Monocoupe 90 (oz14126)

 

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Monocoupe 90. Free flight scale model for rubber power.

Quote: "The Monocoupe Takes the Air. How You Can Build a Flying Scale Model of One of the Fastest and Most Popular Cabin Sport Planes. By Howard McEntee.

THE Monocoupe is a trim little ship which is much used for sport flying. It is not a light plane by any means but it is small and economical, which accounts for its great popularity. When fitted with streamlining, as our model is, and a motor of around 125 hp, the top speed is about 145 mph, while the climb is 1200 feet per minute. The Monocoupe has won many races because of its fine performance and so is a favorite with sportsmen.

The wing span of the large ship is 32 feet, which we have reduced to about 21 inches. Many different engines have been used in the Monocoupe, including Lambert, Warner Scarab, and Kinner 135, which later we will reproduce.

The seating arrangement is side by side, and two people can be accommodated.

Fuselage: The fuselage is not unusual in construction. The two sides are first built up on a board and then fastened gether. The last side to built up is not cut off the board but assembly is started right there. Since the fuselage is of uniform . width under the center section, we can start assembly with all cross struts at this point. The bulkhead A is also of this width, so glue it to the side on the board first. Then glue on the two cross pieces, top and bottom, at the rear of the cabin.

When the glue has set a bit, fasten the other fuselage side on top, holding it in place with weights. You now have the fuselage on its side, on the board. When this much is dry, cut it off with a razor blade and install the cross pieces at the rear of the cabin, two at a time, until all six are in place. You must note carefully the distinctive shape of the fuselage at the rear of the wing and take care that you have it correct, or your model will not look like a true Monocoupe.

The rudder post B of bamboo. the tail skid. also of bamboo, and the small bulkhead C of balsa are installed and complete the of the fuselage. The nose block D is of balsa and is slightly oval at the rear, the longest dimension being from top to bottom. It is easily cut out of balsa, starting from a disc of balsa..."

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    Monocoupe 90
    by Howard McEntee
    from Model Airplane News
    February 1933 
    20in span
    Scale Rubber F/F Cabin Civil
    clean :)
    all formers complete :)
    got article :)
  • Submitted: 08/09/2022
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Monocoupe 90. The 90 must refer to the age of the plan. Accurate looks, but not much room left for additional lightness :)
Miguel - 12/10/2022
A new Monocoupe 90 plan!! It's a great thing to see when I first log in in the morning. ...Yes Outerzone gets checked for updates before work email :D
des - 12/10/2022
Shhhhh,! So do I, Des, but you're giving the game away :)
Miguel - 12/10/2022
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