1/5 scale cub tire size ? help please
08-18-2013, 05:21 PM
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1/5 scale cub tire size ? help please
my math eludes me, i used to know how to scale stuff up and down,
but cannot remember,
if the Sig 1/5 cub is built as a bush plane with the ballon tires,
what size would the tires be?
the full size cubs fly 35 inch tires i believe,
thank you
john
but cannot remember,
if the Sig 1/5 cub is built as a bush plane with the ballon tires,
what size would the tires be?
the full size cubs fly 35 inch tires i believe,
thank you
john
08-18-2013, 05:46 PM
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35" tire is 2.916' so 2.916' x 12"/5' = 7" tires. Kinda roundabout but here is another example. 35' wingspan for 1/4 scale is 105" because 12"/1' x 1/4" is 3" and three is the 'multiplier' in inches per foot. 35' x 12"/1' x 1/4". The 'feet' 'cancel' and you are left with inches.
BTW... that's a BIG tire!
BTW... that's a BIG tire!
Last edited by ARUP; 08-19-2013 at 03:37 AM. Reason: added BIG tire comment, lol
08-18-2013, 05:55 PM
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35" tire is 2.916' so 2.916' x 12"/5' = 7" tires. Kinda roundabout but here is another example. 35' wingspan for 1/4 scale is 105" because 12"/1' x 1/4" is 3" and three is the 'multiplier' in inches per foot. 35' x 12"/1' x 1/4". The 'cancel' and you are left with inches.
BTW... that's a BIG tire!
BTW... that's a BIG tire!
ya its cool to watch when you land and they just kinda bounce-roll over BIG rocks and tree limbs
