Fast Eddie (oz12546)

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Fast Eddie. Radio control sport model for electric power.

Kitted by Midway Models.

Quote: "Midway Model Company. Kit Instructions. Fast Eddie, by Bob Sliff: It's small, it's light, it's fast, and it comes in three versions: 29 in span, 33-1/2 in span, and 38 in span. Electric power is provided by any 05 system with six or seven Ni-Cd cells. This model holds an unofficial speed record, too!

The Fast Eddie is a fine flying electric model intended for experienced R/C pilots. It is a spectacular performer, especially when configured with the Astro 05 Challenger Cobalt motor powered by seven 1/2 ah cells.

Larry Jolly piloted a Fast Eddie to an unofficial FAI world speed record of 92.85 mph in level flight over a two-way course (measured, but not professionally surveyed) using the Astro 05 Challenger. So, it is safe to say that if you want a fast electric model, the Fast Eddie is the model for you.

The Fast Eddie can also be set up for aerobatics. If pattern flying is your thing, then the Fast Eddie with Astro 05 Challenger motor and Taipan 7-6 prop will give you an excellent rate of climb. Aerobatic maneuvers are "no swear' for this combination.

As you can see by the plan, there are three wing size options: a 29-inch version (217.5 sq in wing area); a 33.5-inch version (261.25 sq in wing area); and a 37.8-inch version (283.6 sq in wing area). All three versions have been flown and tested. In each case we were very satisfied with the performance. The fastest is, of course, the smallest wing version. For pylon racing and aerobatics, the larger versions with their larger wing loadings work best. The larger wings give smoother maneuvers and lose less speed in tight turns.

In the following instructions, it is assumed that the modeler has pre-cut all shaped parts such as fuselage sides, ribs, fuselage formers, etc. This prefabrication speeds assembly considerably.

To minimize confusion, keep your place in the in-structions by checking off each step as you complete it, using the '[ ]' symbols provided.

FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION: Place the fuselage sides on the building sur-face with the bottoms toward each other. This is to insure you're building one right side and one left side.

Glue the 3/16 sq longerons and the 3/32 x 3/8 wing saddle doublers to the fuselage sides. To the extent possible, match the 3/16 sq longerons so that they are of equal stiffness. This will allow the fuselage sides to bend evenly when the tail and the nose are pulled together.

Join the two fuselage sides over the plan top view using F2 and F3. Do this by placing the sides vertically over the plan top view, bottom down and glue F2 and F3 into place at the positions shown. Check the sides for squareness, both vertically and horizontally, and allow the glue to dry. Then, add the 1/8 sq uprights behind F3.

Pull the tail together and glue. Do not bevel the 3/16 sq. longerons, as you want an opening at the tail for the elevator pushrod, for cooling air to exit, and for the receiver antenna. Align over the plan top view and allow the glue to dry.

Make the motor tube out of 1/64 plywood. To do this, the plywood is formed around the particular motor you are going to use. Begin by placing a piece of waxed paper on the motor where the plywood will overlap and glue. Then wrap the 1/64 ply around the motor allowing about a 1-inch overlap. Glue the lap joint with CA (Cyanoacrylate, such as Zap, Jet, Hot Stuff) glue..."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Quote: "Hi Mary and Steve - Hope you are both well. I was given from an estate of a long time RC friend the Midway Models Fast Eddy kit. The plan was scanned today and am passing it along to Outerzone. I did not see this one on a search attempt. It is the Model Builder plan included and used by Midway Models in 1984.... This one is my next RC project. Also, I have the kit instructions that will be scanned this week, hopefully. Thanks, jeff mccammant Roland, iowa USA"

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Article, thanks to Pit.

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