You're welcome guys.....

Believe it or not, I'm heading out to a float fly - a big one!!!

He,He, I kinda figured as much. Ain't it nice you don't have to rush home to get back to work?

Well not for paid work anyways...I have a long, long list of projects and honey-do's to keep me going most of the summer....

BUD, could you help me with the painting of ultraoat? Ive got the three m striping tape in different widths, and three m sanding pads, and after reading this thread again understand that you use lustercoat for painting, maybe the rattle can? what was your procedure? thanks for info Builder Jim

Hi Jim,
I forgot what brand tape I used but I got it at the hobby shop and it was red and 1/8" wide. I taped my pattern first and then ran masking tape with my paper (I bought a roll of the brown paper from an automotive paint shop) just overlap the red about halfway. I cleaned the area to be painted with alcohol but didn't sand. I did use lustrekote but found it doesn't like ultracoat....it chips. That's why next winter i'll recover mine in super coverite and do it right. The rattle cans are fine if you do light coats to build up. Some people use rustoleum but my preference in cans is krylon. Best spraying can paint i've ever used, I think it's under $3.00 at wal mart. Lustrekote is a very heavy spray. I know they make a spray can paint for ultracoat but don't know where to buy it or how easy it is to spray. My preference is PPG with a gun and I have three guns including a new HVLP i've yet to try but the lazies got me when I painted my cub. I'll correct that when I recover in coverite. Let me know if you need any more info.

Bud

[] BUD THANKS FOR QUICK TURN AROUND. WELL THATS WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT LUSTERCOAT, ive expermented with the new fusion from rustolium will stick on but still will chip if you tape over it, or wad it up not that happens on my planes, but it does stay on better than most paints . some of the folks here has a proven method?yes ive found my problem with the struts. must I bare all here for the world to here? and I guess Ill be looking into a float set up. hum thanks jim

Jim,
I've heard somewhere Dave Patrick is working on floats for this plane.

[]NO NO NOT ANOTHER PROJECT THAT REQUIRES A WHOLE BUNCH OF LEARNING. NO JUST KIDDING MIGHT BE FUN TO DO JUST DIFFERENT THAN IAM USE TO BUILDER JIM

BUD

I was also with the 7th Dc.

I just got out of the army three weeks ago and also own my home here.

Nice area but looking forward to Ohio.

Jon,
Now that's a coincidence....Jeff was 7th Cc. He went in in '88 and got out in '93 spent the whole time there except for his training at Ft Eustis. Was in the first gulf conflict. Think his tail # was 384. He painted "have guns will travel" on the fuse while over in Saudi. He keeps up with some friends he served with on a chinook website.

Any of you guys with DP Super Cubs have any video you could post? I would especially appreciate video of the OS 160 twin in action. Thanks.

Hello Phil.

I'm currently researching a 1/4 scale build of an L21. Can you advise how/where you gathered the documation for yours?

Thanks...

I'll be happy to post a video clip when I can. I have my OS 160 FT, Keleo headers, on board glow, Futaba flight pack w/coreless metal gear bb servos....everything except the plane. I've been promised the kit this month....getting a little ansy[]. I plan on videoing the maiden flight.

Question: I bought 18-6 props for this cub-OS 160 FT set-up and the hobby shop owner said I was nuts....too much prop. I'm confused about that because this is the prop Dick Pettit used in his article. The store owner told me to stick with 16-6 or 15-8 since the OS 160 twin is not that powerful (his words). I went ahead and bought the 18-6's anyway. I already have a stash of 15-8s for my 120's. Any comments?[sm=confused.gif]

Stick with the 18-6

Bud

Some pics of the float fly, if you guys are interested..lots of big scale planes there !!

http://fubarhill.com/gallery/view_al...umName=Shuswap

NONY, nice pics, thanks for sharing builder jim

Thanks for sharing nony, hope you had a great time. I just finished reworking my cross bracing so the canoe will fit now I have to mount the canoe with a scale strapping and then start on the water rudders hookup [X(] haven't a clue there, but want to use pulleys....guess i'll get out my proctor catalog.

Are you using one water rudder or two? are they going to be retractable??

I'm using two retractable rudders from ernst.

I have a set of floats from a byron husky, and I believe they have a fairly detailed explanation of how to set up the water rudders....It will take me a few days to get to it though as I am going out of town.......although, at your rate of building, that should not be an issue [>:]

Oh No! I'd better slow down....i'm getting recognized for my hi speed building, next thing ya know my 2004 model will make it in the 2035 magazines!! [X(]
Thanks Nony

FYI,

After reading this thread, I decided to buy the DPM Super Cub. I called last week to place my order and spoke with Sandy. She said they expect the next shipment of Super Cubs to arrive in 6-8 weeks. Sounds and looks like the model is worth the wait. Hope this thread continues to grow more info and photos.

Thanks,
Andrew

Good choice Andrew, I waited 7 months for mine. What color? What engine? Hope you'll post your progress with pictures.


Bud

Hi Bud,

I choose the traditional yellow color scheme. Like alot of guys, I really wanted to use a small gas engine like the Zenoah G26, but I don't think I can bring myself to cut up the cowling and have the large cylinder head hanging out the bottom. A fully concealed 4 stroke engine would look better and probably sound more scale like. I prefer OS engines, so I will probably purchase the 120 or twin 160 engine. This would be my first 4 stroke engine purchase, so I need to start educating myself about their operation and set up. This thread should be very helpful once my kit arrives.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,
Get the O.S. FT160 if you can swing the extra bucks,you won't be sorry later.