HP Halifax (oz1713)
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Handley Page Halifax. Control line model, 4-engined bomber. Magnificent plan by Maurice Bodey. Scale is 1/24 for 1cc - 2.5 cc power.
Quote: "Handley Page Halifax (Marks I, II, III & VII plus Halton) to 1/24th scale for control line using 1cc, 1/5cc or 2.5cc - designed by Maurice Bodey.
Based on the fine details offered in Profile No. II, (Profile Publications Ltd, price 2/-). This prototype carries the markings of 'Vicky' The Vicious Virgin of 408 Squadron (RCAF). Several useful alternatives are included in the same Profile. Engines are two A.M.15s and two Marown Snipes. The model has already won scale events and never fails to make a most realistic flying display.
THE construction of this model closely follows the methods used in Maurice Bodey's previous multi-engined models of this type, the Douglas Dakota (oz3744); Lockheed Neptune(oz1553); Avro Shackleton (oz1200); Vickers Viscount (oz3716) and, providing the following notes are followed carefully, no difficulty will be found in building the model.
The wings form the basis of construction for the model. Start by cutting out the wing spars from 1/8 hard balsa and 1/16 ply, and make up as shown on plan. Care must be taken to see that these components are accurately made. Cut out all wing ribs from + in. sheet. Make up formers F6, F6A, F7 and F7A and glue in position on to respective spars as shown on plan, then put to one side.
Fuselage keels can now be cut out. Use a 1/8 hard sheet balsa and laid over plan followed by former halves F1 - F5, F8 - F12 and F14. When completely set, remove from board and other halves. When this part of fuselage is ready, cement in place former/ spar assembly F6 - F7 and spars WS1 and WS2. Check for alignment and set aside for the time being.
The tailplane/elevator assembly can be built up at this stage, as these parts are straightforward construction. Little need be said except that good quality balsa is essential. When complete, check elevator for free movement. Make up fins from 3/16 balsa sheet and sand to section. Drill holes for retaining dowels. By this time the spar/former components will be firmly set to the fuselage, make up bellcrank assembly and glue in position on spars.
Make the tailwheel assembly as shown on plan, bind and glue to former F13/F13A, after which the complete assembly can be cemented on to keel..."
Update 05/02/12: b.passey mailed in to say: "The former shapes for the outboard nacels that are drawn on the two main spars are incorrect - the forward main spar carries the nacel shape that should be on the rear spar and vice-versa".
Update 12/12/2016: added article, thanks to RFJ.
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(oz1713)
HP Halifax
by JM Bodey
from Aeromodeller
December 1966
54in span
Scale IC C/L Multi Military Bomber
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Found online 25/10/2011 at:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19688830...
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Hi, has anyone been tempted to create a Halifax from this plan.Well I’m having a go though not true to the plan, at least in its drawn form.
The plan is for a control line version and I’m trying to create a R/C electric powered version. Not an easy task as I’ve discovered although I am making some progress [pics 006-010].
My approach has been to produce the wing as a complete assembly per the plan. To aid transportation the design led me to creating the fuselage with an open slot cut through the fuselage from the u/side to accept the wing. Thus weakening the structure but helping assembly and transport.
The nacelles have proven large enough to accept suitable sized motors and ESC’s, with batteries fitted below the cockpit area.
I’ve also managed to fit a set of electric retracts though not as yet looked into the u/carriage design. It looks as though it will be a length challenge to fit everything in and at the moment I’ve reduced the dia of the wheels to gain some advantage.
Anyway not too sure if this project will workout especially as the electrics (battery connection and rudder servo) are currently causing me assembly problems.
John Hurdle - 02/03/2023
Added a few more of John Hurdle's build photos [pics 011-016].
Mary - 27/04/2023
Ambitious and impressive project
Jan Novick - 27/04/2023
Ambitious, yes as it turned out. First flight was a non event but proved that the a/c was overweight for its wing area
Staggering round the circuit she finally flopped into the adjacent crop, luckily surviving intact with little damage.
So strip out all weight including outboard engines, ESC,s and batteries, relevant wiring etc. increased wing area by adding some material to wing surfaces without extending tips.
Second flight attempt was a non flight with a nose over destroying a prop and ripping of the port u/c.
So just getting around to effecting repairs for a third flight attempt.
John Hurdle - 06/03/2024
Best of luck with your next attempt. I'd love to see this project take flight and to see pictures of it in the air.
Jan Novick - 07/03/2024
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