This FAI Combat model worlds best winning both UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year 15 power JAGUAR RobertJ Morgan FIRST STARTED flying FAI Com bat eight years ago using very slow unmaneuverable model low aspect ratio models middle late 60s difficult fly successfully great amount ex perience early 1968 designed first FAI model based Junior Satan slightly different wing section design great improve ment moderate success weakness design being twin tail booms year later new design emerged higher aspect ratio about 41 model con stant chord elevator fixed two inches behind trailing edge exten sion main wing Altogether built over 40 design great deal success between 1969 1973 1973 great change came over model design general acceptance two new ideas first major change Great Britain widespread use mylarcovered airframes have use USA several years making construction repairing models easier faster second change came new idea tapered wing greatly improved maneuverability same time wing area model greatly increased until today fre quently sees models wing area 40 Model Aviation Bellcrank mount plywood attached fuse lage anchored place dowel pin well glue Original model flown Oliver Tiger dieselglow engine will need larger tank American models lean toward penbladder pressure tank housed within rocket tube American eyes English-style FAI combat model looks strange Instead tail booms generally uses tapered wing ex tends back tail Shown structural parts authors model Another unusual feature flat rib tops bottoms Close-up tail section shows reinforcement pieces extend over stabilizer trailing edge Wing area 350 sq all-up weight should 7-1/2 ozs maximum nearly 400 sq Jaguar 350 sq three things together made model weaker used UK hence greater carnage during com petition Jaguar designed help elimi nate weak spots will notice use spruce ply strategic areas Great importance must given keep model light possible up airframe weight 7/2 ounces major pieces wood LE TE ribs etc must cut straight grain wood no twists density Building time straightforward model such quite low can saved building several time ie making ribs sandwich method glue used way through good wood working adhesive except affixing engine pod first step cut out t trailing edge glue together making sure kept flat spruce strengthener added stage drying spruce spars glued leading edge bought pre-shaped type leading edge available piece 1 sq can shaped suit trailing edge must shaped now comes difficult model assembled ribs cut shape positions carefully marked LE TE center rib cut /2 sheet medium weight bellcrank slot cut out correct position bellcrank mount should glued securely clamped until dry plywood capping strips arc added center rib whole unit left dry center rib dry ribs glued position LE TE making sure model kept perfect ly straight aid elastic bands around model frame dry ing several jobs can done First inboard tip leadout tubes slightly set wood held place thread glue Next job done tank renovated mustard tin Com bat standard UK about 15 years American builders using glow may substitute larger tank perhaps pen bladder inside piece rocket tubing commonplace tin open end easy access seams avail able soldering sealing vent flue pipes can accurately positioned before closing end commercially available tank sufficient volume can substituted necessary airframe dry both tips can added making sure fit snugly April1976 41 R4 tailpiane should cut medium sheet glued position accu rately making sure elevator will parallel LE higher side other tailplane packing pieces either side center rib should added dry tank can added epoxied place making sure level otherwise will get different engine settings loops bunts bellcrank assembly little awk ward has assembled model due plywood pushrod hole ever leadout wires soldered bellcrank before operation straightforward gussets now may added making note grain direction basic airframe now must sanded FAI Combat Model 36 /2 Span JAGUARDesigned Bob Morgan I32 Spruce ISQ 3/4 S h t 11 1P3CARVE OUTP2 P4 I/Ply I-2BellcK5nk 14 SVVG Wire 11/16 Dia Vent Pipe I/8DiQ feed Pipe Side View Tank Details / l/32Pl7Daubler l/3jPly 4 l/21Balsa Fairingl/2fl Bech Bearers / l/3Dawell/2Balsa Center Ribl/4TE i/16Sht Packing CUT TO THIS SHAPESCRAP BLOCK MAKE TO ENGINE WIDTH 1/4 xI/16 SPRUCE 42 Model Aviation Plan down slope taking particular care very sharp section plywood eleva- final operation before covering the tailplane area first step covering tor horn plates added top bottom addition / 16 sheet around pod cut shape lightweight tissue added tailplane using area tailpiane should given four coats nylon hinges shown plan Everybody has own way coverof medium strength dope elevator elevator also covered lightweight tis- ing model mylar film now can cut shape sanded sue given four coats medium dope continued page 82 /32P ly Doubler012345 BLIND MOUNTING NUTS /8 DowelPre Formed lu L E H______________ Mustard TIn Tank RIP2I P3 ADJUST TANK SIZE TO Il /l/4Sht l/x l/16Spruce - - Scmp Block Nylon HingesP2 1/8 Sht PlyRI l/411ShI R2R4 I/8Sht /32 GUSSETS 1/4 SHEET BEVEL /4 x /I6 PRUCE ________Typical Rib Section 0 