Torero (oz1993)

About this Plan

Torrero. RC pattern plane. 914 sqin area, 70in span, 48in length, weight 7lbs, 8-10 channels, engine .45-.56.

Quote: "The Torero handles like a baby at both low speed and at full bore. The ground handling is excellent even in the wind, and the ship leaves little to be desired in its ability to go through a winning contest pattern. In the hands of proficient flyers, it has proved its worth in many contests. If you can land fairly well, you can fly the Torero with no trouble at all. With a 60in wing, you have to skip no maneuvers in Class II, and no reversal of rudder control is required when inverted.

Construction of this model is not too different from current practices. I can tell you a little bit about my own methods, but don't be afraid to deviate a little and adapt your own building procedures. You will do a better job if you do things in a manner to which you are accustomed.

It's difficult for a person to build his first model from plans unless he had highly detailed plans and instructions. Since tne Torero is a ship that should not be built and flown by a modeler without a little previous multi-experience, neither the plans or the construction data are highly detailed.

The front and rear spars of the wing and stab are full depth, and notched to accept the ribs. I cut and notch the ribs and spars first. Lay the front and rear wing spars on top of each other and glue the balsa doublers in the center. I use one 1/4 in rib in the center of the wing. I prefer to use 1/16 sheeting and cap strips on the wing, although you may try 3/32 sheeting if you prefer, and if you can manage the extra weight. Build the wing first, then mark and saw out the ailerons with a razor saw after the sheeting is in place. The only plywood used in the wing is the servo platform and the section of rib to which the aileron horn is fastened with sheet metal screws. The appearance of the wing tips shown on the plans is good, and flies equally as well, but in order to save weight a silk-covered frame with equal angle from top to bottom of wing can be used for the tips, if desired. Different tips will not affect the flight enough to matter.

Since the original plans were drawn, I have found that the plywood doublers on the fuselage are of little value, so I recommend using 3/32 sheeting for the sides and doublers. This seems to be just as strong in a crash and has the additional advantage of saving some weight. If you build as I do, all these little things which will save weight will make the difference between a seven and an eight pound airplane..."

Update 27/07/2017: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to davidterrell80, JeffMac.

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