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30” Schweizer TG-2 Sailplane
FF to R/C Conversion

 
sailplane top-view

David Walters built this Schweizer TG-2 sailplane from an Earl Stahl plan, originally designed for free-flight. With a 2-channel R/C conversion, simple NiCad batteries, and an airbrushed finish, the all-up weight is only 2.2 oz. Not bad for a 30 inch wingspan model.
   


  Construction remained faithful to the plan, except that 1/16” stringers in the upper fuse that were replaced with 3/32” stringers. The structure was covered in yellow Solite and airbrushed with Testor’s blue enamel.