AW-6-A (oz8667)

 

AW-6-A (oz8667) by Alan Wey 1939 - plan thumbnail

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AW-6-A. High wing rubber duration model. Uses a geared reduction drive.

Quote: "THE design of this model has been carried out on quite realistic lines, and some original features have been introduced in its construction. A compressible-strut undercarriage, hinged tail-plane, and hooks which have been made easily accessible, have all proved very efficient and well worth the extra time taken in constructing them.

The calculated air speed of the aircraft is in the region of 15 mph. It has therefore necessitated construction to be carried out on robust lines, and it can be stated here with satisfaction that it has withstood the wear and tear remarkably well.

Experiments have shown that by using a slightly larger propeller (ie. 18 in diameter, 24 in pitch) to that shown in the photographs, better flights were obtained. This necessitated 83 per cent more rubber, and thus increased the wing loading, which is now about 6 oz per square foot, the total weight being 9 oz.

Fuselage. Fig 1 shows the side elevation and projected half-formers. A jig, which can be recommended for a fuselage of this type, was used. After the formers have been cut out of 1/16 in thick sheet balsa, and strengthened actress the top and bottoms, cut out of stiff card, pieces to correspond with the inside shape of the formers. Attach these temporarily with four small slips of paper (see Fig 8).

Next procure a perfectly straight stick of hardwood about 3 ft long and 3/8 in square. Mark out on the cardboard centres, now firmly glued in place, in. squares in their respective positions. With a razor blade, or better still a 3/8 in chisel, carefully cut out the holes and thread them on the stick, and proceed to set up in the correct positions, glueing them firmly on. The jig should be held firmly in a vice whilst attaching and cementing the longerons in position.

When thoroughly dry, cut away the cardboard centres and extract the stick. Trim off the ends and cement rear block in position. Fig 4 shows this, also the swing out hooks, which enable the rubbers to be easily hooked and unhooked..."

Scan from DBHL, cleanup by theshadow.

ref DBHL-5447.

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Update 23/03/2018: added article, thanks to alcalaino.

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AW-6-A (oz8667) by Alan Wey 1939 - model pic

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  • (oz8667)
    AW-6-A
    by Alan Wey
    from Aeromodeller
    August 1939 
    41in span
    Rubber F/F Cabin
    clean :)
    all formers complete :)
    got article :)
  • Submitted: 25/04/2017
    Filesize: 296KB
    Format: • PDFbitmap
    Credit*: DBHL, theshadow
    Downloads: 848

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