Sig 1/4 Quarter Scale Piper Cub J-3 R/C Model Airplane Saito Futaba IMAA AMA

This is the biggest, best and favorite R/C airplane I've ever built. The Sig 1/4 scale Cub kit is a LOT of work. No two ways about it. But, the finished model is outstanding! I took my time building this aircraft and added lots of scale details. I'm using a standard Saito 1.20 for power. Its installed inverted and seems quite happy that way. The radio system is a Futaba PCM with quarter scale servos on the stab and rudder. Its covered with 21st Century Coverite. Very scale finish. Thank you Sig for such a beautiful kit! Yes, there are ARF 1/4 scale Cubs out there, but you know the old saying, "If you didn't build it with your own hands, it's not really yours."

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[TheZX11]

Nice cub. The motor sounds good. Is the Sig lazer cut? It really isn't yours unless you scratch build it according to the old timers. Then it doesn't say "Sig" piper cub. Kidding. The build looks fun and rewarding. What was the all up weight? 14lbs?

[HelloScottB]

@TheZX11 The older Sig kits don't even have diecutting. They give you sheets to cut out on your scroll saw. I've built plenty of planes from kits and from scratch. I see your point, but other than all the wood coming in one box, I'd call this one "scratch."

[HelloScottB]

I had to use Google Translate, but you said something about how you like the Piper Cub too.  We agree!

[HelloScottB]

I wouldn't call me an expert, but I appreciate the compliment. The ARF's out there these days are beautifully made. You know the difference between an expert and an beginner right? An expert makes just as many mistakes, but they know how to cover them up or hide them!

[El135o]

Are all Cubs in Cub yellow? I might buy a 7' kit ($169!) but I gotta say I want different livery.

Hmmmm, Silkspan and dope?

[HelloScottB]

@El135o They came from the factory in that Cub yellow scheme, but there are many many versions out there now in other colors. Some like the factory scheme, some want to stay away from it so that their Cub doesn't look like all the others. Do a little internet searching. The Civil Air Patrol did a neat cub. Still yellow, but different. There's one of those hanging at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. Search the internet for images. You will find one you like!

[MrCubj3]

Awesome video and cub! The music is just right for the cub!

[PappyMcDaddy]

What engine and servos did you go with on this plane?

[WarBirdMan1]

Whats that song in the backround? I've seen this video at least 15 times because I love the cubs!

[spurnak]

Piper je nelepší,mám ho taky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[D148521]

Beautiful Cub.

Donnie D

[emare11]

very nice cub !! good choice 4stroke engine... like a music from this plane... i want to buy the airborne models 1:4... yes, it's arf but im not expert like you...