Davis DA-2A (oz7978)
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Davis DA-2A. Peanut scale rubber model of the 1960s American homebuilt aircraft.
Quote: "Peanut Davis DA-2A by Lloyd V Hunt. All metal homebuilt by Leon Davis is an excellent project for Peanut Scale: stable, good wing area, simple and square construction, ideal!
The Rockford Illinois Fly-in showed a variety of aircraft to induce interest and excite the scale model builder. First of all, there were experimentals, each different from one another, and each built by a single individual. Their creations were the boldest expression of their ability as a designer, builder and pilot. There were airplanes like the 'Teal,' designed by Ed Lesher with an extension shafted pusher prop, three rudders, all-metal construction; and there was the immaculate metal-winged 'Cougar' by Mr A Prentiss.
We felt that the Davis DA-2A by Leon Davis, with its simplified all-metal construction, basically flat bent 2024 sheet aluminum with no compound cirves, would be the best one to model for our growing interest in Peanut scale. Study the drawings before construction, along with the pictures. For help in the assembly, note the closeup shot of the cowl assembly. Lastly, we suggest that the fuselage construction along with the 'V' tail assembly be built from 1/16 square balsa and 1/32 balsa top formers.
Construction. Fuselage: Construction is straightforward in the tradition of most Peanut scale models. Let's start with the fuselage. Be sure to select light but strong balsa. Cut out or trace the fuselage and cut to over-size, in length only, two pieces from the 1/32 sheet balsa for the sides. Rubber cement the two pieces of sheet balsa, one over the other. Locate the fuselage side pattern onto the top sheet. Cement this also in place - with rubber cement. Cut to outline the sides; mark off all former locations or use a stick pin and punch through both sides of each station to aid in drawing in the former location. At this time locate also the motor peg. Remove the fuselage side pattern from the top sheet and rub off with your fingers the excess cement..."
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(oz7978)
Davis DA-2A
by Lloyd Hunt
from Model Airplane News
December 1972
13in span
Scale Rubber F/F LowWing Civil
clean :)
formers unchecked
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Submitted: 14/08/2016
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