Nov 22, 2023 · So, I decided on a Brodak Yak-9 kit that will be powered with an OS 26 FS. The Brodak Yak-9 also qualifies for OTS since it is a replica of the original Sterling kit design. I was hoping to get some great 'lessons-learned' guidance from builders that have build-experience with this particular model.

Nov 15, 2020 · The Sterling Yak 9 was a good flyer, it was about 1959 or 60 when all the guys were building 35 size profile models. Frank had a Yak 9, Nick had the Mustang, Keith had a Ringmaster and I had a PDQ Super Clown. We all had either McCoy or Fox 35s.

Aug 24, 2008 · The Yak-9 is set up for OTS already. Here is a picture of the same plane set up with a Fox.35 with single LG for sport racing. As you can see, hanging from OTS to racing is simply a matter of changing the LG rom 2 wheels to one, using a "Don's" wheel. the tank also is easily changed from a stunt tank to a racing tank. this is a real fun ...

Jun 18, 2013 · I'm just getting started on a Sterling Yak-9 and already have a problem with the wing. All of the old kit plywood parts have de-bonded so I'm using fresh ply to re-make them, including the rectangular braces behind the angled LE joint and the center joint of the two spar sticks. My birch ply is much stiffer than the old kit wood.

Feb 14, 2025 · This laser cut kit is a 52” wingspan 532 square inch version based on the Sterling S3 kit. The airplane is the shape of the S3 kit except for the wing mounted gear and the thicker wing.

Feb 15, 2008 · In so far as the Brodak versions of the Yak-9 and the Mustang P-51/F-51 are concerned both are direct copies of the original Sterling Models Kits as issued. There may be misprints of dimensions on their boxes and plans but the final products result in absolutely OTS Legal model airplanes!

Feb 23, 2010 · HI Eddie! The laser cut ribs, doublers and wing tip pieces got here fine! I am looking forward to finishing that Yak for OTS.

Mar 12, 2025 · I have laser cut ribs for the Sterling Mustang and Yak 9 planes. I believe these are cut the way the plane was originally done and not modernized. Plans can be downloaded off of the Internet. $15 for a set of ribs only. I can bring to the NATS. Otherwise shipping would probably be …

Sep 19, 2012 · Mike's Yak 9 plans show Silver Fox 40 as the base motor. Having never seen or heard of such motor I am trying to figure out what kind of motor would be equivalent in terms of power and weight. Can anyone educate me on what kind of motor Silver Fox was.

Dec 12, 2014 · There we go folks I know Pat, that is a great kit, but I am building the Brodak Yak9 for the 2015 Brodak contest.