AT TRAILING EDGE BELLCRANK PLATFORM April 1976 43 RC Sport continued some bit have ever gone through what have going through past couple weeks youll understand process building Gator Flea found necessary sheet foam wing cores blissful ignorance sheeted aid experi enced modeler result rather high degree wash-out right wing panel start insanity have unfortunately party beginning tried removing warp just soaking offending panel water blocking up reverse twist letting dry tried several times dismal lack success next attempt eliminate @#&* warp came form sneak attack Once again soaked wing panel blocked really neat change HAH soak clear dope instead water figured stupid wing wouldnt know difference didnt Several times didnt Dumb wing Finally through logic deductive process cool clear rational mind sheer desperation decided try fiber glass resin brushed coat resin panel blankety-blank warp wrapped panel waxed paper resin used cured waxed paper contact some resins epox ies might test first replaced panel blocks cut weighted down books used encyclopedias because recorded knowledge seemed impress wing favorably small amount opposite twist might necessary however Go easy doesnt take too much severity warp will decid ing factor hope spares some having wear funny jackets.. address 12 Connie Dr Shalimar Fla 32579 Jaguar/Morgan continued page 43 known under several trade names important factor get nice clean finish around edges covered pod can constructed accurately making sure snug fit cov ering material must cut away pod fits give epoxy something grip ls added being careful rear goes through bellcrank mount front misses spruce spars fixed sanded shape pod should covered tissue given four coats dope painted desired color scheme final ly given two coats good fuel-proofer elevator tailplane stage Depending upon type motor used center gravity will change desirable have near possible indicated spot Flying FAI Combat model art itself will know quick reactions good model/motor combination essential success art UK follow opponent times faster may sound difficult lot practice skillful antici pation will become second nature great tip small maneuvers near ground possible wait opponent hit ground FAI Combat art get several small cuts needs great patience skill kill method does apply avoided costs Have ever tried stay out way opponent over three-quarters boutnot easy task Jaguar very competitive model right hands world beater During last two years have flown design beaten previous six UK champions including Messrs Evans Tieman Hunt top Euro pean fliers year first time anyone has won UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year Its pedigree proved TWENTYSECOND ANNUAL TOLEDO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITI ON TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 23 &41976 FRIDAY9 AM TO B PM SATURDAY 9 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY 9 AM TO 330 PM 4pm OPEN TO PUBLIC ALL THREE DAYS UNQUESTIONABLY THE WORLDS GREATEST RADIO CONTROL SHOW PRESENTED BY WEAK SIGNALS R/C CLUB P0 BOX 5772 TOLEDO OHIO 43613 82 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 82
This FAI Combat model worlds best winning both UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year 15 power JAGUAR RobertJ Morgan FIRST STARTED flying FAI Com bat eight years ago using very slow unmaneuverable model low aspect ratio models middle late 60s difficult fly successfully great amount ex perience early 1968 designed first FAI model based Junior Satan slightly different wing section design great improve ment moderate success weakness design being twin tail booms year later new design emerged higher aspect ratio about 41 model con stant chord elevator fixed two inches behind trailing edge exten sion main wing Altogether built over 40 design great deal success between 1969 1973 1973 great change came over model design general acceptance two new ideas first major change Great Britain widespread use mylarcovered airframes have use USA several years making construction repairing models easier faster second change came new idea tapered wing greatly improved maneuverability same time wing area model greatly increased until today fre quently sees models wing area 40 Model Aviation Bellcrank mount plywood attached fuse lage anchored place dowel pin well glue Original model flown Oliver Tiger dieselglow engine will need larger tank American models lean toward penbladder pressure tank housed within rocket tube American eyes English-style FAI combat model looks strange Instead tail booms generally uses tapered wing ex tends back tail Shown structural parts authors model Another unusual feature flat rib tops bottoms Close-up tail section shows reinforcement pieces extend over stabilizer trailing edge Wing area 350 sq all-up weight should 7-1/2 ozs maximum nearly 400 sq Jaguar 350 sq three things together made model weaker used UK hence greater carnage during com petition Jaguar designed help elimi nate weak spots will notice use spruce ply strategic areas Great importance must given keep model light possible up airframe weight 7/2 ounces major pieces wood LE TE ribs etc must cut straight