Crusader 42 (oz9741)

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Crusader 42. Radio control cabin model, for Nostaglia event. The original Crusader 42 (oz1659) was designed by Al Ruben in 1942, this is a later modified version.

Quote: "Old timer models have become one of the hottest growing facets of modeling on a world wide basis. The designs I speak of include models before Dec 31, 1942, leaving many other very appealing models out of all the fun generated in this category. Numerous charmers of the WW II and post-war eras are not eligible for competition under Society of Antique Modelers rules. In an effort to promote and encourage modelers toward the designs of the 1943 through 1956 span, the Central Indiana Aeromodelers (CIA.) and other groups have introduced 'Nostalgia'.

Although as presently conceived, the American Nostalgia event is strictly free flight, though it surely will only be a matter of time before R/C assist is added. The original thrust with the SAM movement was similar in that it remained a free flight only event for several years. As more and more modelers discovered the adifantages of utilizing R/C to return the thermalling models R/C assist grew to its present position of popularity. I predict the same will transpire in the Nostalgia events.

While any number of eligible designs could have been chosen for a study of the potentials of R/C assist Nostalgia, I elected to settle on a smallish, simple-to-build, and rugged design, hence the subject of this construction article. While certainly lacking the thermalling potential of a Hogan or Civy Boy, the Crusader 42 is none the less possessed of a certain charm. Construction could hardly be less complex or more rugged yet the model is a surprising performer. For those looking for a free flight design, the Crusader 42 as presented here can easily be flown without its radio gear. In either form, the model represents an out of the rut choice for those wish-ing to try the Nostalgia concept.

Introduced in 1946 to match the brand new Arden .099 power plant, the Crusader 42 (oz1659) was designed by Al Ruben and kitted by Coast Models of Atlantic City. The kitting venture was apparently rather short lived as advertisements disappeared within a year or so. An all too frequent happening with the myriad of kit ventures born of the returning GI's of that era.

Construction. Since this model is not really well suited to the absolute beginner and has a very straight forward structure I won't bore the reader with a highly detailed sequence of construction..."

Crusader 42, Flying Models, September 1985.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

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Article pages, thanks to RFJ.

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