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4/15/08 Next Project - Van's RV-9A I'd started building an RV-9A in 2007, but because of other obligations, I've shelved the full-scale project indefinitely. Still, I wanted to build an RV-9A! I decided to build a large-scale R/C model of the RV. For more info on the RV-9/9A, see www.vansaircraft.com For more information on MY RV-9A, see http://websites.expercraft.com/scottydog1/?q=home There are other RV arf's available by Great Planes, and KMP, and probably some plans, but I decided to draw my own design, and build it myself. I started with factory outline drawings - and my preview plans set for the full-scale plane. I drew new structure for the RC model on the scale outlines.....
These are the drawings as they appeared and after I "touched them up" a bit on CorelDraw. This is the color scheme I chose not only for my model, but for my full-scale RV-9A. Below, you can see my finished plans.... or at least as finished as I'm going to get them! :-)
OK - first things first - Size..... I like 'em large. So 10' sounded like a good size. If I can keep it under 20 lbs., I figure it'll fly with an E-Flite 160 outrunner.... but I've blown it on this before..... I really have a hard time believing I can keep it that light, but I'll try!!! :-) The wheel pants are from a GP matt chapman 580, and the nose wheel pant from a GP Extra. I'll attempt to vacuum-form the massive canopy, and mold the cowling and wingtips from fiberglass. The rest will be built-up balsa and lite-ply. I decided to start on the tail..... and here's my example - my full-scale RV-9A Empennage! Finished and nowhere to go.... :-( Anyway, it'll help build a model!
Here's the print of my drawing done on my inkjet large-format sign printing equipment. This plan is printed on self-adhesive vinyl, so I can cut out the parts, stick them to wood, and cut them out on the saw.....!
The Vertical Stab and Rudder are taking shape... rough-sanded, and looking....... BIG! :-)
The Horizontal Stab being framed up, sheeted, and, of course, test-fitted! On to the Elevators.....
Here's the completed Empennage...... Now, waiting for some large plywood to show up, and I'll start in on the wings and fuselage! CHECK BACK SOON for more progress!
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