The SOPHISTICATED LADY is a sailplane design that blends simple straight-forward construction withthe elegant styling of a sleek, full-scale soaring m
11. Using no glue, set ribs #7, 9,12, and 15 in theirrespective T.E. notches, hooking them over thespars as you go. Making sure the T.E. and the ri
Referring to the TIP OPTION on the plan, care-fully groove the spars for the wire and for thebrass tube.G. Tack-glue the WIRE to the OUTBOARD SPAR
If this is your first wing half, set it aside and beginbuilding the left half of the wing. MAKE SURE YOU WORK OVER THE LEFTWINGPORTION OF THE PLAN.
24. Remove the clamps and insert pins betweenthe spars and the joiners. Apply Super Jet™ between the parts and thenremove the pins, allowing the pi
28. Using 240 grit (fine) sandpaper, flat sand theentire wing to blend the surfaces and removehigh spots. Take care not to sand too much, orthe she
15FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION1. Collect the following items:(2) D/C SHT. 5901 FUSELAGE SIDE PT. #3401(1) BALSA CHIN BLOCK PT. #4568(1) BALSA NOSE BLOCK P
6. From the wood parts bag, take the 1/8 x 1/4"balsa wing rest and place it flush with the frontbulkhead notch, as shown above. Making sure it
1712. Spread the fuse sides and insert bulkhead tabsinto the locating slots in the fuse.NOTE: Make sure doublers face aft. 13. Hold assembly toget
1819. Trimming as necessary, fit the remaining D/C1/8" balsa sheeting in place, making sure thesheeting is even with the center of the bulk-hea
1924. Draw a centerline lengthwise along the bottomof the fuse. Rough shape the front of the fuse, using thecenterline as a reference of symmetry.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE KIT1 RADIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM (2-CHANNELMINIMUM)2 2-OZ. BOTTLE CA GLUE2 ROLLS OF IRON ON COVERING 1 TUB JET MODEL MATE™ FILLER1
2029. Position the 1/16" D/C plywood yoke snuglyunder the hatch pin and glue in place.30 Trim the plastic cockpit detail to fit onto the plat
21COVERING & FINAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLING FIN TO FUSELAGECUTTING HINGE SLOTS1. Remove the 3/16" balsa spacer from the rearend of of the fuse.
224. Slot each side of the hole for hinge clearance.Test fit the hinge, so as to not cut too much.The hinge fit should be snug.5. Slide the hinge
23PREPARATIONAny irregularities in the wood sur-face will show on the covering, soa good covering job MUST bepreceded by careful sanding, fill-ing of
24After locating and opening the hinge slots, insert andglue a hinge into each of the stab slots. Let the gluewick into the slots and allow to dry.
251. Cut the covering at the pushrod exit location onthe left side of the fuse. Install the nylonpushrod exit guide and glue in place.2. Referrin
265. Referring to the plan, mark the location of theelevator control horn on the elevator.6. Snap a pushrod connector body on the lasthole of the
27MOVING STICK RIGHT MOVES THE RUDDER RIGHT 1-1/2"MOVING STICK LEFT MOVES THE RUDDER LEFT 1-1/2"MOVING STICK FORWARD (AWAY FROM YOU) MOVES E
289. Wrap the radio receiver carefully in foam rub-ber, making sure the antenna wires extend out-side the foam. Do not cut the antenna wires. Plac
29FLYING YOUR SOPHISTICATED LADYLEARNING TO FLYFlying R/C is both fun and challenging. As with otherportions of this book, the following section is m
USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALBefore you start gluing and sanding, take some timebecoming familiar with the plans and looking through thisentire Instru
WHERE TO FLYFly only in areas sanctioned for R/C and known to befree of radio interference. Ask your hobby dealer orother modelers if there is an R/C
SLOPE FLYINGSlope soaring is a nice divergence from thermal flying. For a slope to be effective, the wind should, for the most part,blow directly into
32GENERAL FLYING TIPS & LANDINGSWhile flying your pattern, try to maintain shall turns. Remember that the wind will tend to blow your plane furthe
ABOUT THE WOOD IN THE KITWe strive to supply good quality materials in your kit.Wood parts are inspected with regard to the functionthey will serve.
END VIEW OF STRIP WOOD PARTSBASSWOOD BALSAFRONT SPAR1/4 x 13/32”REAR SPAR1/8 x 3/8”FRONT SPAR1/4 x 3/8”REAR SPAR1/8 x 3/8”1/4” SQUARE17-7/8”INBOARD L.
TAIL CONSTRUCTION1. Collect the following items.(4) 3/16 x 3/8 x21” BALSA PT. #4853(1) 1-3/4 SQ. x 21” BALSA PT. #4696(3) 5/64 X 3/16 X 24” BALSA P
9. Carefully remove the die cut fin parts and light-ly sand any rough edges.10. Building over the plan, glue part #1 to part #2. Place part #3 on
WING CONSTRUCTIONIMPORTANT: YOU WILL BE BUILDING A RIGHT AND THEN A LEFTWING. FOLLOW THE STEPS CAREFULLY TO AVOID CONFUSION.1. Collect the following
6. Noting that the rear spar joiner has a taperedend, fit the front and rear spar joiners into posi-tion as shown. Glue the joiners to the spars a
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