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Title: Lew McFarlands Shark 45 / Humbler weight?
Post by: Brent Williams on July 28, 2022, 04:12:52 PM

As a curiosity, does anyone know the weight of Lew McFarland's Shark 45 / Humbler?  I'm interested to know how light those were, as flown back in the 60's?

Title: Re: Lew McFarlands Shark 45 / Humbler weight?
Post by: Trostle on July 28, 2022, 05:20:33 PM

Quote from: Brent Williams on July 28, 2022, 04:12:52 PM

As a curiosity, does anyone know the weight of Lew McFarland's Shark 45 / Humbler?  I'm interested to know how light those were, as flown back in the 60's?

In his construction article for the original Shark, (American Modeler, Oct, 61) Lew McFarland wrote:  "The original model weighed 57 oz. ..."  He also wrote:  "Care must be used in selecting wood to get strength without excess weight.  Don't be afraid to use the knife and sandpaper on portions that are not needed for strength."

Keith