1935 Chester Racer Flying Model Plans
These
plans will allow one to build the rubber powered flying model of the
1935 Chester Racer as shown at the left and in the photos below of
the finished model, details of the plans, and the uncovered
skeleton.
The
wingspan of the finished model is 18 inches, and the total length is
14 inches. As can be seen, the construction is tissue covered balsa,
using 'stick and tissue' construction for the frame, ribs and
formers.
The
plans are complete and highly detailed, and can be used to construct
and finish the model exactly as shown in the photo of the model
below.
Multiple
templates are included for the formers and ribs. They are included
on pages separate from the plans themselves. This way, the plans
won't be damaged if your method of construction includes cutting out
the templates.
In
doing so, some pieces were left out or split to comply with space
constraints and fit on adjoining pages. It was left to the builder
to reconstruct parts or rescale the drawings where needed.
The
plans that I am offering here are scanned from the originals. They
are then redrawn, rescaled, and corrected where needed with the use
of graphic editing programs to combine split components, correct
errors and add missing parts.
Unlike
the originals, the plans can be printed on only one side, so that cutting one side doesn't damage something you may need on the other.
Instructions are included to enable one to print the corrected, rescaled plans full size on ANY printer, to the scale
mentioned above, including the complete original instructions. I
have added to the original instructions, both on the plans sheets
themselves, and in a file of generic hints, that aids in
building, covering, painting, balancing and flying the model when
completed.
It
also includes hints and tips to make your finished model an item to
be proud of. The plans not only include instructions for printing FULL SIZE plans on ANY size paper, but the details for a scale propeller for
display, and a flying propeller for... well ... flying!
These two photos to the left are of the actual completed model, covered
and uncovered.
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This
set of plans will allow the builder to create a flying scale model
of one of the famous racers of the 1930s. It recalls the exciting
early days of pylon air races with other memorable craft such as the
Texaco Racer (the Northrop Gamma) and the Mew
Gull. Both of which I also have plans available for.
These
plans were originally published in 1930s aviation magazines and were
not necessarily complete in that they sometimes had to be scaled to
fit the magazine's pages.
This last close-up as well as the one of the side above, show some of the detail that is present in the plans. These scans shown here are not representative of the quality of the plans themselves. These are reduced in resolution and size to make smaller files for downloading. The plans themselves are clearly printed drawings, highly detailed, and full size, to the scale mentioned above.
The plans include the markings and information on the original paint scheme. This detail is present throughout the entire model, so the builder can choose any level of finishing that his skill and patience dictate.
The original drawings and dimensions for the plans were taken directly from the full size aircraft, and reflect the original very accurately.
Most builders donate $10 or more, but you can select as little as $1 or as much as you want.The choice is up to you. Just click on the DOWNLOAD button below. If you do not have a PayPal account you may pay with a credit card. If you feel these plans are not worth the effort I have put into them, then by all means, you do not have to donate anything. But in either case, please enjoy the plans, and the flying model you can build from them! Thanks for your interest...
Harley
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