Gnome (oz14463)

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Gnome. Radio control powered glider model. Wingspan 38 in.

Planfile includes detailed build instructions.

Quote: "Introduction: The Gnome has only one purpose - to provide fun for expert and novice, alike. The extreme ease with which it can be built allows the novice his best chance for success with a design that truly builds fast and forgives frequently!

The Gnome has its limitations. It was designed around the ACE Pulse System which we strongly recommend, based upon our four systems, one of which has been operating flawlessly for five years: The Gnome weighs 7 to 7-1/2 ounces ready to fly (R/C) giving it a wing loading of just over 6 oz/sq ft. It may fly at 10 ounces but certainly not as well, or as long.

Tow Line (T/L) R/C versions will weigh about 6 oz ready for flight.

Powered Gnomes can use either of two possibilities - the TD .010 or the Pee Wee .020. We use either with similar results. The only modification required is carefully trimming a 4.5 in diameter prop to 4 in when using the PEE WEE .020 to clear the fuselage. We do not recommend more powerful engines such as the TD .020 which could result in your model flying too high at an excessive speed, hampering your ability to control it.

Before beginning actual construction, spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the plans and die cut parts. Most of the parts will pop out; those that are reluctant should be helped with a sharp modeler's knife.

The use of fine sandpaper to smooth all parts is highly recommended. This is very important with the ribs and fuselage sides. Pinning all ribs together, aligned on a scrap piece of 1/8 sheet as a spar and sanding uniformly will make for a neater job. Do not sand too much away so they fail to line up with the leading and trailing edges.

Once you have checked the plans and the parts, put those parts you won't be using immediately, back into the package so they don't become lost.

Fuselage: Construct the torque rod, beginning with the actuator crank end (A). Form the loop first. Make the 90 degree bend up to the eyelet in No. 4 bulkhead, then the 90 degree bend at the eyelet. Slip the eyelet onto the wire and make the final short 90 which imbeds into the 1/8 dowel. Drill the two small holes in the dowel as shown, using a 1/32 drill or a sharp straight pin - carefully! Slip the short bend end of the wire piece you've just bent through the hole in No.4, press the eyelet firmly into the bulkhead and imbed the short bend into the dowel. Slide a short length of shrink tube over the wire/dowel joint and shrink using moderate heat..."

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