Lockheed Vega (oz16823)
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Lockheed Vega. Free flight scale model for rubber power.
Quote: "Build A Flying Scale Model of Wiley Post's Lockheed Vega. By JD Bunch.
THE very first word the name Lockheed 'Vega' calls to mind is efficiency, and the flying scale model Lockheed Vega inherits the efficiency of the full size ship. The writer believes that the Vega design makes about the best flying scale that can be built at the present time, and certainly many builders will want a good model of this beautiful ship.
After assembling the drawings, start construction by building the internal fuselage. The structural balsa specified is medium grade. The propeller and nose piece if turned nose is used is of a medium light grade. Cut the longerons, struts and diagonals from 1/16 square stock and assemble over the drawing in the usual manner, using pins to form a jig. Use good model airplane cement.
When both sides are finished, install the horizontal struts from station E forward. Next install the rear struts at K. Put these in, one at a time, with the fuselage pinned over the drawing. While the cement at the rear is still slightly flexible, install the remaining struts.
Cut all formers from 1/32 sheet balsa. Former AB means - former for station A and that it goes on the bottom of the fuselage. AT means former is for station A and that it goes on the top of the fuselage. Formers AS are for the sides. As the formers are cemented in place, they should be matched up with the side view drawing to make certain they are right side up, otherwise the stringers will not run correctly. Also the formers must be trimmed slightly to fit where the diagonals meet the longerons. Note the formers at CT and DT are doubled. Formers at CS, CB and DB are four in thickness. Where formers fit against a strut, the inside lip must be cut off.
Cement lightly together and be sure the notches line up. Also note 1/16 x 1/32 bamboo reenforcement inside side center stringers between station C and D and on bottom center stringer..."
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(oz16823)
Lockheed Vega
by JD Bunch
from Model Airplane News
November 1933
36in span
Scale Rubber F/F Cabin
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 12/05/2026
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