e-sailpilot86

I had chupperosa for a long time, it seemed to deteriorate after a while though... It was one of my most favorite planes, really strong wing, flew just right, and it was convienient to go fly with. Then it started to get a dutch-roll problem while it aged, really became a frustrating plane to fly... so I gave it away. Anybody got a source for these discontinued kits? I miss my plane! Oh, if you know of anything similar to it as well, that'd be excellent. I don't know what airfoil it had, the wing was a custom job. The only thing closest to it, is my stratus 1600. (1.6 meter)

ejett

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The Chup is no longer commercially available. I think RC Modeler magazine had plans, but I don't know whether or not they are still available; it seems the magazine is out of business. That said, I have a chuperosa and may be able to find plans for you. I do have a new kit on the shelf and a 2 meter wing kit for it. I could have those plans copied for you if you can be patient with me.

The Chuperosa I have built and the kit I have had 7037 airfoils and were some of the later kits in the series. The 4061 was used for a while. My planes are balsa sheeted foam core.

Let me know if any of this information is useful.

EJ
Athens, LA

Chasing Fear

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I also believe the Alcyone was based on the Chupperosa. I don't think it is being kitted anymore either, but might be worth looking it up.

-Allan

ejett

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All of these planes were kitted by Culpepper models. None are currently in production. If you have some interest in the Alycones, I also have kits for the 2m and the 3m planes.

The Chup and the Alcyone (various versions) are definitely the same "family".

EJ
Athens, LA

Chasing Fear

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I definitely let sailpilot have the first chance if interested ... but I might be interested in one of the kits. I remember drooling over it when MAN had a review of the the NESP Kit.

-Allan

e-sailpilot86

Thanks for the help guys! I think this will do:
http://www.rcmmagazine.com/e/env/000...=plans:pl-1009
Only $10 for the plans as well. Talk about a difference in wing! The fuselage of mine was much more rounded and elegant in the front, the tail feathers were identical, but the wing was much bigger than 60", I think it was closer to being a 2 meter! But it was inbetween a 2m and a 1.5, not sure what to call it. Thanks for the tips guys! All I need are plans. [8D][&:]

BTW, here's the index:
http://www.rcmmagazine.com/e/env/000...ns-list-5.html
that's a lotta great plane designs!

little flyer

Did you have the 2m? or the 1.5m?

John Walter

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I have a 2M kit NIB, plus a 60" cores. As I recall, they used the same fuse. Let me know if you are interested.

slopeboy

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