RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

farmerric, thanks for the info. I had this motor in my Stinson Reliant and it ran great. I can't remember if the tank in the Stinson was higher than the carb, I gave away the plans when I sold the plane. I'll run it and see how it goes. I too am hesitant on cutting out that piece of ply, it seems pretty structural to me.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Anybody install nav lights or landing lights on their Cub? If so, what system did you use?

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Steamship, when I do mine i'll be using Electrodynamics light system.


http://www.electrodynam.com/cgi-loca...exe/?E+scstore

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

v-snap, check page one post #18. I think the cowl is probably the same on the clipped wing version as the full version. O.S.160 fits nicely.


Bud

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Hey Bud, that lighting system looks like a good deal. I think I'll use it too. I have a plane on the building board before I can start on my S-Cub, so that wil give me time to get the order off. I have a complete McDaniel lighting system that I bought about ten years ago and never used, but the nav lights aren't as bright. It does have a pair of syncronized strobes that I might try to use as well.
I guess my winter project will be quite exciting. I'm using an OS 160 FT for power.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

V-Snap, I just measured my cowl. At the front it is 8 1/2" wide. Check the weight specs for the Clipped Cub at www.davepatrickmodels.com

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Hi Bud,

Thanks for the info. Looks good.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Hello guys

I am currently rebuilding dpm super cub that a friend gave to me. I have to rebuild from the trailing edge forward with no parts. I have been using pic's that you all have posted and scaleing them up to creat a drawing for templates. thanks to all for your pics.

Jeremy Arvin

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Jeremy, if I were you, I would order the cowl and windows from DPM. This will give you an idea what sizes to make your new cabin. The DPM S-Cub is supposed to be accurate in outline and true 1/4 scale, so a scale three view drawing would help a bunch too.
Another idea would be to order the clipped wing if they are still in stock. Then you would have something to measure from and then sell it if you don't want it. With the popularity of these models, you would have no problem selling it.
Then again, maybe you are looking for a true scratch build project.

Good luck in your endeavors.

My .02

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

The good thing is the cowl was not on the plane when it went down. also the top of the cabin is still intact. I have already got a drawing together and wood is on its way. I will have to make molds for the glass. Fortunatly I work for a ther****rming shop so i can pull parts for free.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Well, my big Super Cub just arrived here in KSA! It survived the around-the-world trip pretty well, just a slightly bashed wing tip to fix (easily repairable). It took six months to get here, so I guess Faulkner still holds the prize for longest delivery time from order date (seven months). I ordered a white one, but received a yellow one which is just fine with me. Everything I imagined about this plane is true....an absolute beauty! I have three days off begining tomorrow, so my goal is to have it flyable before Sunday. I am still debating whether to use dowel standoffs for the OS 160 FT ala Pettit, or make a ply box standoff ala Faulkner, et al. I think I will go with the single servo/carbon fiber pushrod arrangement for the elevator as everybody seems to have good luck with that. I'll post pics as they become available. I'm psyched![>:]

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

I had my first glitch today - one of the cowl blind nut fasteners, hidden deep within, would not take the 4-40 cowl hold-down screw. The instructions say not to force it, cross-thread, or push hard because it is not covered by warrantee (like a warrantee matters over here in the desert:eek:). Anyway, I couldn't get the bolt to take, so I knocked out the blind nut and looked - sure enough, it was plugged up with glue! Thanks Charlie Chan! No problem, just got a new blind nut, fished it on with a wire, held it in place with a long stick and screwed in the 4-40 bolt. After cinching the blind nut down, I dripped in some CA with a long wire feeder - good as new! My camera is on the fritz, so you'll have to wait for pictures awhile - sorry.[:o] This is a great ARF!

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Daniel, congrats on getting your cub. I have the OS 160FT for mine too. I ordered an ARC version and had to take the yellow one in order to get one. I'm glad I didn't pass it up because like you, think it is the best cub yet. I have a plane on the board to finish before I get started on mine. Am looking forward to seeing your pics.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

I couldn't find any appropriate sized plywood around so I used the Dick Pettit method for engine mounting. Seemed to work out fine. I mounted the Keleo headers and made the exit hole in the cowl. Lookin' good so far. I'm working on digging out the elevator hinges now. Yes, they are a pain.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Bud,

Your floats and canoe arrangement are striking - just checked out the pic you posted on the previous page. IMHO, I'd fly with the canoe inverted - otherwise you might quickly overgross the aircraft in a heavy shower;).

TripleDeucer,

I like the yellow one just fine even though they are so prevalent in this hobby, it seems. When the covering wears out, and if it is still airworthy, I'll cover it in fabric and paint it something else. I hope that will be many happy flight hours from now.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Hi Daniel,
I had planned on inverting the canoe for flight but had to ditch the idea because my float cradle interferes with the canoe. I posted pictures of it in the seaplane forum. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3391619/tm.htm

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

I went through this thread looking for ideas on where to locate the throttle servo for the OS 160 FT. I didn't see anything in the photos. Looks like a tight fit since the link wire must be run low under the tank tray, and I'm not sure where to put the servo. Any suggestions?

