Wittman Tailwind (oz1039)

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Wittman Tailwind. Peanut scale model by Butch Hadland

The Lacey M10 (oz1039) and Wittman Tailwind designs appeared together in the same article in Aeromodeller Dec 1976.

Quote: "WHEN STEVE WITTMAN designs and builds an aeroplane, it is usually very efficient and always attractive. The Tailwind is no exception. I have been told many times that N64 RH is the prettiest Peanut that has ever been seen and I think you will agree when you have built your own!

Unfortunately the Peanut Rules as they stand penalise the Tailwind because it is almost impossible to re-create the stressed skin effect of the real aeroplane, however it flies well enough to overcome the scale short-comings - it finished in third place behind the Lacey at the 1975 American Nationals at Lake Charles with regular flights of 70 seconds.

Construction details are almost identical to the Lacey's so only differences will be explained. The fuselage is made in the normal way, except that the noseblock should be carved and 'tacked' to the nose former before the nose section is planked. This ensures a nice continuation of the sleek lines. Remove the noseblock when planking is completed.

The flying surfaces are built in the normal way but ensure that all the gussets are inserted and make sure that the 1/16 washout is in both tips; this is most important. The wing struts 'work' so ensure that these are cemented firmly to the wing and fuselage. Covering is straightforward but don't forget to put all trim and identifying marks on to the model before assembly - it is much easier this way... "

Update 05/01/2017: added article, thanks to RFJ.

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