SunDevilPilot

Ron moved away from Arizona and the kit was sold.

SunDevilPilot

karasr

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I've been wondering what happened also.
I plan to go electric too with this 50cc size motor
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...ner_Motor.html
There is also an 80 cc size but, that might be overkill.
Your thoughts please.
Bob K

Bobt2

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i will be using the 65cc rimfire motor on 12 cells[ i have loads of 6 cell packs]. i plan to do some aerotowing, hence 65cc.the 50 will fly it fine i,m sure

Bobt2

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now i have a question if anyone is up on it. the side view on the plans shows a abs cowl 9" long. the kit has a glass cowl 10 1/2 in long.how is it mounted? is the nose really 1 1/2" longer than the plans?

SunDevilPilot

An electric 1/3 Cub sounds like a really good idea.  I have two 1/4 Cubs, both electric, and a 1/5th scale Cub, also electric.

Bobt2

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well, saved the main airframe from sandy, but the saltwater got all the alum and clear plastic[washed off] plans and book are a soggy mess and some small fittings and balsa pieces are out to sea.

roncannell

Guy's I apologize for not letting you know what was happening. Three months ago I took a new position at a Church in Springfield MO. At the time of the move I was concerned that I would not have the shop space for a 1/3 build. Turns out that I have a larger garage, but not much time for building right now. Thanks for all the help. I miss seeing all the guy's at the Arizona club. Especially Denis and Phil. I wouldnt have attempted the mods without thier help.

The Cub project sold in just a couple days to a Southwest Airlines Pilot that lives in the West Valley. Perhaps he will post a pic someday of the fished product.

Ron

sticktickler

Great build up to a huge let down []

Always flying

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Just picked up used balsa super cub with a G62 can't wait to fly it..my first giant scale Cub! i'm excited got it all set-up on my radio last night...any words of wisdom before i take it up?...thinking a bigger motor is in need plane feels like 35lbs plus "PORKY" haha!

pics to follow!

manny

Yank II

Just like any cub, advance the throttle slowly, get air over the rudder, then you have it made.

camss69

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Ahh bummer I just found this thread again and was looking for a big finish!!

Bobt2

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well, after much research, and struggling to put the wings on t make the struts i deceided to
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add wing tubes. it turned out it was not as big a pain as i thought it would be. i took me 1 morning to finish to the point you see. i still have to make the ply donuts to the ribs.

mrdhud

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Hello all,
I just bought a 1/3 scale super cub all ready built and has three flight on it. It has futaba S3010 servos threw out. I’m not to familiar with futaba servos and was wondering if they are OK or should I replace them with??. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks



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All Day Dan

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Dan, Futaba makes the best servos. I use them in my 50cc models that weigh 20 pounds plus. You do not have to replace the ones you have in that great CUb you have. Dan.

knucklebutt

Dan: I have been flying Futaba for 30 years, However those 3010 are in my opinion Cheap and sloppy. (Ya get what ya pay for) at one time I used 3010s for all my large scale aircraft, untill I got aileron flutter on one of them. After checking I discovered I could move all the control surfaces by hand about 1/8 " (sloppy)

I have since replaced them all with "HiTec HS645 MG . They are about $10.00 more but a much better servo



Denis

mrdhud

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Thanks guys for your thoughts on the 3010 I use Hitec 645 in all my other planes so I think I will change them out. Hate to spend another two hundred bucks but better to be safe.

knucklebutt

You know Dan on another note: I never chucked those 3010s, and over the last 2 years have found a good place for all of them. Like Throttle: Landing gear: all those Non control surface areas.






Denis

Bobt2

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well, fall is here and I,m getting back to this project. I want a tailwheel that is more scale than what is supplied.searching has led nowhere. any leads from anyone?

Bobt2

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update, really moving along now. all servos in and all covering done except the fuse top. hope to finish all covering before the weekend is over. i also added an aerotow release for a towline.

TripleDeucer

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Got any more photo's of your progress?

Bobt2

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soon, right now it's just covered parts scattered around the shop. all covered in white solartex.

Bobt2

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well, finally after 5 years of on and off, it's done rimfire 65cc on 12 cells and a 26 x 8 prop. 35 lbs

TripleDeucer

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Wow, very nice. Looks like the time spent paid off well. Don't need to ask how she flys, as most are real sweethearts. Good job...

Bobt2

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thanks. fly's real smooth. the 65cc electric is way overpowered. i only use 1/4 throttle. but i want the extra for sailplane towing.i even pulled a few loops for fun.