Chipperoo (oz9456)

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Chipperoo. Radio control sport / aerobatic model for .35 - .40 power and 4 function RC.

Quote: "MY RADIO CONTROL flying experience had been limited to the rudder/elevator high wing trainer, and some very hairy moments with a Cherokee. I began to look around for my next model, which was going to be quite soon, the way I was flying this last model. Anyway, the choice of kits and plans seemed limited as most of the multi trainer/aerobatic models are high or mid wing types, bearing little resemblance to real aircraft - and I do like my models to look realistic.

The alternative was a pukka scale job, of which few are of simple construction and which require a great deal of elbow grease, and usually a spray-gun to achieve the colour schemes. Drawing on my long experience of designing free-flight models, together with much poring over existing plans, and squinting at models currently being flown, plus much scribbling on the backs of the proverbial envelopes, produced some rough ideas. Translated eventually to the drawing board, these became Chipperoo as you now see it.

As the name suggests, the model is rather after the style of the Chipmunk; it features simple construction which lacks nothing in toughness, and needs only a quick iron over the film covering to finish! The original was constructed over a couple of weeks of evenings, and the first flight took place on a grey January day. It was not flown by me, I hasten to add, but by an experienced pilot, Geoff Allen, of the Stoke Row model group, who made very flattering noises. Chipperoo has since been flown by many other members of the group, who all seem quite impressed - I wouldn't know, I'm not allowed to hold the tranny..."

Chipperoo, Radio Modeller, June 1974.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

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