grain wood no twists density Building time straightforward model such quite low can saved building several time ie making ribs sandwich method glue used way through good wood working adhesive except affixing engine pod first step cut out t trailing edge glue together making sure kept flat spruce strengthener added stage drying spruce spars glued leading edge bought pre-shaped type leading edge available piece 1 sq can shaped suit trailing edge must shaped now comes difficult model assembled ribs cut shape positions carefully marked LE TE center rib cut /2 sheet medium weight bellcrank slot cut out correct position bellcrank mount should glued securely clamped until dry plywood capping strips arc added center rib whole unit left dry center rib dry ribs glued position LE TE making sure model kept perfect ly straight aid elastic bands around model frame dry ing several jobs can done First inboard tip leadout tubes slightly set wood held place thread glue Next job done tank renovated mustard tin Com bat standard UK about 15 years American builders using glow may substitute larger tank perhaps pen bladder inside piece rocket tubing commonplace tin open end easy access seams avail able soldering sealing vent flue pipes can accurately positioned before closing end commercially available tank sufficient volume can substituted necessary airframe dry both tips can added making sure fit snugly April1976 41 R4 tailpiane should cut medium sheet glued position accu rately making sure elevator will parallel LE higher side other tailplane packing pieces either side center rib should added dry tank can added epoxied place making sure level otherwise will get different engine settings loops bunts bellcrank assembly little awk ward has assembled model due plywood pushrod hole ever leadout wires soldered bellcrank before operation straightforward gussets now may added making note grain direction basic airframe now must sanded FAI Combat Model 36 /2 Span JAGUARDesigned Bob Morgan I32 Spruce ISQ 3/4 S h t 11 1P3CARVE OUTP2 P4 I/Ply I-2BellcK5nk 14 SVVG Wire 11/16 Dia Vent Pipe I/8DiQ feed Pipe Side View Tank Details / l/32Pl7Daubler l/3jPly 4 l/21Balsa Fairingl/2fl Bech Bearers / l/3Dawell/2Balsa Center Ribl/4TE i/16Sht Packing CUT TO THIS SHAPESCRAP BLOCK MAKE TO ENGINE WIDTH 1/4 xI/16 SPRUCE 42 Model Aviation Plan down slope taking particular care very sharp section plywood eleva- final operation before covering the tailplane area first step covering tor horn plates added top bottom addition / 16 sheet around pod cut shape lightweight tissue added tailplane using area tailpiane should given four coats nylon hinges shown plan Everybody has own way coverof medium strength dope elevator elevator also covered lightweight tis- ing model mylar film now can cut shape sanded sue given four coats medium dope continued page 82 /32P ly Doubler012345 BLIND MOUNTING NUTS /8 DowelPre Formed lu L E H______________ Mustard TIn Tank RIP2I P3 ADJUST TANK SIZE TO Il /l/4Sht l/x l/16Spruce - - Scmp Block Nylon HingesP2 1/8 Sht PlyRI l/411ShI R2R4 I/8Sht /32 GUSSETS 1/4 SHEET BEVEL /4 x /I6 PRUCE ________Typical Rib Section 0 AT TRAILING EDGE BELLCRANK PLATFORM April 1976 43 RC Sport continued some bit have ever gone through what have going through past couple weeks youll understand process building Gator Flea found necessary sheet foam wing cores blissful ignorance sheeted aid experi enced modeler result rather high degree wash-out right wing panel start insanity have unfortunately party beginning tried removing warp just soaking offending panel water blocking up reverse twist letting dry tried several times dismal lack success next attempt eliminate @#&* warp came form sneak attack Once again soaked wing panel blocked really neat change HAH soak clear dope instead water figured stupid wing wouldnt know difference didnt Several times didnt Dumb wing Finally through logic deductive process cool clear rational mind sheer desperation decided try fiber glass resin brushed coat resin panel blankety-blank warp wrapped panel waxed paper resin used cured waxed paper contact some resins epox ies might test first replaced panel blocks cut weighted down books used encyclopedias because recorded knowledge seemed impress wing favorably small amount opposite twist might necessary however Go easy doesnt take too much severity warp will decid ing factor hope spares some having wear funny jackets.. address 12 Connie Dr Shalimar Fla 32579 Jaguar/Morgan continued page 43 known under several trade names important factor get nice clean finish around edges covered pod can constructed accurately making sure snug fit cov ering material must cut away pod fits give epoxy something grip ls added being careful rear goes through bellcrank mount front misses spruce spars fixed sanded shape pod should covered tissue given four coats dope painted desired color scheme final ly given two coats good fuel-proofer elevator tailplane stage Depending upon type motor used center gravity will change desirable have near possible indicated spot Flying FAI Combat model art itself will know quick reactions good model/motor combination essential success