WHEN about 12 years old came across dream plane Published Frank Zaic June 1941 issue Popular Science magazine called Minute Man No didnt build Because age just have cabin windows What liked much about model was made entirely out balsawood Though liked tissuecovered models Id gotten tired holes acquired after landing bush Id begun drawing up own plans made lot good-looking planes really flew great never forgot Minute Man Fifty years later discovered local library able obtain plans again just build Minute Man isnt really beginners model its definitely best carve own prop Frank Zaic suggests Popular Science article reprinted below Sure plane would fly great plastic prop great does wooden Frank Zaic s article will tell build Minute Man although did revise construction few respects left propeller blades little thick so they wouldnt break too easily Since some good 1/16 sheet wood hand simply sanded down about 1/20 wing tail Id like remind take time cutting lining up l/16-sq fuselage cross braces made freewheeler little different Zaic s version since think works easily Break lube rubber Put few turns first try few short flights everything seems okay really crank some turns let go Remember model can go long way one-minute flight Heres article Tom Hicks never forgot Reprinted Popular Science permission c 1941 Times Mirror Magazine Inc Minute Man FRANK ZAIC Editor Model Aeronautics Year Book THIS little plane capable flights over 2000 feet can built launched less time usually required construct fuselage complicated models Its sturdy simple design instructive example what can done lightweight quarter-grained C cut balsa sheets see PSM Dec 40 p 198 selecting balsa see light shows speckled surface identifies C grain Cut fuselage wing parts cleanly sharp blade produce smooth edges dimensions fuselage cross braces should taken numbered scale appears drawings Notice detail nose eight braces offset maximum strength Spread cement carefully along full length edges assembling fuselage top bottom sheets trimmed flush sides after cement has hardened wing camber obtained moistening under surface water allowing single end rib extend camber along wing sheet may first tend curve upward will assume proper downward curve dries quite dry apply broad streaks cement 76 Model Aviation Its never too late build childhood dream plane underside shown drawings important Cut propeller blank straight-grained block balsa 7/g x 11/8 8 Because no model plane better its propeller builder urged read instructions given article following freewheeling device shown plans operates way long hook fastened propeller normally springs out contact triangular hook motor shaft After rubber wound hooks engaged hand motor has exhausted flight propeller overruns shaft long hook springs free permitting propeller turn upon shaft important no friction between propeller shaft once hooks disengaged drag point may cause propeller act rudder during glide spoiling models performance case small ship such dragging propeller may cause spin down spiral dive rubber exhausted motor consists six strands 1/8 flat rubber Form winding rubber over two nails placed 15 apart Wet ends tie several knots Lubricate motor glycerin before pulling through fuselage nose block made two parts cemented together its upper face being grooved rubber band holds fuselage An eyelet used shaft bearing fuselage shape shown will give nose block offset down thrust 1/16 After FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 186 PIN\ UPPERTO FORM DIHEDRAL SURFACE ISTENOVERLAP UNDER SURFACEIHALVESTO WHEN DRY APPLY-CENTER SECTION ETTAL TWO STREAKS OFRAISE TIPS 3 CEMENTARIDIETDRT PAIRING BLOCII CEMENT RUDDER-- 215LTQA TO FUSELAGEBIND AND SURFACElATCARVEDRj CEMENT FROM iHWIL -BAMBOO PEGCELLULOIDPROPELLEREEWHEELEN O054 REENPORCEMENT4DETAIL FREEHIIIEEER \NOSE BLODSB EYE E S WEOPT OF1.MODLL R1DOT EMENT LESS BURGER L WRAPWTHN 1105K BRACES111111THREADAND DEA1I CEMENTREND AXLE OR ARE OFFSETSOIDERON WASHERS 10 HOLD WHEELS IIFfEFY II3.IOWING-MAIE2- C-CUT BALSA ~ ------1150 ACES ES rI ALL SSOUARES -F IEERDCWT BALSA CENTER RIB JQ STOCK [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]I I1UUUIJIF i~2 ---ft Tfthftt- I- I TO EACH SIDE 2IUFUSLLAGE SIDE-MAKE 2p- CCUT BALSA UPRIGHT ~~CROSS f%R4RACE FTYNF]~DRBRACE DIMENSIONS OF fRUDDER111CROSS RBACES ~FN September 1992 77 Its uncomplicated lines brief flights notwithstanding Free Flighter wasnt really intended beginners Use six strands 1/8-in flat rubber motor test flights have made motor wound up maximum duration 700 turns nose block should given about 1/16 right thrust Only experiment will determine exactly correct amount Before flying under power test models glide Move wing back ship stalls forward tends dive rudder may warped circular flight desired After smooth flat glide obtained make test flight motor partly wound correct wing setting necessary Once adjustments have made ship should readily make flights minutes duration calm air Simplicity sturdiness keynotes all-balsa design Study plans before starting work odel Aviation EF Mhurte Man Type Outdoor Wingspan 20 inches Wing area available 1ecsImmended size rnbber notor Srx strands Is-in flat rubber 8ft strand Ex~pected flying weight availabl Type construction Bailt-up Type covering/finish recommended None List Materials 2 pc C cut balsa /32 2 36 fuselag PC C cut balsa /20 3 ng ax d tail 2 pc hard balsa IJ 6 square 36s forfuselage r Lces Pc balsa /8 8 propeller 1 PC balsa 1/4 1 2 nose block faring block PC 0034 piano wire 24 long lan4ing ge tr PC 9020 piano 3 long fteewheeler 8 rubber strand 1/8 flat brown 1 pair hardwood wl eels 1 diameter 4 washers 3/16 2 shaft bushings cement celli bid bamboo rubber barns Estimated cost about 35 cefls SUNGLASSES $1195 plus $2 S&H UV LIGHT TERPROOF GLARE PROTECTION CLEAR & LIGHT11NTS FOR SHOP WORK FITS OVER MOST PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR available extra cost CLI PONS & STRAPONS ARED Discounts Club Purchases 20 pairs Custom Logos Additional Charge 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE VlSNMasterCard k y Order SKYS P0 BOX 1000 DUMFRIES VA 22026 Orders 800-227-9318 Info 703-221-1816 Left Minute Man poised launch author modified original freewheeler easier operation Right FF made brief exciting bursts flight Theyll exciting yet carve own propeller rather tacking plastic CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook1500 ASP Scale Drawing Plans Book$500 RC Model World Consl Guide$600 VTH German Plans Book$600 mi dd *100 S sd Call 714 8853959 credit cord orders NEW WING RIBS $2000 Fok DYlil 1/4 84Span 0lons $2500 Cowl $2500 /PP $500 ea Winners ot ToledoThe Masters others .Bob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402.
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 78
WHEN about 12 years old came across dream plane Published Frank Zaic June 1941 issue Popular Science magazine called Minute Man No didnt build Because age just have cabin windows What liked much about model was made entirely out balsawood Though liked tissuecovered models Id gotten tired holes acquired after landing bush Id begun drawing up own plans made lot good-looking planes really flew great never forgot Minute Man Fifty years later discovered local library able obtain plans again just build Minute Man isnt really beginners model its definitely best carve own prop Frank Zaic suggests Popular Science article reprinted below Sure plane would fly great plastic prop great does wooden Frank Zaic s article will tell build Minute Man although did revise construction few respects left propeller blades little thick so they wouldnt break too easily Since some good 1/16 sheet wood hand simply sanded down about 1/20 wing tail Id like remind take time cutting lining up l/16-sq fuselage cross braces made freewheeler little different Zaic s version since think works easily Break lube rubber Put few turns first try few short flights everything seems okay really crank some turns let go Remember model can go long way one-minute flight Heres article Tom Hicks never forgot Reprinted Popular Science permission c 1941 Times