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1917
1917 - 0932.PDF
SEPTEMBER 6, 1917. There is therefore much that is commendable in the latest enterprise of Messrs. A. E. Jones, Ltd., of 97, New Oxford Street, W.C. I. Having produced a very practical and serviceable R.O.G. monoplane, they arc putting it on the market in two forms. In one everything is finished and complete, and the model only requires fitting together—a comparatively simple matter for anyone to carry out. In its second form, however—and this is the form which should appeal to most—all the material is supplied for constructing the model, but there is a good deal of simply work to be done in putting the various parts together and finishing them. From our photograph showing the set in its box, it will be seen that the framework of the main plane and also that of the tail plane and the fin is made, but the covering is to be done. The wood for the framework of the model is cut to size, but it has to be fitted together and varnished ; the propeller requires polishing and the chassis has to be completed. There are also various tin clips to be made. All this is interesting work, and withal it is not so difficult as to be beyond the powers of any handy person. It is almost impossible to make any mistake, and when the model is complete the owner will justifiably feel that he has put an appreciable amount of labour into its construction. Beyond that, he will have the satisfaction of knowing that the model will fly, and fly well. From the photograph of the complete machine it will be seen that the*model—which has a span of 22 inches—is a Very busineas-like proposition. When correctly adjusted it rises quickly from the ground and makes a steady flight of about 150 yards, which will doubtless be quite sufficient not only to sustain the enthusiasm of the beginner, but to spur him on to further efforts. At the end of its flight, the model lands evenly and lightly, but, of course, care should be taken that the model is only tried on level and smooth ground, and it is unnecessary to add that the model should not be tried with a cross wind. Although it is very light the model is very strong, and from personal experience with one we can say that it will stand quite a deal of rough usage, without sustaining damage sufficient to impair its flying qualities. Should, however, the chassis or skid be broken or so damaged as to render the model incapable of rising from the ground, it will still be quite possible to use it as a hand-launched model, and tests have shown that it makes very satisfactory flights in this condition; with a little painstaking work in adjusting the planes it is also capable of making loops. The model has been designed so that the main plane slips off, and the chassis folds up so that it may be packed in a cardboard box about a couple of feet long and about 6 inches wide. It may, therefore, be easily transported without any risk of breakage. With all the parts finished and ready for fitting together the model, packed in a box with instructions, costs half a guinea, while the set of parts and materials, including a leaflet of full directions, costs 8s. 6d. which is a very reasonable figure, bearing in mind that everything is of the best quality for which Messrs. A. E. Jones, Ltd., have made such a good name for themselves among model makers in all parts of the world. A FEW snapshots taken in the Workshops of the British Lighting and Ignition Company's huge premises in Tottenham Court Road w'hich we give on this page are interesting as showing the activity now in progress under the proprietorship of Messrs. Vickers, Ltd. A walkthrough the factory leaves one with the impression that whether or no there is any trouble in the delivery of aero engines to the many construc- tors of aeroplanes, delay can be in no way occasioned by reason AT THE "BLIC " MAGNETO WORKS.—Centre : Three types of machine now being manufactured inthe works, weighing respectively 4, 16 and 63 pounds. Top : Left, heavy milling department ; right, light turning. Bottom : Left, a corner of the assembling shop ; and right, view of the turret section. 932
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