1/3 Scale Aeronca Champ build
I received the John Marquette 1/3 scale Champ plans some time ago to quote a build for a customer. He decided not to build but those plans just kept staring back at me until I finially gave in and started building one for myself. I used up what little spruce I had here on a few wing ribs and now Im waiting on a shipment of spruce sticks to continue.
Pictured are the two tip ribs W-15 and one W-2 rib. The other 2 pictures are from the November 1991 RCM.
This thread will be ongoing and updated as time and money allow the build to continue but I wanted to start it before I get too far in construction.
Some specs:
Designer: John Marquette
Wingspan: 141 inches
Wing chord: 19 7/8 inches
Fuse length: 85 inches
Stab span: 40 5/8 inches
Vert. fin height: 12 1/4 inches
Engine: 40-50cc
The plans are well done and this thing is build like a brick crapper. Mostly spruce construction with fuse stringers being 3/8" sq. spruce. Drawings include details for scale functioning landing gear also.
Ill try to update at least once a week or so.