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Old 09-10-2022, 09:07 PM
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I'm writing to the b'hood in an effort to obtain some original SIG plan-sheets for my SIG history website, the front page of which is at https://wanderings-ds.jimdofree.com/
As far as I know, this website is the ONLY complete record of every kit that SIG has ever put out, or a kit from another manufacturer that SIG has ever sold. They're all here.
I will not ask for presently active kits - those are still being sold by SIG and are under active copyright. I won't put them into the website. HOWEVER, long ago, SIG dumped all their paperwork, plans, booklets, decals, etc., for kits no longer in production. If anyone has these plans that I am missing and would be willing to scan them, I would be VERY appreciative.
I have the listing for the control-line and free-flight kits that I am missing. Some are listed as "Berkeley". Those kits, I have the Berkeley plans but not the SIG plans.
A very few kits have "???" - does a plan-sheet even exist for these kits? I don't know.
Anyway, here's the list of plan-sheets that I'm missing:
Control-Line
CL-1 Spitfire
CL-2 Warhawk (Berkeley)
CL-6 Bearcat
CL-7 P-47 (Berkeley)
CL-8 FW-190
CL-9 AT-6 Texan (Berkeley)
CL-10 Lil Snipper
CL-18 Kricket -- ANY information for this kit would be appreciated. I have 3 photos, nothing more.
CL-21 Mustang Stunter

Kwik-Bilt (KB)
KBCL-1 Spitfire
KBCL-2 Warhawk

Free Flight
FF-1 Cub ???
FF-7 Witch Doctor-X
FF-9 Fairchild-24 (Berkeley)
FF-10 Witch Doctor-800
FF-11 Bird Dog (Berkeley)
FF-13 Pigeon ???
FF-14 Flip
FF-16 ABC Scrambler
FF-17 Stinson L-5 (Berkeley)
FF-18 Super Cadet (Berkeley)
FF-19 Sweitzer 1-30 (Berkeley)
FF-21 The '29er
FF-28 Uncle Sam ???

I have the listing for the radio-control kits that I am missing. Some are listed as "Berkeley". Those kits, I have the Berkeley plans but not the SIG plans.

RC-1 Cessna-172 (Berkeley)
RC-2 PT-19 (Berkeley)
RC-6 Midget-450
RC-8 Champion Citabria
RC-9 Buster (Berkeley)
RC-10, 11 & 12 Simco
RC-13 Cessna-170 (Berkeley)
RC-15 Barron's Buggy
RC-16 Yak-18 (Berkeley)
RC-18 Beaver
RC-19 Fleet Biplane
RC-20 Stinson L-5 Sentinel
RC-21 Stits Flutterbug
RC-22 Relic
RC-23 Zlin Akrobat
RC-24 Aero Sportster
RC-35 Kougar (not the Mk-II)
RC-36 Klipper ???
RC-40 Doubler II
RC-43 Colt ???
RC-45 Scamp ???
RC-51 Kadet Mk-I
RC-64 Samurai
RC-70 Tristar
RC-71 Ultimate Bipe
Thanks!
Old 09-11-2022, 07:39 AM
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Have you hit up the new owner of SIG? I met him last year and he is really into getting the company back on it's feet. Unlike the previous owner who bought it more as a hobby, the new owner is serious in the company. He might like what you are doing and ask around if any of the old stuff is still around. Never know, they have rooms full of old stuff there.
Old 09-11-2022, 10:36 AM
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You may be able to find some of these plans on AeroFred or Outerzone plans. You would be surprised how often kit plans show up.

https://aerofred.com

https://outerzone.co.uk
Old 09-11-2022, 08:34 PM
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Yeah, I check both every week. Actually they're where I've found many of those that I already have.
Old 09-14-2022, 05:18 AM
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Just had a thought. The Queen of RC has outlived the Queen of England. Way to go Hazel!!!
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Old 09-14-2022, 09:44 AM
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Thumbs up Thanks for sharing https://wanderings-ds.jimdofree.com/

Originally Posted by skylark-flier
........ my SIG history website, the front page of which is at https://wanderings-ds.jimdofree.com/
As far as I know, this website is the ONLY complete record of every kit that SIG has ever put out, or a kit from another manufacturer that SIG has ever sold. They're all here.
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Well, I was able to loose some time in there...If you know what I mean..
I am sure I will go back and loose some more time..
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Old 10-16-2022, 11:04 AM
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Score! Picked up a somethin extra sealed in the wrapper for $75!
It goes into the pile with the fazer and kavalier kits
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Old 11-06-2022, 08:39 PM
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Had to change the livery for the Somethin' Extra in post 3788.
New season. New look.




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Old 11-10-2022, 03:37 AM
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Geez, I like both versions - but I think I like your new one better.

