Tiger Moth (oz779)

 

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About this Plan

Tiger Moth. Free flight scale model biplane , for rubber power. Wingspan 18 in.

Quote: "BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS: This series of VERON Flying Scale Models of popular and world-famous planes are the essence of simplicity and make ideal beginners' models, giving initial experience in construction and assembly. You need only a VERON Balsa Knife, balsa cement, small half-inch pins (called 'Lillipins' in the shops) and a pair of small round-nose or side-cutting pliers, thread and fine garnet paper. A tube of tissue paste, a small jar of shrinking dope and a soft brush will complete your requirements.


Study the plan carefully and identify all the parts on the printed sheets of balsa. Familiarize yourself with the sequence and method of construction. Cut out all the balsa parts, taking great care when cutting out the 1/16 notches in the formers. Cover the plan with waxed or greaseproof paper and pin both to a flat building board. The fuselage is built by constructing two lower sides of 1/16 spare balsa directly over the plan, these being then joined by two basic formers. This system of construction by inserting formers of a pre-determined width obviates the necessity for a fuselage top view, as the alignment can be checked by sighting along the fuselage. Wings and tailplane are similarly constructed over the plan on the flat.

FUSELAGE: Pin the lower member K1 in place directly over the plan, then build up one complete side of 1/16 sq balsa as in diagram 1, inserting stern gusset K2 and dowel securing plate K3. Make neat joints, double coating with cement, the first coat being allowed to dry into the wood before applying the second. Secure all struts in place with pins either side of the wood, never through it. When quite set, move from the building board and build a second identical side..."

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Kit instructions, thanks to AndrewDarby on HPA.

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User comments

Attached a picture of a Veron Tigermoth that I just finished using the Outerzone plan shrunk to 13"span [more pics 003]. Built mainly for me to learn how to trim peanut size models. Fingers crossed it flies! Thanks for the plan.
AMaxfield - 21/01/2019
I have flown it once so far and I am learning how to trim peanut size models on a harsh gym floor. But it did survive and and need to do work on the CG and power delivery. Every day is a school day!
AMaxfield - 29/01/2019
Hi, Attached are a few pictures of my VERON Tiger Moth for your website [mainpic, 004-008]. Best regards,
Ramses de Looff - 08/06/2024
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