MERLIN
By Tom Koenig
 
 
Merlin is a current F3A ship designed and built by Tom Koenig a good F3A Buddy.
Tom designed and built this patternship.The detail and craftsmanship
are of world champs standard as you can see.
It looks as good as it flies. A very slow precise and graceful aircraft with
flight characteristics and looks reminiscent of the Flamingo.
 
 
                                                                     Right: Tom at 1998 Australian Masters.
                                                                     Painted spinner and Dalby exhaust system.
                                                                     The paint stays on too.
 
 
TECHNICAL STUFF
on the Merlin
 
 
 
Left: Pics showing detailed attention and workmanship. Model currently if fittedwith
YS 120/140 systems with plenty of room for other motors. Tom Has fixed and
retract versions, the latter for windy comps. The model is balsa/ply built up
construction. Plans are available from Tom. Ask about the cowel.
Right: More views of the first model in pink which has been upgraded(see blue
model). Tom has been experimenting with 3 and 4 bladed APC propellors. The
model flies well with these multi bladed props. It tracks well and the downward
            braking with the 4 blader gives it an excellent constant speed. The model is very graceful,
                          steady in the air and the roll characteristics are particularly excellent.

                                                        
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