Well, it's been a while trying to get this project together, ( actualy, 2 yrs) since the "pick a plane" I have received 2 other plans, of the"Whirly", let me say this , that it is "builder's model", IF you want to get IT right, Some points that I have found are,the plans that are available, some are an interesting "view" on the plane, the nose outline seems to difer, the nacells also differ along with the "fuzz", depth  at the rear. It seems that some designers have a rather "hit and miss" on the outline of the subject.  Relating to the "incidence " setup, I can only vouch for the fact, that,Gorden Whitehead's version in the RCM (1972) works, and that is "O deg" everything. Pete Wilson's plan is what I have been working off, Yes it's spark driven, but I have modified the wing to suit I.C, if  Mr Boyland's effort had gone to press , we may have seen more of them.there is 2 other"s "out of USA" that I am watching , a 74" and a ( too big for me) 10ft version, nice stuff. If there is enough interest I will further my "thread". , with pic's of "how I have done it.       Ta    Barry  

Alistair,no, I have tried many avenues, without success, Now what I am relating to (planwise) is P.  Wilsons version , The fuz, can be built off the plan, it is in the usual buiding form as in1/2 formers layed out on a flat baord and fitting the top and bottom stringers (there is another word for them) anyway the best thing about it that you can leave out the battery trays and assoc. woodwork, which leaves a great cavonus empty fuz , add a few more stringers preverably light hardwood / hard balasa around the fuz side, before removing, semi plank the 1/2 side, remember to add the tailpost , your choice of tailwheel setup, and the mini servo's  in the "fin" for the rudder and elevator (no rods or messy cranks) remove and then turn the plan over and on a sheet of glass( get the missus/girlfriend )to hold against a window,  draw the outline and all other points of interest on the "back side of the sheet" easy eh. complete  that 1/2 of the fuz and There you have it, TIPS, don't plank the whole side at once, do only what is necessary to keep the shape, add all the rest after joining the 2 1/2s together you will need to add some wing seating strength, that is easy to do but hard to describe..Pic's will help .... once assembled there is stacks of room inside the fus to add all the "scale" detail you want, BUT first you have to get the PLAN,  TIP, if you are going to "scan or photo copy formers or ribs , check aginst plan after because over a long distance some reproductions differ.   as for wing and assoc,  I will "post some Pic's  and go into more detail.     Long??? Al. started this in 2001, then bought a "poulty farm" (small) out of it now.     Barry

AL, Tip # 3 When sheeting the fin with soft balsa, only sheet to 1/2 off the rudder post thickness, then add 0.8 liteply strips to  "over hang the rear off the post by at least 8 mm, reason, the rudder has to turn inside that aera,

AL T there is not a problem, with the fuz, it is so easy , Sh.t I did,  Phasesof the moon????.........Barry 

Another plan I have come across, 74" 2 x ic power from Ken Kehlet, $35.00  W/Wide. Address is kpopy@worldnet.att.net. Barry 

 Hi. guys. a few pic's of where i'm up to with the "whirly"  forget about the "background"    Barry

 Hi Barry, It looks rather tasty, can''t wait to see it finished. Good luck with it !

Aha! An ancient Dremel jigsaw! Mine's buried in the corner at the mo! Gives a nice scale to the whirly!

Very nice Barry

Thanks all, the dremel, yea, I must have had it .......Thinking.......at least 30yrs.. never replaced anything.. except the blades, and it's sawn.. pun.. a few models. Barry

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