In 2007 a friend, Allan Le Roux gifted me a partly built PT 40. He had assembled part of the wing, and part of the fuse.

I went overseas shortly after, and after that was posted in Mumbai. Finally opened it a few days ago. The Balsa parts were intact, albeit soaked in Gurgaon dust  . No hardware, no plans. But I thought let's build it, the OS 55 hadn't been used for about 8 years!

Oops! The 320 ml tank (from Lotus Hobby) doesn't fit  



Some jugaad-bazi later 

Now I have to run and tune the engine.

Wingspan: 60 in.
Wing Chord: 11.25 in.
Total Wing Area: 675 sq. in.
Fuselage Length: 51 in.
Stabilizer Span: 21 in.
Total Stab Area: 115.5 sq. in.
Mfg. Rec. Engine Range: .35-.46, 2-stroke, .40-.52, 4-stroke
Rec. Fuel Tank Size: 8 oz.
Rec. No. of Channels: 4
Rec. Control Functions: Rudder, Elevator, Throttle, Aileron
Basic Materials Used In Construction

Fuselage: Balsa & Lite Ply
Wing: Balsa & Ply
Tail Surfaces: Balsa

Hey Sir,
Its a  Great Plane Will Really Like to see the Complete Model.
Regards,
Aman.

Seven year itch. It shows.

Great work.

Thanks guys 

VC sir, it was an itch that had to be scratched 

One more beauty in the Hangar. Nice!!!!   

Thanks Colonel 

 

I really like the small details on Rai saheb's builds.
Like the gussets between the tailplane and fin on this one.
(Mine rarely come out so neat)

Thanks Bunty

Iyer sir 

Just sand the corners of the gussets 

Very good sanjay sab excellent build

Thanks Gaurang 

change of flying field for glow model ?

Yup. The other field, while next door, is only suitable for Park Size Electrics; and that too on Sundays it's a mess of cricketers and during winter there is inevitably some public function with associated tents, scaffolding etc.

Link to pictures

https://postimg.cc/gallery/3dwxpk9os/