Douglas DC-3 (oz2240)

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Douglas DC-3. Scale twin airliner for control line. Ohlsson '23' power shown. From July 1948 Mechanix Illustrated.

Quote: "Powered with two O&R 23 engines. While twin engine operation may appear difficult to many model builders, you'll find this model very stable and easy to fly. Furthermore if one engine cuts, and this has happened many times, you can safely land on the remaining engine.

Twin-engine control line models are not too popular in flying circles because most model builders don't especially care to add up the cost of two power plants. We've been in that position many times but in the case of this model, we cut building costs by fitting each engine with a glow-plug thereby eliminating the coils, condensers, spark plug and batteries. Cost for the power plants ready-to-run was less than $22.00.

Our O&R DC-3, aside from being easy on the eyes, was also designed for rough operateion. The landing gear is especially husky and will transmit the shock of landings evenly throughout the entire structure. The wing is detachable which solves transportation and storage problems.

We don't especially recommend this model for beginners but if these instructions are followed carefully, even a novice can turn out a nice job..."

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