Mirror Magazine Inc Minute Man FRANK ZAIC Editor Model Aeronautics Year Book THIS little plane capable flights over 2000 feet can built launched less time usually required construct fuselage complicated models Its sturdy simple design instructive example what can done lightweight quarter-grained C cut balsa sheets see PSM Dec 40 p 198 selecting balsa see light shows speckled surface identifies C grain Cut fuselage wing parts cleanly sharp blade produce smooth edges dimensions fuselage cross braces should taken numbered scale appears drawings Notice detail nose eight braces offset maximum strength Spread cement carefully along full length edges assembling fuselage top bottom sheets trimmed flush sides after cement has hardened wing camber obtained moistening under surface water allowing single end rib extend camber along wing sheet may first tend curve upward will assume proper downward curve dries quite dry apply broad streaks cement 76 Model Aviation Its never too late build childhood dream plane underside shown drawings important Cut propeller blank straight-grained block balsa 7/g x 11/8 8 Because no model plane better its propeller builder urged read instructions given article following freewheeling device shown plans operates way long hook fastened propeller normally springs out contact triangular hook motor shaft After rubber wound hooks engaged hand motor has exhausted flight propeller overruns shaft long hook springs free permitting propeller turn upon shaft important no friction between propeller shaft once hooks disengaged drag point may cause propeller act rudder during glide spoiling models performance case small ship such dragging propeller may cause spin down spiral dive rubber exhausted motor consists six strands 1/8 flat rubber Form winding rubber over two nails placed 15 apart Wet ends tie several knots Lubricate motor glycerin before pulling through fuselage nose block made two parts cemented together its upper face being grooved rubber band holds fuselage An eyelet used shaft bearing fuselage shape shown will give nose block offset down thrust 1/16 After FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 186 PIN\ UPPERTO FORM DIHEDRAL SURFACE ISTENOVERLAP UNDER SURFACEIHALVESTO WHEN DRY APPLY-CENTER SECTION ETTAL TWO STREAKS OFRAISE TIPS 3 CEMENTARIDIETDRT PAIRING BLOCII CEMENT RUDDER-- 215LTQA TO FUSELAGEBIND AND SURFACElATCARVEDRj CEMENT FROM iHWIL -BAMBOO PEGCELLULOIDPROPELLEREEWHEELEN O054 REENPORCEMENT4DETAIL FREEHIIIEEER \NOSE BLODSB EYE E S WEOPT OF1.MODLL R1DOT EMENT LESS BURGER L WRAPWTHN 1105K BRACES111111THREADAND DEA1I CEMENTREND AXLE OR ARE OFFSETSOIDERON WASHERS 10 HOLD WHEELS IIFfEFY II3.IOWING-MAIE2- C-CUT BALSA ~ ------1150 ACES ES rI ALL SSOUARES -F IEERDCWT BALSA CENTER RIB JQ STOCK [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]I I1UUUIJIF i~2 ---ft Tfthftt- I- I TO EACH SIDE 2IUFUSLLAGE SIDE-MAKE 2p- CCUT BALSA UPRIGHT ~~CROSS f%R4RACE FTYNF]~DRBRACE DIMENSIONS OF fRUDDER111CROSS RBACES ~FN September 1992 77 Its uncomplicated lines brief flights notwithstanding Free Flighter wasnt really intended beginners Use six strands 1/8-in flat rubber motor test flights have made motor wound up maximum duration 700 turns nose block should given about 1/16 right thrust Only experiment will determine exactly correct amount Before flying under power test models glide Move wing back ship stalls forward tends dive rudder may warped circular flight desired After smooth flat glide obtained make test flight motor partly wound correct wing setting necessary Once adjustments have made ship should readily make flights minutes duration calm air Simplicity sturdiness keynotes all-balsa design Study plans before starting work odel Aviation EF Mhurte Man Type Outdoor Wingspan 20 inches Wing area available 1ecsImmended size rnbber notor Srx strands Is-in flat rubber 8ft strand Ex~pected flying weight availabl Type construction Bailt-up Type covering/finish recommended None List Materials 2 pc C cut balsa /32 2 36 fuselag PC C cut balsa /20 3 ng ax d tail 2 pc hard