Yeah, that was a tough loss as it was my first giant scale plane and I spent a lot of time rebuilding it, but it happens and we move on to bigger and better planes!
There are currently two 1/4 scale Cubs in my fleet to keep me busy, the green Balsa USA Cub and a Sig clipped wing version that needs a LOT of rehab work before it'll fly again. My buddy's Sig 1/4 scale Cub also spent time on my bench getting ready for flight and saw it's maiden flight this past weekend, where things went great. The biggest thing I find with these big Cubs is getting the balance right, and going with more nose weight when in doubt. His Cub's first flight was a little touchy, and was fixed quickly by bolting a block of lead to the nose.
The blue/yellow scheme I used was copied from a Hobby King foam Cub they used to sell. I think the original plane actually had silver wings, but the blue really looks much nicer in my opinion. With a plane the size you're going to build you have some options for covering. First you could go the easy way with a standard Monokote type covering. That would be quick, easy, and fairly cheap. However it's also a glossy finish which isn't quite scale since the original is fabric covered. A fabric covering could be used bu it's heavier and far more work, but the finished appearance is fantastic. The bigger planes really open up options and let you scratch the scale-itch if you have one.
