Fire Bird (oz14819)
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Fire Bird. Profile sport model for Jetex power. Twin boom layout.
Quote: "Fire Bird, by Lorne A Williams.
The Firebird is a simple twin-boom profile type model designed for the Jetex 50. It resembles present day fighter types enough to make it pleasant to look at, even though it is only profile - in fact it could almost be considered semi-scale.
Basic design was first proven and then a few frills added (air scoops and landing gear) to make it more appealing and still maintain a good degree of performance.
The whole ship may be built from 3/32 x 3 x 36 sheet or scraps. Two versions can be built, one with air scoops and gear and the other without. The latter could be made with 1/8 sheet for the body, leaving off the rear body facings.
Decoration has been limited to cockpit outline only, although a painted version did perform very well. However, go easy on the coloring if you want top performance as it does add that old devil weight.
The landing gear is removable if flying without gear is desired, as it is simply pushed into 1/16 inside diameter aluminum tubing. A drop of cement will hold them in place for permanent anchorage. The landing gear is worth the little extra effort as it serves as a stand when the model is not in use. Take-offs are very pretty to watch, but be sure of a smooth runway.
Cut out all parts and fill with balsa wood filler before sanding to proper shape and section. Rear body facings are cemented in place, first to each side of the body along with the motor mount, which is made of three ply. Screw the motor clip to the mount before cementing, mount to body, being certain that it is centered accurately. The mount simply fits into the notch cut in the body for that purpose. Air scoops are steam-bent over a kettle spout (have grain running lengthwise) and then cemented in grooVes scribed with a pencil point in the body..."
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(oz14819)
Fire Bird
by Lorne A Williams
from Model Airplane News
June 1957
16in span
Jetex F/F
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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