K8B (oz8407)
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Alexander Schleicher K 8B. Radio control scale sailplane model. 2.75m wingspan. Scale is 1/6.
Quote: "Mary, see here the K8B of Svenson. The glider I built in 1974, still in good condition after more than 40 years [model photo]. After a lot of recovery work, I have the plan back OK. Today scanning to a pdf. It would be nice to see the K8B of Svenson on OUTER ZONE. The glider flies super good. He is also very easy to build. The second photo is my second K8B that I built in 2012 [more pics 006]. This is covered with Japanese paper. Kind regards, Julien"
Direct submission to Outerzone.
Update 11/03/2017 : Added PDF file showing hand-traced formers, thanks to Julien.
Hi Steve and Mary, Here the ribs of the K8B, today to scan to pdf. now the plan even more complete. I made this rib printing in 1973. Thanks for OUTERZONE, Regards Julien
Update 23/3/2023: Added CAD plan in DXF format (at enlarged scale), thanks to Gernot.
Quote: "Dear Mary and Steve, First, I want to thank you for your great work you’re doing on the Outerzone page. Your page is an indispensable part of my hobby! Nearly every evening I have a look what’s new on Outerzone, or simply browse through this marvellous collection of plans.
Since I retired from work and living my life as a pensioner, one of my favorite pastime besides building model airplanes is transforming some Outerzone plans into CAD format. Because I built my own CNC mill to help me build complex models, I also dealt with CAD programs, but only in 2D. I prefer to use the QCad software which is to my opinion is very cheap, easy to learn and to use.
I hesitated a long time to send you one of my transformed plans. Now I dare to do so. Feel free to use it or to discard it. But maybe it can be useful for some people. Because I like old wooden gliders, I choose the Schleicher K 8b and transformed the Svenson plan (oz8407) and enlarged the size to 4 m wingspan.
I have to admit, that I haven't actually built the real model, so people who want to build the model based on my plan may perhaps have to change some items. Take it as an enhancement to the original plan if you like. Best regards from Germany. Take care and stay healthy! Gernot"
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Formers, hand traced.
Kit instructions(text and pics).
Parts list.
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(oz8407)
K8B
by Leon Janssens
from Svenson
1970
110in span
Scale Glider R/C Civil Kit
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 03/02/2017
Filesize: 1420KB
Format: • PDFbitmap • CADfile
Credit*: JulienVermeire, GernotRieger
Downloads: 7513
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Hi - here's another K8B by Svenson [more pics 007]. Got it from a good friend. New cockpit made, that was not there. Again covered with Oracover.JulienVermeire - 07/03/2017
A new K8 in the sky [pics 008, 009]. Hi Oz, I did a Svenson K8 from your plans, modified with a HQ3.5-14 to 12 profile, ailerons , electric air-brakes and tow hook, and scaled tail surfaces. It's a marvelous machine which fly almost alone. The weight is 2400 g , wooden construction except nose cowl in fiberglass, the covering is done with silk.
Gilles Moisset - 14/09/2023
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- K8B (oz8407)
- Plan File Filesize: 1420KB Filename: K8B_Svenson_oz8407.pdf
- Supplement Filesize: 2579KB Filename: K8B_Svenson_oz8407_formers.pdf
- Supplement Filesize: 1477KB Filename: K8B_Svenson_oz8407_instructions.pdf
- Supplement Filesize: 66KB Filename: K8B_Svenson_oz8407_parts_list.pdf
- CAD Zip Filesize: 216KB Filename: K8B_Svenson_oz8407_cad.zip
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