Mite Mare (oz10092)

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Mite Mare. Biplane stunt control line model, for Mite .099 engine.

Quote: "EVERYONE wants to be different, but what's it worth? Nothing as far as I can see; queer lines don't improve performance and definitely add nothing to appearance. So the Mite Mare is just an ordinary stunt bipe with nice lines. But brother the performance!

Imagine an .089 job making consecutive loops on 50 ft lines. Yes, and flying steady as a rock on 80 ft lines; not just .010 steel lines either, but .015. But that isn't all - the topper is that 62 mph speeds are an every day occurrence. Not ordinary you say? Nope, this little diesel job is pure class all through. Simple to build and sturdiness are other features that make this a must on your stunt parade.

To start construction secure 2 straight grain medium hard balsa blocks 1-1/2 x 2 x 15-3/4 in. Glue these blocks together, but be sparing with the glue as these pieces will have to be parted later. The 2 inch sections are glued together to make a single piece 3 x 2 x 15-3/4 in. While the glue is setting cut all the full size fuselage templates from the plan and glue to some fairly stiff cardboard.

Now carve the main outline of the fuselage to a rough resemblance of the plan. When the rough outline is completed start using the templates and finish carving. Use #1 sandpaper to bring it to the correct out-line. Use 00 sandpaper to finish, then brush on at least 3 coats of clear dope, sanding lightly between each coat. The clear dope prevents soiling the fuselage with finger marks, dirt, etc.

When dry, part the 2 sections of the fuselage and hollow to the outline shown on the plans. Be sure to leave enough stock on the inside where the motor bearers are placed. Note that there is a clearance slot in lower half of the fuselage.

The cabin canopy can be carved out of fuselage or painted in to suit the taste (painting is for me, I'm just plain lazy). Carve the base of the fuselage at the wing root to match the upper camber of the bottom wing. The lower wing is just butt jointed in place; use lots of glue and plastic wood at this point..."

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