Waco Cabin (oz11815)

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Waco Cabin (Waco YOC). Free flight scale power biplane model, for Torp .035 power.

The 1935 Waco Custom Cabin. From Jan 1956 MAN.

Update 18/12/2019: Added article, thanks to Pit.

Quote: "From the Pacific Northwest comes this Half-A scale model, a grand flier, contest winner. Not exactly cinch to build, but worth it. Waco Cabin, by Floyd Guyton.

The Waco Cabin, as it was commonly known, was built between 1931 and 1940. It boasted greater stamina, speed and desirable performance than any other airplane in its class. With its compact size, easy handling and pleasing appearance, it made an ideal luxury, family or businessman's air vehicle.

The model, winner of the '54 Jim Walker Northwest Championship, drawing top points for scale, reflects all the ruggedness and stability of the original. Appearance is enhanced by clean fairings and smooth lines. Very few changes were made from tnie scale. The dihedral was increased from 2-1/2° to 4° and the stabilizer area slightly increased. The widespread landing gear and large rudder facilitate unassisted take-off.

This model is not as difficult to build as it may appear. The sequence of construction is of prime importance. Tail surfaces are self-explanatory, except that the stabilizer spar and front outline will be duplicated by extending on through to make the other side. Wings are built up in the usual manner. Dihedral may be spliced into wings directly over wing views of drawing. Leading edge top sheeting should follow splicing. Then build up fuselage square in usual way, noting entrance door on left-hand side only; reserve the door construction for later. if you wish to upholster the interior, this is the time to do it.

Area from back of entrance door from B5 to T6 station between baggage compartment and rear window should be covered with Silkspan to separate baggage compartment from cabin. Interior was painted one coat of light gray dope, floor is 1/32 sheet balsa, baggage compartment floor was corrugated and may be simulated from corrugated paper found in packaged cookies and similar articles.

Build up seats and controls, paint gray and cement into positions. Add stringers only to sides of fuselage. Now build out frame around entrance door of 1/18 x 1/16 stick, inside opening, to make sure of exact fit. Entrance door is hinged with three layers of Silkspan.

Install formers T1 and T2, also 1/32 sheet areas from T1 to T2 around sides to lower longeron as shown in shaded areas. Cut out window frames of 1/32 sheet, check for fit, treat both sides with Silkspan, paint gray on inside and black on outside, cement celluloid windows into place and install. Windows should be covered with masking tape as protection against dope and cement. Sides of fuselage, wings and tail surfaces may be covered at this time..."

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