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I just thought I would finally post about my Midwest Tri-Squire that I have completed aside from coving (Thermal Span is on the way). I was given the original 1960-something kit by a friend of mine last fall. I inventoried the kit and found nothing missing, but much of the parts were splitting from age and the plan had been attacked by insects at some point in its 40+ years in the box. I restored the plans and made copies to build from and re-kitted with hand-cut fresh balsa. I built this to the plan minus the GG contols with a few exceptions (mods for a brushless set-up, bolt-on wing, steering nose wheel, larger elevator, and the cowled nose). These pics are from during the build... I will try to get some full shots posted soon.
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Nice job! The Tri-Squire was my first proportional RC airplane in 1967. I installed a set of strip ailerons, a Merco .35 and a Galaxy 5 radio. Great trainer! Brings back some great memories!!!!!
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Almost. I reversed the wing and stab scheme because I had plenty of red silk. They will be overall red silk with cream dope along the leading edges. I hope it will still look ok.
No bracing around the windows other than the framework shown on the plans (the shaded area).
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Not a bad kit for $11.95. Acs_guitars, if it's not too late, you might want to turn the main landing gear around. The tapered side faces forward, unless you want it that way.
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Not a bad kit for $11.95. Acs_guitars, if it's not too late, you might want to turn the main landing gear around. The tapered side faces forward, unless you want it that way.
Tom
Yeah, I noticed I had it on backwards after taking the last pics.... it is just held by 2 nylon bolts so it's not an issue.
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Really enjoy the Tri-Squire site and the pictures. She was my first R/C ship in 1973, built on an old card table in my bedroom, and I really liked that old girl! Had a Fox .15 RC and Monokote covering with an EK Logitrol radio. Anyone know where I can get a copy of the plans to scratch one out for old times sake? Thanks for the memory!
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