art UK follow opponent times faster may sound difficult lot practice skillful antici pation will become second nature great tip small maneuvers near ground possible wait opponent hit ground FAI Combat art get several small cuts needs great patience skill kill method does apply avoided costs Have ever tried stay out way opponent over three-quarters boutnot easy task Jaguar very competitive model right hands world beater During last two years have flown design beaten previous six UK champions including Messrs Evans Tieman Hunt top Euro pean fliers year first time anyone has won UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year Its pedigree proved TWENTYSECOND ANNUAL TOLEDO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITI ON TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 23 &41976 FRIDAY9 AM TO B PM SATURDAY 9 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY 9 AM TO 330 PM 4pm OPEN TO PUBLIC ALL THREE DAYS UNQUESTIONABLY THE WORLDS GREATEST RADIO CONTROL SHOW PRESENTED BY WEAK SIGNALS R/C CLUB P0 BOX 5772 TOLEDO OHIO 43613 82 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 82
This FAI Combat model worlds best winning both UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year 15 power JAGUAR RobertJ Morgan FIRST STARTED flying FAI Com bat eight years ago using very slow unmaneuverable model low aspect ratio models middle late 60s difficult fly successfully great amount ex perience early 1968 designed first FAI model based Junior Satan slightly different wing section design great improve ment moderate success weakness design being twin tail booms year later new design emerged higher aspect ratio about 41 model con stant chord elevator fixed two inches behind trailing edge exten sion main wing Altogether built over 40 design great deal success between 1969 1973 1973 great change came over model design general acceptance two new ideas first major change Great Britain widespread use mylarcovered airframes have use USA several years making construction repairing models easier faster second change came new idea tapered wing greatly improved maneuverability same time wing area model greatly increased until today fre quently sees models wing area 40 Model Aviation Bellcrank mount plywood attached fuse lage anchored place dowel pin well glue Original model flown Oliver Tiger dieselglow engine will need larger tank American models lean toward penbladder pressure tank housed within rocket tube American eyes English-style FAI combat model looks strange Instead tail booms generally uses tapered wing ex tends back tail Shown structural parts authors model Another unusual feature flat rib tops bottoms Close-up tail section shows reinforcement pieces extend over stabilizer trailing edge Wing area 350 sq all-up weight should 7-1/2 ozs maximum nearly 400 sq Jaguar 350 sq three things together made model weaker used UK hence greater carnage during com petition Jaguar designed help elimi nate weak spots will notice use spruce ply strategic areas Great importance must given keep model light possible up airframe weight 7/2 ounces major pieces wood LE TE ribs etc must cut straight grain wood no twists density Building time straightforward model such quite low can saved building several time ie making ribs sandwich method glue used way through good wood working adhesive except affixing engine pod first step cut out t trailing edge glue together making sure kept flat spruce strengthener added stage drying spruce spars glued leading edge bought pre-shaped type leading edge available piece 1 sq can shaped suit trailing edge must shaped now comes difficult model assembled ribs cut shape positions carefully marked LE TE center rib cut /2 sheet medium weight bellcrank slot cut out correct position bellcrank mount should glued securely clamped until dry plywood capping strips arc added center rib whole unit left dry center rib dry ribs glued position LE TE making sure model kept perfect ly straight aid elastic bands around model frame dry ing several jobs can done First inboard tip leadout tubes slightly set wood held place thread glue Next job done tank renovated mustard tin Com bat standard UK about 15 years American builders using glow may substitute larger tank perhaps pen bladder inside piece rocket tubing commonplace tin open end easy access seams avail able soldering sealing vent flue pipes can accurately positioned before closing end commercially available tank sufficient volume can substituted necessary airframe dry both tips can added making sure fit snugly April1976 41 R4 tailpiane should cut medium sheet glued position accu rately making sure elevator will parallel LE higher side other tailplane packing pieces either side center rib should added dry tank can added epoxied place making sure level otherwise will get different engine settings loops bunts bellcrank assembly little awk ward has assembled model due plywood pushrod hole ever leadout wires soldered bellcrank before operation straightforward gussets now may added making note grain direction basic airframe now must sanded FAI Combat Model 36 /2 Span JAGUARDesigned Bob Morgan I32 Spruce ISQ 3/4 S h t 