You must have had a lot of fun removing all that black and not showing any of it under your white.
Old 11-28-2022, 12:10 PM
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I see that SIG received their ARF's..
Hopefully some kits will be available soon?
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Old 01-22-2023, 12:37 AM
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Hi guys!
I've been gone a long time, I know. Christmas had come and gone again and yet again I find myself with another kit to build. It's not a true Sig, but a Herr Aquastar this time. Due my current location and circumstances, I am compelled to convert this one to electric. My question is, what brushless motor and prop combo should I be looking at got this one? Have any of you built one of these? Have you converted to a brushless outrunner?
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Originally Posted by skyrat71
Hi guys!
I've been gone a long time, I know. Christmas had come and gone again and yet again I find myself with another kit to build. It's not a true Sig, but a Herr Aquastar this time. Due my current location and circumstances, I am compelled to convert this one to electric. My question is, what brushless motor and prop combo should I be looking at got this one? Have any of you built one of these? Have you converted to a brushless outrunner?
Here is a link that makes a good starting point.

https://rcdude.com/resources/downloads.html
Old 01-27-2023, 11:45 AM
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outrider6, could you please post a link to your SSE build thread? I am currently building one and would very much like to add your modifications to it. TIA, Rick
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Default News flash: SIG as we know it is no more!

I just received the latest email newsletter from Old School Models here is an excerpt:

Secondly, our supply of CA hinges has dried up and it’s taken a bit of time a negotiation to find a substitute. I’ve found another supplier that I hope will be a good replacement.

But the biggest problem has been the loss of Sig Mfg. There's a lot of rumors going around as to what's going on with them - well I can tell you that as of 1/31, they have ceased all manufacturing and what's left will be an importer of ARF kits, moving somewhere up in the Chicago area. That's a shame, as there's a massive history and knowledge base that's apparently going to be lost. As you may or may not know, I purchase a good deal of items from Sig which are included in our own kits. Some wood, landing gear (music) wire, nose gear assemblies, etc. Their shutdown has sent me scrambling to find other suppliers. I'm well on the way to solving some of these, but let's just say it's taking ALL of my free time to make sure things are still shipping on time.

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Hello,

I’d like to join the brotherhood. Many years ago, I built a Kobra as my first Sig kit. Regretfully, I ended up selling it but it still flies locally. My stash consists of a Ninja, Smith Miniplane, Somethin Extra, Wonder, Kougar & King Kobra.
I recently purchased what I believe is Maxey Hester’s prototype Akrobat! See for yourselves. It was acquired from Sig’s development dept before they shut their offices in Montezuma and ended up at my LHS. Knowing its history it’s in remarkable shape. I just had to have it. The question is, do I fly it???








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Originally Posted by silverwings
outrider6, could you please post a link to your SSE build thread? I am currently building one and would very much like to add your modifications to it. TIA, Rick
I found the build thread and have begun the modifications on my SSE. I am currently waiting for my Sullivan tail wheel mount{I love these mounts}.
I would like to be included in the brotherhood. I built a 4* 40 years ago and flew it until my dumb thumbs put it into the ground. I love how these planes go together and have almost completed my SSE in 4 days. Only the rudder and fuselage to build and on to covering. This is a wonderfully built kit.
Rick
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Please count me in. I have found several in the past years, including quarter scale cubs, rascal 110, commanders, cougars, etc..
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Originally Posted by Quikturn
Hello,

I’d like to join the brotherhood. Many years ago, I built a Kobra as my first Sig kit. Regretfully, I ended up selling it but it still flies locally. My stash consists of a Ninja, Smith Miniplane, Somethin Extra, Wonder, Kougar & King Kobra.
I recently purchased what I believe is Maxey Hester’s prototype Akrobat! See for yourselves. It was acquired from Sig’s development dept before they shut their offices in Montezuma and ended up at my LHS. Knowing its history it’s in remarkable shape. I just had to have it. The question is, do I fly it???





I know this post is old…. I wouldn’t fly it, with its history and that fact that it’s such a good looking airplane I would retire it for good.
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Old 10-31-2023, 09:13 AM
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Hello, i have before you is my SIG Morrisey Bravo. and my SIG Kavalier. i have Lots of sig kits, this is just a couple planes i have. I would like to be apart of the SIG Brotherhood.




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Old 10-31-2023, 10:53 AM
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Nice job on both airplanes! i have been tempted by the Morrisey Bravo for some time.
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Originally Posted by FlyerInOKC
Nice job on both airplanes! i have been tempted by the Morrisey Bravo for some time.
Thank you sir! that has been my baby for a long time!
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Just out of curiosity, I checked the SIG website today and found a spark of life. There is a Holiday greetings there along with a short message. At the bottom of the page, a new Des Plaines, IL address is shown. That address is a commercial location so maybe, just maybe there will be some kind of future for SIG.
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Originally Posted by Truckracer
Just out of curiosity, I checked the SIG website today and found a spark of life. There is a Holiday greetings there along with a short message. At the bottom of the page, a new Des Plaines, IL address is shown. That address is a commercial location so maybe, just maybe there will be some kind of future for SIG.
I called and spoke to someone there before Xmas about ordering Stix-it and some paints. He said it is not a store per se but if you wanted to pick up your order in person you can do so. Just arrange it beforehand.

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