Farman F190 (oz1722)

 

Farman F190 (oz1722) by Dave Linstrum - plan thumbnail

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Farman F190. Peanut scale rubber model.

Update 07/07/2020: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy (also added article), thanks to MB2020.

Quote: "We presented Hurst Bowers' electric free flight and 1/2A RC versions of the Farman F-190/192 (oz4385) in the July '94 Model Builder; now here's a 13-inch span model for you Peanuteers who favor unusual vintage aircraft.

Scale Ace Hurst Bowers, who modeled the Farman F-190 and its sister ship, the F-192, as a 28-3/4 inch span electric free flight (full-size plans are available from Model Builder), says that no two of these planes were alike - they often had minor differences, such as engine or color. For this reason, he calls models of this series 'Impressionistic Scale,'" since not much scale data is available. This 46-foot span airliner prototype carried four passengers at a cruise of 100 mph - not bad for France in the early 1930s.

Are you ready to build this historic flier? Start by making two 11 x 17-inch copies of the full-size centerfold plan (press it tight to the glass) at your local copy shop. Tape one to your building board, cover it with waxed paper or plastic food wrap to prevent glue bonding to the paper. Use the other copy for patterns, tracing decorations, etc. Be sure to read all of the callouts on the plans and assemble all of the required tools, balsa (use 6-pound stock for indoor, 10-pound for outdoor), tissue, glue and paints (if you choose to airbrush rather than just use colored tissue). Do not dope this model - it will warp like a pretzel! Use rubbing alcohol to shrink the tissue, or pre-shrink the tissue on a frame before covering the model. A basic work-shop tool inventory would include an X-Acto knife with a #11 blade or broken double-edge blade (be careful!), dressmaker's pins - preferably with bead heads, self-healing cutting board (a scrap of dark artist's mat board will do), glue applicator, fine-point artist's sable brush, and needle nose pliers.

The uncovered framework photo shows the major framework assembled and the plans are fully annotated, so there's no need for step-by-step assembly instructions here.

It's best to add details like ID numbers before covering but after any airbrushing of the tissue. Cover the model using thinned white glue. Remember, no dope anywhere on the model! A #8 and #5 Micron Pigma India ink technical pen make a great pair for lettering and control surface outlines, etc. It's non-smear and permanent.

We have found that trimming high-wing monoplanes like this one is easier if you build in some down and right thrust, adjusting for a loose right-hand circle in the climb. Outdoors the glide is a minor part of the flight; indoors the prop should turn in cruise until touchdown. The balance point should be as shown on the side view. Add solder under the nose to adjust the balance - we prefer this to greasy clay, though the latter is traditional. Be sure you have the correct amount of wing washout at the tips. A bit of wash-in (trailing edge low) in the right wing or a paper trim tab bent down can keep the right wing up in a turn.

Alors, Mon Ami. Le Avion - she will fly. Hold onto your seat as the brave French pilot takes you up into those clear blue skies that inspired the French Impressionist painters."

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These are the pictures of the Farman 190! [model photo & more pics 003-005] Lovely plane!
EldonMasini - 15/05/2019
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