The
Benny Boxcar was an early Struck design and was not presented in plan
form until much later. It is a great flyer and builds light.
The model pictured, is
powered
by a 480 size electric system and weighs 40 ounces with a 2200 mah 3
cell LiPo battery. It handles high power very well and has a
very flat glide.
Wing
Area 713 sq in
4.95 sq ft
min wt at 8 oz 39.6 oz, 2 # 7.6 oz.
Tail Area 206.6
Aspect Ratio 7.27
t/c 9.5
Weight of prototype with 2200 mah battery is 40 ounces.
The
plans are detailed with building notes and show every part. Plans
are $25 plus postage. Laser cut partial kits
are available for $65 plus postage.
Strip wood and sheet balsa will need to be added. Postage is
only charged
once for orders for
both plans and parts.
To allow me to quote the cost of postage please contact me at jeaton01@gmail.com
with your address and I will calculate the actual postage.
Part of the plans for the Boxcar