Remote Control Airplane Plans of Scale Aircraft.

Remote control airplane plans of scale models I have designed.

                          

A few years ago, I decided to "bite the bullet" and try designing my own scale remote control airplane.

My first attempt was a Hawker Hart. The Hart was a 1930's biplane bomber, that the Royal Air Force used for many years. I had a plan for a smaller plane (designed by Gordon Whitehead, a well known English designer), in my collection, so I had a good place to start.

I wanted a larger 120 4-stroke powered model, so I decided to photographically enlarge the smaller plan. After a few phone calls a local blue printing business was located, who indicated they had the required technology and the price seemed to be reasonable.

The next question to answer was, what size airplane is required for a 120 4-stroke engine? A look at various kits and plans of similar designs gave me some ideas and finally a top wing span of 80" seemed to be about correct. This was a bit larger than the average but I thought the weight of the completed remote control airplane would be reasonably light. (About 15-16lbs)

So, with my plan in hand, off I went, to the blue print business. A short time later I emerged with my new set of plans and 2-sets of blue print copies! This process was much faster than enlarging a plan manually! and I could start building that day.

This process, if done correctly, with a minimum of distortion, can result in a good set of plans. I was fortunate that the scaling-up factor was low (about 2 to 1) and the camera operator was interested and very careful with the set-up.

• The disadvantage's of the system are-

1.  Line thickness increase with scale factor.

2,  Material thickness may not be standard.

3.  Plan notes regarding material thickness will be incorrect.

However, the remote control airplane was built and is still around today. It flies very well and is somewhat unique.

The process I use today is quite different. My former profession was as a machine designer, so I had experience with various 2D and 3D CAD programs. I find the 2D CAD to be well suited to these types of projects and all my plans, for the past few years, have used this process. This produces a very accurate, scale outline and good parts fit-up. All my plans have been built and flown, prior to being offered for sale.

This brings me to another important point. I have decided to form an alliance with a well known and industry respected scale plans service- Jerry Bates Plans. If you would like to purchase a set of plans, for one of the models listed below, please fill out the form, on the webpage of the particular model.

LIST OF PLANS AVAILABLE.

1.         The Fairey Fantome.

A beautiful 1938 biplane, designed and built by Fairey for the Belgian air force. Powered by a Moki 1.8, the model flies like a dream! Has the reputation of being the most beautiful biplane ever!  5 sheets of plans, showing all parts, full size. For more information-please click here.

2.           The Curtiss P-6E Hawk.

Maybe the most colorful of the between wars fighters, when decorated as the "Snow Owl ".This 1/4 scale example makes into a big biplane (94.5" wing span). The original remote control airplane was powered by a ZDZ 50 gas engine. For more information-please click here.

3.         The Cessna C-37 Airmaster.

A 1/4 scale "golden age " high wing classic. Plug in wing panels make this remote control airplane easier to transport. Plans show an OS 160 Gemini and a Zenoah G-23 installation. For more information-please click here.

If none of the above plans appeals to you, but you do have a particular favorite, then take a few minutes to fill in the form below and we will consider your request. Of course there must be enough demand for a particular scale remote control airplane, before we would consider designing and drafting a new project. However, we welcome your input, and we will reply to you. Check back here often and we will update this area, as to which remote control airplane is the most popular.

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