11 1P3CARVE OUTP2 P4 I/Ply I-2BellcK5nk 14 SVVG Wire 11/16 Dia Vent Pipe I/8DiQ feed Pipe Side View Tank Details / l/32Pl7Daubler l/3jPly 4 l/21Balsa Fairingl/2fl Bech Bearers / l/3Dawell/2Balsa Center Ribl/4TE i/16Sht Packing CUT TO THIS SHAPESCRAP BLOCK MAKE TO ENGINE WIDTH 1/4 xI/16 SPRUCE 42 Model Aviation Plan down slope taking particular care very sharp section plywood eleva- final operation before covering the tailplane area first step covering tor horn plates added top bottom addition / 16 sheet around pod cut shape lightweight tissue added tailplane using area tailpiane should given four coats nylon hinges shown plan Everybody has own way coverof medium strength dope elevator elevator also covered lightweight tis- ing model mylar film now can cut shape sanded sue given four coats medium dope continued page 82 /32P ly Doubler012345 BLIND MOUNTING NUTS /8 DowelPre Formed lu L E H______________ Mustard TIn Tank RIP2I P3 ADJUST TANK SIZE TO Il /l/4Sht l/x l/16Spruce - - Scmp Block Nylon HingesP2 1/8 Sht PlyRI l/411ShI R2R4 I/8Sht /32 GUSSETS 1/4 SHEET BEVEL /4 x /I6 PRUCE ________Typical Rib Section 0 AT TRAILING EDGE BELLCRANK PLATFORM April 1976 43 RC Sport continued some bit have ever gone through what have going through past couple weeks youll understand process building Gator Flea found necessary sheet foam wing cores blissful ignorance sheeted aid experi enced modeler result rather high degree wash-out right wing panel start insanity have unfortunately party beginning tried removing warp just soaking offending panel water blocking up reverse twist letting dry tried several times dismal lack success next attempt eliminate @#&* warp came form sneak attack Once again soaked wing panel blocked really neat change HAH soak clear dope instead water figured stupid wing wouldnt know difference didnt Several times didnt Dumb wing Finally through logic deductive process cool clear rational mind sheer desperation decided try fiber glass resin brushed coat resin panel blankety-blank warp wrapped panel waxed paper resin used cured waxed paper contact some resins epox ies might test first replaced panel blocks cut weighted down books used encyclopedias because recorded knowledge seemed impress wing favorably small amount opposite twist might necessary however Go easy doesnt take too much severity warp will decid ing factor hope spares some having wear funny jackets.. address 12 Connie Dr Shalimar Fla 32579 Jaguar/Morgan continued page 43 known under several trade names important factor get nice clean finish around edges covered pod can constructed accurately making sure snug fit cov ering material must cut away pod fits give epoxy something grip ls added being careful rear goes through bellcrank mount front misses spruce spars fixed sanded shape pod should covered tissue given four coats dope painted desired color scheme final ly given two coats good fuel-proofer elevator tailplane stage Depending upon type motor used center gravity will change desirable have near possible indicated spot Flying FAI Combat model art itself will know quick reactions good model/motor combination essential success art UK follow opponent times faster may sound difficult lot practice skillful antici pation will become second nature great tip small maneuvers near ground possible wait opponent hit ground FAI Combat art get several small cuts needs great patience skill kill method does apply avoided costs Have ever tried stay out way opponent over three-quarters boutnot easy task Jaguar very competitive model right hands world beater During last two years have flown design beaten previous six UK champions including Messrs Evans Tieman Hunt top Euro pean fliers year first time anyone has won UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year Its pedigree proved TWENTYSECOND ANNUAL TOLEDO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITI ON TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 23 &41976 FRIDAY9 AM TO B PM SATURDAY 9 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY 9 AM TO 330 PM 4pm OPEN TO PUBLIC ALL THREE DAYS UNQUESTIONABLY THE WORLDS GREATEST RADIO CONTROL SHOW PRESENTED BY WEAK SIGNALS R/C CLUB P0 BOX 5772 TOLEDO OHIO 43613 82 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 82
This FAI Combat model worlds best winning both UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year 15 power JAGUAR RobertJ Morgan FIRST STARTED flying FAI Com bat eight years ago using very slow unmaneuverable model low aspect ratio models middle late 60s difficult fly successfully great amount ex perience early 1968 designed first FAI model based Junior Satan slightly different wing section design great improve ment moderate success weakness design being twin tail booms year later new design emerged higher aspect ratio about 41 model con stant chord elevator fixed two inches behind trailing edge exten sion main wing Altogether built over 40 design great deal success between 1969 1973 1973 great change came over model design general acceptance two new ideas first major change Great Britain widespread use mylarcovered airframes have use USA several years making construction