RE: Dave Patrick super cub
Thanks for the compliments everybody! I got the idea for the landing light from a Model Airplane News article some time ago. I simply made a cut out in the wing about 3 1/4 wide by about 1 1/4 deep. I framed the cut out with 1/8 light ply. I bought a pair of key chain flashlights from the dollar store. I used the lenses, and tossed the rest of them in the trash. I then made a 1/16 ply plate and glued the lenses to that after cutting the correct size hole. That assembly is then bolted to the light ply frame work. I used thin plastic sheet for the outer lens cover, and screwed it down with painted #0 screws. The lights are from RAM. I cant remember what part number they are, I want to say #129 maybe. It only took an evening to do, and I think it makes the plane look less like and ARF. Another question was about the pilot. I bought it here on RCU. I think it was made by a company called Pilots by Dianne. All I know is he fits pretty well, and looks way cool! I also lowered the tank floor for the OS 160. It worked out well, I used a Dubro 16oz tank, and the pilots legs go beside the tank. I also built a Carden Extra 260 this winter, but I think I am more excited to fly the Cub! My buddy has the clipped wing version and I have flown that a bunch. Its great, but there is still something about a big yellow Cub! Thanks again.
Brian