Nicholas-Beazley NB-8G (oz57)

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1931 Nicholas-Beazley (also spelt Beasley) NB-8G. Radio control scale model, for 3 channel RC and .09 to .15 engines. Scale is 1/8.

The subject Nicolas Beazley NB-8G was an American two-seat parasol light monoplane from the early 1930s.

Quote: "This obscure lightplane from the 1930's makes for a fine flying R/C Sport Scaler.

The Nicholas Beazley NB-8 was another of many light planes developed in hopes of weathering the economic state of the country during the Depression. The company located in Marshall, Missouri was a leading aeronautical supply house. They had developed a low winged two place plane which had not sold too well. The company searching for a trainer type model selected the homely little parasol which had been designed by Tom Kirkup. Making various improvements, it was put into produc-tion in October 1931. Some 57 were built and sold before the company sold the airplane division to Air Associates, Inc, during May of 1938. No beauty to look at, it made up for it's homeliness with flying personality and behavior. Because of her gentle nature the NB-8 was widely used as a primary trainer. With side by side seating, it offered a person the chance to 'rubber-neck' around the sky without paying too much attention to their flying. For cold weather protection a detachable canopy was available. It was recommended by all who flew her.

The first NB-8 was powered by a 36 hp Aeronca engine and then a 3 cylinder 45 hp Szekely, both proved to have too little power. The final version was powered by a 5 cylinder 80 hp English Genet engine which gave it a crusing speed of 83 with a maximum speed of 110 mph. The price was $1,790 at the factory in 1931, and was lowered to $1,345 in late 1934.

One feature the NB-8 possessed was folding wings. When the wings were folded, it's width was just 10 ft 4 in. It appers that this was aimed at the owner who could keep the ship in his garage or yard, then tow it out to an air strip with his car.

Fuselage. Cut out 2 sides of 1/8in sheet balsa, plus the 1/4in ply fire wall and all cross pieces seen in the top view. The 2 side pieces get 3/16 x 3/32 strips glued to the inside at the top and bottom. The sides are then scored lightly on the outside in two places to aid in allowing the sides to conform to the shape in the top view forward of the cockpit area. Do this carefully, then glue or epoxy in place the fire wall and cross pieces..."

Update 23/08/2017: added article, thanks to RFJ.

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