RE: Sig's New 1/5 Scale J-3
Thanks for opening yourself up to input Adrian. That's what sets you apart from the others and ensures you have the best airplanes out there. I appreiciate the amount of work that goes into designing a model and thank goodness there are people like you doing it!
On the Super Cub, I would be happy with, as a very minimum, an exact scale outline with the same number of ribs/subribs as the full size. After that, plug in wings are mandatory (that is the best feature of the BUSA and Sig 1/5th scale cubs) because that allows you to maintain the center stringer which goes from the vertical stab to the middle of the wing. Very pretty. A molded Super Cub windshield is a nice feature, as is an accurate Cowl with panel lines and fasteners. Either 1/5th or 1/4 scale would be fine...personally I like the size of the 1/5th scale. I had a 1/4 scale cub and it was just a little too big. I would make sure that your fuse (1/5 or 1/4) will fit the ROBART gear that is a very popular accessary on Cubs. Don't worry about pricing as long as it's fair. People will pay for good value. I would keep the current "simple series" Super Cub in your line-up because there are those that could give a hoot if their airplane was scale (but I think you'll sell far more scale Super Cubs). Almost everything else (flying wire attachment, instrument panel, seats etc.) is frosting on the cake and would be great to have, but could be added by the modeler as well.
I think you are going down the right road with these golden age airplanes Adrian. They are beloved by many people...as long as I have your attention here's my Adrian Page wish list:
1/5th Scale Super Cub
1/5th Scale Aeronca Champion 7AC w/the beautiful molded "bubble" windshield.
1/5th Scale Cessna 140
1/5th Scale 1930 Fleet Model II Biplane w/laser cut dummy radial engine cylinders
1/5th Scale Curtiss Robin
Thanks again for listening. I look forward to your next release!
Yak