Vampire (oz7748)

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Vampire. Free flight gas model, for class B power.

Quote: "The Vampire is of simple construction and is realistic in flight. Original construction was balsa, but due to simplicicyt it can be built from pine or basswood without radical changes in framework design. The model flies well, having a steep circling climb and gliding in gentle circles. An Ohlsson '23' was used for power, but any class B motor may be used with equal success, the only change necessitated is the spacing of the motor mounts.

FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION: Before beginning actual fuselage construction scale up the side view. It is not necessary to enlarge the top view since measurements for the crosspieces may be taken directly from the plans and merely made longer. Cover the plans with a sheet of waxed paper to prevent cement from adhering.

Build the fuselage sides from 3/16 square stock. By building both sides at once, one on top of the other, they can be made more accurately since they will be identical. Join the two sides with the pieces cut from the top view, checking constantly to be sure the fuselage is straight. Cut the formers from 1/8 sheet and when these are cemented in place add the 1/8 square stringers on the bottom. Next cut the firewall from 1/8 sheet plywood and cement it to the, position shown on the front of the fuselage.

Cement the motor mounts in place and bolt the 3/32 wire landing gear to the firewall. Cowling is shaped from soft balsa blocks; if the builder desires, thin plywood may be used for the cowling upper part and around the bottom of the windshield. The rest of the window out-lines are 1/8 sheet.

Cut the former at the front of the wing position as shown on the top view from 3/16 sheet; cut it down in a 'V' shape to form a base for the wing. Fill in the section around the timer with 3/16 sheet..."

Quote: "Hello Steve and Mary, Can't seem to remember where this plan came from and had a go at scaling it with gimp 2. Vampire from Jan 1944 MAN. Kind regards. Tony"

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