Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

Purchased a 1/4 scale cub from an older gentleman at a swap meet today==still in the bones. I was wondering what size engine should I be looking at to put in this plane? The person I purchased the plane from had a stroke and he could not remember what kit it was. I need to get a window kit for it. Felt sorry for the older man, because I know that he liked to build and fly, you could tell that by the quality of the work that he had completed. Maybe I could take a picture of it and someone might know who the mfg. is.

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

These planes are for 1.20 size engines

Some people use the 25cc size gas engines in them

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

Along with the photo, try to post some measurements. That may help identify it.

When it comes to engine choice, it would be a sin to put a 2-stroke glow engine in a cub. If you go glow, a 4-stroke would be the way to go. Something like a 1.20-1.60 should work I'd think. It may be pricey but something like this would really be cool: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBY68&P=0

Another option that is pretty budget friendly would be gas. Something in the 20-26cc range should fit in the cowl nice and fly the plane very well.

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

I have a balsa USA ¼ cub @ 14.5lbs with an OS 91 FSP swinging a Master Airscrew 14X8. This halls the cub around in a very scale manner, not over powered. The full size J3 only had a 50hp Continental

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

I have an unbuilt 1/4 scale Super Cub 108" wingspan, a kit actually. I have a Saito 180 in the box waiting for it. Hummm, maybe too much engine huh?

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I will post some pictures and maybe someone can tell me who makes this plane. I need the window kit. WS-85" fuselage approx 60"
Thanks

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

Here are some picturesSee who can guess the mfg. Hope you can. I would not let me upload 7 pictures.. If you need another view let me know and I can do that

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

I would say you have a ¼ Sig clipped wing cub

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

The old gentleman I purchased it from (who had a stroke) said he though maybe it was a Sig but he wasn't sure. Do you know where I might get a window kit for it?

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

If it is a sig, I would think you could contact them at http://www.sigmfg.com/ and ask them.

Good luck, I will buy it from you for $70 ;)

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You might try this I would assume that the window kits would be the same[link=http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmart.exe/MainMenuFV4.html?E+Sig]sig window kit [/link]

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http://www.sigmfg.com/cgi-bin/dpsmar...rch_02Index_01

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How do you guys find all that stuff. Thank Heavens for RCU

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It appears that the so called windshield kit may just be some .032" acrylic sheet?

There may be a template for the windshield on the plans?

You will have to call and see

I do recommend buying the instruction book and possibly the decals?

Do you have the struts? Are you going to need them?

RE: Engine for 1/4 scale Cub
 

I do not have the struts and yes I will probably need them. The windshield looks like a big version of the GB ann. Cub. Has the top part that juts out over the LE of the wing.