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Wolfi. Radio control glider model. Wingspan 2m.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Quote: "Dear Mary and Steve, please kindly find a submission of another plan of Wolfi (A kit from Rodel, 1976). Thank you for your great website! Best Regards,

Description: RC Glider for Beginners with full Balsa (Jedelsky) wing, 2 - channel rudder + elevator

Technical specifications:
Wingspan 2.00 m
Overall fuselage length 1.065 m
Elevator span 0.50 m
V-shape 6°
Flying weight 850-950 g
Total wing loading 26-29 g/sqdm"

Update 26/5/2025: Added instructions in English, thanks to Thorsten.

Quote: "Building Instructions, Wolfi. This RC glider was specially developed for the less experienced model pilot. Its simple, time-saving design and exceptionally smooth flight characteristics make it the ideal introductory model to RC gliding. Due to its very stable construction, even 'stick landings' are usually survived without damage. Its elegant lines, trunk-friendly dimensions, and excellent flight performance for a model of this size have already earned it a good reputation as a 'second model' for experts.

The model can be assembled easily by following the instructions below. We will begin with the Hull:

First, we use a jigsaw to cut out hull frames 3, 4, and 5 as precisely as possible and sand them with sandpaper. To check, we place them on the corresponding drawing in the blueprint.

We now pin the hull bottom 1 to a straight, unwarped construction board (approx. 120 x 50 cm, blockboard or hardboard). It is recommended that you cover the construction board with a thin plastic sheet beforehand to prevent it from sticking. Using the construction plan, we mark the exact position of frames 3, 4 and 5 on the hull bottom 1 with a soft pencil. Now the lower reinforcement strips 2 are glued exactly flush with the side edges of the hull bottom (white glue) and secured with pins..."

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Instructions (en).

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Wolfi (oz16046) by Wolfgang Rodel 1976 - model pic

Datafile:
  • (oz16046)
    Wolfi
    by Wolfgang Rodel
    from Rodel
    1976 
    79in span
    Glider R/C Kit
    clean :)
    all formers complete :)
  • Submitted: 04/05/2025
    Filesize: 355KB
    Format: • PDFbitmap
    Credit*: JohnSmith
    Downloads: 564

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User comments

It might be better to change "Rodel" to "Roedel". This is the usual way to transcribe the german "ö" as in the original brand name "Rödel" into languages that don´t have these diacritic marks. A "Rodel" is a southern german name for a children's sleigh.
Martin K. - 25/05/2025
Fair enough. It is a good point. But because the site search here on Oz is very basic (it just compares raw text strings) that would mean a search for "Rodel" would then not return any plans from "Roedel". Which is not ideal. But you do have a point.
SteveWMD - 25/05/2025
Where does the "Wagner" come from? Isn't it "Wolfgang Rodel" (still skipping the 'ö', though)
Hubert - 25/05/2025
The above aside, this is an interesting plan. Thanks for uploading it. WR obviously was quite an able designer. I haven't seen a prettier, more grown Jedelsky type beginner model so far.
Hubert - 25/05/2025
Ah, I am not at all sure where I got the name Wagner from. Ok done, have set this now as designer Wolfgang Rodel. Many thanks.
SteveWMD - 26/05/2025
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