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1512.0. "Viking Models - Fuselages" by NEMAIL::YATES () Tue Apr 06 1993 16:18

    Viking Models, U.S.A.
    Jerry G. Slates
    2 Broadmoor Way
    Wylie, TX 75098-7803
    
    (214) 442-3910  FAX (214) 442-5258
    
    Subject:  Fiberglass Fuselages & Vacuum Forming
    
    Viking Models, U.S.A. is a cottage industry specailizing in fiberglass
    fuselages and vacuum forming.  All orders are worked on an individual
    basis and there is no high volume.  In this way, they feel that they
    cam mainatin a high quality control of each fiberglass fuse and formed
    producy that they produce.
    
    Their inventory includes scale, thermal and slope glider fuses.  
    
    Best time to call is between 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Centeral Time.
    
    A description of their current products (as of 4/6/93) are described
    below:
    
    
    Stiletto - designed by Benard Henwood, England
    
    This fuselage is the product of approximately 7 years of research and
    development with the end product being what is available today.  It is
    designed to take a heat shrink wrapped battery pack in the nose, with
    the standard size receiver, on/off switch and 3 standard size servos in
    tandem.  The overall length of this fuse, from nose to rudder post is
    49 inches.  Suggested maximum wing cord is 10 inches.  The Stiletto
    comes in two versions.  These two fuselages are the same, but one has a
    bolt-on wing and the other is a plug-in wing type.  The plug-in wing
    type fuse requires a bit of work on the builders part to build a wing
    fillet, bit it is designed so that it can accept any wing section of
    optimum size.  Also, there is a small removable hatch over the top
    center of the wing to make it easier to plug in ailerons and flaps. 
    Instructions for fillet building are included with the plug-in wing
    version of the Stiletto fuselage.  No plans are available, but several
    3-views are included.
    
    Specifications - Stiletto Fuse (Thermal, slope type)
    
    Fulelage Length:                    49"
    Suggested Wing Span:             100-136"
    Suggested Wing Chord:            Max. 10"
    Airfoil:                            Any
    Radio Channels:                  As Required
    
    Stiletto I (plug-in Wing)          $65.00 - continental U.S.A.
     with Kevlar reinforcement         $75.00 -      "        "
    
    Stiletto II (bolt on wing)         $65.00 - continental U.S.A.
     with Kevlar reinforcement         $75.00 -      "        "
    
    Shipping & handling                $10.00 ea.
    COD:                            add  3.50  
    
    Purchases by check or money order, only.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    
    Special Edition Fuse
    
    With its European styling, the Special Edition was designed with the
    competition flyer in mind.  The Special Edition features a pull off
    nose cone, a bolt-on wing and is reinforced with Kevlar.  With its
    versatility, this fuse will also accept a conventional or "T-type"
    stablizer.  This 54 inch long fuse will accomodate a 9.625 inch wing
    cord, and there is more than enough room to install an extral large
    battery pack, any number of servos, plus a ballast box.  No plans are
    available.  Please see R/C Soaring Digest, October, 1991, page 20 for one
    building technique.
    
    Spacifications - Special Editon Fuse (Thermal, Slope)
    
    Fuselage Length:                 54"
    Suggested Wing span:          100-130"
    Suggested Wing Cord:             9.625"
    Airfoil:                          Any
    Radio Channels:               As required
    
    Special Editon Fuse:             $80.00 - continental U.S.A.
    Shipping and handling            $10.00 each
    COD:                          add $3.50
    Purrchases by check or money order, only
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    
    Raven 3M Fuse - by Mike Smart, England
    
    The Raven 3M is the latest in the Raven family.  This one is slightly
    different with its unique "Gull Wing" design, but if you do not prefer
    this tye wing, you can use a straight or ployhedral type wing.  These
    options are covered in the complete sets of building instructions and
    plans which with the 51" fuselage.  Although the plans show the fuse
    with a plywood biult-up type construction, Mike has given Viking Models
    permissin to reproduce this fuse in epoxy and fiberglass.  This epoxy
    fiberglass fuse is a bit narrower than what is shown on the plans,
    however there is ample room to accomodate any standard size radio and
    servos.
    
    Speciaications - Raven 3M (Thermal, slope)
    
    Fuselage Length:                51"
    Suggested Wing Span:           119"
    Suggested Wing Chord           10.750"
    Airfoil:                     Modified E193
    Radio Channels               As Required
    
    Raven 3M Fuse:                 $70.00 - continental U.S.A.
     with Kevlar reinforcement     $80.00 -      "        "
    
    Shipping & handling:           $10.00
    COD:                        add $3.50
    Purchases by check or money order, only
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    
    Oden Fuse
    
    This fuselage is 51 inches long.  For the scratch builder this is the
    ideal fuselage to work with.  With its clean lines and clear canopy,
    for that scale-like appearance you can design your own dream come true. 
    The Oden fuse is large enough to install any standared size radio
    equipment.  The molded-in wing root is a S3021 profile, with a 10.25
    inch wing cord.  This will give the builder ample room to install servos
    into the wing if it is so disired.  No palns are available.
    
    Specifications - Odern (Thermal, slope)
    
    Fuselage Length:                    51"
    Suggested Wing Span:              100-130"
    Suggested Wing Chord:              10.250"
    Airfoil:                           S3021
    Radio Channels:                   As Required
    
    Oden Fuse:                        $65.00 
     with Kevlar reinforcement:       $75.00 -      
    
    Shipping & Handling:              $10.00 - continental U.S.A.
    COD:                               $3.50 -      "        "
    
    Purchases by check or money order, only.
    
    
    Regards,
    
    
    
    

    My father received his "Special Edition" fuselage from Jerry Slates
    last week and I had a chance to look it over.
    
    It is very nice.  Extensive use of kevlar results in an incredibly
    stiff structure with a nice narrow boom.  The slip on nosecone fits
    perfectly.  The wing area has saddles molded in.  All-in-all a very
    stiff, strong, low drag design:
    
                      Length - 54"
                      Root Chord width - 9.625"
                      Weight - 13.5 oz.(weighed on my postal scale)
                      Recommended wingspan - 100"-130"
                      Stab- + or T
                      Cost - $85
    
    This would be an ideal platform for any 2.5 - 3.5 meter glider, it
    certainly has the strength for SMT/F3B applications.
    
    I am thinking of using one with an Astro 60 FAI with 112" RG15 wing.
    
    My father's will be an F3J type ship using SD7037 or SD7032 with a
    T tail.
    
    
                                                                  Regards,
    
                                                                  Jim