Building without plans: all you need is a 3-view

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Enthusiasts can construct a model airplane using only a 3-view. However, questions as to the location of the wing mounts, engine mounting method, thickness of the landing gear wire, fuselage sides and wing ribs can be answered by studying the plans of similar aircraft.

Author: Fawcett, Guy
Design and construction

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Relating glow and electric power

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Selecting the right electric motor for an airplane model requires thorough knowledge of the power requirement of the model as well as the propeller performance needed to be achieved.

Author: Marshall, Larry
Methods, Column, Airplanes, Engines, Models and modelmaking, Models (Toys), Airplane reproductions

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Subjects list: Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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