Scamp (oz16538)

About this Plan

Scamp. Radio control sport model. Wingspan 45 in, wing area 290 sq in. For .09 to .15 engine.

Discontinued kit from SIG.

Quote: "The Scamp is an easy to build 3-channel sport model designed with stable and docile flight characteristics tailored to the 'Sunday flier'. Although it is not recommended as a trainer, it can be handled by relatively inexperienced pilots with a low number of RC flying hours. Engines from .09 through .15 cu in are ideal for the Scamp. F

or best results, we recommend that you install 3 channel radio equipment in your Scamp to operate the rudder, elevator, and engine throttle. Or you can install 4 or more channel equipment and use only 3 of the channels (see RADIO INSTALLATION section on page 13). The fuselage is large enough to carry a standard size battery pack and servos.

1 or 2 channel radio equipment could also be used in the Scamp but with much less flexibility in control (rudder and elevator with 2 channels, and rudder control alone with 1 channel equipment). We DO NOT RECOMMEND I or 2 channel operation except by fliers who are well experienced with that type of limited control.

BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION: A separate full size plan of the fuselage, showing the side and top views, is included with this kit. Cut the two sections of the plan apart, and carefully tape them together along the A-B break line. Use a straight edge along the fuselage datum line to insure they are taped together straight.

It is suggested that you read the entire instruction book and study the photos and drawings carefully before beginning to build. The quickest and most efficient way to build a model is to work on several pieces at the same time. While the glue is drying on one section you can work on another part. A preliminary study of the instructions and illustrations of the construction steps will help make it clear where several building operations may be completed at the same time.

Any reference to right or left refers to your right and left as if you were seated in the cockpit facing forward.

Cut all long pieces of balsa first, followed by medium lengths, before cutting any full length strips into short pieces. Remove the plywood die-cut pieces carefully. If difficulty is encoutered, do not force the part from the sheet. Use a modeling knife to cut it free.

A jig saw is best for cutting out the printed sheet parts. Cut just outside the lines, leaving all of the line on the part. When fitting a part into place in the structure or joining with an adjacent part, use the sanding block to bring the edges to an exact fit. If a jig saw is not available, a modeling knife may be used. Don't cut too close to the line, but leave enough margin to true up and finish the edge with a sanding block.

A piece of Celotex type wall board makes a handy building, board, into which pins can be easily pushed. Lay the building board on a table with a flat and untwisted top. Pins can be pushed through all pieces of balsa in the kit without any lasting harm. The holes will fill during painting and sanding.

An indispensable tool for proper construction is a large sanding block, sized to take a full sheet of sandpaper. Use several screws along one edge to hold the sheet in place. The screws allow for easy replacement of the sandpaper. 80 grit garnet paper is recommended for use on the block during general construction..."

Note this kit used the SIG (tapered) foam wing. For a plan showing how to construct a replacement wing in balsa see: Sig Foam Wing (oz16499) thanks to MarkWinstanley.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Update 26/1/2026: Added kit instructions, thanks to MarkWinstanley.

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