Trail Blazer (oz14586)

About this Plan

Trail Blazer. Control line speed model.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Planfile incliudes full build instructions.

Quote: "Follow These 12 Simple Steps: The Trail Blazer is a most unique model for a number of reasons. With slight adjustments, it will accommodate class A, B, or C engines; it can be constructed to conform with class II, III, IV, V or VI control-line competition; it is easy to build if you follow the dozen simple construction steps; it's an outstanding flyer and a consistent thriller.

1. First determine what engine you plan to install in your Trail Blazer then cut out plywood 'Backbone' (2) with coping caw. Cut out front section along lines that best accommodates your engine. Pieces (3) and (4) are your plywood wingtips, pieces marked MS are used as motor spaces if necessary, (see plan) they may be used to adjust engine propshaft to exact center of fuselage. Part (1) is fuselage tailpiece. The remaining pieces are for your landing gear housing, Finish Backbone (2) sanding to shape.

2. Trace backbone outline (5) on balsa fuselage bottom and cut out with coping saw. Be sure to save pieces (6) and (7)-which will be used in step #7 for rudder fairings.

3. Check side view of fuselage on plan and draw line (8) on side of fuselage block to conform. Be especially careful to make front and rear of fuselage correct depth.. Cut out with coping saw

4. Carve outside of fuselage to a semi-circular shape (see front view). Rout inside with a chisel, gouge, or similar tool. Make walls 3/16 in thick except in forward section shown in plan top view. Make 1/16 recess (10) to accommodate stabilizer (see side view). Notch out rear of stabilizer slot (11), to allow elevator E-1 to move freely (see side view). Notches (9) are cut out for control-line wires. Check side view for exact position..."

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