American Gyro AG-4 Crusader
Well it is that time of year again,every now and again this little gem from the past seems to create a lot of interest,out came my tatty little model that was built many years ago to get a photo shoot,well it is time to look at her again as modellers have been expressing interest in this unusual art deco aeroplane,if ever there is a crying need for a replica then this one is the subject to do,please will a wealthy aviation enthusiast build a full sized replica ! and then take it to Oshkosh for all to admire,it would be a knockout,I really must consider another Crusader to add to the fleet,this example is closeted in my museum of retired and weary aeroplanes,it is a wonder that she still survives given the crashes she has had whilst test flying her all of those years ago.
This model of the American Gyro company Crusader AG-4 was built in 1964 from these plans shown here,as a young lad the airplane intrigued me and I just had to build a model of her,despite desperate attempts the model did not fly too well tending to wander around the sky,the problem lies in the vertical surfaces which need enlarging for extra stability.
The cockpit is made from ordinary cellophane and this view shows the cute little cabin,a larger version of this model is planned,this time for twin electric power.
Even the rear view shows the unique lines of this super little design to good advantage,they called her the 'Art Deco' airplane and you can certainly see why.
Well it is that time of year again,every now and again this little gem from the past seems to create a lot of interest,out came my tatty little model that was built many years ago to get a photo shoot,well it is time to look at her again as modellers have been expressing interest in this unusual art deco aeroplane,if ever there is a crying need for a replica then this one is the subject to do,please will a wealthy aviation enthusiast build a full sized replica ! and then take it to Oshkosh for all to admire,it would be a knockout,I really must consider another Crusader to add to the fleet,this example is closeted in my museum of retired and weary aeroplanes,it is a wonder that she still survives given the crashes she has had whilst test flying her all of those years ago.
This model of the American Gyro company Crusader AG-4 was built in 1964 from these plans shown here,as a young lad the airplane intrigued me and I just had to build a model of her,despite desperate attempts the model did not fly too well tending to wander around the sky,the problem lies in the vertical surfaces which need enlarging for extra stability.
The cockpit is made from ordinary cellophane and this view shows the cute little cabin,a larger version of this model is planned,this time for twin electric power.
Even the rear view shows the unique lines of this super little design to good advantage,they called her the 'Art Deco' airplane and you can certainly see why.
