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01-05-2018, 06:23 PM
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Well, I surmise that once I'm done building my 1/4 cub (+/- 75% done), rebuilding 63" decathlon, and building this 4*, I MIGHT be competent by then to fly this thing. on another note, yep, I'll just rebuild and hang the decathlon for a while.
01-05-2018, 06:28 PM
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Flit risk a simple answer to servo leads is to use a trap ic buffer it is 1 chip low price. I may have a few left in my stash. Got them from ace. Others may have them too.
Plug 1 end of your servo leade in to the trap then plug another lead in to your reciever.
Trainermaster80
Plug 1 end of your servo leade in to the trap then plug another lead in to your reciever.
Trainermaster80
01-05-2018, 06:32 PM
#2980
thanks for the suggestions on a beginner build by the way. I was just thinking that while I still have to give proper attention to detail when it comes to putting the parts together, it might be easier to build those that have tabs or interlocking parts than those that have none. unfortuantely, sig doesnt sim to employ that in most of their planes based on the replies here.
with that, which among the sig scale planes is easy to build (regardless of whether they have tabs or slots)? for the trainer, I honestly might consider the one from the other maker. the LT 40 as some suggested would have been ok. it just happens that I already have a trainer that looks a little like the LT40.
thanks again!
with that, which among the sig scale planes is easy to build (regardless of whether they have tabs or slots)? for the trainer, I honestly might consider the one from the other maker. the LT 40 as some suggested would have been ok. it just happens that I already have a trainer that looks a little like the LT40.
thanks again!
thanks! looks like a good one. I have available engine for this plane. how's the flying difficulty though, would it be suitable for a beginner? I've been flying mostly trainer or high wing planes except my first ever plane which is a foamy version of the F6F Hellcat.
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Well, I surmise that once I'm done building my 1/4 cub (+/- 75% done), rebuilding 63" decathlon, and building this 4*, I MIGHT be competent by then to fly this thing. on another note, yep, I'll just rebuild and hang the decathlon for a while.
Yq
Well, I surmise that once I'm done building my 1/4 cub (+/- 75% done), rebuilding 63" decathlon, and building this 4*, I MIGHT be competent by then to fly this thing. on another note, yep, I'll just rebuild and hang the decathlon for a while.
the 4*60 flys great it has a Semi symmetrical wing, witch makes it a lot easier to fly and will do just about every thing that you would want to do with a plane shory of 3D. I have had a couple amd loved how they fly.
01-05-2018, 08:52 PM
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thank you! the student trainer and 4 star will be next then. How I wish it's that easy buying/ordering kits here in the Philippines as in the US. Got my 1/4 cub and demoiselle when I travelled there last year. It cost me an additional $100+ for an oversized baggage. will just wait for a relative to come home mid year and let him handle the cost! 
another plane that caught my attention is the midstar 40. what can you say about?. one of those who submitted reviews said he finished building it in 3 days.
another plane that caught my attention is the midstar 40. what can you say about?. one of those who submitted reviews said he finished building it in 3 days.
01-06-2018, 04:45 AM
#2983
Build time has a much to do with the individual builder, as it does the kit being built.
If you want to learn how to build, and do it well, I suggest that you forget about speed, and concentrate on improving your skills. Attention to detail is essential. Care must be taken to construct straight, warp free wings. Fuselages must be built without bows. These things can not be accomplished if you are in a big rush to get a model completed.
Yes, a model can be completed in three days, but to be able to do it, a strong foundation in building essentials is required. It is not going to happen without experience and attention to detail.
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01-06-2018, 05:10 AM
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Build time has a much to do with the individual builder, as it does the kit being built.
If you want to learn how to build, and do it well, I suggest that you forget about speed, and concentrate on improving on improving your skills. Attention to detail is essential. Care must be taken to construct straight, warp free wings. Fuselages must be built without bows. These things can not be accomplished if you are in a big rush to get a model completed.
Yes, a model can be completed in three days, but to be able to do it, a strong foundation in building essentials is required. It is not going to happen without experience and attention to detail.
If you want to learn how to build, and do it well, I suggest that you forget about speed, and concentrate on improving on improving your skills. Attention to detail is essential. Care must be taken to construct straight, warp free wings. Fuselages must be built without bows. These things can not be accomplished if you are in a big rush to get a model completed.
Yes, a model can be completed in three days, but to be able to do it, a strong foundation in building essentials is required. It is not going to happen without experience and attention to detail.
I'm learning a lot even with the 1/4 cub I'm building today and I surely am taking my time which explains why my build has already taken almost 10 months now. It's just that as a newbie, it means a lot to me to see some fast results, a flying plane, without necessarily rushing the build process.
