Wendy (oz2916)

 

Wendy (oz2916) by Brian Fry 1954 - plan thumbnail

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Wendy. Free flight cabin model.

Quote: "A good looking FF cabin job for 1 cc engines. Wendy, by Brian Fry.

This month we present Wendy, a model with a low aspect ratio and short moment arm, as a change from cabin models with the opposite features. Fourth member of a family line, this Wendy incorporates all modifications proved necessary by her predecessors. In addition to having stable fiight characteristics, her clean lines gained her a first in a Concours d'Elegance in March this year against some stiff competition.

Fuselage. Build the two sides over the plan from 3/16 in balsa, adding all gussets. When set, remove from plan and join together by F2 and F3 (1/8 sheet), checking for alignment. Pull in at tail and firmly cement ends together. All cross-pieces can then be cemented in place.

Next, bend rear undercarriage wire to shape, and bind in position with strong thread, after which all 1/8 in sheeting may be added at the cabin position. Cut out and cement in place all dorsal formers F4, F5, F6. Then add the 'V' piece behind the cabin (Plan view) from 3/16 in sq, dorsal stringers, and cover in between the V with 3/32 in or 1/8 in sheet.

Bend nose wheel assembly as shown and firmly solder a short length of tin, in the position indicated, to form a tube. This assembly should be bolted to the ply nose former with four strips of tinplate. These pieces of tinplate should he kinked slightly so as not to distort the former too much. Holes are made in the 1/8 in former immediately behind to accommodate the nuts and the protruding bolts, Securely cement the 1/8 sheet nose former in place and when set, cement the 1/16 in ply nose former on the front. Naturally this joint should be well pre-cemented, as the nose wheel takes all the hard knocks.

Next, slide in the engine bearers and firmly cement in place, checking that they are at right angles to the nose former. The mounting holes can then be drilled to suit engine used, giving about 3 - 4 deg. right thrust.

On the original, the lower cowl was made up from two side blocks and sheeted with 1/4 in sheet between the two. If using a lighter engine, a solid cowl is advisable to counteract the resulting tail-heaviness...".

Update 03/03/2016: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy (patterned background removed) thanks to TonyP.

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