Hurricane (oz12066)

About this Plan

Hurricane. Rubber sport model. Low wing design.

From July 1940, Flying Aces.

Quote: "In the August 1939 issue just eleven months ago we presented the Hi-Climber (oz2706) well, since that time letters have been coming in by the sack-full asking for another Earl Stahl model. And now, balsa fans, we've got one for you that matches the Hi-Climber's performance in every respect - the Hurricane!

HERE'S A MODEL that's the result of two years experience with low wing designs. And in it are crystallized the desired characteristics for stable, consistent flights. The craft has been flown hundreds of times, in all kinds of weather, without crashes of any sort. When winder-wound, the climb is interceptor-like, being nearly vertical. This job, like most low-wingers, goes from the power flight to the glide without any tendency to dip or stall. Flights in calm evening air average 1 min 38 sec, but when aided by 'risers' the length of flight is considerably longer.

Most parts are shown full size on the drawings, so little difficulty should be experienced in duplicating this plane. Trace the plans so work can be done directly atop them. Don't cut or deface the magazine pages, and, where necessary, enlarge the plans to full size.

FUSELAGE AND LANDING GEAR: THE BODY consists of a rectangular under-frame to which the formers and stringers are added. The shaded areas of the side view indicate the part to be constructed first. Incidentally, it is advisable to make the tail-piece integral with the fuselage, and then it can be cut off after the entire unit is completed.

Work directly over the plan and make two sides, one atop the other, from medium grade 1/8 sq balsa. The glue will probably cause them to stick together, but they may be separated by a razor blade. Set the sides erect over the top view and join them with 1/8 sq spacers as indicated. Work carefully and line everything up correctly.

Bulkheads, halves of which are shown on the plans-are cut from 1/16 sheet balsa and are glued to their respective stations. You will notice that most of the bulkheads have no stringer notches, so glue the 3/32 sq stringers directly on the formers..."

Note this plan was later redrawn in Model Builder as Hurricane (oz198) which may be a clearer plan to build from, the wing layout is shown at fullsize.

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Article, thanks to GTHunter at thePlanPage.

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