Redwing (oz2588)

 

Redwing (oz2588) by Alan Orthof 1978 - plan thumbnail

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Redwing. Free flight power cabin model.

Originally from 1939 Model Builder's Handbook. This here is a later version drawn by Al Patterson in MB, 1978.

Quote: "OLD TIMER Model of the Month. Alan Orthof's Redwing. Text by Bill Northrop. Redrawn by Al Patterson.

Ship is balanced by moving wing back and forth on top of the fuselage. Other than a warning that flying surfaces must be lined up and free from warps, the above warning constitutes the entire set of trimming instructions for this very basic 1938 design by Alan Orthof, published in 'Model Builder's handbook No.1', copyright 1939.

With a structural design and outline very reminiscent of Herb Greenberg's famous Red Zephyr, the Redwing is an extremely simple model to build, and no special hints are needed. Designed around the popular Ohlsson 23 engine, the wing has about 325 sq in area on a 48 inch span. If you're in a hurry to get an Old Timer gas job together, this is it."

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