repairing models easier faster second change came new idea tapered wing greatly improved maneuverability same time wing area model greatly increased until today fre quently sees models wing area 40 Model Aviation Bellcrank mount plywood attached fuse lage anchored place dowel pin well glue Original model flown Oliver Tiger dieselglow engine will need larger tank American models lean toward penbladder pressure tank housed within rocket tube American eyes English-style FAI combat model looks strange Instead tail booms generally uses tapered wing ex tends back tail Shown structural parts authors model Another unusual feature flat rib tops bottoms Close-up tail section shows reinforcement pieces extend over stabilizer trailing edge Wing area 350 sq all-up weight should 7-1/2 ozs maximum nearly 400 sq Jaguar 350 sq three things together made model weaker used UK hence greater carnage during com petition Jaguar designed help elimi nate weak spots will notice use spruce ply strategic areas Great importance must given keep model light possible up airframe weight 7/2 ounces major pieces wood LE TE ribs etc must cut straight grain wood no twists density Building time straightforward model such quite low can saved building several time ie making ribs sandwich method glue used way through good wood working adhesive except affixing engine pod first step cut out t trailing edge glue together making sure kept flat spruce strengthener added stage drying spruce spars glued leading edge bought pre-shaped type leading edge available piece 1 sq can shaped suit trailing edge must shaped now comes difficult model assembled ribs cut shape positions carefully marked LE TE center rib cut /2 sheet medium weight bellcrank slot cut out correct position bellcrank mount should glued securely clamped until dry plywood capping strips arc added center rib whole unit left dry center rib dry ribs glued position LE TE making sure model kept perfect ly straight aid elastic bands around model frame dry ing several jobs can done First inboard tip leadout tubes slightly set wood held place thread glue Next job done tank renovated mustard tin Com bat standard UK about 15 years American builders using glow may substitute larger tank perhaps pen bladder inside piece rocket tubing commonplace tin open end easy access seams avail able soldering sealing vent flue pipes can accurately positioned before closing end commercially available tank sufficient volume can substituted necessary airframe dry both tips can added making sure fit snugly April1976 41 R4 tailpiane should cut medium sheet glued position accu rately making sure elevator will parallel LE higher side other tailplane packing pieces either side center rib should added dry tank can added epoxied place making sure level otherwise will get different engine settings loops bunts bellcrank assembly little awk ward has assembled model due plywood pushrod hole ever leadout wires soldered bellcrank before operation straightforward gussets now may added making note grain direction basic airframe now must sanded FAI Combat Model 36 /2 Span JAGUARDesigned Bob Morgan I32 Spruce ISQ 3/4 S h t 11 1P3CARVE OUTP2 P4 I/Ply I-2BellcK5nk 14 SVVG Wire 11/16 Dia Vent Pipe I/8DiQ feed Pipe Side View Tank Details / l/32Pl7Daubler l/3jPly 4 l/21Balsa Fairingl/2fl Bech Bearers / l/3Dawell/2Balsa Center Ribl/4TE i/16Sht Packing CUT TO THIS SHAPESCRAP BLOCK MAKE TO ENGINE WIDTH 1/4 xI/16 SPRUCE 42 Model Aviation Plan down slope taking particular care very sharp section plywood eleva- final operation before covering the tailplane area first step covering tor horn plates added top bottom addition / 16 sheet around pod cut shape lightweight tissue added tailplane using area tailpiane should given four coats nylon hinges shown plan Everybody has own way coverof medium strength dope elevator elevator also covered lightweight tis- ing model mylar film now can cut shape sanded sue given four coats medium dope continued page 82 /32P ly Doubler012345 BLIND MOUNTING NUTS /8 DowelPre Formed lu L E H______________ Mustard TIn Tank RIP2I P3 ADJUST TANK SIZE TO Il /l/4Sht l/x l/16Spruce - - Scmp Block Nylon HingesP2 1/8 Sht PlyRI l/411ShI R2R4 I/8Sht /32 GUSSETS 1/4 SHEET BEVEL /4 x /I6 PRUCE ________Typical Rib Section 0 AT TRAILING EDGE BELLCRANK PLATFORM April 1976 43 RC Sport continued some bit have ever gone through what have going through past couple weeks youll understand process building Gator Flea found necessary sheet foam wing cores blissful ignorance sheeted aid experi enced modeler result rather high degree wash-out right wing panel start insanity have unfortunately party beginning tried removing warp just soaking offending panel water blocking up reverse twist letting dry tried several times dismal lack success next attempt eliminate @#&* warp came form sneak attack Once again soaked wing panel blocked really neat change HAH soak clear dope instead water figured stupid wing wouldnt know difference didnt Several times didnt Dumb wing Finally through logic deductive process cool clear rational mind sheer desperation decided try fiber glass resin brushed coat resin panel blankety-blank warp