Farman 400 (oz15583)

 

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Farman Model 400 (Farman 400 Monoplane). Radio control scale model for electric power. Wingspan 43 in, wing area 280 sq in. For Speed 400 motor and gearbox.

Quote: "Farman Model 400. For speed 400 motors with gear reducer. Also excellent for 1/2A Texaco power. An all balsa and ply kit the Model 400 is for 3 channel RC with rudder, elevator and motor control. A gentle flyer, the 400 makes a great small field airplane."

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Update 8/10/2024: Added kit instructions (also parts list, parts ID sheet and motor mount info) thanks to theshadow.

Quote: "Building the Farman 400: Although the Farman 400 is easy to fly and would make an acceptable trainer, construction requires some previous experience. If you are new to model building, we suggest you gain the experience of building one or two models before attempting to build the Farman 400.

Power Options: Electric Motors: The model 400 was designed to fly with the speed 400 electric motor coupled to the Mini Olympus 2.3:1 gear box. A 9-5 electric prop is recommended as is a six cell 800 mah AR nicad battery pack used with a BEC type motor control. A die cut plywood motor mount intended for use with the recommended equipment is included with the kit. All of the electric power components you will need are available from Hobby Lobby International.

Glow engines: The model 400 may be glow powered using any of the 1/2A engines available. A plywood firewall doubler is included in the kit for this purpose. Glue the doubler to the firewall covering the hole intended for the electric motor. The engine may now be fastened to the firewall with sheet metal screws.

There are two plan sheets included in the Farman 400 kit. All framing work except the fin and rudder are done over sheet #2.

Before beginning construction identify all parts using the parts identification sheet.

As with most models, construction of the farman 400 begins with the wing.

WING: Build the wing center section: 1. a) Cut the bottom rear and main spars from 1/8 x 3/16 stick stock. b) Protect the plan sheet with wax paper or kitchen wrap. Pin the spars and pre-cut center section trailing edge in place on the center section plan view..."

Supplementary file notes

Instructions.
Parts ID sheet
Parts list.
Speed 400 motor mount.

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  • (oz15583)
    Farman 400
    by Pat Tritle
    from Aerocraft
    1990 
    43in span
    Scale Electric R/C Cabin
    clean :)
    all formers complete :)
  • Submitted: 17/09/2024
    Filesize: 774KB
    Format: • PDFbitmap
    Credit*: dfritzke, theshadow
    Downloads: 411

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