w11 make ply templates of w2 and w12. Place required number of 1/16" sheet balsa strips between templates and sand to shape. Repeat in...
pmw : Nimbus (oz4700) : 17/05/2025

Wing ribs #3 to #11 are missing, they are not on my original plan either.
P Smith : Nimbus (oz4700) : 17/05/2025

Old kit prices fascinate me. This USD 55cent model today would only cost $13 USD.
Thomas Solinski : Curtiss Hawk P6E (oz16027) : 16/05/2025

Hi, I've got build pictures of both my peanut Polikarpov I-16 models at my website: www.delooff-aeroplanes.nl
Cheers, Ramses
Ramses de Looff : Polikarpov (oz10884) : 16/05/2025

The article has a misprint that says wingspan 37 in. The correct wingspan is 32 in. This is confirmed by measuring the dimensioned mainwheel of 1-3/4 inch diameter.
SteveWMD : Druine Turbi (oz16025) : 15/05/2025

Easy enough to enlarge. Download the plan then 1) Print the plan then on your copier enlarge just the templates 254% twice. Will then be at 21" span. or 2) Use the print features on OZ.
Bill H : P-51C Mustang Beguine (oz16023) : 14/05/2025

So nice to know we finally agree!!!- By the way, I am building the Jack Lynn Bale's design of the U-2 for electric ducted fan with 297 cms. wingspan. This model is very accurate and I plan to build it with the livery of the Cuban missile...
Eduardo : Lockheed U2 (oz9524) : 14/05/2025

Sure would be nice to have full size templates of these little gems!
Dave B : P-51C Mustang Beguine (oz16023) : 14/05/2025

Who built the model? It even has a music score strip of Beguin the Beguine per the original! If you are too age-challenged to even have heard the name, here's what it's about. Miguel : P-51C Mustang Beguine (oz16023) : 14/05/2025

Hi Outerzone. Firstly, apologies to Mike Freeman. His fine glider, Prelude, has magnificent lines, and no doubt an excellent slope soarer. I have often wondered how this would look as a powered model. So here it is, my version under...
Steve : Prelude (oz11947) : 14/05/2025

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