Curtiss SOC-1 Navy Scout (oz1174)

 

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Curtiss SOC-1 Navy Scout. Rubber scale model biplane.

Quote: "How You Can Create a Model of a Curtiss Navy Scout That Flies With Great Precision.

THE Curtiss SOC-1 is the latest scout-observation machine built by Curtiss for the navy. As such, it is designed to meet the strenuous requirements of operation from battleships and cruisers. The ship is already noted for its ruggedness of structure and versatility of performance. Prominent among its many praiseworthy features are the low landing speed, excellent handling qualities and the inherent safety for the crew.

The SOC-1 is pleasing to the eye both from the standpoint of appearance and proportions. For that reason it makes an interesting model to build and fly. Because of the fine design of the large ship, you will find that the model will fly as readily as a duck takes to water.

The constructional methods with one exception are conventional in our model. The fuselage is constructed by assembling the bulkheads on four master stringers already cut from sheet balsa. By adhering to this practice, all chance of error is eliminated.

Fuselage: Trace the side outline of the fuselage on a piece of 3/32 sheet balsa and cut two master stringers to the depth shown in black on the top view of the fuselage. The top and bottom master stringers are cut from sheet in the same manner. Mark on all the master stringers the positions of the bulkheads. Cut the bulkheads as shown from 1/16 sheet. Cut only the notches for the master stringers marking the positions of the auxiliary ones until needed.

Cement bulkheads No. 2 and No. 6 in place on the side master stringers. When dry, locate the remaining bulkheads. Cement the top and bottom master stringers in place. Cement the 1/16 sq auxiliary stringers in place, cutting the notches already marked as the work progresses. The cockpit overhang is 1/32 sheet balsa. The lower portion of the body between the No.3 and No.4 bulkheads is also covered with 1/32 sheet to provide a support for the fillet block. The rudder post is a piece of 1/8 x 1/4. Bend the rear rubber hook to shape from .028 wire and attach. Reinforce the auxiliary stringers that support the center section struts with pieces of 1/16 sheet.

The cockpit formers are cut to shape from 1/32 sheet balsa. The largest marked O and shown on the plan is typical of their shape. Each one progressing rearward is smaller than the one immediately in front. As seen on the plan they are laminated when called for.

The fillet ribs are similar to the first ribs of the lower wing panels and are cemented to the bulkhead extensions forming an integral part of the fuselage. Before covering, cement the tail wheel axle in position.

To cover use narrow strips of tissue to avoid wrinkles. Spray with water and dope. Leave an opening at the bottom to install the landing gear mount.

Use strips of cellophane of a width determined by the size of each space between cockpit formers to cover the enclosure. The shape of the front of the enclosure is easily determined from the top and side views of the fuselage. The sight is a piece of rounded 1/8 stock..."

Update 14/10/2022: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to dfritzke. This version has been redrawn on a single sheet for easier viewing, quote: "Traced by Dick Gleason, 3-84".

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