Sinbad the Sailor (oz46)

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Sinbad 50. Towline glider model. Wingspan 50 in, wing area 250 sq in. Weight 5oz.

Quote: "The most popular towline glider in America. Designed by Henry Struck, the National Champion and equipped with spiral control, it is capable of unbelievable accomplishments. No other model can give you the long hours of thrills and thousands of perfect flights. Easy to build, and easy to win contests with - Kit complete $1.00 plus 10c postage."

Update 27/09/2017: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, thanks to JJ.

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In all the years I've known and loved the Sinbad design series, it is only HERE that I learned the original designer is Henry Struck. What a legend he was! So many designs, so many accomplishments.
I am fortunate to have met Henry during the indoor flying events with the Glastonbury Modelers, Glastonbury, Connecticut. But I never knew he had designed the Sinbad!
John Rood - 07/09/2025
There are no formers for the body
Ted Avey - 08/09/2025
Coincidentally, that's why the Outerzone plan description states 'formers incomplete'
D A - 08/09/2025
Most of the formers appear to be triangular in shape. It shouldn't be too difficult to plot these shapes out using the fuselage plan and elevation. The plan for Sinbad Jnr (on the same page as Sinbad the Sailor) shows the former shapes for the 30" version. These could be used as a guide for the larger model.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1265873
pmw - 08/09/2025
Or see Sinbad 40 at: https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=3869
pmw - 08/09/2025
Re: "Formers Incomplete":
If you need them, there are "nowadays" add-ons included in the old original plan files here on Outerzone for the Sinbad Jr (30" span), the Sinbad 40 (40" span).
Also, there is OuterZone plan oz47, a nowadays (and more complex-appearing, but popular) vector re-draw of the Super Sinbad (62" span); it includes formers, detailed build instructions, etc. Its URL: http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=47
Downside: I see that there are (were?) scaling difficulties with that re-draw;
Upside: Many nice photos of Sinbad builds, interesting links, etc.
John Rood - 08/09/2025
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