Hawker Hurricane (oz15789)
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Hawker Hurricane (Hawker Merlin). Free flight scale model for rubber power. Wingspan 30 in.
Note the original plan and article as printed in 1936 used the title "Hawker Merlin". Here on this Oz listing we are using the title of "Hawker Hurricane".
Quote: "Building the Hawker Merlin. By Paul W Lindberg, Model Editor and Model designer for Popular Aviation.
THE Hawker Merlin is a new addition to the British Air Force. High speed plus real streamline make this attractive model an exceptional flyer. We know you will enjoy every minute in the construction of the Hawker Merlin.
COLOR SCHEME: Entire model, silver with exception of the front part of fuselage, which is covered with Master Metal Unifoil.
CONSTRUCTION OF FUSELAGE: First, place waxed paper on top of plan to prevent parts from sticking to plan. The fuselage sides are built from 1/16 square balsa. The longerons, verticals, diagonal braces, etc., are held in place until securely cemented, by inserting straight pins on either side of strips wherever needed. When the two sides are completed, the cross-members are cemented into their proper locations. Check carefully front to rear for alignment. Cut the formers From 1/16 sheet balsa and cement in their respective positions as shown on the plan. The positions of all stringers is clearly shown on the formers. See plan. Work stringers from front to rear and check carefully to see that they have the correct spacing.
CONSTRUCTION OF WINGS: Cut all ribs from 1/16 balsa. Pin the spar in position on the plan. Now cement ribs in their proper locations. The leading and trailing edges are cut and sanded to shape and cemented to the ribs. The panels carry movable ailerons which are a great help in controlling the flights. Make wing tips from 1/16 thick balsa. We highly approve of this type of wing tip, because it is much easier to construct and neater in appearance.
INSTRUCTION OF ELEVATOR AND RUDDER: These are built from 1/16 square and flat balsa, and are constructed on the plan. Their construction is very simple, therefore no trouble should result here.
FILLETS: We have eliminated carving of balsa wing fillets, and have used instead stiff paper wing fillets. To assure proper fitting, a little time is required for trying and fitting fillets to fuselage.
LANDING GEAR: Carefully construct all members to get required strength for struts. All details arc carefully explained on plan.
OIL COOLER AND RADIATOR: Build these up as shown on plan. Carve oil cooler from solid piece of balsa wood. The radiator is built up and covered with Master Metal Unifoil..."
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(oz15789)
Hawker Hurricane
by Paul Lindberg
from Popular Aviation
August 1936
30in span
Scale Rubber F/F LowWing Military Fighter
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 05/01/2025
Filesize: 286KB
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Credit*: DPlumpe
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Definitely the Hurricane's prototype. These folks were really fast at designing a model of it.Martin K - 17/01/2025
"This realistic model at the Hanker Merlin, when compirted, will be a reason for aatiotartiar both In appeorware sad in performance 11 is an exceptionally tine flyer." -I couldn't put it better myself.
pmw - 17/01/2025
Aha. Indeed. Have tidied up the OCR text now, thanks :)
SteveWMD - 17/01/2025
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