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Old 04-26-2007 | 02:28 PM
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Default RE: Dave Patrick super cub

This thread is a little hostile so I hope its okay to ask a few questions. I just acquired a DP Super Cup from a friend that got it in an estate sale. It has been mostly built but not finished and is in excellent condition. It is the yellow version and there are no decals on it at all. It has an OS 120 FS mounted but cowl has not been touched so engine setup can still be changed, but there are some small parts missing (tail wires, small bolts, one control horn & decals). So here are my questions and I did read all 41 pages of the thread, but didn't find the answers I need.

1. Is the OS 120 FS enough engine to fly this plane well, with possibly more power than is needed for scale flight? Will I have to add a lot of lead to balance?

2. Are the tail wires needed for flight? They are missing. How hard would it be to make some? Any tips would be appreciated.

3. I know all you die hard cub guys will think I am crazy for this because I would have to cut the cowl, but would a 31cc Ryobi gas engine fly this well? Would it be too much weight up front?

If I decide not to finish it, is their anyone who would be interested in it (just the plane no engine or servos)? Thought I would ask here before I decide to put it up for sale.

Thanks
fossil