Warrior (oz8759)

About this Plan

Warrior. Radio control sport model. A simple 'semi-scale' model of a British WWI fighter, much like the Se5a. This plan appeared together with the 'Red Knight' German design, in the same RCME article "Warrior and Red Knight".

Quote: "To the Scale purist these designs will probably appear to be an easy way of producing a model that looks something like the real thing, but does not entail the hard work associated with true scale models. That is just what they are! They were designed with ease of construction and good flight characteristics in mind but to retain a semi scale WWI appearance.

Having built a number of scale models of this vintage, with varying degrees of success, I have tried in these models to eliminate all the usual problems ie wing fixings, difficult undercarriage positions etc. The models are very stable in flight and suitable for single channel escapement operation although pulse rudder gives smoother turns.

Familiarise yourself with the drawing and ensure that all stages of the coonstruction of the aircraft are thoroughly understood. Cut out all sheet parts before commencing construction a sthis will save time at a later stage. The constructional design of this model is amply strong and, therefore light grades of balsa wood can be used except in the maximum stressed areas. This will help keep the completed weight to a minimum.

Fuselage. Build the two basic sides frames, one over the other, saparated by waxed paper..."

This plan appeared in the David Boddington book 'Radio Control Primer', printed 1974. This scan of the plan is from that book.

Supplementary file notes

Article pages, thanks to RFJ.

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