balsa IJ 6 square 36s forfuselage r Lces Pc balsa /8 8 propeller 1 PC balsa 1/4 1 2 nose block faring block PC 0034 piano wire 24 long lan4ing ge tr PC 9020 piano 3 long fteewheeler 8 rubber strand 1/8 flat brown 1 pair hardwood wl eels 1 diameter 4 washers 3/16 2 shaft bushings cement celli bid bamboo rubber barns Estimated cost about 35 cefls SUNGLASSES $1195 plus $2 S&H UV LIGHT TERPROOF GLARE PROTECTION CLEAR & LIGHT11NTS FOR SHOP WORK FITS OVER MOST PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR available extra cost CLI PONS & STRAPONS ARED Discounts Club Purchases 20 pairs Custom Logos Additional Charge 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE VlSNMasterCard k y Order SKYS P0 BOX 1000 DUMFRIES VA 22026 Orders 800-227-9318 Info 703-221-1816 Left Minute Man poised launch author modified original freewheeler easier operation Right FF made brief exciting bursts flight Theyll exciting yet carve own propeller rather tacking plastic CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook1500 ASP Scale Drawing Plans Book$500 RC Model World Consl Guide$600 VTH German Plans Book$600 mi dd *100 S sd Call 714 8853959 credit cord orders NEW WING RIBS $2000 Fok DYlil 1/4 84Span 0lons $2500 Cowl $2500 /PP $500 ea Winners ot ToledoThe Masters others .Bob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402.
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 78
WHEN about 12 years old came across dream plane Published Frank Zaic June 1941 issue Popular Science magazine called Minute Man No didnt build Because age just have cabin windows What liked much about model was made entirely out balsawood Though liked tissuecovered models Id gotten tired holes acquired after landing bush Id begun drawing up own plans made lot good-looking planes really flew great never forgot Minute Man Fifty years later discovered local library able obtain plans again just build Minute Man isnt really beginners model its definitely best carve own prop Frank Zaic suggests Popular Science article reprinted below Sure plane would fly great plastic prop great does wooden Frank Zaic s article will tell build Minute Man although did revise construction few respects left propeller blades little thick so they wouldnt break too easily Since some good 1/16 sheet wood hand simply sanded down about 1/20 wing tail Id like remind take time cutting lining up l/16-sq fuselage cross braces made freewheeler little different Zaic s version since think works easily Break lube rubber Put few turns first try few short flights everything seems okay really crank some turns let go Remember model can go long way one-minute flight Heres article Tom Hicks never forgot Reprinted Popular Science permission c 1941 Times Mirror Magazine Inc Minute Man FRANK ZAIC Editor Model Aeronautics Year Book THIS little plane capable flights over 2000 feet can built launched less time usually required construct fuselage complicated models Its sturdy simple design instructive example what can done lightweight quarter-grained C cut balsa sheets see PSM Dec 40 p 198 selecting balsa see light shows speckled surface identifies C grain Cut fuselage wing parts cleanly sharp blade produce smooth edges dimensions fuselage cross braces should taken numbered scale appears drawings Notice detail nose eight braces offset maximum strength Spread cement carefully along full length edges assembling fuselage top bottom sheets trimmed flush sides after cement has hardened wing camber obtained moistening under surface water allowing single end rib extend camber along wing sheet may first tend curve upward will assume proper downward curve dries quite dry apply broad streaks cement 76 Model Aviation Its never too late build childhood dream plane underside shown drawings important Cut propeller blank straight-grained block balsa 7/g x 11/8 8 Because no model plane better its propeller builder urged read instructions given article following freewheeling device shown plans operates way long hook fastened propeller normally springs out contact triangular hook