Stinson SR-10 Reliant (oz15472)

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Stinson SR-10 Reliant. Control line scale model. Wingspan 42 in, for .19 to .35 engine.

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Planfile includes full build instructions.

Quote: "The Stinson Reliant can be flown either Control-Line, Free-Flight or Radio-Control. The model was primarily designed for control-line flying, however with simple modifications it can be flown Free-Flight.

FREE-FLIGHT It is suggested that a few test flights, with short motor run, be made before full motor run is attempted. Familiarize yourself with the model. Bal-ance the model at the point shown on the side view. Hand glide the model and adjust it so it has a slight right turn, and an even flat glide. When test gliding run along the ground with the model held over your head, then give it a gentle forward push. Test glide into highgrass or weeds. Never stand in one spot and suddenly throw the model forward.

RADIO-CONTROL We suggest that only the more advanced modeler, or experienced Radio-Control modeler attempt to fly the Stinson R/C, and for that reason we have shown no radio installation diagrams. Should you decide to fly the Stinson R/C, balance the model at the point shown on the plan, and use the testng procedure for Free-Flight.

CONTROL LINE Balance the model as shown on the side view of the plan. Be sure control mechanism works freely. Turn the rudder 1/2" towards the outside of the circle you fly, or use a tab. Fly on at least 50' lines for .19 or over engines. Use high power from the start, and be sure to always take off down wind. On the first flight do not overcontrol the model, let it take off with neutral elevator. After you are familiar with its flight, you'll find the Stinson capable of doing most of the stunt pattern. Fly with care. Never fly close to spectators, and above all keep well away from high tension wires and other electric wires. Join the AMA, protect yourself as well as others. Happy landings.

Construction: Read these instructions carefully before starting actual construction. The fuselage is constructed in the following manner:

Remove both halves of F-1, from the die cut sheet. Glue the two halves together as shown in Fig. 1. Remove F-2 and F-3 keel pieces from the die cut sheet and glue together using the side view of fuselage as a guide. Bolt the landing gear to F-8 plywood former, using the spade bolts from the hardware bag. Now slip F-8 in position as shown on the construction view of the fuselage. Next remove F-12 pieces from the die cut sheet and glue in place. Slip the keel (F-2 & F-3) which was glued together before into the notches at the bottom of F-8 and F-12. Next the plywood firewall (F-5) is glued in place, then F-9. Now slip the top keel(F-4) in place and glue.

Complete the basic framework by adding F-7,F-10, F-13, F-14 and F-15. F-16 is glued in place after the elevators are mounted. Allow the fuselage to dry before proceeding with the balanceof the fuselage. W-23 and W-24 are next slipped in place and glued securely. Add the motor mounts and your favorite control system next.

After you have mounted the control system, and before you complete the rest of fuselage, proceed to build the rudder and elevator in the following manner. Sand the elevator to airfoil shape as shown on the side view of the fuselage. Glue the movable elevator pieces to the 1/4 x 1/4 hardwood spar. Check to be sure it fits the front half of the elevator. Complete the elevator by adding the elevator hinges (see details on plan) and elevator horn. Slip the elevator into the slot on the top keel piece F-4 and glue. Hook up control system and be sure it works freely.

Now complete the rudder by glueing R-1, R-2 and R-3 together to form the outline of the rudder. Glue F-16 fuselage piece in place and Slip the R-1, R-2, R-3 piece in place. Complete the rudder by glueing the balance of the rudder ribs in place as shown on the side view of the fuselage. Proceed now, to complete the fuselage framework by adding side sheeting. Cover the bottom of the fuselage, as shown on the plan with 3/32 sheet provided in the kit. Cover the top front section from the instrument panel (F-6) to the firewall..."

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