Rivets (oz5005)

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Rivets. Scale pylon racer model for radio control. Quarter midget racer.

Quote: "In the June issue RCM presented the new Quarter Midget racing class and the proposed rules by Chuck Cunningham. This month we are presenting the Rivets Quarter Midget designed around these new rules. We chose the Rivets because of its unusual design and appearance. In addition, the Rivets has been very successful in the racing circuit in the last few years with Joe Foster and his Rivets walking away with a truckload of hardware in the 450 class.

Several advantages of the Quarter Midget are apparent from its small size: it can be built rather easily and quickly and can be transported without taking the wings off the air-plane every time you want to move it. In fact, it will almost fit in the glove compartment of your car! The Quarter Midgets can be flown from a much smaller field and, in fact, if there is a lack of a good smooth runway, it may be hand launched and then landed in the grass at the end of the race.

Start construction with the wing, using 16 x 12 x 36 in sheet for the bottom panel. Lay out the two bottom wing panels using the outline from the plans. The wings are built up directly on the bottom panels, so be sure to pin them down securely on a flat surface. Cut out the landing gear block and epoxy three 4-40 blind nuts in each..."

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Update 16/4/2024: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy at 600 dpi, thanks to theshadow.

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Article, thanks to JHatton, AugustaWest.
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