motor shaft After rubber wound hooks engaged hand motor has exhausted flight propeller overruns shaft long hook springs free permitting propeller turn upon shaft important no friction between propeller shaft once hooks disengaged drag point may cause propeller act rudder during glide spoiling models performance case small ship such dragging propeller may cause spin down spiral dive rubber exhausted motor consists six strands 1/8 flat rubber Form winding rubber over two nails placed 15 apart Wet ends tie several knots Lubricate motor glycerin before pulling through fuselage nose block made two parts cemented together its upper face being grooved rubber band holds fuselage An eyelet used shaft bearing fuselage shape shown will give nose block offset down thrust 1/16 After FULL-SIZE PLANS AVAILABLE SEE PAGE 186 PIN\ UPPERTO FORM DIHEDRAL SURFACE ISTENOVERLAP UNDER SURFACEIHALVESTO WHEN DRY APPLY-CENTER SECTION ETTAL TWO STREAKS OFRAISE TIPS 3 CEMENTARIDIETDRT PAIRING BLOCII CEMENT RUDDER-- 215LTQA TO FUSELAGEBIND AND SURFACElATCARVEDRj CEMENT FROM iHWIL -BAMBOO PEGCELLULOIDPROPELLEREEWHEELEN O054 REENPORCEMENT4DETAIL FREEHIIIEEER \NOSE BLODSB EYE E S WEOPT OF1.MODLL R1DOT EMENT LESS BURGER L WRAPWTHN 1105K BRACES111111THREADAND DEA1I CEMENTREND AXLE OR ARE OFFSETSOIDERON WASHERS 10 HOLD WHEELS IIFfEFY II3.IOWING-MAIE2- C-CUT BALSA ~ ------1150 ACES ES rI ALL SSOUARES -F IEERDCWT BALSA CENTER RIB JQ STOCK [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]I I1UUUIJIF i~2 ---ft Tfthftt- I- I TO EACH SIDE 2IUFUSLLAGE SIDE-MAKE 2p- CCUT BALSA UPRIGHT ~~CROSS f%R4RACE FTYNF]~DRBRACE DIMENSIONS OF fRUDDER111CROSS RBACES ~FN September 1992 77 Its uncomplicated lines brief flights notwithstanding Free Flighter wasnt really intended beginners Use six strands 1/8-in flat rubber motor test flights have made motor wound up maximum duration 700 turns nose block should given about 1/16 right thrust Only experiment will determine exactly correct amount Before flying under power test models glide Move wing back ship stalls forward tends dive rudder may warped circular flight desired After smooth flat glide obtained make test flight motor partly wound correct wing setting necessary Once adjustments have made ship should readily make flights minutes duration calm air Simplicity sturdiness keynotes all-balsa design Study plans before starting work odel Aviation EF Mhurte Man Type Outdoor Wingspan 20 inches Wing area available 1ecsImmended size rnbber notor Srx strands Is-in flat rubber 8ft strand Ex~pected flying weight availabl Type construction Bailt-up Type covering/finish recommended None List Materials 2 pc C cut balsa /32 2 36 fuselag PC C cut balsa /20 3 ng ax d tail 2 pc hard balsa IJ 6 square 36s forfuselage r Lces Pc balsa /8 8 propeller 1 PC balsa 1/4 1 2 nose block faring block PC 0034 piano wire 24 long lan4ing ge tr PC 9020 piano 3 long fteewheeler 8 rubber strand 1/8 flat brown 1 pair hardwood wl eels 1 diameter 4 washers 3/16 2 shaft bushings cement celli bid bamboo rubber barns Estimated cost about 35 cefls SUNGLASSES $1195 plus $2 S&H UV LIGHT TERPROOF GLARE PROTECTION CLEAR & LIGHT11NTS FOR SHOP WORK FITS OVER MOST PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR available extra cost CLI PONS & STRAPONS ARED Discounts Club Purchases 20 pairs Custom Logos Additional Charge 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE VlSNMasterCard k y Order SKYS P0 BOX 1000 DUMFRIES VA 22026 Orders 800-227-9318 Info 703-221-1816 Left Minute Man poised launch author modified original freewheeler easier operation Right FF made brief exciting bursts flight Theyll exciting yet carve own propeller rather tacking plastic CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook1500 ASP Scale Drawing Plans Book$500 RC Model World Consl Guide$600 VTH German Plans Book$600 mi dd *100 S sd Call 714 8853959 credit cord orders NEW WING RIBS $2000 Fok DYlil 1/4 84Span 0lons $2500 Cowl $2500 /PP $500 ea Winners ot ToledoThe Masters others .Bob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402.