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Daniel,
Sending a picture of my servo installation. I moved the tray back some in order to get the rear seat positioned in a more scale like fashion. The throttle servo is the one without the arm. I bought a package of HD arms from the hobby shop which had a longer arm in order to reach the cable which is on the right side of the plane and behind the panel I built from balsa. I drilled holes in the existing framework and ran the cable through them to the 160. Not hard to do at all. Look close and you can see the black cable sleeve on the right side.


Bud

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Daniel, I was just thinking, how about using a sub micro servo for throttle? You could mount it just about anywhere up front and even on the engine box. This might not work out since I haven't researched it for mine yet, but was thinking when you use small stuff it makes location easier.

Mark


PS- Lets get this thread going again, as I'm hungering for more info and tips.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Good thought, 3-2's. I would use a micro except I have none and I need a trip back home to the world get one. I have dozens of standard sized servos, though, so I'm stuck with that for now. I mounted my servo almost on the floor behind the third bulkhead from the firewall. this gives me a straight shot to the throttle arm with the supplied wire. Looks like I will have plenty of room for the other goodies to fit.:D

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Here's a couple of shots of my throttle installation. Maiden flight should be this weekend!:

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

dl fixing to get this set up what are the fuel tubes on the side for nice work heard the fly like a dream good luck frank

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Thanks, frank99, - the tubes on the side - one is vent and the other a fill line. They're on the side and fit under the cowl out of sight, but are easily accessible with the cowl installed.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Here's the perfect scale passenger for the SuperCub!

Randy

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Has anyone installed a saito 182 in a Hangar 9 Super Cub? I am having problems with the carb block interfearing with the cowl. I may move the center of thrust down 1 inch. If anyone has installed this engine oin this plane, I am open for suggestions

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Well, she's all done finally. I'm looking forward to the first flight in a couple of days if the wind dies down a little[:o].

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

now i know why every one wants one nice very nice maybe some day kids get out of school bills paid off wife gets a job gas go down taxes go down well i guess i will never get one frank

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Even with all those things not currently being an issue, and placing my order through the local hobby shop last MARCH, and I still don't have mine. The time it is taking DPM to get these things built and shipped, frustrating as it is, I sure hope it is worth this long wait. I've got the OS FT160, the twin glow driver, the servos/radio, wheels, and a lot of other stuff, but not the airplane. You all have my envious compliments on how nice your models look. Some day, hoperfully in my own lifetime...

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

that equipment is perfect for the plane[&:] are they that hard to get no xmas gift:( , i need to order the same stuff in your post the engine has been on my list for years[&:] what brand glow driver did you get thanks[&:] frank

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Frank,

I got the Maxx Products Twin Glow Driver for it. If you are looking for a FT160, use the wish list feature in RCU. Since I bought this one I have seen 4 or 5 of them available from $350 to $550, (they are ~$675 new). After I decided on the Supercub, I put in a wish list for the OS FT 160 and in a couple of days one showed up NIB. A quick offer, trip to get a money order, and in a few days I had one and it does indeed look like it has never seen fuel. Like the airplane, I can't wait to hear it.

Ray

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Has anyone out there jumped off the deep end and used a, (dare I say it), Zenoah G-26 on their DP Super Cub?
Yes, I know, they're heavy, they're lower powered, they're heavy, the cylinder will stick out of the bottom of the cowl, they run on gasoline and they're heavy.

But I have one on the shelf.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

just put one on a h-9 182 fit perfect but that is a large plane not sure on the cub going to the waiting list at daves to get one

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

one other thing on the wait this plane might be the best arf in the world looks and performance dont know why they take so long to get frank

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Dick,

I sure thought about putting a gasser in it, but after reading your review, and wishing to keep it looking like a scale Supercub, I tabled that idea and bought the twin. (I very briefly thought about using a US41 that is sitting around, but didn't think long). I used to fly a Supercub (my icon) to tow gliders and banners back in the late '60's and into the early '70's, and really like the airplane.

DPM... I just need my kit, in white!

Regards,

Ray

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Ray, have you phoned DP Models to see if they do in fact have a backorder for your hobby shop. Mine was ordered back in March and I got one on the last shippment in August. Howeve, I had to take a yellow one as they never got the ARC version I had ordered.
Check with them.;)

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Mark,

I know it has been confirmed several times as I work there in the shop from time to time, but I may call and check anyway. The last e-mail from DPM indicated if not in November, then maybe in December. I was warned it may take a while to get.

I would rather wait to get it in white versus take one in yellow. I flew a white with red trim PA18, and in my personal, twisted mind, "J-3 Cubs" are yellow, "PA-18 Supercubs" are white.

Ray

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Ray, I think the same as you do on the colors as associated to the plane. If you can stand the wait, a white one would be better. I took the yellow one thinking that I would strip it down and do a silk and dope finish. Only thing is, the yellow finish is so nice and covered decently that I will put up with it.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Hi,
Does any of you have Dave Patrick's e mail?. Couldn't find it. Interested on the clipped wing version.Thanks. Alex.

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Alex,

I believe their e-mail is [email protected]

and their website is [link=http://www.davepatrickmodels.com]www.davepatrickmodels.com[/link]

God Luck,

Ray

RE: Dave Patrick super cub
 

Man, I have been thinking about that airplane too. Looks sweet! I used to love my Goldberg Cub on floats. Who's floats did you go with? The scale rigging looks awesome. How much$? Thanks.