Anybody built a Piper Cub kit (full build)?
Looking for a model around the 60-80 inch wing span, using a 40 / 46 or more
2 stroke.
Howard
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18 years ago
Piper Cub
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18 years ago
Having built 4 different Cubs, from 71 in. to 80 plus in., I'd suggest the
Goldberg Cub
with a 2 stroke .60 or an 4 stroke .80 which will give you float flying
capabilities even in a stiff wind.
Have fun, Harry
Anybody built a Piper Cub kit (full build)? Looking for a model around the 60-80 inch wing span, using a 40 / 46 or more 2 stroke.
Howard
Have fun, Harry
Anybody built a Piper Cub kit (full build)? Looking for a model around the 60-80 inch wing span, using a 40 / 46 or more 2 stroke.
Howard
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18 years ago
Have a look At
Regards. Fil
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Go to Modelle->flugmodelle.
Select page 6 ( on the bottom of the page ) and look at
"PIPER J-3 XL
Artikel Nr. 01414550 "
Buy the way, this is not a full build kit but a nice ARF modellRegards. Fil
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18 years ago
I built a Goldberg Anniversary Cub. Flew well. I had a Saito 80 on it.
Too much but that is the engine I had available when I built it. Would
easily fly around at 1/3 throttle. Sounded and looked (almost) like the
real thing putting around up there.
John VB
John VB
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18 years ago
I've built five Goldberg cubs and one GP cub.
The GP does not have the structual integrity of
the Goldberg nor have as good as flying
characteristics (I'm sure I'll get flak over
that).
That being said, I've always clipped the wings
on mine as the full span version doesn't want to
land. I've also installed flaps, scale type
ailerons, and horner wingtips. The flaps were
pretty much a waste of time, they look neat but
really can't be used to land the aircraft unless
you want to hold full down elevator while doing so.
But with full flap deflection it does a perfect loop.
I use OS.70's on mine and it seems the perfect engine
for them.
They're aerobatic and docile at the same time, just
depends on the pilot.
Nothing prettier than a cub doing touch and goes on
just one wheel or flying off water with floats.
Just my .02.
Jerry
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18 years ago
When you do all those things to a J3, its no longer a Cub. An OS 46FX is
more than enough power for a J3 if you want to approximate scale. Yes, the
Goldberg Anniversary Cub is a nice flying plane, unlike the Sig J3 which is
a dog to build but closer to scale.
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18 years ago
Yup... Jus' like dis.....
"strathboy" wrote in message
Nothing prettier than a cub doing touch and go's on just one wheel............
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Nothing prettier than a cub doing touch and go's on just one wheel............
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18 years ago
I'm glad you said it before I did. It's beyond me why someone will buy a
"scale" plane, then make non-scale mods to it, and usually fly it in a
non-scale manner. One guy at our field put a Saito .90 on a Goldberg Cub, and
delighted in making acellerating vertical climbs.
Maybe he should look at one of the "fun fly" profile Cubs out there.
Many Sig kits, especially the Cub, ARE "builder's" kits, and VERY scale. The GP Cub is closer to scale outlines than the Goldberg, since it has barn door ailerons like the full size plane. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!"
Maybe he should look at one of the "fun fly" profile Cubs out there.
Many Sig kits, especially the Cub, ARE "builder's" kits, and VERY scale. The GP Cub is closer to scale outlines than the Goldberg, since it has barn door ailerons like the full size plane. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!"
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18 years ago
I've finished my Goldberg Anniversary, done in military colors and
invasion stripes. Had it in the air once, looking forward to playing
with it this summer. Powered it with a TT .46 and a pitts muffler.
4-stroke would have been nice but maybe next time. Seems to have
plenty of power with this engine and a 12/5 prop. The engine with the
pitts muffler sounds pretty good, by the way. I did make functional
landing gear suspension and wing struts, just didn't think it would
look the same flying without struts.
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18 years ago
Built a flair cub once. Pretty simple. bit smaller than you are after.
Flew well on os 40.
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18 years ago
| >When you do all those things to a J3, its no longer a Cub
|
| I'm glad you said it before I did. It's beyond me why someone will
| buy a "scale" plane, then make non-scale mods to it, and usually fly
| it in a non-scale manner. One guy at our field put a Saito .90 on a
| Goldberg Cub, and delighted in making acellerating vertical climbs.
|
| Maybe he should look at one of the "fun fly" profile Cubs out there.
Why? Sounds like he already has a fun plane ...
Personally, I much prefer the way the Super Club looks. Alas, there's not very many Super Cub models out there, at least not compared to the J3.
Why? Sounds like he already has a fun plane ...
Personally, I much prefer the way the Super Club looks. Alas, there's not very many Super Cub models out there, at least not compared to the J3.
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18 years ago
Actually the Cub I modified with the barn door ailerons, flaps, and horner
tips also has a super cub cowling. It was a version of the cub called a PA11,
a forunner of the super cub. And say what you want, it's still a cub,
instantly recognized by anyone, even non-flyers.
Lighten up people it's a hobby, you know, something we do for fun?
Jerry
Jerry
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18 years ago
So true. It's an overlooked model that makes a very pretty plane, and it's a
lot more aerobatic than the J3. Of course, you have a nice aerobatic model if
you build the clipped wing version of the J3, too.
Dr.1 Driver
"There's a Hun in the sun!"
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18 years ago
I know that plane. That is a good kit-bashing project, and NOT a J3 any more.
:)
And I AM lightened up, as you put it...While I admire the skill, I don't like to see Mac Hodges flying his B-29 upside-down, either. I still maintain, if you build a scale plane, fly it in a scale manner, otherwise, build a sport plane. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!"
And I AM lightened up, as you put it...While I admire the skill, I don't like to see Mac Hodges flying his B-29 upside-down, either. I still maintain, if you build a scale plane, fly it in a scale manner, otherwise, build a sport plane. Dr.1 Driver "There's a Hun in the sun!"
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18 years ago
You mean I can't fly my scale plane any way I want to? Let's see, I own it, I
built it, I fly it, Oh, but only the way DR1 allows? What's wrong with this
picture?
Ya ain't light enough yet DR1.
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Ya ain't light enough yet DR1.
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18 years ago
That's very true, it's not a J3 anymore. But it's a Piper and
a Cub, true to the subject of the original post. ;-)
Jerry
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18 years ago
I think that means that the DR1 will not be (nor has ever been) seen
doing lomcevaks or hanging on the prop any time. I bet even spinning
that thing ain't easy with that small rudder.
-Paul
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Dan Thomps> >
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18 years ago
Build a Goldberg CUB;clipped wing version
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18 years ago
LOL! You got that right! I DID fly it inverted once, but it looked so
ridiculous that I quickly rolled it upright. And I've never said anyone HAS to
fly the way I want, just that it's a shame to build a nice scale model and fly
it like a Fun One. As long as I don't have to watch, it's ok. :)
Dr.1 Driver
"There's a Hun in the sun!"
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18 years ago
C'mon Gerry. RC scale means scale appearance and scale flight
chracteristics. By the way, I hate hate jets with props on their nose.