【轻木航模飞机图纸】tglider

【轻木航模飞机图纸】tglider inexpensively and quickly built, thus is expendable. AS a weapon of war the glider has come of age. Because of a “whispering" approach, it provides a First successfully used by Germans in the invasion of measure of surprise. Crete, these motorless carriers of men and munitions Aside from the glider's combat importance, it more recently figured prominently in the Allied conquest of offers great new possibilities in air transport. In England Sicily. recently a glider descended through the cloud ceiling to Towed to a point near their destination by large make a smooth, graceful landing on an airfield. Utilizing twin-engine transports which likewise carry supplies and the "sky-train" technique it had just flown across the even paratroopers, the glider cuts free to make a stealthy Atlantic. The glider was towed by a Douglas C-47 approach. Virtues of the glider are numerous: it lands transport (similar to the commercial DC-3) and the lightly in small space and when necessary even "crash 3,500-mile journey was completed in 28 hours. (See lands" without serious damage to crew or cargo. It is November, 1943, issue.) Recognizing its importance in aggressive warfare, these mountings so they will be exactly as shown. The the U.S. Navy has developed a unique and efficient glider; wing slot is large enough so it can be slid through for it is amphibious, landing either on land or water. As a dismounting. troop transport it is capable of carrying twelve fully Roughly shape the nose from balsa or other light equipped men. Construction is entirely of plastic bonded wood, then cement it fast and finish to exact size and plywood. These ships are built by Allied Aviation and shape. Launching hooks are shown; they are bent Bristol Aero and, of course, performance data and from .040 music wire. Securely fix them to place by specifications are restricted. binding with thread. Our model is a faithful reproduction of the prototype. Of Light, non-warping construction is used for the tail simple construction it is nevertheless a capable flyer. surfaces. Both rudder and stabilizer are similar; the latter When hand- or tow-line launched the little ship floats down is in one piece despite the half-plan shown. Make a flat in an easy curve to a smooth landing. frame for each using 1/16" sheet for outlines and 1/16" sq. for spars and ribs. When these frames are dry add 1/16" CONSTRUCTION: The manner of construction is sq. strips to each side of each rib. These are then cut entirely conventional; the model can be built quickly and streamline and the edges trimmed to blend with the easily. While balsa was largely employed on the original, crossection curvature. white pine, spruce or bass can be substituted without Only a right-wing plan is included on the plan, so a impairing flying qualities. When it is necessary to left one must be drawn. Construction is conventional and substitute these slightly heavier woods the cross-section easy. Ribs are 1/32" sheet; the spars are cut to shape size can be reduced since they are also stronger. Regular shown from material indicated. Wing tips are 1/8" sheet. model airplane cement is used in either case; however, Make two of each part, carefully shaping them correctly. regardless of the wood being used, make the structure as Assemble the wing in two parts working right over full size accurate as possible and cement each joint firmly. plans: pins will aid in holding the parts in place until The fuselage consists of a simple rectangular cement hardens. Once assembled, join the halves with frame about which the shape giving formers and stringers 2-1/2" dihedral at each tip. Taper leading and trailing are assembled. Join the plans together and build the two edges to conform to the airfoil shape and smooth off the sides of the underframe (shaded) directly over it-make tips. one atop the other so they will be identical. Erect the sides Before the frames are covered they should be over the top view and join them with cross pieces; check worked over with fine sandpaper. Sand each port of the the structure frequently for correct alignment. Formers are structure lightly but thoroughly to remove all roughness shown full size and they are cut from the sheet; a number and flaws. of them are identical so be sure to make any extra Colored tissue is used for covering since it is both required. A few have no notches and when this is true, attractive and practical. Banana oil or light, clear dope stringers are cemented right to their sides. Attach the serves well as the adhesive to stick the tissue to the formers to their respective places and then add the fairing frames. Numerous small sections of paper will be required stringers. It will be noticed that the bottom "keel" is deeper to make a than 1/16" and thus it should be cut to shape from sheet stock. Formers 1, 2 and 3 are for windshield supports, made from bamboo bent over a soldering iron or candle Magazine was not complete flame. Correct angular placement of the wing and stabilizer is important. From sheet cut required pieces for Scanned from January, 1944 Model Airplane News