MODEL AVIATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21876, 11 August 1934, Page 4 (Supplement)

MODEL AVIATION

' W-TAKMAC

No. XXVI.

There was plenty of evidence at the Auckland Winter Show of tho increasing popularity of solid scale models. These miniature replicas of wellknown aircraft involve no elaborate construction, and any boy with the ability to faithfully reproduce design and secure a fine finish on his models can soon build up a most interesting

Lockheed

A MODERN TRANS

collection of the many diverse types of aircraft. The Lockheed Orion is a mos;t attractive solid scale model to add to your collection. Large- fleets of Lockheed aircraft are employed in many of the commercial air lines operating Jay and night services on the vast continent of America. " The 1934 Lockheed Orion ten-passen-ger transport embodies every modem feature of American commercial piano

design, and has the remarkably h : gh cruising speed of 205 m.p.h.

A Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine is the unit, providing a maximum spfeed of 230 m.p.h. and a cruising range of 720 miles. A noticeable feature of this model is the unusual design of retractable under-carriage. the- wheels folding inwards and fitting flush with the underside of the wing section. Also note the wing flaps along the trailing edge*to reduce landing speed. You need not concern yourself with either of these features in making the model, but it is as well to be aware of them.

Balsa -wood is all you require to carve this model, plus balsa cement, dope, penknife, razor blade, fine glass-! paper, and a strip of cellophane for tha cockpit and cabin windows. Study the plans carefully and take all measurements from them. Extend the left wing on the elevation plan below and carve the wing first. Allow for dihedral and note carefully the neat fairing of the wing to the fuselage. The landing lights are indicated on the leading edge and flying lights on the wing-tips. Carve each part and apply one or two coats of dope while sanding down to secure a fine finish.

Bo not assemble until all parts are carved and sanded smooth. The colour scheme is optional, but 1 would suggest an all black or all blue wing, fuselage," and tail, with a faired strip of red or white, as indicated in the little sketch (a).