Aeronca Chief (oz15936)
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Aeronca Chief. Simple profile scale model for rubber power.
Quote: "Wind 'er up, let 'er go - then remember that we told you so! Aeronca Profile Flyer, by Rex Hall.
MODEL BUILDERS in search of types easily adaptable to model work invariably turn to ships of the light plane field. In doing so, the writer has chosen a popular job of this classification and produced it in profile scale. The chief advantage in this type of construction is that much weight is eliminated and good flying still retained.
FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION: BEGIN BY laying the two sections of plans on a flat board. The fuselage is made almost entirely of 3/32 sq hard balsa. After cementing each strip of balsa in place, allow sufficient time for cement to harden. It is a good idea to place a heavy flat object on the top of the assembly while drying, to prevent warping. The nose section is the most important part of the fuselage, it is made up of six different pieces cut from 1/4 sheet which are glued in position and are later cut and sanded down into shape. It is best to allow the laminated parts to dry thoroughly before cementing them.
The nose plug is a conventional one, with the sides of the base cut off. Bend the rear hook from No. 14 piano wire and glue in position as indicated on the plans. There are four other wire braces, two on each side of the fuselage which hold the body in position after the model has been wound up and ready for flight The landing dear struts are cut from 1/8 sheet and sanded to shape. Using stringy grained wood will help take up the shock jolts imposed on the landing gear.
No.8 piano wire is used for strengthening the landing gear, as indicated on plans. The wheels are 5/8 in diameter, hard wood or balsa. The pants covering the wheels are made of laminated 1/4 sheet balsa in the following manner. First, take a piece of 3/4 sheet and cut it to the required shape. Then cut the round section out where the wheel is placed and a piece of 1/8 sheet to each side of the center section. These are finally cut and sanded to shape..."
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(oz15936)
Aeronca Chief
by Rex Hall
from Flying Aces
June 1941
21in span
Scale Rubber F/F Cabin
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Submitted: 17/03/2025
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