Stick Time (oz8285)

About this Plan

Stick Time. Simple rubber sport model.

Quote: "Getting started in model building is a big hurdle to the aspiring hobbyist. it is really tough if you don't know more experienced builders who offer guidance and encouragement. If have to go it on your own, 'Stick Time' is a friend in need.

The combination of a built-up wing frame and balsa surfaces makes for easy construction with just a touch of 'real building' to get you started up the ladder. And the darn thing flies to beat the band. The little things that newcomers have difficulty with have been considered. What's more, the model is easily adjusted to fly, is very stable, and looks keen. Materials required outside of a little cement and clear dope, cost less than two bits. A plastic propeller may raise it another dime.

The plans are drawn full size on the next two pages. No headaches here. Just follow the drawings and closely check your building against the photographs and detail sketches to clear up confusing points.

CONSTRUCTION: Begin with the fuselage (body) stick. Select a piece of hard balsa, and cut it to the re-quired length; taper the rear portion of the stick as shown on the plait. Hard wood such as pine, approximately 1/8 thickness, can be substituted. Cut the wing mounts to shape and cement them to each side of the fuselage stick in their proper position. This type of wing mounting elim-inates the usual 'V' notch or wire saddle mounting that is so troublesome for a newcomer. Besides, the mount can have a cabin outline!

The tail surfaces which include the stabilizer, fin, and bottom rudder are oat to outline shape from sheet balsa, Use smooth sandpaper to round of all the edges for better appearance and performance. Fasten the stabilizer in posi-tion by applying cement to the fuselage stick and to the center of the stabilizer where it will attach..."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Update 30/12/2016: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy (stitched into single sheet) thanks to Circlip.

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