wrapped panel waxed paper resin used cured waxed paper contact some resins epox ies might test first replaced panel blocks cut weighted down books used encyclopedias because recorded knowledge seemed impress wing favorably small amount opposite twist might necessary however Go easy doesnt take too much severity warp will decid ing factor hope spares some having wear funny jackets.. address 12 Connie Dr Shalimar Fla 32579 Jaguar/Morgan continued page 43 known under several trade names important factor get nice clean finish around edges covered pod can constructed accurately making sure snug fit cov ering material must cut away pod fits give epoxy something grip ls added being careful rear goes through bellcrank mount front misses spruce spars fixed sanded shape pod should covered tissue given four coats dope painted desired color scheme final ly given two coats good fuel-proofer elevator tailplane stage Depending upon type motor used center gravity will change desirable have near possible indicated spot Flying FAI Combat model art itself will know quick reactions good model/motor combination essential success art UK follow opponent times faster may sound difficult lot practice skillful antici pation will become second nature great tip small maneuvers near ground possible wait opponent hit ground FAI Combat art get several small cuts needs great patience skill kill method does apply avoided costs Have ever tried stay out way opponent over three-quarters boutnot easy task Jaguar very competitive model right hands world beater During last two years have flown design beaten previous six UK champions including Messrs Evans Tieman Hunt top Euro pean fliers year first time anyone has won UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year Its pedigree proved TWENTYSECOND ANNUAL TOLEDO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITI ON TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 23 &41976 FRIDAY9 AM TO B PM SATURDAY 9 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY 9 AM TO 330 PM 4pm OPEN TO PUBLIC ALL THREE DAYS UNQUESTIONABLY THE WORLDS GREATEST RADIO CONTROL SHOW PRESENTED BY WEAK SIGNALS R/C CLUB P0 BOX 5772 TOLEDO OHIO 43613 82 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 82
This FAI Combat model worlds best winning both UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year 15 power JAGUAR RobertJ Morgan FIRST STARTED flying FAI Com bat eight years ago using very slow unmaneuverable model low aspect ratio models middle late 60s difficult fly successfully great amount ex perience early 1968 designed first FAI model based Junior Satan slightly different wing section design great improve ment moderate success weakness design being twin tail booms year later new design emerged higher aspect ratio about 41 model con stant chord elevator fixed two inches behind trailing edge exten sion main wing Altogether built over 40 design great deal success between 1969 1973 1973 great change came over model design general acceptance two new ideas first major change Great Britain widespread use mylarcovered airframes have use USA several years making construction repairing models easier faster second change came new idea tapered wing greatly improved maneuverability same time wing area model greatly increased until today fre quently sees models wing area 40 Model Aviation Bellcrank mount plywood attached fuse lage anchored place dowel pin well glue Original model flown Oliver Tiger dieselglow engine will need larger tank American models lean toward penbladder pressure tank housed within rocket tube American eyes English-style FAI combat model looks strange Instead tail booms generally uses tapered wing ex tends back tail Shown structural parts authors model Another unusual feature flat rib tops bottoms Close-up tail section shows reinforcement pieces extend over stabilizer trailing edge Wing area 350 sq all-up weight should 7-1/2 ozs maximum nearly 400 sq Jaguar 350 sq three things together made model weaker used UK hence greater carnage during com petition Jaguar designed help elimi nate weak spots will notice use spruce ply strategic areas Great importance must given keep model light possible up airframe weight 7/2 ounces major pieces wood LE TE ribs etc must cut straight grain wood no twists density Building time straightforward model such quite low can saved building several time ie making ribs sandwich method glue used way through good wood working adhesive except affixing engine pod first step cut out t trailing edge glue together making sure kept flat spruce strengthener added stage drying spruce spars glued leading edge bought pre-shaped type leading edge available piece 1 sq can shaped suit trailing edge must shaped now comes difficult model assembled ribs cut shape positions carefully marked LE TE center rib cut /2 sheet medium weight bellcrank slot cut out correct position bellcrank mount should glued securely clamped until dry plywood capping strips arc added center rib whole unit left dry center rib dry ribs glued position LE TE making sure model kept perfect ly straight aid elastic bands around model frame dry ing several jobs can done