Sig 1/4 Scale Clipped-Wing Cub

Originally built around 1990 and flown probably hundreds of times by me, I was forced to rebuild it a couple of years ago when I discovered some critical airframe failures. I repaired the airframe and used new covering, new hardware, new hinges, a new fuel system and tank, new Robart landing gear, new Stan's Fiber Tech cowl, new Lexan windows and a new Spektrum DX7 radio to make it better than new. The OS Gemini 1.20 twin still runs perfectly. It should be good for another 20 years.

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• Sig
• 1/4
• Scale
• Clipped-Wing
• Cub
• OS
• Gemini
• 1.20
• twin

[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.

[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.

[horizonflyer9]

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

[downnflames]

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

[deltringham]

@MrCubj3

Thanks for looking. The wingspan is 86"

[MrCubj3]

What is the wingspan on this?