Sky Viking (oz3170)

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Skyviking. Sky Viking. Control line model with optional additional Jetex pods.

Quote: "A simple semi-scale control-liner for small engines and featuring real Jet-Assisted Take-off! Skyviking, by Ray Malmstrom.

American shipboard attack bombers, with their sleek under-slung jet-pods. have brought a 'new look' to the skies of the world. Sky Viking is a semi-scale model based on one of these swept-wing aircraft - the Douglas A3 D-2 Skywarrior. In flight the model's propeller is 'lost' - and the model has a most realistic jet aircraft appearance. Furthermore, for added flying fun and for real jet-assisted take-off, Jetex 50s or Atom 35s may be fitted in the jet pods.

In order to encourage even the learner in CL flying to have a go at this out-of-the-rut model, construction has been reduced to the simplest possible methods. The drawings below, and notes on the plan will supply all building information, and enable you to proceed speedily to that first flight.

Steam or water-moisten fuselage sides and curve correctly. The main undercarriage is bound to rear of 1/8 ply F2 before assembling to fuselage sides. Note also reinforcing pieces X (1/4 x 1/4) and Y..."

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