Sig 1/4 Scale Clipped-Wing Cub

[MrCubj3]

How did the Robart gear fitted into the frame? Does it need modifications?

[deltringham]

@MrCubj3

It's perfect! No modification needed. I wish they included some bungee covers though.

It took me 1/2 a day to assemble and paint them.

[aviatorsbh]

That was a good work. I renewed my Cessna a year ago. Also problems with aged bonds and oil-weakened wood.

[deltringham]

@aviatorsbh

The guys in my club can't believe that my Cub is 20 years old and still flies great.

[horizonflyer9]

Wow and I thought my Sig Somethin' Extra build was a challenge 0.0 that looks complex!

[MrCubj3]

That is awesome!!! I just love the Cub!!

What is the total flying weight on this machine??

[deltringham]

@MrCubj3

It's 14.5 lbs.

[downnflames]

@MrCubj3 The 1.20 Gemini pulls this ok? I was planning a 1.60 gemini for mine. Looks soooooooooooo cool !

[MrCubj3]

What is the wingspan on this?

[deltringham]

@MrCubj3

Thanks for looking. The wingspan is 86"

[CompoundBowShooter]

Wow. That was amazing. Nice model and great flying.

[deltringham]

@CompoundBowShooter

Thanks very much!

[Meyers200]

Awesome cub!

[deltringham]

@Meyers200

Thanks very much. I've had it for a long time and enjoy every time I fly it.

[deltringham]

@125saito

Thank you for the kind words. The plane weighs 14.5 lbs.

[El135o]

Thanks for that look into the bones! Construction seems pretty straightforward. I want to try an Aeronca 7' from scratch, but build it as light as I can for a .61!

[ripmax333]

did you made any modifications to the model during construction? i'm considering building the same size but with the standard wing since its build in two pieces it's more practical in terms of transport. how much does turn the Gemini 1.20 with 15x8 prop? i have a laser 100 that it will turn a 16x8 prop. but the engine is a long stroke one 

[deltringham]

@ripmax333

I was not the original builder, but I believe the plans call for one aileron servo for both ailerons. This was changed to one each. I don't know the specs for my 1.20 but for sure I would not fly it with anything smaller or weaker.

[ripmax333]

what kind of servos did you used on this type of model? is it a difficult model to built?

[deltringham]

@ripmax333

I used DS821's for the ailerons and throttle and DS8411's for the rudder and elevator. It's a bit overkill but I wanted to replace the original Futaba "1/4 scale" servos with something at least as powerful.

It's not difficult to build at all. You need a big building board though because the wing is all one piece. It's tough to cover it back in the area where the vert stab meets the fuselage and have it look perfect. This is an excellent first large scale model.

[spurnak]

Piper super

[marcducati]

Nice. Very nice landing. I'm doing a cub j3 1/4 and will run the OS ft 160. What prop are you using?

(the music is a shame as it covers the engine sound)

[deltringham]

@marcducati

Sorry I made the music too loud. Mine is a Gemini 1.20 with Graupner 15x8 prop. Good luck with your Cub!

[marcducati]

@deltringham Thanks. so probably a 16x8 with the 1.60. I love the cub and the flat twin is realy perfect for it. I hate those chainsaw gas engins. Very nice work on the build to.

[deltringham]

@deltringham

Thanks very much. I just flew it yesterday again and had a great time.

[multymetalnl]

nice plane dude im planning to build one to:D whats the name of the song?

[deltringham]

@multymetalnl

Thanks very much. The song is called "What I'm Talkin' About". It's an original by my brother Matt. Check the credits at the end of the video for more info.

[piperman2010]

Rudder turn is good...

[topgun51]

My first Sig kit i built was the clipped wing Cub back in 1975 or 76, i had more fun flying that plane. good Vid Thanks.

[deltringham]

Thanks. Glad you liked it,.

I've had this plane for almost 20 years now. It's one of my favorites.

[italianjobb]

Very good job and amazing flight! I am building same kit and i will put a os 160 gemini..

[deltringham]

Thank you very much. Good luck with your Cub. The 1.60 will give it quite a kick,

[marlscarvin]

actually looks like its balanced out good and the motor sounds fine to me....

[deltringham]

Thanks, that was just a fellow club member having some fun. It seems someone always has advice for your plane on Youtube.

[marlscarvin]

np. i have flown since i was four and am 34 now. so i'm sure i know whats up :)

[marlscarvin]

and in my opinion i think it may look like its tail heavy cuz your motor is only 1.20. i had a 1/5 scale and i had a 1.00 on it. and it really wasn't the power i was looking for

[deltringham]

When you consider the full scale plane only had 75hp, I think the 1.20 flies it pretty scale-like.

[marlscarvin]

yeah thats what i was getting at.. how much does it weigh? i really like the clipped wing. flies nice.

[opspro]

Lets get these out of the way now. Looks tail heavy, Engine seems (rich) (lean) - pick one.

Terriffic job. Nice flying.

As usual, great music by Matt.

[deltringham]

That's pretty funny Bob!

I was lucky to get it down in one piece!

[PLANEBRAIN1]

Great job on the rebuild and re-maiden flight. The engine sounds awesome! Very scale like flight.