Henschel 126 (oz2638)

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Henschel Hs 126. Jumbo rubber scale model of the German WWII two-seat reconnaissance and observation aircraft. Scale is 1/16. Wing area is 195 sq in.

Quote: "THIS model was built to a scale of 3/4 in to 1 ft, and the wing area is thus 195 sq in - within Wakefield proportions. If light shrinking dope only is used it can be built to weigh 5-1/2 to 6 oz, or less, without any rubber, so that a reasonable flying performance can be expected. Photographs taken in not too favourable conditions reveal that it lacks little in realistic appearance, so that altogether it should appeal to a fairly wide section of the modelling fraternity.

There has been little deviation from true scale proportions : the legs have been lengthened very slightly and the propellers fitted will not necessarily be to scale.

As reproduced herein the drawings are exactly half the size of the original model. Made to this size (with certain slight modifications in material used, balsa sizes, etc) it would appear to be an interesting miniature scale job. Perhaps some of you may try it.

Fuselage. Cut out balsa formers, also two birch-ply, as indicated. Cut out the keel, keeping top piece in one piece until fuselage is finally completed. Fit in pieces of 1/8 in hard balsa to carry N struts and wing supports. Fit in the undercart springing device. Lay on, last, the stringers. These are of 1/32 in hard sheet cut in 1/8 in strips..."

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