Cub 602 build

[davidchoate]

I just started a 602 Cub build. I was surprised how well the die cutting was. I just sanded the backs a bit, and the parts fell out almost like laser cut.I also have a P-51 900 kit I was gonna do that, but it's missing one of the parts sheets with the tail pieces. anyone know if I can get a free new parts sheet as I intend to use it in "G" challenge, and so I cant make my own. It says must use kit wood.

[Billy Mc]

If you bought a kit with something missing I would hope they would make it good.

I thought the G challenge was for 600 and 700 models this year.

[davidchoate]

yes, my cub is a 600, but I guess I cant use the 900 P-51, buts thats ok. I might do the Lancer too.

[davidchoate]

so far its goin very good

[davidchoate]

i stayed up all night and worked on my Cub. Its gonna be a good flyer I think.

[davidchoate]

its very light. i built many 500, 300, and 400 series, but this is my first 600 build. they are definitely more capable of flight it appears. FF i mean. I got a whole big assortment of colored tissue from the AC More Arts & craft store, so I can do a nice color scheme without paint.

[Billy Mc]

Looking good. I found that top cross brace in the nose was very close to the rubber motor. If any downforce is needed the rubber may hit it. I cut it out on mine and made a three piece brace that goes up and over. Mine was tail heavy even after drilling some extra holes in the rear.

[davidchoate]

almost ready for covering.im gonna figure out some kind of better tailwheel setup though. I got some nice colored tissue I bought, and the kit came with white,and a small amount of grey. I would have to paint it for sure,and I relly want this one to fly, so i'm using my tissue. if its against the g contest rules i'll just build a different model. these 600's are a piece of cake, and go together quite well.

[davidchoate]

CUB

[davidchoate]

i must say that if i am to convert another micro RC Guillows; I will do a 500 series. because of the lack of stringers , and B formers it it much easier to fit the linkages ,and servi brici;also the small cowlings make for seemongly easier motor placceent. My 602 cub , I thinks looks more like a Taylorcraft than a Cub.

[Phugoid]

These fly well,

This is the standard kit, prop etc with 3/16" rubber. We had a lot of fun with it. It now sits on my daughters bedroom shelf.

http://youtu.be/S8fckjBSTek

[davidchoate]

I watched tour video. that was a VERY nice flight. what was the rubber/prop combo?, and did you cover with silk, or the tissue. and what was your completed weight? thanks.

[Phugoid]

I think all of your questions should be answered here:

http://balsamodels.com/phpBB/viewtopic. ... lit=Cub+95

Cheers

Andrew

[davidchoate]

thanks. I'm going to cover it today. I made only 2 slight modifications. One: I added ,and doubled the cross stringers ( for lack of knowing their name)at the cockpit top wing attachment areas,Two: I uses a modified very thin wire tailwheel. I am nowhere close to an experienced flier yet, but have learned enough , and I know this thing wont live through alot of flights without doing these very minor adjustments.

[davidchoate]

oh, yes, and the bungee cross members on the landing gear are either to be omitted, or made as functional. If I am to just glue two pieces of balsa on, they WILL come off on the first landing.