Nieuport 17 C1 (oz11834)

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Nieuport 17 C1. Free flight scale model French WWI fighter biplane, for Lindberg Hornet engine.

Quote: "This Months Model, by Paul W Lindberg, Model Editor and Designer

REQUESTS for a World War model have been so numerous that we have drawn up the plans for the Nieuport '17'. Our chief purpose in selecting this particular model was of its correct amount of wing area suitable for a gas model. Note the short nose which will give it exceptionally good climbing qualities. When flying the model substitute the wooden wheels for 2-1/4 inch diameter rubber tire wheels.

This particular model is colored all yellow with a red cowl. All insignia are standard French colors. You may build any size model you wish by enlarging the plans to whatever size you desire. Our model is built by enlarging the plans four times the size shown here.

Building the Fuselage: The main longerons are 1/8-inch square hard balsa. Build the two fuseage sides upon a flat surface and when they are thoroughly dry cement in all cross members to form a rectangular-shaped body. The formers are next cemented into position. These are cut from 1/8-inch sheet balsa. The landing gear is now fastened in position and is held securely in place with heavy thread and cement. 1/16-inch OD piano wire is used for landing gear struts. Fair the landing gear with 1/8 x 1/4 inch hard balsa. The axle is held in struts with rubber bands to act as shock cord.

Construction of Wings: It is very important that all bracing be installed in each wing panel as shown in photo of framework. If these braces are omitted the wings will warp out of shape when covered. All wing tips are made from TA-inch sheet balsa.

Elevator and Rudder: These are constructed upon a flat sur-face from 1/8-inch square and 1/8 x 1/4 inch plus 1/8-inch sheet balsa for all rounded parts. These are of a flat type and no trouble should be had in the construction of these.

Motor mount, cabane and wing struts plus other details are clearly explained on the plan. The machine guns are, of course, optional and serve only as an ornament when used as a display model.

Covering the Model: Use a good grade of bamboo paper in covering the model. All parts should be covered separately before assembling the model. After the wings have been covered, spray with ordinary water in order to obtain a drum-like tautness in the covering. Pin the wings, elevator and rudder upon a flat surface with ordinary pins to prevent same from warping. After they are thoroughly dry, three coats of model airplane dope are applied with a light sanding between each coat. When installing wing to fuselage, use heavy thread or thin wire for landing and flying wires.

Testing the Model: When testing your model see that it is equipped with batteries, fuel, etc. Launch over tall grass so as to prevent any injury to it when gliding. If model rises abruptly, move batteries forward in rack. If it noses down, move batteries toward rear. Aluminum tabs are used in both wing and rudder so that directional and rudder control may be had. Use a very limited amount of fuel when testing under power so that model will not fly away or better still, use a timer.

Please bear in mind that a little patience exercised in testing your model will prevent many a crack-up."

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