Taylor Cub (oz12136)

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Taylor Cub. Rubber scale model floatplane.

Quote: "Building the Taylor Cub Plane. By Paul W Lindberg, Popular Aviation Model Editor.

NOW that Summer is here, we know you will be more than anxious to build this trim model. Go out to any small pond or lake and enjoy a real thrill flying your Taylor Cub. We think it is a beauty and so will you, so, let's get busy, fellows!

COLOR SCHEME: Entire model: Yellow with Red trim; Pontoons: Top and sides: Silver; Bottom: Black; Details: Black.

CONSTRUCTION OF FUSELAGE: In order to prevent the framework from sticking to the plan, we advise you to use a sheet of ordinary wax paper between the framework and on top of the plan.

We suggest that you begin with the fuselage, which is constructed one side at a time. The longerons, vertical and diagonal, etc, are held in place until securely cemented. This is done by inserting straight pins on either side of the strips.

When the fuselage sides are completed, they are pinned to the top of the plan, in such a manner, that the top longerons face down and the sides are at right angles with the table. The cross members are now cemented in their places forming a rectangular fuselage.

Cut formers from sheet balsa and ce-ment in their respective positions. There are only a few of these formers attached to the fuselage and little difficulty will he encountered here. Refer to plan for exact sizes.

CONSTRUCTION OF WINGS: This wing is made up of two separate panels. Cut all ribs from 1/16 balsa. Pin the spar in position on the plan. Now, cement the ribs in their proper locations.

The leading and trailing edges are cut and sanded to shape, then cemented to the ribs, The panels carry movable ailerons, which are a great help in controlling the flights. Make wing tips from 1/16 balsa. We highly approve of this type wing tip, be-cause it is much easier to construct and neater in appearance.

CONSTRUCTION OF PONTOONS: From sheet balsa, construct the center member of the pontoon. Dotted lines indicate depth of sheet balsa. 1/16 square framing is cemented in as shown on plan, You will note that the formers are ces mented to either side of center section forming keel of pontoon. 1/16 square stringers are carried from front to rear.

CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATOR AND RUDDER: These are made from 1/16 square flat balsa and are cemented on the plan. Their construction is easy, therefore, you should have no difficulty here. In covering the elevator, it is important that the two units are covered separately in order that they may he inserted in slot at rear of fuselage. The aluminum hinges are inserted after they have been placed in the rear of the

CONSTRUCTION OF MOTOR: The cylinders are carved from solid balsa and are wrapped with heavy thread to imitate fins. Push rods, etc are added.

COVERING THE MODEL: Do not attempt to cover the model with the framework completely assembled. Cover wing panels separately as well as oilier parts. After the framework has been covered, to shrink tissue, apply coat of water.

ASSEMBLY: Attach wing panels to top of fuselage cabin by cementing them in place. The wing struts are now attached as well as the pontoon struts. The windshield and windows are cemented into position after model has been completely painted.

TESTING AND FLYING: Two types of propellers are used on this model. One is made of fiber, which has a much wider blade, causing the rubber motor to turn at less rpm, and enabling the model to fly greater distances. By twisting the blades, the pitch can be easily adjusted. The balsa scale propeller is used for exhibition purposes only.

Six strands of 1/8 flat rubber are suffi-cient to fly the model. With the rubber motor and flying propeller in place, gently launch your model over tall grass to see whether it is properly balanced.

This latest model of the Taylor Cub was chosen by Popular Aviation for the current model-of-the-month as well as the front cover subject because of the current widespread interest shown throughout the aviation world toward this little airplane,

The Taylor Cub has, since the Taylor Aircraft Company was incorporated in 1931, become one of private flying's most famous of light aircraft. From a meager beginning with but a few models sold, the Taylor Cub has climbed steadily in popularity and demand. The company's approximate output for 1936 was 650 air-planes which today are flying in all corners of the world.

Originally, the Taylor Cub was the brainchild of CG Taylor who recently, however, broke away from the original company and set up a company of his own at Butler, Pa. The product of this company is called the Taylorcraft and is almost identical with the original Cub with the exception of its side-by-side seating. The Cub has tandem seating arrangements.

The Cub on floats makes an ideal ship for the private pilot to fly up to his favorite lake or fishing stream. A week-end flight to a secluded lake in the north woods now requires the mere piling aboard of food for a couple of days, an air mattress and fishing tackle. For further details concerning the new Cub see page 22 of this issue.

If model glides a short distance and nose rises abruptly, it will be necessary to add weight to the bottom of the nose. If model dives, add weight to tail.

After the model is balanced to glide at an even angle, you are ready to test your model under power. A few trial flights will acquaint you with your model."

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