Simviation Forum - 1959 EP Cub

Apr 25^th, 2004 at 10:05pm

Iroquois Offline
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Some of you may have noticed my Piper Cub avatar. For thoes of you who don't know. I'm building an 8% semi-scale Piper Cub. This perticular model was featured in a 1959 issue of Model Airplane News as a rubber band flyer. The same aircraft was re-released in R/C format in the January 2004 issue to celebrate Model Airplane News' 75th anniversery. It comes in two varieties. A indoor/park flyer or enlarge it 167% for an 8% scale fun flyer.

A view of the aft section starboard side. Only this side has been painted just to see how it looked.

A view of the aft port side. As you can see, the top panel still needs trimming. Here's a quick tip. Put rubbing alcohol and ammonia in a sprey bottle. Spray it on balsa for instant softening for shaping. Dries fast without warp.

In the paint department are the aft stabalizers painted cub yellow of course using TopFlite "LusterKote" spray paint.

The plan I'm working from. You may be able to order it from Model Airplane News but don't hold me on that.

Still got the wing and forward section to go. I've completed all the ribs but then I realised I bought the wrong size leading edge. Serves me right for not bringing a tape measure with me to the hobby store. Forward bulkheads 1 and 2 will be perticulary difficult because of the notches for the stringers in the nose. I have completed the landing gear as well.

I will probably be using all GWS equipment as recomended by the plans. These include an IPS 'A' drive with 9x7 prop, R4P receiver, 2 amp ESC, and 2 micro servos. Haven't decided on batteries yet. The model will have a 36'' span (approx 1 meter).

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Reply #1 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 10:08pm

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That's looking great! Keep us posted mate.

Will

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Reply #2 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 10:20pm

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Yes Orenda please keep us posted...it is looking good

Also that tip was excellent...I am sure someone else on these forums will find your tips helpful.

Thanks for posting.

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Reply #3 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 10:23pm

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Also that tip was excellent...I am sure someone else on these forums will find your tips helpful.

Got it out of FlyRC Magazine. BTW, you can still get the plan. You can order the back issue from the MAN website for $5.99USD.

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Reply #4 - Apr 25^th, 2004 at 11:17pm

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cool orenda please keep us posted pal

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Reply #5 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 5:03am

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Nice job Orenda. Keep us informed on your progress. Wink

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Reply #6 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 5:49am

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Nice little toy there. I can't wait to see your first "flying" shots Wink

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Reply #7 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 4:16pm

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hey man.... thats a sweet plane. my mum used to fly one back in the eighties.... hehehehehe i built one a while go, not as big as urs, i posted some when i finished it. i stillg ot some around so here.

all the interior was done from scratch followin my mum's description.... panel was carved and all.

good luck with urs! post pix of ur progress, and of course, ur first flight! 8)

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Reply #8 - Apr 28^th, 2004 at 10:04am

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beautiful looking aircraft on both sides of the pond!

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Reply #9 - Apr 28^th, 2004 at 11:15am

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"Pommes de terre" - Potatoes?? Shocked

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Reply #10 - Apr 28^th, 2004 at 11:20am

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very good start Orenda!

one of the instructors in my soaring club has been world champion in this branch. he has an amazing Starfighter and an ooo sooo sweet F-16...both with a real jet turbine...man what a sound. if you want to see it in real life, you'll have to take a stop at EBZR Wink

« Last Edit: Apr 29^th, 2004 at 12:02pm by Mr. Bones »

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Reply #11 - Apr 28^th, 2004 at 7:23pm

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"Pommes de terre" - Potatoes?? Shocked

Yep. Frozen microwave potatos. Every time I pick up the box it's always on the GDMF French side.

An Update: I've attatched the elevatior to the horizontal stabalizer and the vertical stabalizer to the body. Still have to make the rudder though.

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very good start Omag!

??? Have you been drinking again. I'm Orenda, not Omag.

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Reply #12 - Apr 29^th, 2004 at 12:04pm

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sorry man, i wasn't drunk (is my name Ozzy? i guess not)...i changed the name Wink

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