I agree, Hangar 9 is probably as close to scale as an ARF gets. Their wing struts are excellent and the stock landing gear isn't bad; at least it looks like it should. Best of all, they fly great. Their 1/4 scale J-3 ARF is terrific. In terms of kits, you could start a whole thread on that topic alone.

To tell the truth, I'm a bit dismayed that there isn't a definitive answer to this question. With all this professed love of Cubs I'm shocked there there isn't the Cub equivalent of the Proctor Albatros or the GTM DrI. Where's the "museum scale" Cub kit for all of these supposed Cub lovers? Is the Cub not worthy of such a kit?

How many "museum scale" DR1s do you actually see in person? Yet how many Cubs both kit built and ARF do you see any given weekend at the club field? I think this "professed" love of Cubs is quite genuine. Besides, a full scale Cub is so simple you don't need a museum scale kit to make a realistic one.

Maybe, but where's the Cub kit with guaranteed 100% accurate scale outlines (fuselage, wings, tail, rudder, undercarriage geometry) and maybe also a scale airfoil? You'd think there'd be at least one kit that could make these claims. Instead, what we get is companies talking about "scale-like" wire undercarriage, "scale" vacuum-formed dummy engines, working side door, and decals. That's not what makes a model "scale!"

You want this Cub. http://www.paoloseverin.it/cub/index.html

Ha! I challenge you to build one scale with all the nuts and bolts, interior and all! That airplane is so basic that a miscalculation in one location and all bets are off for everything else! The fin- fuse- stab junction fillet is difficult to execute. So is the cabin area. It is a fun airplane to build and fly. I could Lomcevac(sp?) with it. It was fun to roll down the runway with one wheel, lift and then roll the other. It is a great airplane to practice 'slips' for the times you need to fly into and out of a boxed canyon (hey- I can pretend, right?). You had to use the rudder. I remember a Nats or some meet that had an absolutely perfect Cub and some less than perfect 'warbirds' outscored it. That's one reason I don't care for those 'beautycontests'- too much subjectivity involved. Ultimately- beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Have fun!

ooohhhhh fancy!

Yes, actually, I DO want that! But that's not the "Proctor of Cub kits" it's more like the Lamborghini of Cub kits! Isn't there something scale for us peasants?

I think you are discounting how good the Sig 1/6 , 1/4 and BUSA kits are for being scale. What is wrong with them can be easy to fix for some one who wants to. It would be much harder to start with the 1/5 sig, GP or Goldberg, as good of airplanes as they are.

That's interesting that you say that, because I had always assumed that the 1/5 scale SIG was "better" that the 1/6 scale version. Maybe the 1/6 scale SIG at about $90 is what I should get.

After looking at a build thread for the 1/6 scale Cub on RC Groups, you're right that that one looks like the kit for me!

I have built and flown (3) Cub models over the years. All have been Sig kits, so I can't comment on the other kits that are available. I built the 1/6 scale full span version and the clipped wing version, and the 1/4 scale clipped wing. All are really nice flyers, but what I liked the best about these kits are the way they look!!! I think Sig has done a GREAT job with these kits!!! I'm even considering getting another 1/6 kit!

The 1/5 Sig is dumb down snap together plane; the 1/6 and 1/4 are put the sticks in the same place as the tubes go on the real ones. I know you would want even more detail, but they are the place to start. Most dont care what is under the covering and the 1/5 a little bigger than the 1/6 which is "small" for today.

I agree with your sentiments. The -51 is such a great airplane but it is so overdone I am building an IK3. I can't wait for flyers to ask me these two questions: is that an ARF and how does your P40 fly. You can bet your pants the Germans were glad they overran Yugoslavia when they did. If more of these (IK3) were available things might have gotten very embarrassing for the Bf109 drivers! One thing that is very curious is that the owners of these 'warbirds' know so little about them. I guess it has to do with 'curb appeal' but you'd think if someone went thru all the trouble to have a scale airplane it would be because they have some sort of connection to it in an historical sense. There are so many warbirds to build that have their place but are constantly neglected or, worse, snubbed.

I like the part where Clem got the brake and clutch confused while flying!

I just started flying this year and have always been fascinated with the Cubs, so I just purchased a Hangar 9 J-3 Cub PNP (already assembled) from a local hobby shop. However, a couple of the plastic windows are loose. What is the best glue to re-attach the windows? Canopy glue or epoxy?

Thanks,
Brian

RC56 canopy glue works the best. Stays pliable. Epoxy can yellow and crack over time.
Cheers.

I love Cubs but hate Cub Yellow so when I covered my 1/5 th scale SIG I covered it in bright yellow. I have a Goldberg Cub that is getting the sunburst pattern covering in two colors of green (my son's favorite color). I have a SIG Clipped Wing kit from the mid 70s (.19 to .35 size) that will probably get a transparent covering when it gets built. I don't think I'm ready to fly that plane its a challange!

I'm looking for the Carl Goldberg Cub wing kit. It's the kit that spans, 76.5".

Anyone have one? I'll pay.

I could also use any completed, covered or not covered, Carl Goldberg Cub wing of that size.

Can anyone help?

Best place to Post this request?

Thanks,

Charles

Great Planes bought carl Goldberg.
You may be able to get a wing kit from Tower Hobby.
http://www.carlgoldbergproducts.com/...pma0963.html#1

Thanks for your reply.

I'll try Tower but I doubt it.

I actually called CG today. They said the wing kit has been discontinued for some time. They actully suggested I buy the Cub kit.

I would if I knew someone who wanted the fuse, tail feathers and other parts?

Charles

Charles,
If CG doesn't have it, Tower won't.
I tried to get a window set for mine. They were going to charge me shipping from CG to them and then shipping from Tower to me.
I was lucky and found the windshield at fiberglass specialties.

You're probably better off getting the kit from eBay or RCU.

Bob

I agree that Flying a cub in scale flight can not be matched - all the sticks are gently used and adjusting for the flight and consistancy of speed - I love my cub - nothing better on a calm summer day - and I have those extras and aerobats

I built a Carl Goldberg Models Cub and flew it with an 80 Saito 4 stroke. Very aerobatic for such a big wing. After a season, I built the floats and flew it off of the water for a while..what a blast! That was a long time ago. Now I am building a Sig 1/4 scale Cub. I like Cubs for Cub's sake. Nothing loks or flies quite like a Cub!</p>

I love the Cub. I learned to fly with the Gold Edition Goldberg on a buddy box. Over the years I've built both wing version of GB Cubs. The last one I had was a 60 GP Cub. GB flew better I thought. Now after finding an old package of photos and log books of my dads. I'm building a 1/4 scale B USA like the one in the photo. My dads that he flew when he lived in Curvensvills PA.

You could say I,m a cub lover. I've restored many J3's and been envolved with the "LEGEND" factory since we started in '04. I've been out of RC for some time but now I'm building a SIG Kit. It will have a for stroke for power and be finished to look like Joe Debranski's who won Grand champion classic at Oshkosh in "08. I had a hand in that restoration.
Nothing says flying like the CUB. Yea, it's yellow and it's boring, but it draws a crowd every where we go.