Stickbuilder

It is the PICA YMF3 in 1/5th scale 72" top wing. As I said, this is #4 (the other 3 were sold before maiden) I have one more in the box, and 2 on the way. I'm hoping that I can do a few more before I croak. Getting old ain't good.

Bill, AMA 4720

bhodges

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hill202...sorry, I didn't scroll back far enough. I thought yours was unbuilt. I'm looking for a new one.

MadDog35

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Sounds like a nice engine. I like the sound of the 4 strokers thats why I am getting away from 2 stroke nito and going with more gas projects. The gas seems to sound better, not as nice as the 4 stroke but better then the winding 2 strokes. Although I like the power of my Mokis. I like to fly my models on the wing also stickbuilder, The 3D thing has gotten kinda out of hand the last few years. I tried it a little and its not for me although some guys eat it up. I like to fly my planes, nothing wrong with flying pattern and aerobatics but the straight up and down thing is not my ambition.

Stickbuilder

I kind of like my Moki's too I have a 180, and a twin 3.6 with the C&H ignition, and a nice set of tuned pipes. That one really honks.

Bill, AMA 4720

Bud Faulkner

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Stickbuilder,
Where did you find the kits for the pica waco? I have a friend looking for one with no luck.


Bud

Stickbuilder

I got two of the three that I currently have on ebay. The third one I bought on RCU. So I have one on the table, and two NIB. I have been talking with a gentleman at COX and he assures me that Cox will, in fact offer the YMF in pure kit form beginning in July 06. I have been promised the first production kit, and I am looking forward to getting this one. My others are die-crunched 1980's vintage (the blue picture on the box) and the new one from Cox is to be laser cut. I guess I'm a nut for the WACO (I'm not trying to corner the market) I just want enough of them to last the rest of my life. I have even considered trying the ARF that they are going to release. That's saying a lot for me.

Bill, AMA 4720

Stickbuilder

Tell your friend to expect to spend in excess of $300.00 counting shipping. The last one that I got from ebay cost me $285.00 plus the shipping charge whis was $31.00. These are getting (have already gotten) scarce, and are commanding top dollar. I was lucky, in that all three that I bought are totally complete, untouched new in box kits, with all the wood in excellent condition. I really was sweating getting burned, but all were as advertised. I think I know where another one is, and if you will P.M. me, I will give you my e-mail address, and will try to locate one for him.

One point; I would not reccomend this kit to anyone who has not been building either from elaborate kits, or from plans. The instructions are very meager, and the parts are not called out on the plans. You need to have a good bit of experience, or you will become frustrated very quickly. This is not to say that it is a difficult kit, just that it is not an easy one, and it sure is not a first attempt kind of model. I would hate to see one lost forever due to someone starting the build and giving up.

I do not have the production numbers for the 1/5 th WACO from PICA, but it seems to be fairly low. If he wants to check out ebay, he can do a little sleuthing and just may find one on an obscure page. I got the last one that way, and why it was there, is beyond me. There were no other model airplanes on that page, just some craft articles.

Bill, AMA 4720

Stickbuilder

Just so you guys won't forget what it's like to actually do this....

Hill202

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It looks like you've just about gotten everything sanded off that does not look like an airplane

Stickbuilder

I'm gettin' there [8D]

CRAZYRYAN

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i got a 12+ year old red and silver clipped wing and has i believe never seen a crash but it looks like it had a lot of hanger rash repair oh welll someday ill get it recovered with the same color sheme the siver is dulling out i got the whole plane enine(1.60 gemini twin four stroke) and servos although one on the aileron needs probably a new one all for only 600 bucks from one of you guys it probably cost me to buy at leat 1000 so i got a steal. where can i find some new plastic for the windshields? they are dull as hell need to replace them to look better. and man i love the engine sounds like an old harley

Ray III

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I found some good windshield material for a 25 year old Balsa USA Cub directly from Balsa USA. I used the old windshield as a pattern and used small screws to attach the new one. It looks like new.

Good Luck,

Ray

Stickbuilder

To anyone who is usint the OS FT 160, what size fuel taks are you using, and what duration are you getting?

Bill, AMA 4720

Stickbuilder

Geez, I can't spell worth a crap today.

Bill, AMA 4720

Hill202

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I'm using a 20oz and I have never really timed it but I'm sure I could fly for at least 15mins.

Stickbuilder

Thank you, I appreciate that Info. I guess I had better start, "Hogging out the tank area on the WACO to be able to fit a larger tank. Dang!!![:'(]

Bill, AMA 4720

ProScaleRc

Some advice please?

As my Clipped Wing has to be recovered due to poor quallity manufacturing, I am considering using Oratex, which is an iron on fabric, not a plastic. I am only using a OS FS 120.... will the cover add much more weight and if so, will the 120 be under powered?

Stickbuilder

I'm not familiar with Oratex, but I did a Cub a couple of years ago (non ARF) and used Sig Koverall, and Nitrate/Butyrate dope for a really nice finish. It finished pretty light too, but not everyone has the experience to do this stuff, nor the shop space required to do it. You need some good ventilation to squirt the dope too.

Bill, AMA 4720

ProScaleRc

Thanks for the advice Bill. I've done my research on Oratex and it's only 10% hevier than the orginal Oracote aka Ultracote... so it's Oratex for me [8D]

Once I order the covering i will start a post covering the build. I've got lost of mods planned and hope to build a well detailed Cub that could win some awards down here in Austarlia.

cheers,

james

ProScaleRc

Just bought my OS fs 120 III, but it is too big to fit in the cowl.. only by about 5mm []

Are there any other powerplants that don't fit as I need to choose an alternative?

Meesh

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My buddy has one with the Saito 182 Twin in it. Fits perfectly!

Bob

CRAZYRYAN

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i would get the solartex it's suppose to be really light fabric.

ProScaleRc

twins are just too expensive

I've spoken to my hobby store and they may swap it for a Saito 120 which should fit.... just.

Bud Faulkner

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Read post #622 and 624 on page 25

CRAZYRYAN

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well i don't care 'bout the money issue im buyin' the pegasus 4 banger and will put it in the dave patrick super cub goinng to get it the next year around august or so. whenever i save up pegasus is 1299.99 on tower and dave patrick is 600 it will be outfitted with digital servos and a nimh 1500mah battery i love cubs my favorite of all time aircrafts don't ask me why