Tor Rat (oz3238)

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Tor Rat. Control line rat racer model.

Update 14/2/2024: Added article, thanks to theshadow.

Quote: "A little extra stunt-ability built In never hurts. Try this relay or rat racer - potent performance. Inside, outside loops, eights and inverted flights. Tor-Rat, by Larry Scarinzi.

It was about 2:00 AM one cool summer evening, when John D'Ottavio, my 'partner-in-crime' on this design, and I were sipping coffee and discussing new model events. Having done a lot of flying at Rich's Hobbytowne of Parsippany, New Jersey, we talked over an original event, proposed by 'Rich' called TOR Racing, which is a relay event. Each member of a four man team is required to fly his own model a specified number of laps or more. It is for this event that this model was originally built.

Timing your fuel consumption so the motor will cut after completing a specified number of laps is important, as no cut-offs are allowed. The first team to complete the specified requirements wins, of course. The purpose of this event is mass participation, as almost any model can be used. (For those interested, rules may be obtained by writing to Rich's Hobbytowne, Rt 46, Parsippany, New Jersey)

This was a Monday night. On the following Sunday we had two 'TOR-Rats' ready for flight. Our own hit an even 100 mph on its maiden flight, which isn't bad for stunt fuel and 9/8 prop. Both of us are brand new to rat racing, and being basically stunt combat flyers we incorporated some extra maneuverability in the model. The model is capable of inside and outside loops, horizontal eights and inverted flight.

Speed flyers, please don't be over anxious to snicker at the bulky airfoil used. It is an advantage to have enough 'wing' to fly high and pass your opponent without having the model sag and loose speed at higher altitude. This model will turn tight circles up top and stay with many combat ships. There's enough lift to glide in for pit stops or to get you out of many hazardous predicaments that would otherwise be fatal..."

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