This is based upon the original Comet Senior Dart, designed in 1937 with a few modern revisions along the way and additional refinements. The styling is an excellent example of design and function that rivals the best of what is designed in today’s time.
Wingspan: 24″
Weight: 42 grams.
Thanks to the help of Paul Bradley I was able to utilize most of what he’s refined from the original, http://www.parmodels.com/cad-drawn-versions-of-comet–stick–models.html. I do point people to there for the general build guide and a scanned copy of the 1937 version https://happyrcflyer.com/Comet-Senior-Dart–original-kit-plan.pdf, my version has some revisions but both Paul’s refinements and going back to the original are easily able to be accommodated with the kit supplied.
The kit includes all of the balsa, light ply, prop, rubber stock, and covering in clear Doculam, orange tinted version shown. In addition printed plans on card-stock sheets are supplied. The nose block is 3d printed out of ASA filament the same with the canopy frame, also included.
It’s affordably priced at $45.00 with free shipping to the lower 48 USA.
My version has revised the wing joining system which simplified things. I’m showing some photo’s along that matter you will see what I mean as you go along.
I also beefed up the nose block/form sections on the nose of the fuselage with a one piece additional front section former and a light ply section to reinforce where the nose block inserts.
The sheets are tabbed out to keep them in place while you build, rather then bundled as most of the other lines parts are, it makes more sense with these smaller, multi part models.
I can also technically do different tab sizes for that matter per request, I prefer bundled but can see with these smaller, more detailed models some room for customization upon.
I’m showing the build to completion process upon version, with my own and supplied kit parts. You are not limited to my format, one can run with the Paul Bradly version with his own neat adjustable wings, or the original Comet format bashing out the extra parts they require too. Mine was more of an easier to build, no landing gear as well while still keeping it to the original plan and intention of the planes design back in 1937.
with free plans to download upon there
Yes, the nose block requires joining the two halves and some sanding is required with the ASA 3d printed format, the original all balsa version block done back in the day is is a much easier route rather then balsa forms or block you have to shape by hand. Showing it paint ready sanded for general use upon here.
I do recommend adding some additional stock to the tail skid area, I tend to add additional scrap stock onto my kits anyway. This just helps with the covering and a bit neater on the format. I supply thin ply for the tail skid stock rather then the original balsa only.
From here, sharing the photo’s for the build, including covering along with. I can say this is not exactly a challenging model, but also is not necessarily something I would get first time builders to do. My revisions and refinements certainly do make it easier though and certainly credit is due to Comet and Paul Bradley in the process along with, my own, I suppose added into it as well.
Do not be afraid to beef up the wing spars, as shown in my build, it takes nothing to cut in some extra slot next to the stock one or otherwise. This is a classic beauty that you will be proud to have in your hanger, free flight or RC converted along with.
The covering requires some experience to do, at least for the fuselage. Do not be afraid to do it in several sections, with Doculam and most regular coverings, a bit over 1/8″ overlap will keep them tied together.
You can beef up the wing spars, as shown in my build, it takes nothing to cut in some extra slot next to the stock one or otherwise. This is a classic beauty that you will be proud to have in your hanger, free flight or RC converted along with. I am sharing some photo’s along covering the wing of it.
