Harlequin (oz9826)

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Harlequin. Control line stunt model, winner of the 1954 Gold Trophy. E.D. 2.46cc shown.

Quote: "FOR Pete Smith, the win in this year's Gold Trophy marked the end of several years of "near misses" dating back to 1949 and reading as follows:

1949 FAIRLOP 2nd, 1950 CLIFTON No entry, 1951 SWANSEA 5th, 1952 GOSPORT 2nd, 1953 CAMBRIDGE 2nd, 1954 CAMBRIDGE 1st.

During this period two 1st, two 2nd, and three 3rd places have also been gained in various club and area rallies. All successes prior to 1954 had been made with an Elfin 2.5, but as this motor had been wrecked last year whilst team racing, it was decided to design this year's model around the E.D. 2.46 Racer.

Pete's club-member, Les Hayward, was flying a sidewinder streamline job powered by an E.D. at the time with marked success, so the plans were promptly borrowed, and modified to take an inverted motor. An aluminium cowl and faired undercart were added and the result was the model that won this year's Gold Trophy.

Owing to the inverted motor and fuel tank position, construction is more complex than usual, but the intending builder will find it well worth the extra trouble as the finished model has very pleasant lines.

Construction. Start by building the wing flat on the plan. When dry remove from plan and insert fuel tank, F4, and bell-crank assembly. Solder on push-pull-rod and sheet over centre section. Web spars with 1/16th in. sheet and add tips, wing tip weight, lead-out tubes, and wires..."

Scan from DBHL, cleanup by theshadow.

ref DBHL-7585.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Update 23/02/2018: added article, thanks to RFJ.

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