Fieseler Storch (oz755)

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Fieseler Storch. Rubber power scale German STOL observation plane.

Quote: "The 'Flying Bay Window' has long been a popular model subject with gassie and rubber flyers. Fieseler Storch, by Paul Del Gatto.

Of all the airplanes developed by the Allies and Axis during the second World War the Fieseler Storch came nearest to duplicating the flight characteristics of a helicopter. A 240 hp engine powering a beautifully designed functional aircraft with slotted wings and flaperons made it the perfect observation and liaision ship for ground troops of the German armies.

The design has long been a favorite subject of the scale-modellers. Its proportions are almost ideal for free-flight gas; its roomy fuselage ample for R/C installations, and its tall landing gear enables the rubber-power fan to install a large diameter prop without ruining scale appearance by lengthening the undercariage.

We have a lot of good comments about some of the other rubber scale models we have done, namely the Stuka (oz1420), Stosser (oz1419), and the Aeronca K (oz3967). All of these were creditable performers, and retained much of the scale realism of the real ones.

The Storch we're sure you will all agree is in the same class with these, many will feel that we have even surpassed the others in scale realism and performance. We couldn't help but feel a strong measure of satisfaction at what was accomplished, when we watched our model literally jump off and climb rapidly skyward in a large circling pattern, until the power cut off, and it went into a gentle gliding descent.

And those landings, you'd think that Tiny Tim or some midget were at the controls. For performance you'll find it pretty hard to beat. For its size and weight even the Aeronca K would have to be satisfied with second posi-tion. What's more, you'll find it very easy to trim.

Fuselage: Begin construction by cutting the formers and keel from 1/16 and 3/32 sheet balsa. By making use of a horizontal instead of a vertical keel we were able to greatly simplify the construction of the unusu_ al frame structure on this fuselage. Begin by laying out the two pieces over the top view on the plan and cement the top half of all the formers in place. Note that former number six is angled slightly forward.

When the formers are completely dry, add the two corner stringers and the 3/32 square balsa strips that form the cabin. When the cement has thoroughly dried, remove the keel from the plan and add the bottom halves of each former. Complete the fuselage by adding all the remaining stringers and by installing the wire landing gear struts and wing pins. Spot solder the landing gear wires where they join, but do not add the fairings until the model is covered and doped.

After all the wire parts are in place, add the scrap balsa wing fairings and cowl sheeting, and also the rubber peg retainers and the uprights for the cabin windows...."

Update 03/01/2016: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy, at correct wingspan of 24in, thanks to tri-pacer, DavidTerrell.

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