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Face it, anyone who builds enough kits will eventually build a cub. :D

I'm considering the Sig 1/5 scale J-3 and will probably put a Saito 60 Twin-cylinder in the nose, and I'd sure like to see other people's projects, finished or not.

So post us some pics!! :)

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Sig 1/6th J-3 with the build thread on this forum.

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Currently building a SIG 1/4 Scale Kit. Was thinking about converting it into an L-4, but have recently decided to build as an NE-1. Building is going much slower than I would like, but sometimes you just dont have as much time anymore.

[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5592980/tm.htm[/link]

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Yeah, but it's looking good. Take your time, savor every piece:).

flycfii---- you won't go wrong with sig's 1/5 scale. Comes out to a nice sized plane, and is an excellent build, all laser cut. Here's mine, .65 Saito power:

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Looking good, guys. Keep 'em coming![sm=thumbup.gif]

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That would be a lot of power for a Cub wouldn't it?

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Sig 1/4 scale Clipped Wing, needs covering and finish:

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Do you mean the .65? Yes and no:). If you build the Sig 1/5 by the plans, no mods, it comes out about 6 or 7 pounds. A .46 2-stroke or a .52 - .56 4 stroke would be plenty of power for scale flight. I wanted to turn a scale diameter prop (14 inch), and as modified to an L-4, with scale gear, on-board glow system, and a few repairs over the years, mine weighs 11 pounds. The .65 is still more power than needed to fly the plane, but I can cruise around at 1/3 throttle, and the 4 stroke sounds great, plus I can fly for close to 30 minutes if I want.

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Okay,, I see now where you're coming from on that engine. I have attached the OS52 four stroke but I have yet to fly the plane so I can't say whether or not it's the "right" power.

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And don't forget that twin-cylinder four strokes lose a bit of power; ie- it would be the equiovalent of a single cylinder .45 or .50 at best.

Keep the pics coming, guys!:)

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The Saito literature lists the .56 single at 0.93 hp, and the .65 at 0.95 hp. The .60T is rated at 0.9hp, just a tad less than the .56. For all practical purposes, you probably won't notice the difference between the .56 and .60T. I think the torque curves might tell a difference, though. The twin has more reciprocating mass, but a shorter stroke, and two power pulses per revolution. The .65 is one of the "older" Saitos, the stroke is longer in proportion to the bore. I've owned a .56, and I can tell you from comparison that the .65 has much better bottom end and midrange power. It's a bunch heavier, though. I guess it all evens out in the end.

sacgate, the .52 should work fine, I've seen one in a Sig Cub, it flew great.

More pics?

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Here are pics of my Great Planes .60 Cub kit. I built it as the clipped wing version with a wing span of 83". I am powering it with a Saito .91 4 stroke. Looks and sounds great on a slow fly by.

Tim

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http://www.casimages.com/img/jpg/min...1655868775.jpg

This is my 1/5 Sig Cub modified to L-4 in construction...great kit! I have made the scale gear and wing struts myself, lot of work...The engine is a Saïto FA 60 Twin, really nice.
Wheigth must be arround 9 lbs, not bab for this big wing!


Woodworm

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Woodworm, that is one of the prettiest L-4s I've seen. Great attention to detail! Keep us posted as you complete her.

Yak

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I'm seeing some outstanding work here...[8D]

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here is mine a 1/5 scale super cub scratch built from sig 1/6th scale plans (and yes i said 1/6th scale) powered with a saito 62 spinning an apc 13X6. all up weight about 6 pounds. currently awaiting repair due to dislocated firewall and crunched wing.

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Hey, Tgaulden, your Cub looks very nice !!, I want to build the 60 size GP Cub just like yours. BTW, how does it fly, build, etc. ??

Congrats. :)

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Dave Patrick super cub on sea commander floats with O.S.160 flat twin with electrodynamics on board glow.

Bud

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That looks good, Bud. I love the floats.

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Yeah, those floats look like the real thing- nice. How do you like the twin?

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If it has two cylinders it has to fly!!! ;) Wish I could afford the 4 cylinder.

Bud

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Here is my Cub,
Sig 1/4 C/W Cub with a Magnum 120 4-stroke for power, it is a great flying plane. I am in my 3rd season with this plane and it still looks as good as the day it was painted.
Anthony

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cubnut is that robart cub gear i have it on my cub as well

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Yes they are Robart,
So far no issues with the gear, they really make the landings smooth.
Anthony

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Cubnut,

Nice looking Cub! Did you use the Sig cylinders? I'm getting ready to build my 1/4 scale Sig J3 and would like to use some cylinders with a little more detail.

Thanks,

Scott