1933 Vought Navy SBU-1 Flying Model Plans
This
is the newest, and, in our opinion, the best to date, of the sets of
model plans we've done. I have incorporated everything I've learned
in doing these plans into this new set, and as a result, they are
the most accurate, largest, most detailed set that we have offered.
There are also many photos from the Navy archives of the actual plane included, as you can see in this photo here.
And yet they are being offered at the same starting price as the others.
These
plans will allow one to build the rubber powered flying model of the
1933 Vought Navy Scout Bomber, the SBU-1 as shown at the left and in
the photos below of the finished model, and the uncovered skeleton.
The wingspan of the finished model is 28.0 inches, and the total length is 19.5 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.
As can be seen, the plans are in booklet form, inserted into a plastic sheet protector that can be used to store the templates that are cut from the plans, as well as storing the plans themselves.
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.
These two photos to the left are of the actual completed model, covered and uncovered.
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. 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. Then, using the computer, they are then redrawn, rescaled, and corrected where needed with the use of graphic editing and CAD programs to combine split components, correct errors and add missing parts.
Unlike
the originals, the plans are all printed on only one side of the
paper so that cutting one side doesn't damage something you may need
on the other.
The corrected, rescaled plans are then printed full size, 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 booklet 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 include the details for a scale propeller for display, and a flying propeller for... well ... flying!
Shown
here are also close-ups of 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, highly detailed, full size to the
scale mentioned above, drawings.
The plans include the markings and information on one 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 in the 1930s, and reflect the original very accurately.
1933 Vought Navy SBU-1 Flying Model Plans
....$9.95
Plans will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering, and I will notify you by email at that time. For destinations in the United States, the shipping will be $2.00 for the first set of plans and .50 for each additional set.
For international orders, the shipping will be higher. Also be aware that your country MAY charge custom charges on arrival. These can vary considerably. If concerned, please contact your local postal service for this information.
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