01-06-2018, 06:32 AM
#2985
Tom
that is so true if you look at the timeframe when I started building the two fazers, theoretically I was able to build both those in a day and another day to cover them but these are the sixth and seventh phasers I’ve built. I have also been able to build and fly a 4*60 in one weekend but i have also built a couple before. But when it comes to a new plane like the SIG cub I started its a houl different story. I put it a side to let my brain rest. I will pick that back up after I finish the the fazers.
that is so true if you look at the timeframe when I started building the two fazers, theoretically I was able to build both those in a day and another day to cover them but these are the sixth and seventh phasers I’ve built. I have also been able to build and fly a 4*60 in one weekend but i have also built a couple before. But when it comes to a new plane like the SIG cub I started its a houl different story. I put it a side to let my brain rest. I will pick that back up after I finish the the fazers.
01-06-2018, 06:49 AM
#2986
Tom
that is so true if you look at the timeframe when I started building the two fazers, theoretically I was able to build both those in a day and another day to cover them but these are the sixth and seventh phasers I’ve built. I have also been able to build and fly a 4*60 in one weekend but i have also built a couple before. But when it comes to a new plane like the SIG cub I started its a houl different story. I put it a side to let my brain rest. I will pick that back up after I finish the the fazers.
that is so true if you look at the timeframe when I started building the two fazers, theoretically I was able to build both those in a day and another day to cover them but these are the sixth and seventh phasers I’ve built. I have also been able to build and fly a 4*60 in one weekend but i have also built a couple before. But when it comes to a new plane like the SIG cub I started its a houl different story. I put it a side to let my brain rest. I will pick that back up after I finish the the fazers.
I've run into problems that I just could not figure out, walked away, come back in a few weeks, and fix the problem. Then, I wondered why there was a problem in the first place. LOL
01-08-2018, 11:22 AM
#2993
Flit risk a simple answer to servo leads is to use a trap ic buffer it is 1 chip low price. I may have a few left in my stash. Got them from ace. Others may have them too.
Plug 1 end of your servo leade in to the trap then plug another lead in to your reciever.
Trainermaster80
Plug 1 end of your servo leade in to the trap then plug another lead in to your reciever.
Trainermaster80
01-13-2018, 03:13 PM
#2996
Just finished my early winter project. Sig Astrohog built to plans. Covered in Metallic Red and White Monokote. O.S. FS-72 alpha for power. Spectrum A6180 digitals plugged into a JR R921. Photo is crappy. Too snowy outside for a good photo. I’ll snap one at the field this spring. What a nice airplane to build. I don’t care for plastic covering, but wanted the airplane for early spring flying. Next up on the board,,,,Sig 1/4scale long wing Cub with a Saito FA-180, built to plan, covered in Koverall and dope. All my builds are right to plan.
01-13-2018, 05:18 PM
#2997
Vary nice. Good job!!! Hope to build ome before sig this year.
But it will not be totally to plan, I normally take out 1/2 the dihedral and put in a one piece fuselage doubler And over power the hec out of it. Also i do my own cover scheme not really one to build like a box.
But it will not be totally to plan, I normally take out 1/2 the dihedral and put in a one piece fuselage doubler And over power the hec out of it. Also i do my own cover scheme not really one to build like a box.
01-13-2018, 07:01 PM
#2998
I thought hard about cutting the dihedral down, but I decided to go with the planned 12 degrees. I wanted a gentle low wing airplane on this build. I have an Ultra Sport for hooping things up.
01-14-2018, 04:06 AM
#2999
Just finished my early winter project. Sig Astrohog built to plans. Covered in Metallic Red and White Monokote. O.S. FS-72 alpha for power. Spectrum A6180 digitals plugged into a JR R921. Photo is crappy. Too snowy outside for a good photo. I’ll snap one at the field this spring. What a nice airplane to build. I don’t care for plastic covering, but wanted the airplane for early spring flying. Next up on the board,,,,Sig 1/4scale long wing Cub with a Saito FA-180, built to plan, covered in Koverall and dope. All my builds are right to plan.
I haven't built a model "to the plan" in 25 years, though. I always seem to find something to modify. LOL
01-14-2018, 04:39 AM
#3000
It was actually a fun, stressless build. Typical Sig quality in the box. I used ,most of the supplied hardware. I just wish they would reverse their policy on supplied gear wire. The box comes with wire bent for a tricycle setup. You have to order the wire setup for tail dragger configuration from Sig. as I see it most builders choose tail dragger setup.