Aristocraft Model W Waco (oz15031)
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Aristocraft Model W Waco. Free flight scale model for rubber power. Wingspan 18-1/4 in. Pusher layout.
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(oz15031)
Aristocraft Model W Waco
by Hal Swanson
from Modernistic Models (ref:MBH-10)
1967
18in span
Scale Rubber F/F Cabin Pusher
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 20/12/2023
Filesize: 457KB
Format: • PDFbitmap
Credit*: JohnJennings
Downloads: 476
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Pretty novel flying machine !! It appears though as if there are scaling issues on the plan. Overlaying front keel FA onto fuselage sideview does not match; neither does keel FD onto fuselage top view fit. Pity...Kvdb - 06/01/2024
Both those formers look fine to me, when I try overlaying them. Certainly close enough to work with.
SteveWMD - 06/01/2024
I think the plan is curiously scaled. Not to do with the fit of the formers. I think the issue is the wingspan - listed as 18-1/4 inches in the title block at bottom right - doesn't match up when you include the fuse width. Without the fuse width, just using the two wing panels, it's correct. The rest of the plan looks correct. Measuring the dimensioned 4 inch prop shown and the 1/2 in front wheel, those two are correct. Is it possible the plan was printed with actual wingspan of 20-7/8 in but listed as 18-1/2 in? By mistake?
SteveWMD - 06/01/2024
The gearing system (actually pulleys and rubber band) and propeller would put a lot of weight in the tail plane to make it a nightmare in ballancing it out and keeping the model light.
RogerB - 06/01/2024
Tail heavy solution: the secret is to make the model flying as canard in opposite of logical direction. Film the flight and reverse the footage before showing it to the friends. If you shot a photo in flight it's impossible to determine the direction. The trick is done!
Pit - 06/01/2024
Contrary to my instinct, I have to agree with Pit. Make sure you fly it on a dark and stormy night, lest you be dazzled by its beauty.
Miguel - 07/01/2024
How would you get the rubber band around the pulley? Looks like it would have to be built in and a bear to replace.
Dave B - 07/01/2024
Ah, my apologies to Kovus. Looking at this again, I agee the fit of the keel formers is problematic. Would advise anyone building from this plan to use extreme caution, and measure all parts very carefully. FD and FG are not identical lengths, and they should be. Also FA does seems a bit ill-formed, to fit well.
SteveWMD - 07/01/2024
The registration number has te first 2 numbers inverted, original was 34219. This aircraft was bought by Terrence O'Neill that extensively modified the design with front engine, squared fuselage an conventional tail. Named Aristocraft II it resemble an anonymous homebuilt plane similar to BeeDee 6.
pit - 08/01/2024
The front view shows the wing strut anchored to the middle rib of the wing panel, but the callout in the wing pattern is on the next outboard rib. My theory is "Modernistic Models" plans were drawn during "Happy Hour."
D A - 08/01/2024
I think the w1 rib has to be placed in the centerline of the model, then the diehdral area has to be covered with 1/32 sheet. Effectively there is no side wall on the fuse to glue the wing. In this case brace is in the correct position, bu the registration number seems to be to large invading windows fuse roof. For the rubber band pulley the is a removable cowl upperside an removable sub rudder. But not clear how to shift the axles. As Forney Ercoupe this aircraft has no pedals coupled aileron and rudder; only stick control. Probably Swanson never built his creature.
Pit - 08/01/2024
here a complete story on this aircraft by the last owner Terry O'Neill. https://www.angelfire.com/ks2/janowski/other_aircraft/Waco_W/
pit - 09/01/2024
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