Obogo (oz5967)

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Obogo. Single channel RC model.

Quote: "Obogo by N. Yoshida. 44in span IC single channel model from July 1968 Aeromodeller. Build article, dimensioned 2 view with full size parts. All dimensions necessary to build are shown. As the model has a relatively long nose this would easily convert to electric."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Quote: "SINGLE CHANNEL radio control is certainly not giving way to sophisticated multi-channel proportional in far-off Japan. Our contemporary 'Radio Control Technique' is continually publishing rudder or aileron-only designs and this is one of them. The rubber-driven escapement is virtually obscured by the dominance of single servos. Obogo was originally controlled by the usual Japanese combination of Superhet Receiver and motorised servo: but the design is easily adaptable and will accept any of the single channel outfits on the market.

Construction is simplicity itself. One need not even draw a full size plan - just a few marks on the building board surface will locate vital components. It is better to trace off the bulkheads, vertical tail parts, and ribs before clipping the following pages to make up a continuous fuselage side profile. And don't forget to overlap the pieces of fuselage drawing at the joints, or you'll be slightly over-length!

A hatch can be arranged under the nose for access to the tank and batteries and the undercarriage could be bent from Dural or a wire frame as on the reduced scale drawing here.

Ideal for the Sunday flier and easy to build for the novice, Yoshida's 'Obogo' is likely to become a byword in the club fields this summer unless, for once our design appreciation has deceived us! Arrange a little right thrust on the engine plate, fit a silencer and - don't forget your GPO Licence!"

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