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Old 05-18-2011, 10:02 PM
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It has been two weeks sense I have started to rebuild. I have trans formed the J-3 into a L-4. I have done this by plans i have down loaded from the net, and photos. I have also added some of my own design. I still have a long way to go here are a few picturs of what I've done so far.
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Old 05-21-2011, 04:31 PM
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Over the couple of days I have completed the fuselage and replaced the stabilizer and fin. I also reconstructed the door and window. The next step is to install the controls. I also have to complete the access door to the servos that I have placed in upside down for easy accesses. I was planning to put a Super Tiger 75..o have a OS 91 four stroke.
Old 05-23-2011, 04:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: Kostas1

If it's not a big problem for you...
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I was unable to find the plans i may have thrown them out by accident. but if I come across them I'll let you know. you can find them on line GP Piper Cub .40 i thank it was a 79" wing span
Old 05-23-2011, 11:17 PM
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OK! [8D]
Old 05-31-2011, 12:28 PM
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Lateral balance is important but not all that critical unless you really did something to overweight one side of the aircraft. In most cases your plane will not track well through loops and other manuvers because you've trimmed the ailerons to compensate. Avoid using the ailerons until you have gained airspeed and correct rolling with the rudder. Many pilots never learned to use their rudder correctly and many planes need cordinated rudder/ailerons in turns. Yea, I've totaled a couple on maidens and balancing on your fingers is ok for park flyers only. Get or build a cg machine.
Old 06-02-2011, 07:48 PM
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Thanks for the tip, Ill keep that in mine.
Old 06-02-2011, 08:16 PM
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I have slowed down do to work and the weather. I have completed most of the fuse. Today i have completed the tail and mounted the tail wheel. I had replaced the control lines for the rudder. I have also done some work on the throttle control line. Yesterday i did some work on the left wing left is to cover and add the stitching type.
Old 06-12-2011, 04:42 PM
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Sense the last time i had posted i've completed a number of tasks. I have started the covering, i completed both wings abd started the stitching. I still have the tip of the fuse to complete. here is a picture of what i have done.
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Old 07-26-2011, 02:11 PM
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While I have done some work. I've got both wings primed and painted next I have to get the black paint for the fuse and letters. until then I'm going to replace the congtrols back in. I have also mounted the gear. I had found a sing shop that would make scale decals that I would like to have
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Old 08-17-2011, 08:25 AM
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Engineers and a J3 cub not balanced. Something not right.
Old 09-21-2011, 07:53 PM
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Its been a long time sence I worked on the cub. I have painted and getting read for the funishing touches here are a pic of what i got so far.
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:41 PM
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This is the first time I've seen this thread I think. Interesting history you have with this plane. I do not believe you could give up on it if you wanted to. Best of luck completeing it. Your rebuild looks good. It should be a good flyer.
Old 10-01-2011, 02:56 PM
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Thanks 67stang! I am about 80% completed. i will try to place more posts and photos as I go Along.
Old 10-06-2011, 03:31 AM
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I am flying a GP 1/5 scale Cub that I had some problems with to start with...I crashed mine on take off twice in a row.. I had to learn how to take off to begin with..They are different than many other planes,you cant force them..You need to let them get their speed up and then pull them off the ground when they are ready to fly . If you bring them off to soon they will become very difficult to control espially if you are not used to using your rudder..But first off you might be better off to let a more experienced Cub flyer maiden her to trim her out so that she wont be such a hand full when she's airborne...Plus if you have a computer radio it helps to mix some rudder in with the ailerons..I know we need to learn to use our left thumb but just to start with till you get used to flying her it might be easier...I am really enjoying my Cub now and feel like I have become a better pilot because of my effort and the help of my friends.. Make sure your wheels are both rolling free and straight, recheck your balance , and take off straight into the wind...let your speed come up...Good luck... Ultra sport brotherhood #100 bikerbc
Old 04-01-2012, 02:52 PM
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Thanks for the advice Bikerbc
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This rebuild is comming along very slowly. I completed the paint and over coat. I stile have to work onthe landing lights and wing markers should have them done by the end of the week.
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Old 04-15-2012, 03:15 PM
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Well I have done a little more to this plane. I have tinted the top canopy of the green house, also have made antennas and mounted on them the wings. I have cut a few stripping for the canopy know I am just waiting for the micro screws to show up, I also have to get another sheet for the front canopy I’ve had a lot of bad luck cutting the shape to fit around the of the frame.
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Old 04-15-2012, 08:56 PM
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Just a suggestion........use poster board to make a pattern for your windows. When you can get it to fit right transfer the results to the windshield material...

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