Ryans Rebel (oz15689)

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Ryan's Rebel. Radio control sport model (Giant scale sport flyer). Wingspan 80 in, wing area 1180 sq in. For 1.2 to 2.3 engines.

Note this here is a redrawn vectorPDF (the work of hogal, we think). For a view of the original plan as printed in the magazine pages (low resolution) see supplement file 'original'.

Quote: "Hi, Here are the plans for the RCM Ryan's Rebel featured in Dan Gellner's youtube channel, see: https://www.youtube.com/@Capgains7777
I've been wanting to build this airplane for some time now. Included is a low quality scan of the plan, a CAD redrawn and RCM article. Plans can be found here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=39956294&postcount=517"

Quote: "Introduction: Ryan's Rebel is designed to be a very simple and inexpensive model to build. With the growing interest in converting weed-trimmer engines into model airplane engines, an IMAA legal model was designed to complement the power range of these engines. The model was also designed to use all the same building techniques and radio equipment of smaller less expensive models. The result is a model that is big and has great slow flight characteristics, exceptional performance, and a total cost of around $175.00 (without radio and engine of course).

This article is written for someone who has intermediate building experience. However, builders who have only minimal scratch-building experience should not be worried. Ryan's Rebel is an easy model to build.

CONSTRUCTION: Construction is fast and simple. All the parts that need to be cut out prior to construction can be done in an evening or two. These parts include F1-F8, the landing gear block, stabilizer mount plate, fuselage sides, fuselage doublers, lite ply wing joiners, and the wing ribs. All other parts can be 'cut to fit' during construction.

High stress areas, such as the firewall (F1), wing hold-downs, landing gear block, tail/fuselage joint, and wing center should be glued with epoxy. All other parts should be glued with medium CA, thin CA, or yellow wood glue.

Tail Surfaces: The tail surfaces are constructed from 1/4 x 3/8, 3/8 x 3/8, and 1/2 x 3/8 balsa sticks, and 3/8 balsa sheet. These parts should be built directly over the plans. Construction is simple and straightforward. Once complete and the glue has dried, sand to shape the edges as shown on the plans. Now drill a 3/8 hole through the center of each of the three flying wire attachemnt blocks..."

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Article.
Original plan (poor).

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