Cessna Skymaster (oz4566)

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Cessna Skymaster. Radio control scale model for .30 to .40 engines. Merco .35 shown. Scale is 1/6.

Quote: "Construction of the Skymaster: Begin construction with the horizontal stabilizer. Stack all the ribs (S-3) together and carefully drill the hole shown for the vinyl pipe (which houses the rudder interconnect). Cover that portlon of the plan with waxed paper and pin S-2 in place, next glue and pin the S-3 ribs in place. Finally, slide a scrap 3/16 or 1/4 in square strip under the front end of the rids to support while pinning in place.

Now, carefully glue the S-1 in place and double check the alignment by sighting along the structure from either end, when dry, remove from the plans and cover both top and bottom simultaneously (to prevent warps) with 3/32" balsa sheet. Hold the sheets secure with tape and pins. While that drys, glue the S-5 tips to the S-4 elevator and secure with tape. When both structures are dry, remove the tape and spot glue the elevator in place on the S-2 stabilizer trailing edge.

Take the time to carefully study all the isometric drawings which have been provided to illustrate details. Don't hesitate to refer to these while actually gluing parts together, especially when you don't understand clearly what must be done. While referring to the fuselage drawings, set all the applicable parts aside and check them for trial fits (with each other not the plans).

Begin fuselage construction with the fuselage sides. Epoxy the plywood doublers in place and add the 3/16 square balsa longeron. Make one left side and one right side. Carefully mark the location of bulkheads F-1 through F-12. While these assemblies dry, carefully measure and draw the vertical center lines on each fuselage bulkhead. Next, referring to the fuselage sideview, carefully epoxy the two engine mounts together using the EM-1 , 2 and 3 parts. Glue former F-3a and F-3 together, drill and mount the nose gear bracket.

Assemble and align the fuselage side, formers (F-1 through F-12) and engine mount assemblies including EM-4, 5, 6 and 7. Use tape and pins to hold securely and insure o the entire assembly 15 aligned and square before the glue dries. Use a 90° triangle and sight along the former centerlines. When completely dry, remove the tape and add all the 3/16 square balsa stringers carefully to prevent stress which might misalign the main structure.

Next, cover the belly, cowl tops and fairing area in front of the wing with the 1/8 sheet balsa planking and strips provided. You may find it easier to install the main landing gear support and fairing prior to planking the belly..."

Supplementary file notes

Instructions 12 pages.
Instructions, cockpit interior.

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