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J-3 Cub
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Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:54 pmby Glitch
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10774 ... ey_/tm.htmI'm building this J-3 that I got a few years back. I have little to go by, though I do have the prints. Anyone know of a sight I may have over looked that has this planes build? Also Engine is in question for this. DLE 30? I haven't got a clue. Any input would be greatful.
Re: J-3 Cub
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Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:27 pmby Glitch
I am currently working on servo installations at the present. I'm running Futaba (of course)
all the way around. 3305's. Heavey duty and more then I will need for this boat. I got the wing tube the other day and installed it. It went pretty smooth. Here is a shot of the tube beinging tested before being cut to fit in fuse.
Re: J-3 Cub
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Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:08 pmby Glitch
Today I worked on just 1/2 of the wing. I got the servo mounted and put my hindges in. Also I finally got the wing tip on. Whew alot dust from sanding on that.
Ceasor is making my 30" extentions for my servos. He needs some 4-40 rod, so we makin a swap. (Thank Ceasor)
Re: J-3 Cub
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Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:16 pmby blackbird
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Hey Rich, that is one huge cub! It looks like your going to need a gallon of paint for it.
Can't wait to see it fly.
Re: J-3 Cub
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Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:59 pmby m.e.l.
Looks awesome look foreword to see it fly
Re: J-3 Cub
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Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:17 pmby Glitch
Thanks for the compliment. Today I installed other servo on on the other wing and bolted up everything to see where I'm at. All the blind nuts, and dowels go togeather perfect. So I guess tomarrow God willing I will start my struts. I wana do them with the wings attached to see where I'm going to mount my plates for attaching.
A few years back as alot you guys know I did a build of my OMP 560 Edge on this site as well as on RCU. I worked all winter on that thing and to this day I still like that plane of mine the best. Putting the Cub togeather has been fun and great for passing the winter months. (being I hate going out in the cold) I'm hoping I really enjoy flying it. I think I will. Check it out.
Re: J-3 Cub
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Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:54 amby a10a9204
You will love flying it. I know I like my little cub. This year I will get the L4 out even more this year. I have been teaching myself RUDDER input flying on the sim.
NICE WORK!!!
Pete
Re: J-3 Cub
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Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:47 pmby Glitch
Thanks Pete. I still got a bit of work to do, and everything is tough figuring out. The plans only show you so much. I ordered a DLE 30 for it. I'll probably throw a big prop on it. I did some ordering again yesterday. I need a few sheets of windshield material and I ordered the interior for the cockpit.
Re: J-3 Cub
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Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:08 pmby a10a9204
Hope to see it up this summer. I would have loved to have gotten out today. Many GOOD happening things going on here that are taking priority. Hope your other planes are ready. I am all set here. I have retired my Katana. I got an OLD edge profile 540 from Rod that I am almost done with. I have to finish the rudder fix, and give it some major ops checks, then the fine tuning. Once all ground checks are 200%, AIR TIME!
Cannot wait to see it in the air! Good luck!
Pete
Re: J-3 Cub
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:19 pmby Glitch
Didn't get alot done today. I worked on the top hatch, installing hindges and lining up everything. Also cutting out for the door and window. I'm not liking how it takes away from the structure. I'm thinking I will put some heavey dowel material where I can if it looks good. Making the door latch wasn't fun either. It still isn't quite right. It's close but not quite right. Tomarrow is another day.