First inboard tip leadout tubes slightly set wood held place thread glue Next job done tank renovated mustard tin Com bat standard UK about 15 years American builders using glow may substitute larger tank perhaps pen bladder inside piece rocket tubing commonplace tin open end easy access seams avail able soldering sealing vent flue pipes can accurately positioned before closing end commercially available tank sufficient volume can substituted necessary airframe dry both tips can added making sure fit snugly April1976 41 R4 tailpiane should cut medium sheet glued position accu rately making sure elevator will parallel LE higher side other tailplane packing pieces either side center rib should added dry tank can added epoxied place making sure level otherwise will get different engine settings loops bunts bellcrank assembly little awk ward has assembled model due plywood pushrod hole ever leadout wires soldered bellcrank before operation straightforward gussets now may added making note grain direction basic airframe now must sanded FAI Combat Model 36 /2 Span JAGUARDesigned Bob Morgan I32 Spruce ISQ 3/4 S h t 11 1P3CARVE OUTP2 P4 I/Ply I-2BellcK5nk 14 SVVG Wire 11/16 Dia Vent Pipe I/8DiQ feed Pipe Side View Tank Details / l/32Pl7Daubler l/3jPly 4 l/21Balsa Fairingl/2fl Bech Bearers / l/3Dawell/2Balsa Center Ribl/4TE i/16Sht Packing CUT TO THIS SHAPESCRAP BLOCK MAKE TO ENGINE WIDTH 1/4 xI/16 SPRUCE 42 Model Aviation Plan down slope taking particular care very sharp section plywood eleva- final operation before covering the tailplane area first step covering tor horn plates added top bottom addition / 16 sheet around pod cut shape lightweight tissue added tailplane using area tailpiane should given four coats nylon hinges shown plan Everybody has own way coverof medium strength dope elevator elevator also covered lightweight tis- ing model mylar film now can cut shape sanded sue given four coats medium dope continued page 82 /32P ly Doubler012345 BLIND MOUNTING NUTS /8 DowelPre Formed lu L E H______________ Mustard TIn Tank RIP2I P3 ADJUST TANK SIZE TO Il /l/4Sht l/x l/16Spruce - - Scmp Block Nylon HingesP2 1/8 Sht PlyRI l/411ShI R2R4 I/8Sht /32 GUSSETS 1/4 SHEET BEVEL /4 x /I6 PRUCE ________Typical Rib Section 0 AT TRAILING EDGE BELLCRANK PLATFORM April 1976 43 RC Sport continued some bit have ever gone through what have going through past couple weeks youll understand process building Gator Flea found necessary sheet foam wing cores blissful ignorance sheeted aid experi enced modeler result rather high degree wash-out right wing panel start insanity have unfortunately party beginning tried removing warp just soaking offending panel water blocking up reverse twist letting dry tried several times dismal lack success next attempt eliminate @#&* warp came form sneak attack Once again soaked wing panel blocked really neat change HAH soak clear dope instead water figured stupid wing wouldnt know difference didnt Several times didnt Dumb wing Finally through logic deductive process cool clear rational mind sheer desperation decided try fiber glass resin brushed coat resin panel blankety-blank warp wrapped panel waxed paper resin used cured waxed paper contact some resins epox ies might test first replaced panel blocks cut weighted down books used encyclopedias because recorded knowledge seemed impress wing favorably small amount opposite twist might necessary however Go easy doesnt take too much severity warp will decid ing factor hope spares some having wear funny jackets.. address 12 Connie Dr Shalimar Fla 32579 Jaguar/Morgan continued page 43 known under several trade names important factor get nice clean finish around edges covered pod can constructed accurately making sure snug fit cov ering material must cut away pod fits give epoxy something grip ls added being careful rear goes through bellcrank mount front misses spruce spars fixed sanded shape pod should covered tissue given four coats dope painted desired color scheme final ly given two coats good fuel-proofer elevator tailplane stage Depending upon type motor used center gravity will change desirable have near possible indicated spot Flying FAI Combat model art itself will know quick reactions good model/motor combination essential success art UK follow opponent times faster may sound difficult lot practice skillful antici pation will become second nature great tip small maneuvers near ground possible wait opponent hit ground FAI Combat art get several small cuts needs great patience skill kill method does apply avoided costs Have ever tried stay out way opponent over three-quarters boutnot easy task Jaguar very competitive model right hands world beater During last two years have flown design beaten previous six UK champions including Messrs Evans Tieman Hunt top Euro pean fliers year first time anyone has won UK Nationals Dutch Open International same year Its pedigree proved TWENTYSECOND ANNUAL TOLEDO RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITI ON TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO APRIL 23 &41976 FRIDAY9 AM TO B PM SATURDAY 9 AM 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