Hobby Helpers # 260
Wing span 56", Length 41", control line plane.
The Magazine article is included.
The file will print a plan 36" x 61".
File $5.00
F-82 Twin Mustang
Some times boys just wanna have fun! This profile plane is just the ticket. Plane could easly be converted into RC.
The magazine article by Terry Aldrich is included.
50" wing span, 36" length. 2 - .35s. Profile control line.The 2 files will print sheets just 24" wide x 47" and 55" long, so it would be possible to enlarge the plans by 150%.
Files $10.00
Mowhawk
Hobby Helpers # 1060
Wing span 36", Length O.A. 34", Power 2 - K & B .15. control line plane by Paul Plecan.
The magazine construction article is included.
Also included is a 2 page article on the Mohawk with scale drawings.
History: A one-of-a-kind design, the OV-1 was the first turboprop plane to enter US Army service. It was finally retired as late as 1996, and is one of the most modern warbird in the hands of collectors.
The OV-1 was built as a joint US Army and Marine Corps project for a modern battlefield surveillance aircraft. The Marine Corps pulled out of the project before their prototype could be built, but the US Army began placing its orders late in 1959 for the OV-1A and OV-1B. The -1A and -1B differed in that the -1B variant had an 18 foot side-looking radar mounted under the fuselage and offset to the right. The OV-1B also had an internal camera with in-flight processor and an increased wingspan to cope with the extra equipment. While the plane was slow, its huge triple finned tail and engines mounted on top of the wings gave the Mohawk great maneuverability. To protect against small arms fire from the battlefields over which it kept a watchful eye, the cockpit was armored with an aluminum-alloy floor, flak curtains and bullet-resistant windows.
Experience in Vietnam soon showed that the policy of operating reconnaissance aircraft unarmed was not always wise. In response, a new variant, the JOV-1A, was built with four underwing hard-points for guns and rockets. The OV-1C followed and was similar to the OV-1A, but was equipped to use the new infra-red surveillance systems. The final production version, the OV-1D, had side-loading doors for mounting a variety of electronic intelligence equipment. These served over the Cold War battle lines of Europe with great success.
There are examples of each Mohawk variant still airworthy, and they continue to see active service in Argentina. Over its production run, 375 Mohawks of all types were built.
The file will print a plan 36" x 48".
File $5.00
B-17 Bomber
Control line 4 engine bombers 1957
This plan is well detailed. You even build your own Retractable landing gear and tail wheel. I highly recommend this plan for those who just love to build and tinker as I do.
Also included is the magazine article.
44" wing span, 48" length. 4 - .049 baby bees with throttles. Control line with throttle, flaps, landing gear, lights and landing lights.
THE finest Control Line Bomber plans I have ever seen!
An experienced builder could convert this jewel to RC with 4 electric motors and yet keep the flaps, retractable landing gear and landing lights. Now there's a project for the winter.
With the plans set to print on just 24" wide paper, you could request the printer to enlarge them up to 150% giving you a choice between 44" and a 66" wing span to meet your requirements. The possibilities are only limited to your imagination and building skills.
And while your at it, make a few copies for your best friend or father. Or maybe as raffle prizes for your club? Why not?,,, you have my permission too, so do it.
I worked on this plan for 36 hours. Just so that fellow builders could feel the intense pride that one gets in building a model and watch her soar like eagle.
And I guarantee that when you closely exam the title block to this plan pictured below, that you will find that my work and pride in my craftsman ship will bring tears to your eyes just as it did mine while creating this plan.,,,, well,,, I was chopping an onion earlier for my Cajun sea food gumbo?
The 3 files will print sheets 24" x 31", 36" and 47".
All 3 files are just $15.00, for the Finest plans in the world.
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